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Chapter 1

I stood at the doorway and watched the entire exchange, my heart feeling as though it was wrenched out of my chest.So, the reason he stayed by my side for those eight months was that he was afraid I’d find out his mistress was pregnant and try to hurt them?I snickered and turned toward the living room. Not long after, Matteo walked out of the study. Seeing the lights on, he asked me, “Why are you awake?”When I didn’t answer, he quickly crossed the room, pulled me into his arms, and pressed a warm hand against my forehead.“I had to deal with some work stuff earlier. Did another nightmare wake you up? I’ll call the family doctor over.”“There’s no need.” I moved away from his touch.Matteo chuckled softly before picking up a gift box from the table.“I was planning to surprise you tomorrow morning, but since you’ve found it, go ahead and open it. You’ll love it.”I unwrapped the box and found a jewelry set inside. However, from the full collection, he had only given me one

Chapter 2

He replied. [You should’ve done this a long time ago, but it’s not too late. I’ll sort out everything for you, my dearest daughter.]The moment I received Dad’s message, I finally let out a breath of relief, and strangely enough, I felt touched.Back then, I had refused an arranged marriage and had recklessly run away from home. Then, I met Matteo and married him. Dad never attended the wedding, but over the years, he stopped blaming me for my youthful impulsiveness.Matteo suddenly sighed. “I’ve always just been after a bit of excitement with other women out there, but I’ve cut ties with all of them. Now, I only stay by your side. You’re the only person I truly love.” Was that so? Then what was he doing in the study just now? Did he deserve the courage it took for me to give up everything just to gamble on his sincerity?I once thought meeting Matteo was the luckiest thing that had ever happened to me. However, on the night of our wedding, I received intimate photos of him and R

Chapter 3

I did not try to defend myself. "Your mistress disrespected me, so I gave her a slap to teach her a lesson. If you want to stand up for her, you can slap me back."Matteo froze for a few seconds before letting out an angry laugh.“How could I ever hit you? Sofia, stay here and think about what you’ve done.”The entire time, the woman in his arms, Riley, said nothing. However, her eyes sparkled with satisfaction, and every now and then, she shot me a smug look.I was exhausted, and honestly, I was done. After they left, I started packing my things. Yet, looking through everything in the room, I realized there was nothing I wanted to take with me.Every single thing in this house had been a gift from Matteo, yet his assistants had picked everything out while he barely paid attention, signing off on gifts without ever caring what they were. From Riley’s social media posts, however, I knew Matteo had personally made things for her by hand. Every gift was made with genuine love.Just

Chapter 4

[Matteo’s POV] Early the next morning, I returned home from the hospital, just to find it empty. Only my mother was waiting for me.“Mother, why are you here? Where’s Sofia?”“She’s left,” my mother replied calmly. “Mr. Sullivan contacted me and said she’s gone home. The two of you are over, and he’s entrusted me to handle your divorce.”I laughed. “I refuse to believe that. She ran away from home because she had fought with her family. Even if you’re protecting her, she still owes Riley an apology.”Mother looked at me coldly. “I’ve never heard of an ex-wife apologizing to her husband’s mistress.”I took off my coat and sat across from her. “Mother, I’m trying to save my marriage. I’ve thought about it. Sofia’s been making a scene lately because she’s lonely. Once we have a child, everything will settle down. Wasn’t that how it worked for you, too? After you had me, you stopped caring about Father’s affairs.”“So getting your mistress pregnant is your way of showing love to So

Chapter 5

My sharp gaze locked onto Riley, who kept shaking her head desperately.“I really am pregnant! Honey, you have to believe me!”To make sure she could pin everything on Sofia, she had been extremely careful. She only revealed the pregnancy to me after confirming it again and again herself. So how could she not be pregnant?Her crying grated on my nerves.“Run a full examination on her. As long as she stays alive, that’s enough.”After that, I walked away. Riley stumbled forward, trying to chase after me, but the doctors and bodyguards stopped her.The doctor looked at her coldly and said, “Prepare for the surgery.”“W-What surgery?”Before Riley could react, the bodyguards pinned her to the operating table. Once the anesthetic entered her system, she no longer had the strength to struggle.[Sofia’s POV]I saw the trending headlines almost immediately. I honestly didn’t expect Matteo to turn on Riley that fast. It even made me question how much of his so-called love for her had

