That was all in the past. Now, Holly was his wife.Bryce glanced at Samantha, whose eyes were filled with tears, and uttered a barely audible acknowledgment.Holly's heart, which had been racing in anticipation, finally calmed down as she reached out and clasped his hand. She had feared his rejection just moments before.When their hands intertwined, Bryce wanted to pull away. However, Holly held on to him with a death grip, unwilling to let go.As Samantha watched the two of them tightly gripping each other's hands, her tears burst forth in an instant. She covered her mouth before she turned and fled.Bryce said to Holly, "I'll take her back to the ward. She has severe depression. Running off like that could spell disaster.""I'll come with you."Bryce frowned. "Holly, what's gotten into you today?""You're my husband—""I never said I wasn't."Seeing the impending argument, Olivia interjected quickly, "Why don't you both go together?"They walked out and saw Samantha stand
Ten minutes later, Bryce returned.Sitting next to Holly, he reached out and stroked her head, saying softly, "Samantha is ill. She can't handle stress. Don't let her get to you."He was asking her to endure.Holly pursed her lips slightly and didn't respond.In reality, she had high endurance. She had already endured Samantha's presence several times before. Now, any hint of resistance from her seemed like a confrontation in Bryce's eyes.The word "endure" felt like a dagger piercing into her heart.Only the one who endured knew the taste of it.During those two years when Bryce was wheelchair-bound and would frequently lose his temper and throw things, she endured it all. Initially, it was out of gratitude, but later on, it was because she had fallen in love with him.But who the hell was Samantha, anyway? Why should she have to bear with her?The more Holly thought about it, the angrier she became. Her lips pressed tightly together, and her face was gloomy like a storm clou
Bryce fetched slippers from the shoe cabinet, helped her take off her shoes, and gently slid her feet into the slippers. He even carefully pulled up her socks.It used to be Holly who did these things for him. Thus, being suddenly taken care of by him made her feel a little uncomfortable.Seeming to sense her unease, Bryce smiled and said, "Married couples should take care of each other. You used to look after me. Now it's my turn to return the favor."Holly mumbled, "Thank you.""For what? It's my duty."Bryce changed into the slippers, then helped Holly remove her coat, saying, "You haven't had a proper shower for many days. Just wiping yourself in the hospital isn't enough. I'll help you take a shower later."Holly's face flushed suddenly.It had already been quite awkward when he helped wipe her body every day in the hospital. Having him help her shower this time would be too embarrassing.Bryce stared at her flushed face and chuckled. "You're not a child anymore. Why do yo
Holly hastily turned her head away, widening her eyes and looking at him cautiously. "What are you trying to do?""What do you think?" Bryce pinched her delicate chin and uttered casually, "Certainly not trying to discuss calculus problems with you."Holly pressed her fingers against his chin, stopping him from getting close to her lips. She said seriously, "You said you wanted a divorce.""And you said you didn't want to divorce anymore earlier at the hospital.""I said that on purpose to piss Samantha off."Bryce stared at her intently. "I took it seriously."Holly lowered her gaze. "I don't want to do this sort of thing with you right now."Bryce raised an eyebrow and asked, "Who was the one seducing me just now?""I wasn't. I mean, I…" Holly suddenly didn't know how to express herself.In her panic, her face turned red again. Not only that, even her fair neck and wrists were all tinged with a faint blush. The combination of innocence and allure was irresistible.Bryce pre
It was hard to get attached to a man whose face was dark all day, despite how handsome he might be. Holly used to be with him mostly out of gratitude, but that changed when she fell in love with him this year. As far as she was concerned, they were still in the madly-in-love stage, but that was cut off by him when he asked to split up with her. She felt sad, and her eyes were rimmed with tears before she could realize it. Bryce didn't know what was on Holly's mind. Looking at her teary eyes, he thought back to how she had flirted with him so primly, and he was aroused once again. He said, "They say repeated exposure helps. If your legs are sore, we can do it again, and they will no longer feel sore."Holly found something faulty in his logic, but Bryce didn't give her any time to think about it carefully before hovering over her again.Someone's phone suddenly rang, but any man wouldn't be in the mood to take a call during these moments. Bryce grabbed Holly's waist with one h
Holly hadn't slept well in Winston's house the previous night, which added to the exhaustion she felt after having sex with Bryce, so she ended up sleeping very soundly.She slept until daylight. She was so exhausted that she hadn't even had any nightmares. If she didn't have the nightmare she had had for the past 13 years, she wouldn't talk in her sleep, much less call for Abel while asleep.When Holly opened her eyes the next morning and looked at the spot beside her, she noticed that Bryce was already up. So as to not jostle her injured hand, she carefully put on her clothes and got out of bed. She walked into the bathroom, only to realize that Bryce had squeezed toothpaste on her toothbrush for her. She couldn't help but smile before brushing her teeth. After washing up, she headed downstairs, holding on to the stair rail. Bryce was setting breakfast on the table when he saw her. He beamed and greeted her, "Come and have breakfast. These are all your favorite foods." He s
Just as Holly was picking out accessories, a coquettish voice came from behind her, "Holly, you're here to pick out a bag, too?"Holly's scalp numbed. She turned back, and Samantha was standing behind her, dressed in branded clothes, bedecked in extravagant jewelry, and had an expensive Birkin bag in hand. Despite her petite stature, she looked imposing. Holly acknowledged her presence blandly, "Hmm."Samantha latched onto Holly like a piece of chewing gum, asking the sales associate beside them, "Which bag did Holly here set her sights on?"The sales associate, Sarah Miller, showed her the amber Birkin bag and said, "It's this one, Ms. Cott."Samantha sneered. She taunted, staring at the bag Holly was carrying, which was from a brand she couldn't discern, "Holly, you might not know much about valuables since you came from the village. You have to spend more than 25 thousand dollars here to have the right to purchase a bag. "Do you have that much money, Holly?"Holly's gaze co
"Your sister was the one betrothed to Bryce, not you. You only got the chance to get closer to Bryce because she had died young. So, don't ever say that Holly is only a replacement again, especially when you're also a replacement." The woman was unforgiving with her words, not even attempting to preserve a vestige of Samantha's dignity.Holly turned back to see a middle-aged woman standing about 30 feet away from her. Not only was she elegant and charming despite her age, but she was also tall and slender. She wore a long black coat, emphasizing her beautiful legs as she stood ramrod straight. She was Sherry, Bryce's mother. Holly was slightly surprised to see her here, but she quickly greeted Sherry with a smile, "Mom."Sherry smiled elegantly and nodded at her. On the other hand, Samantha was stunned momentarily. She had wanted to throw a tantrum, but she quickly put on a smile instead when she noticed that it was Sherry. She yelled in surprise, "You're back, Aunt Sherry!"