Chapter 8
“What happened?” An uneasy feeling surged within me.
The careinker frantically waved her hands: Nothing They
ey must have the wrong person. It’s getting chilly–let’s go back.”
She tried to usher me back to the room.
I snatched her phone from her pocket, and the trending topies came into view–[]
#Foster CEO Abuses Classmates|||
#How To Marry Into Wealthr
cing my shamelessness]]
The comments below were unbearable, from those requesting the video to those denouncing my
Some even claimed 1 deliberately played the victim to enanare Ethan.]
I masochistically watched the video, over and over
young, tender face streaked with defiant tears
Clothes already tom to shreds, exposing fair skin covered in red fingerprints.]
The art of kowtowing paired with humiliating pleas still could move the person behind the casera
At the end of the video, I stared directly into the lens, eyes overflowing with hatred.]
“Ethan Foster, one day, I will destroy the thing you treasure most!:
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Instead of the expected apology. 1 received deeper questioning
The elegant Mrs. Foster greeted her precious son with a blooming smile
But her smile barely lasted before being replaced by disdain–the noticed my slightly protruding belly
“In this bastard really yours? Her tone dripped with upper–class arrogance
“Mom! Can you show some respect than resented his mother’s harshness.
“These gold–diggers, don’t be fooled. Who knows if she released that video herself to marry into our family? I’ve seen plenty of these shameless girls.”
Her scrutinizing gaze swept over me.||
My face was ashen, my whole body trembling uncontrollably, eyes brimming with tears of grievance
“Enough, say no more Mr. Foster paced over, fidgeting with prayer beads, his mind solely on profit.
“At this critical js
I junenure, there’s no other option. You no marry first to stabilize the stock price, then divorce after the storms passes.“||
With those words, he finally seemed to notice any presence.||
“Don’t worry, we wont shortchange you financially. The disgust on Mr. Foster’s face was yumistakable ||
“Dad, Mom! I genuinely want to marry Olivia, not for the companyt“||
Impl… Mr. Foster couldn’t help but laugh.||
“Honry, don’t I know you? How much is your genuine worth? |
“Back then, you also aware you loved Isabella, but what happened? You still found her annoying and….. []
Mra. Foster’s unfinished words woke me from my dare.
Perhaps Ethan’s recent acting had been too superb, making ane forget what a ruthless person he truly was!
The face before me was badning.
1 was the victim, yet 1 was judged to be the troublemaker||
was willing..
It was my lifetime commitment, yet not one person asked if I was
I returned to the villa exhausted.||
Before I could turn on the lights. Ethan embraced me tightly from behind.
He burted his head in the crook of my neck, apologizing incessantly.
“Don’t take my parents” words to heart. They’re used to giving orders. I apologize on their behalf.-]]
About the video… it was leaked maliciously by the computer repair technician. I’ve handled it
I’m sorry, baby, I didn’t mean to hide it from you. You can hit me, scold me, anything–just please don’t hate me.
Warm tears fell on my neck, spreading a tingling sensation that reached my heart
“Now everyone has seen me begging you like a cheap dog. Are you satisfied?
I was born to be your dog. Ethan Foster. When you’re happy, you play with me; when you’re not, you torture me in new ways.
What new trick have you thought of this time, Mr. Foster?”
The scar on my wrist bred afresh as 1 clawed at it, yet it
tit couldn’t stop the insatiable itch in my heart
“No tricks… I just want to be with you, forever…]
k my hand, leading me to the guest bedroom door, kneeling down, asking me to give him a home.
He took my
When the bedroom door opened. I widened my eyes in shock
Star–filled wallpaper covered the walls, and baby supplies were piled high.]
Ethan pointed to the cradle in the center of the room, proudly saying
assembled it myself. Impressive, right?”
“And baby clothes–1 bought sets for both genders, just to be prepared
He paused, his expression turning slightly shy. Besides, who knows, we might even have a second child…
My heart remained unmoved
Only relief–relief that i finally had leverage to face him in our final confrontation ||
