While Zachary was still at a loss for words, Yvette had already stood up with satisfaction."Kiki, I need to trouble you to look after Noah again today," said Yvette.Kiki was puzzled. "You mentioned on the phone that you have something important to take care of. What exactly is it? You're being so secretive.""It's just work that needs to be done over the weekend," Yvette responded. She didn't want to get into the specifics with Kiki.Although Kiki was still curious, she didn't ask more questions. "You're pregnant now, so you need to be more careful about work and other matters," she advised.Yvette nodded repeatedly and said, "I understand."She then said to Noah, "Noah, I'm taking you and Zac out to play today, so make sure you behave, okay?"Noah was a bit confused as to why Yvette chose to have him go out instead of staying at home. If they stayed at home, wouldn't that mean that they didn't have to bother Kiki?Yvette was actually thinking that if she kept Noah at home, J
It was a dreary day with constant rain.Yvette Snyder stood at the entrance of the hospital, her body frail, clutching a pregnancy report in her thin hands. Three words on the report stood out: "No pregnancy detected"."You've been married for three years. How are you not pregnant?" Her mother, Yara Cadwell, demanded, jabbing a finger in Yvette's face disappointedly. Yara was dressed lavishly and wore high heels. "Why are you so useless? If you don't get pregnant soon, the Lanes are going to kick you out of the family. What's going to happen to our family then?"Yvette looked at Yara blankly. She had a lot to say, but the words were stuck in her throat. In the end, all she could manage was, "I'm sorry.""I don't want you to be sorry. I want you to give birth to Xavier's child. Do you understand me?"Yvette's throat felt tight; she didn't know how to answer Yara.In their three years of marriage, her husband, Xavier Lane, had never slept with her.How could she ever have his ch
Everyone in the private room looked over at the door. For a moment, the room was eerily silent.Yvette immediately caught sight of Xavier in the middle of the room. His eyes were clear and bright. He was clearly not drunk.She knew that she had been tricked by Daphne.When Xavier saw Yvette, his pupils constricted.Everyone else in the room looked awkward, including Tristan, who had been the most vocal in getting Xavier to accept Daphne's confession earlier.Yvette shouldn't have gone there.Daphne was the first to break the silence. "Please don't get the wrong idea, Yvvy. Tristan was joking. Xavier and I are just friends."Before Yvette could answer, Xavier stood up impatiently. "There's no need to explain it to her."Then, he stalked over to Yvette. "What are you doing here?""I thought you were drunk, so I came to take you home," Yvette answered truthfully.Xavier scoffed. "You really didn't retain anything I told you, did you?"Lowering his voice, he said softly so that
Yvette's voice was calm and impassive, as though divorce were a menial matter to her.Xavier's pupils contracted. "What did you just say?"Over the last three years, no matter what he had done, Yvette had never brought up divorce.In truth, Xavier knew that Yvette loved him.Her eyes, which were usually dull and empty, were clear and bright now. "I'm sorry for being a burden over the last few years, Mr. Lane. We should get divorced."Xavier clenched his fists unconsciously. "You heard what I said earlier, didn't you? Snyder Group was already failing; it won't matter whether I buy it or someone else does. What are you trying to do by bringing up divorce?"Is it because you want money? Or a child? Or do you want me to leave Snyder Group alone?" he asked coldly. "Don't forget that I don't love you. Your threats won't work on me!"At that moment, he seemed like a stranger to Yvette. A lump formed in her throat as her ears began throbbing. Even though she was wearing her hearing aids
Even Yvette's hearing aids were stained red.Her pupils contracted, and she quickly grabbed some tissues to wipe her ear. Then, she stripped the bedsheets and washed them.She was afraid that Viola would worry about her if she found out that her illness was worsening. So, she cleaned up the mess and found an excuse to bid goodbye to Viola.Before she left, she placed a part of her savings on the bedside table without telling Viola.Viola walked Yvette to the bus stop and waved goodbye reluctantly.…After Yvette left, Viola couldn't stop thinking about how thin the former was. Unable to just sit by, she called Lane Group.When the secretary heard that Viola was Yvette's nanny and wanted to speak to Xavier, she transferred the call to Xavier's line.It was the third day after Yvette had left Xavier. It was also the first time in three days that he had received a call about her.Sitting behind his desk, he felt exceptionally pleased. Just as he had expected, Yvette wouldn't be a
Yvette watched the news and saw the press conference held by Lane Group. It was an announcement that Xavier had successfully acquired Snyder Group. James' company no longer existed in the world.…Things on Xavier's end had been extra pleasant lately. He had acquired Snyder Group and gotten his revenge."The Snyder family finally got what they deserved for tricking you into that marriage three years ago." Tristan chuckled. Yet, he changed the topic in the next instant. He asked Xavier, "Xav, has Deaf Yvvy approached you during the past few days?"Xavier froze halfway through signing a document. He didn't know why, but people around him kept mentioning Yvette these days."No," he replied coldly.That shocked Tristan. After all, how could Yvette not do anything when something this massive had happened to her family? With that in mind, he spoke again. "Could it be that she's finally come around? I heard her family has been looking everywhere for her. Nobody knows where she's gon
Yvette felt like all the blood in her body was curdling. She couldn't believe what was happening. Although she wanted to refuse and fight back, it was no use. Xavier only seemed to calm down at the very last moment when he finished screwing her.By then, the sky outside had already brightened.Xavier glanced at Yvette, who was all skin and bones, then at the jarringly bloody spot on the bed. He didn't quite know how to describe what he felt.Just then, Yvette reached up to slap his handsome face. That slap also crushed her hopes and dreams for love. Her heartbeat was so loud that she could hear it in her ears. It prevented her from listening to what Xavier said. So, she interrupted him. "Get out!" Xavier didn't know how he left. All he could think about was everything that had happened last night.After Xavier got into his car, he called Mark. "Find out about all the men who are acquainted with Yvette."Mark was baffled. Yvette had only ever interacted with Xavier after marr
At Dewberry Manor, Xavier lounged on the living room couch after returning home and didn't bother turning on the lights.He was so worn out that he massaged his temples while resting. Yet, his eyes soon snapped wide open as he abruptly woke from his sleep. It was odd because he'd had another nightmare. Not to mention, it was about Yvette. He couldn't believe he had dreamt about Yvette dying and that it had felt so real. When he looked at his phone, he realized it was only 4:00 am. It was the end of their cool-off period, and they agreed to finalize their divorce together today. Xavier couldn't help but text Yvette. "Don't forget that we're finalizing our divorce today."Yvette was on the brink of losing her consciousness when she received that text. Even so, she forced herself to send a voice message in response. "Sorry, I might not make it… But don't worry. We'll definitely get a divorce."Her death naturally meant their marriage would no longer be in effect.Xavier inex