Chapter 7: The Unloved One Is the Homewrecker

Leaving the ward, Sonya found Julian crouched in the hallway. Clearly, he was exhausted. He'd been hit in the head last night, lost a lot of blood, and was still furious. He'd rushed to the hospital and stayed up all night, with 11 mixture of worry and resentment. What a beautiful love story.

How could she not see it before and be so stupid as to think she could make him fall in love with

her?

"How is she?" Julian stood up, running a hand through his hair.

"Her wrist wounds are superficial. She didn't seem serious about killing herself," Sonya said.

"What do you mean by that?" Julian frowned.

"It's the truth."

Julian glared at her. "You must be thrilled when I agreed to marry you. You probably woke early, grabbed your ID card, and went to the courthouse this morning. Too bad I didn't show up. That's why you're so nasty."

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Sonya stared at him; his self-confidence was astounding.

You may have to wait. I'll help Seraphina with her problems, then we'll talk about it."

Sonya sighed. "I told Seraphina about your proposal last night."

"What?!" Julian frowned. "Why? She needs me now!"

"You're planning to marry me and keep it from her?"

"Well, I should have been the one to tell her!"

'Fine. Tell her yourself."

Sonya turned and left.

One offered marriage; the other offered compensation.

Were they treating her like a dog?

She'd like to see what they would do next.

Sonya spent the whole morning working. After seeing patients, she went to the cafeteria with Ashley.

"News of Seraphina's suicide attempt leaked online, but it was quickly suppressed," Ashley whispered. "Oh." Seraphina came from a powerful family, and with Julian's help, they could control the narrative.

cheated. on Jennings, and the baby

"Oh."

say Jennings wouldn't be a cuckold. Love makes

to

know. Liam's wife seemed well connected, and Seraphina

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2. The Unloved

wouldn't divorce his wife

the afternoon, Sonya went

peeling an apple. Seraphina lay listlessly in bed, as

you're here," Seraphina greeted

Sonya checked her vitals.

"My chest feels tight."

Her heartbeat was normal. "I'll arrange

"Okay."

to

he was just a good

I love him."

found it amusing. Julian was right there, and Seraphina was talking to her. Typical actress. Fine, she'd play

make it up to him. Our wedding will go ahead.

glanced at Julian, who

you're not deaf. Say

looked up, glaring

back to Seraphina. "And

know that. To both of us,

She was the homewrecker?

was worth

"Not enough?"

in spoke.

seeing the same arrogant superiority in him

"No," she said.

nodded, taking out a black card from his wallet. "Here's another five million.

"No," she said again.

Sonya, don't you think you're overvaluing yourself?" Sonya bent down, picking up the check and the black card. She looked at

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she tossed the card back, keeping only

compensation. It's

years into our relationship, you had a falling out with your family and ran away. You said you wanted to start a business to prove them wrong. You needed seed money, and I sold my parents' house to give you a

Julian's face darkened. "Sonya!"

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