Chapter 3

Through the door, I could hear Arthur and Jenny's conversation clearly. Jenny whispered, "Arthur, have we gone too far by doing this to Susan? If she doesn't want to cook for me, she doesn't have to do it. I'm fine with not drinking any soup." Arthur sighed. "Jenny, Susan has been spoiled rotten by the Parkers for many years. I need to fix that entitled behavior of hers. Since I'll be marrying her in the future, she needs to do things according to the rules of the Campbell family. Otherwise, can she even raise our child well? "The Campbells are a family of doctors, and we've always valued kindness. But Susan is way too straightforward… My mom has never really liked her." Jenny asked in confusion, "If so, why didn't you just break up with her, Arthur?" Suddenly, things were silent outside. I held my breath as I quietly leaned against the door. That was a good question. Since Arthur found me rather awful, why did he continue putting up with me? Arthur remained silent for a long time. Jenny cautiously probed him. "Arthur?" His calm voice seemed to pierce right into my heart. "The Parkers are one of the most powerful families in Talovia. All these years, they've been a big help to my career." I clutched my chest hard. I could no longer hold back my tears as they rolled down my cheeks. So, that was why. All these years, Arthur had just been interested in my family's power—not me. In a daze, I recalled what had happened back then. Grandpa suddenly had a heart attack, and it had been Arthur's bold surgical plan that saved his life. I fell in love at first sight with Arthur, a young doctor with such impressive skills. Out of gratitude, I gave him a large sum of money for saving Grandpa's life. I never thought he would start pursuing me like mad. Arthur had never asked for my family's help. I had secretly done everything for him behind his back. What a joke. I had even been worried that Arthur would reject my help once he found out. Just then, the kitchen door was pushed open. Arthur was clearly taken aback to see me on the ground, and he frowned instantly. "Do you really need to cry just because I asked you to prepare some soup? Get out! Just looking at you irritates me!" I held back my dizziness as I got to my feet. I stumbled my way to the room, but a chill immediately ran down my spine the moment I opened the door. The sheets had been replaced with the pink lace style, which I hated the most. The photo of me on the bedside table had been changed to a photo of an unknown baby. None of my clothes were in the closet. I heard Arthur's voice behind me. "The guest room is too small. Since Jenny's pregnant, it's not convenient for her to stay there. She needs to be in the master bedroom." Jenny added timidly, "Susan, you don't mind, do you? Don't worry. Once the baby's born, I'll—" "Sure," I interrupted Jenny right away. "Where are my things?" Arthur looked away. "I asked the maids to move them to the storeroom. Since the nearest guest room will be transformed into a nursery, you can choose any of the other guest rooms to stay in." I was silent for a moment before nodding. "Sure." In the storeroom, my custom dresses had been tossed carelessly to the floor. My jewelry had ended up in a dirty corner of the room. All these looked like stuff no one wanted anymore. I took a deep breath before gazing mockingly at Jenny, who had followed me into the storeroom. "Are you really that eager? Can't even wait for me to leave?" An embarrassed expression crossed her face before she looked at me innocently. "Susan, what are you talking about? Arthur ordered the maids to bring them here. I didn't do anything." I pointed at the shoe prints on my dresses and sneered, "Did the maids do this too?" "So what if it was me?" Jenny suddenly lowered her voice. An evil glint flashed through her gaze, but she pretended to back away in fright. "Susan, I beg you. Please let me go!"