Chapter 5

It was that line again. A deep sense of exhaustion washed over Mabel. "Lennon, let's break up. Then you can make her your wife."

Lennon froze at her words. Then he let out a mocking laugh. "Break up? We're married. Mabel, you know someone with my status can't get divorced. And besides…"

He tightened his grip around her neck and pulled her closer, forcing her to look up at him. A faint smile spread across his lips. "Mabel, could you really leave me? You're the one who gave up your chance to study abroad for me. You said it yourself that becoming my wife was an honor."

The day they registered their marriage, Mabel thought she was the happiest woman alive. Now she realized she had simply been the most foolish.

She didn't say a word. In a great mood, Lennon hummed to himself as he dragged her to Jessie's office.

The Sterling family was in the medical equipment business. After graduation, Jessie had gone overseas to get a medical license, then was placed directly at a top hospital as chief physician.

Mabel, on the other hand, had climbed her way up step by step.

"Mabel, I'm really sorry about this. But Lennon said what's yours is mine now, so I shouldn't feel bad about it."

Standing in front of the desk, Jessie waved at Mabel. "Come on, upload your paper to the computer. There's also a case that needs to be handled."

Lennon sat there with his legs crossed and his arms resting on his knees, watching her like a superior.

Meanwhile, Jessie stood beside him, leaning slightly against him as she whispered from time to time.

Mabel sat in Jessie's chair. On the computer screen was a photo of Jessie and Lennon kissing. The date showed it had been taken a year ago.

"Ugh!" A wave of disgust rose in her chest. Her hand tightened around the mouse.

"Ah!" Jessie exclaimed, rushing over when she saw what Mabel had done. "Mabel, you deleted the files on my desktop!"

Her expression fell as she turned toward Lennon pitifully. "Lennon, what do I do? The data for the hospital is gone. Am I going to get punished?"

"Mabel, I know you're jealous, but you shouldn't mess with data." Jessie sniffed, framing Mabel with every word.

Mabel almost laughed. "Ms. Sterling, have you ever even stepped inside a lab? Do you really have any data?"

The moment the words left her mouth, Lennon's hand struck her. He glared at her, his voice as cold as ice. "Mabel Judson! Apologize."

Mabel stared back stubbornly. "Lennon, are you dumb? If I deleted the files, you could just restore them from the recycle bin. You didn't even check before slapping me. You're just that protective of her."

Before Lennon could respond, Jessie spoke first. "The recycle bin can be emptied too. Mabel, I know you're jealous. Don't worry. I'll keep my distance from Lennon in the future."

"No need," Lennon said, pressing a hand on Jessie's shoulder.

His sharp eyes locked onto Mabel as he parted his lips. "She needs to learn her lesson."

After saying that, he patted Jessie's shoulder, then strode over to Mabel. He grabbed her wrist roughly and dragged her toward the door.