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Chapter 9

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The thick doors cut her cries off, and River’s gaze focused again on Nina.

When Violet rushed back to the operating theater, Dr. Stern looked at her regretfully. “I’m sorry. We did our best.”

Violet’s knees buckled, and she staggered a few steps. Her mother could not handle the news. She was so distressed that she fainted.

“Mom!”

…

Back in the VIP ward, Dr. Luther put away his equipment and said, “Miss Lane just suffered a bit of a scare and is alright. By the way, I heard from your assistant that I have an emergency surgery scheduled. What—”

Before he finished speaking, Nina frowned. “But I still feel short of breath. I don’t feel good…”

River comforted her. “Dr. Luther, take care of Nina first. As for the surgery, we have plenty of doctors here. The patient can just have another lead surgeon.”

Nina ducked her head, and her eyes flashed with the satisfaction of someone who had just gotten her way.

…

Violet’s mother only woke up the next day. While enduring her grief, Violet worked together with her mother to arrange for her father’s funeral.

At the same time, the Marsh family sent news that the divorce was completed, and she could come back to get the divorce certificate.

…

Back at the Marsh family’s mansion, Violet put her meager belongings into her suitcase. Just as she was about to step out of the master bedroom, River spoke up behind her.

He stood in place with a frown. There was a barely noticeable hint of puzzlement in his eyes. “Where are you going with your suitcase?”

Violet did not turn around and did not stop. She was not even hesitating.

As she stared at the sunlight outside, she whispered, “I’m leaving, and I’m never coming back.”

River did not hear her clearly, but when he saw her determined stance, a strong wave of unease rose in him.

When he remembered how depressed she had been because of the Marsh family’s rules, he thought she was overwhelmed by all the negative emotions weighing on her. It would be better for her to go out for a bit and relax. His tense expression softened.

He said, “Don’t stay out for more than three days. Come back on time.”

She ignored him and walked out of the Marsh family to get into the cab waiting outside. Then, she left.

When the airplane shot through the clouds, she knew that the city she had once loved, suffered in, and lived in no longer had anything to do with her.

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    After that day, River finally realized that he had made a huge mistake. He did not bother Violet again. Instead, he quietly used all the resources at his disposal to clear away any obstacles in her path, hoping it would be enough to make up for his past mistakes.Violet simply ignored him. She refused his goodwill, did not respond, and did not turn around. Whenever her eyes fell on him, there was nothing but coldness and disgust. She was grateful to have finally broken free from that suffocating marriage and walked away from him.Five years passed. Throughout those five years, River watched her from a distance, never daring to disturb her life.Then, one day, he found out that Violet was getting married. On the day of the wedding, he hid in a corner of the crowd and watched from a distance. A red carpet covered the ground. Fresh flowers filled the venue, and the sun was gentle. Violet was dressed in a white wedding gown with a gentle face and a bright smile. Her groom

  • Rolling On A Bed Of Nails   Chapter 21

    Violet felt annoyed by his brooding, obsessive behavior, and she glared at him coldly as she said, “It has nothing to do with you.”She did not want to have anything to do with him anymore and wanted to go upstairs. But River’s obsession had destroyed his rationality. He rushed forward and grabbed her wrist in a tight grip, refusing to let go.“Is he your new boyfriend?” His eyes were bloodshot with manic desperation. “What’s your relationship with him? Did you get a divorce from me and risk it all because of him?!”Those words ruined Violet’s last shred of patience. In disbelief, she stared at River. The five years of suffering, pain, and despair exploded within her. Slap!A clear, crisp slap struck River in the face. It was crisp and forceful, carrying years of resentment and indignation.River’s head snapped to the side, and he froze. The desperation and obsession in his eyes vanished, replaced by sheer shock.Violet’s chest heaved. Her eyes were bloodshot. The grief

  • Rolling On A Bed Of Nails   Chapter 20

    Over the next few days, River did not leave.Every day, River stayed near the apartment complex, sending over expensive food, practical necessities, and the finest supplements, hoping to make up for everything he had done wrong in the past.Anna threw them all away, scattering them across the ground. River had always lived a life of luxury. He was proud, composed, and accustomed to being treated with respect. Yet, he was willing to set aside all his dignity.No matter how many times he was rejected or humiliated, he never grew frustrated.The neighbors saw it and knew that he was the one who had betrayed Violet, so they all ganged up on him. “Do you really think that you can do whatever you want just because you have money? You abused the girl we watched grow up! You have no chance with her anymore!”“Violet’s a good girl, and you hurt her so badly! I can’t believe you’d have the nerve to show up here!”“Get lost! We in the south don’t welcome people like you!”Their anger o

  • Rolling On A Bed Of Nails   Chapter 19

    The next morning, when Anna, Violet’s mother, saw River standing under the apartment complex looking dejected, her face turned cold as rage churned in her. “What are you doing here?!”When he faced the woman he had betrayed, the usually resolute and merciless River set aside all his aggression. With regret as well as a clumsy attempt to win her favor, he apologized to her. “Anna, I was wrong. I betrayed Violet and your family.”“Don’t talk to me like we’re friends!”Anna’s anger erupted. Every word that followed was filled with sympathy for Violet and fury toward River.“My family may not be as rich or powerful as yours, but I raised my daughter like a princess!“Yet during the five years she was married to you, she suffered, endured so much pain, and never complained! How could you treat her like that?!“When Nina crashed into my husband and left him on the brink of death, you didn’t even apologize. Instead, you forced my daughter to sign the pardon letter and make concessio

  • Rolling On A Bed Of Nails   Chapter 18

    River used every channel available and finally located Violet. He set aside all his work and ordered Tom to book the earliest flight to South City. Violet had already started a brand new life. She joined a small design company near her house and picked up the career she had set aside for five years. For River’s sake, she had given up on the job she loved to become a housewife. The company was filled with lively youngsters. The owner was impressed by her solid experience and didn’t mind the gap in her employment history. There were no harsh rules here, no unfair judgments, and no need for her to constantly make careful concessions. The atmosphere was warm and relaxed.She went to work in the morning and returned home in the evening. Her days were simple, steady, and free.Before long, she realized that she was living a far more peaceful and fulfilling life than she had during the past ten years.In the past, her life was filled with depression, injustice, and neglect. It

  • Rolling On A Bed Of Nails   Chapter 17

    Soon, the police released an official announcement. With sufficient evidence that Nina had been drinking and driving, caused the victim’s death, fled the scene, and attempted to cover up her actions, the police began investigating her in accordance with the law.Driven to a corner, Nina rushed into River’s office at Marsh Corporation while crying. She grabbed his sleeve and started begging for mercy. “River, you promised me that you’d help me settle everything! Why did you hand all the evidence to the police?!”She was crying in indignation and disbelief. Nina had always believed that River would be biased in her favor, protect her, and indulge her every whim.As River looked at her gripping onto his sleeve tightly, there was no warmth in his eyes. He broke free of her grasp with a sharp, merciless flick of his wrist. “If you commit a crime, you should be punished by the law. “I was wrong to have protected you. Now, it’s time for some wrongs to be righted.”“No!” Nina bro

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