Chapter 4

After saying that, Jenny suddenly shrieked and pretended to fall backward. But Arthur was able to rush into the storeroom and catch her in time. Jenny immediately caressed her stomach and started sobbing. "Arthur, I didn't do anything. Why did Susan push me? I'm glad you came. Otherwise, the baby—" "I didn't push her!" I felt choked up as I instinctively tried to explain myself. Arthur's eyes were filled with intense rage. He immediately grabbed me by the neck and pinned me against the wall. "Did you think I'd believe you? Would Jenny use the baby's life to accuse you? When did you become so evil?" His grip was extremely strong. I was on the verge of suffocation as I struggled to say, "I really… didn't do it…" "Enough! I don't want to hear your excuses!" He was so angry that he laughed in exasperation. He shoved me roughly to the ground. "Go back to your family! Come and find me once you've understood that this was all your fault!" I staggered to my feet as I stared at Arthur in disbelief. It was 11:00 pm. Was he really kicking me out at this hour? In the past, I remembered how he would insist on accompanying me even if I were just going out for a walk in the middle of the night. Now, Arthur's chin was raised defiantly. He couldn't even be bothered to look at me. Suddenly, I felt a sting in my nose. How many times had Arthur raised his voice at me because of Jenny? No matter what I said, he would always believe that I was wrong. In fact, we were supposed to register our marriage today. I closed my eyes. Without even taking my clothes, I fled this suffocating place and did not look back. As soon as I reached Parker Residence, my phone began to buzz. Jenny had sent me a video. Although I knew I shouldn't even watch it, I couldn't help but press play. In the video, I saw Arthur gently embracing Jenny. His eyes were shut as he kissed her on the forehead. He looked like he was enjoying the moment, and his expression was tender. His voice was filled with regret. "If only I had met you earlier, Jenny. Then, I wouldn't have gotten together with Susan. You're so talented in medicine and genuinely want to improve. "But Susan? She's always doing whatever she wants just because she's from the Parker family. She always neglects her responsibilities. The Campbells are a family of doctors. If I really do marry her, she'll eventually ruin our reputation." Every word Arthur said was filled with poison, each piercing me in my most vulnerable spot. Jenny had been relying on her family's connections in the medical field. That was how she became Arthur's apprentice in no time, and he even acknowledged her as his godsister. That was what he meant by Jenny being talented. But I had given up my family's resources and started from scratch. I had worked hard to become the investment director of Parker Group. To Arthur, that was me neglecting my responsibilities. All this while, I had always been worthless to him. How could he have genuinely fallen for me before? I set my phone down and let my tears soak the pillow. I tossed and turned the whole night, unable to fall asleep. At the crack of dawn, Peter gave me a call. "Honey, did you sleep well?" There was undeniable joy in his voice. "I just landed in Mirol. Although the flight took more than ten hours, I could barely sleep out of excitement. I can't believe that we're really married." Suddenly, his voice softened. "Honey, you're my wife now. I'm already missing you. Do you miss me?" Honey? Wife? I was instantly wide awake at Peter's words. Then, I remembered I had married him yesterday out of anger. "Honey? Why aren't you saying anything? Do you… regret it?" He sounded terribly disheartened. "No," I answered softly. Peter and I had grown up together. Although I wasn't sure whether he genuinely liked me, I did know him well.