2 Did she push you?

The butler passed her the papers with a reluctant look. For the past three years, Elise had sacrificed and given her best to Kayden. But what did he give her? Nothing! Not even a gift or flowers! The only beautiful gift he had given her was these divorce papers.

"I think I should go. I'm sorry," Jessica said, sounding like she really was sorry. "This isn't a good time."

"Jessie, you're not going anywhere," Kayden said gently to her. He held her arm, pulling her back. "I've prepared this specifically for you. Don't go, Jessie."

Jessie, an endearing name he only used for Jessica while he always called Elise by her full name. Elise wanted to laugh at herself for being a fool. Why didn't she see it sooner? That her husband was cheating on her? Actually, she had noticed the signs, but she was too absorbed in her head, thinking that Kayden would love her. Bringing Jessica home was the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Elise flung the papers at Kayden's face. Kayden glared at her in surprise. The people around them gasped in shock. How could Elise do this to Kayden, a multimillionaire and her husband?!

"I've signed it. Don't worry. Jessie doesn't need to leave. I'll leave," Elise mocked as she walked past them.

However, Kayden grabbed hold of her arm and pulled her back, his grip bruising and punishing.

"Where do you think you're going? Kneel and apologize to Jessie!"

"Apologize to her? For what?" Elise blinked her eyes innocently. She fought back a wince. Kayden was increasing his grip on her arm as if he wanted to break it.

"For scaring her. You should treat her with respect."

Elise burst out laughing, catching everyone off guard. Her heart felt like it was hit by a sledgehammer over and over again. "You want me, your legal wife, to apologize to your mistress? Kayden, do you know what you're saying?"

Kayden's eyes darkened. "Jessie is not a mistress. Watch your mouth, Elise. I do not like to repeat myself."

"Why should I apologize when I haven't done anything wrong? Besides, she's the one in my house," Elise couldn't help but laugh.

"This is no longer your house."

That sentence pricked Elise's heart, causing her throat to tighten. This was never her house.

"Then tomorrow, let's go to the courthouse and finalize the divorce. By then, this house will not be mine," Elise's eyes glinted.

"How greedy you are, Elise Thatcher," he sneered.

No matter what she did or how she tried to prove herself to him, he would never believe her. In his eyes, she was always clinging onto him for money. So why not play along? She didn't care about his opinions anymore.

Suddenly, Jessica fainted. Maria let out a surprised scream. Hearing that, Kayden let go of Elise's arm and quickly scooped Jessica up bridal-style. He strode out of the mansion and placed her gently in the back seat of the car, treating her like a princess.

"Today was our anniversary. Yet you welcomed home a mistress. Kayden Anderson, I'm done with your bullshit," Elise watched her husband drive off. The further the car went, the more Elise's heart sank. It sank to the bottom of the deepest and coldest ocean.

A few minutes later, her phone rang. It was Kayden calling her. This was the first time her husband had called her, and it was for her to apologize to Jessica in the hospital.

"Elise, come to the hospital and apologize to Jessie. Jessie has a weak heart. How could you scare her like that? You have fifteen minutes to show up before me before I crush your father's business," he warned coldly.

Elise laughed. How foolish she had been. Six months ago, Kayden had recovered from his wheelchair. Once he could walk again, he started to treat Elise more coldly than ever.

"What are you laughing for?" He questioned.

"Nothing. I'll be there," Elise chuckled before she hung up. She turned around and looked at the house she had stayed in with the love of her life. She once thought that everything would be a fairytale and she could win his heart. Unfortunately, it was a nightmare.

Elise reached the hospital in no time. Jessica lay on the bed, looking pale and sickly.

"Where's my husband?" Elise asked.

"He went to get me something to drink. Elise, are you really going to divorce Kayden?" Jessica asked gently, calling Elise's husband affectionately. Elise could see that Jessica was doing it on purpose to get under her skin, to provoke her by playing innocent. It wasn't like she hadn't seen women like this.

"Isn't that what you wished for? Jessica, I'll grant you your wish," Elise replied calmly. Jessica looked at Elise, shocked and surprised. From what she knew, Elise was madly in love with Kayden. No woman would give up their rich husband to someone else. Maybe Elise was playing hard to get.

Did she think that Kayden would fall for it?

Jessica rolled off the bed just at the moment Kayden walked in. He quickly ditched the two cups of coffee in his hands and rushed over to help her up.

Watching her husband help another woman in front of her eyes showed the cruel reality to her. Elise felt like crying and smashing something; she felt like throwing a tantrum and confronting Kayden, but there was no point in all of that. Kayden only had eyes for Jessica.

"Ow! It hurts!" Jessica cried. She cuddled up in Kayden's arms and tears started to slip down her cheeks.

"Jessie, are you okay? Why did you fall? Elise, why didn't you help her up?" He glared at her coldly.

What's wrong with Kayden? Can't he see I'm not a maid?

"Why should I help someone who has nothing to do with me?" That sentence stunned Kayden. He watched as a cold smile spread across Elise's lips.

Elise, who was usually soft-spoken, docile, and polite, was now biting back at him. It seemed like she had changed overnight. This was all to get his attention, wasn't it?

"Enough of playing games, Elise. Do you think this will make me look at you?" He sneered. Jessica glanced at Elise, looking like a scaredy-kitten.

"Jessie, tell me the truth. Did she push you?" Kayden demanded.