Chapter 6

I smiled calmly and replied, “Sure.”Both Hank and Linda immediately sighed in relief. Linda quickly pulled out her phone and called someone. Even after hanging up, she was still smiling. “I have no idea what’s gotten into that boy. He refused to come in unless Sof agreed first. He said he wanted it to be a surprise.”The door opened, then closed again. A tall figure stepped into the room.I froze when I saw him. “Caleb?”Without wasting another second, Caleb pulled out a ring.“Sofia, I’ve been in love with you for years, and now I finally have a chance after your divorce. If you agree– No, I mean, I’m not pressuring you into saying yes. I just hope you’ll consider giving me a chance and let me be your boyfriend?”Seeing the situation, Grandpa, Linda, and Hank left the room tactfully. I was completely caught off guard by the sudden proposal.“I can wait. Just don’t go back to him, okay? Matteo doesn’t deserve you.” Caleb gently held my hand in his, his gaze full of tenderness

Chapter 7

Holding a wine glass, I moved through the crowd of wealthy elites. Surprisingly, Riley was there too, but she looked terrible. Her whole body was tense, and she looked afraid of me.In the middle of the laughter and clinking glasses, my eyes accidentally met Matteo’s. He froze for a second before immediately dropping his drink and rushing toward me.“Sof, you’re here? Thank God. I’ve been looking everywhere for you. Let’s go home, okay?” His eyes lit up with joy as he grabbed my hand, ready to pull me away.I instantly shook him off. “We’re surrounded by important people. Don’t embarrass yourself.”“Important people?” Matteo said with pride, “Other than being Mrs. Cross, what other identity do you even have? Don’t worry. As long as you come back to me, everything will be fine again. Sof, I’ll make up for how badly I treated you before.”“You can’t fix the past, no matter how hard you try. Watch your words, Mr. Matteo.”“Mr. Matteo?” Matteo let out a dry laugh. “Since when have yo

Chapter 8

Before she could even get close, the man kicked her away again. The force of it made my heart skip a beat. What kind of man had I fallen in love with before?Riley collapsed onto the floor, coughing violently. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t get back up. Caleb waved a hand, and several men immediately stepped forward. They carried Riley away and silently understood his order to deal with everything cleanly.“Sof, look. I told you those women out there mean nothing to me, but I would never treat you like this. Come back to me,” Matteo continued to tempt me, still refusing to give up. Just then, his assistant pushed past the bodyguards standing at the entrance.“Mr. Matteo, this is the Mr. Caleb Warren you’ve been trying to work with!”The smile on Matteo’s face disappeared. Having never been so defeated in his life, he walked out in a daze. Some of his men wanted to follow after him, but Caleb stopped them. What else could a man, who had been crushed in every possible

Chapter 9

When I opened my eyes, I realized I was tied up, and someone had changed me into a brand-new wedding dress.“Sof, you’re awake.” Matteo stood beside me in a tailored suit, holding a glass of water to my lips as he said, “In two hours, we’ll finally be together forever.”“Are you insane? This is kidnapping!”Matteo grabbed my jaw and forced the water into my mouth. I was terrified it had been drugged, so I spat everything back out immediately.“Sof, I told you to come home so many times, but you refused every time. I had no choice but to bring you back myself. Everything’s already arranged. We’ll have new identities and live in Canadia. Don’t worry. The money in my trust fund is more than enough for us to live however we want.”“I don’t want that!” I screamed at him, my eyes burning red. “Whatever I felt for you ended on our wedding night!”“You’re lying!” Matteo cupped my face tightly. “It’s been years, and every time this came up, you always looked at me like you still wanted my

Chapter 10

The moment I stepped onto that ship, there would be no turning back.Seeing my hesitation, Matteo pulled out a gun and gave a helpless laugh. “Sofia, are you coming with me or staying here?”I felt a lump in my throat. I couldn’t breathe or even swallow.“When did you develop a habit of stealing other men’s wives, Matteo? My wife scares easily and has trouble making decisions. Why don’t you ask me directly instead?”Caleb’s voice came from inside the cabin.Matteo didn’t even turn around. He couldn’t spare Caleb so much as a glance.“Name your price,” Matteo said. “What would it take to give Sofia back to me?”My heart skipped a beat.“The Warrens are no longer content with the domestic market,” Matteo continued. “And the Crosses’ influence is great abroad. Even though the board removed me, I’ve kept plenty hidden over the years. I shall hand over our overseas businesses in the three countries.” I remembered Matteo once telling me that his real power and business empire were

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