جميع فصول : الفصل -الفصل 8

Hearing Ray Leger's words and seeing Shannon Cross's jealous expression, I felt like I was living in a dream. I couldn't believe I had actually been reborn.Seeing my silence, Ray waved his hand in front of me. His expression was one of condescension, as if marrying me was some great favor he was bestowing."So, what do you say, Nora? Haven't you always wanted to marry me? You've wanted it for so long."Now I'm giving you this opportunity. As long as you agree, I'll have a friend help us get our marriage certificate tomorrow."Hearing these words again, my eyes burned with tears. He said he'd have a friend get our marriage certificate, then trap me for life with a fake document. I thought about how I had slaved away for him for ten years in my previous life, only to watch him have children with another woman.I was about to refuse when Shannon, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up. Her face was full of arrogance, her eyes making no effort to hide her disgust."That's

When I came back from the post office, I passed by the town square. I spotted Ray and Shannon watching the circus performance, both looking delighted.I vaguely remembered inviting him to see a performance in my previous life. He had refused without hesitation. Now here he was with Shannon, looking thoroughly entertained.At that thought, I let out a long sigh and headed home. Ray seemed to hear me sigh. He turned around and called out my name.This time, I pretended not to hear and kept walking.After dinner, I was lying in bed reading translation materials when Ray burst in. His face was full of smiles, and he was holding a hot roasted sweet potato.He had even thoughtfully peeled it for me."Here, Nora. This is your favorite—roasted sweet potato. I had to fight to get this today."Seeing him act like a completely different person than he had earlier felt absurd. To avoid getting tangled up with him, I took the sweet potato anyway and quietly thanked him.My distant tone seem

I calmly pulled my arm free from his grip. When I turned back to face him, I was blunt."It's pretty obvious. I'm heading north. How you and Shannon get to the south is your business. From now on, it has nothing to do with me."Ray's eyes went wide with disbelief. It took him a moment to process what I had just said. After all these years, I had never gone against his wishes. He had foolishly believed I couldn't live without him.His expression turned frantic. He stepped forward, reaching for my hand again. This time, I dodged.Ray's face darkened like a storm cloud. He glared at me through gritted teeth, a flash of panic and fear crossing his eyes."You promised you'd come south with us. Why are you suddenly backing out?"And you said you were having your documents sent over. We're about to get married. How can you just leave me like this?"Nora, I promise you, as soon as your documents arrive, we'll get married right away. Okay?"I couldn't tell if he was playing dumb or ge

I didn't recognize her at first. It wasn't until Judd reminded me that I remembered Shannon, someone I had almost completely forgotten.I didn't acknowledge her at all. Instead, I looked at Judd with surprise."You only saw her once. How do you remember her so clearly? I barely recognized her myself."Judd smiled faintly. "In my line of work, you need a strong memory and sharp judgment."I nodded thoughtfully. My complete indifference seemed to enrage Shannon. Her eyes turned red with fury, though she still had to bow and scrape while serving us, given the setting.After finishing a full day of translation work with Mr. Bennett, I returned to my hotel room to rest. To my surprise, I found Shannon waiting outside my door.She had been waiting specifically for me. Her eyes were red and wild with jealousy."Nora, you've been living the high life this past year. Do you have any idea what Ray and I have been through?"The moment she saw me, she rushed forward and grabbed my clothes