I slept until almost noon before getting up.
When I opened the bedroom door, Gregory’s
mother rushed over, scolding me:
“What’s wrong with you! You’re sleeping in
the day after the wedding, how lazy are you!”
“I didn’t bring you home to be a queen, how
can you be so disrespectful, you don’t even
know to brew tea and kneel and greet me!”
“And breakfast, look at the time! I’m starving!
Gregory has gone to work, and you’re still in
bed, you don’t even make him breakfast, what
kind of wife are you?!”
“Bethany, do you hear me! You’re part of the
family now, you must abide by the rules!”
Hearing the familiar words from my past life, I
scoffed, slapped away her hand, and went to
the bathroom to wash up.
After washing up, I applied makeup, and
ignoring Gregory’s mother’s scolding, I left
the house.
I took out my phone, ignored the dozens of
missed calls from Gregory, and dialed a
number I hadn’t used in years.
“Nathan, I saw your name on the guest list.
You’re back.”
“I heard you have a new girlfriend, Linda
Claire, right?”
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Chapter 2
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In my past life, Linda Claire returned for a
while around this time.
I remember a fashion show she held.
I checked online last night, and it was indeed
during this period.
That fashion show significantly boosted Linda
Claire’s profile.
She married shortly after returning overseas.
Her husband died young, and she received a
large inheritance, bringing Liam back to the
States to pursue her career.
Linda Claire never spoke about her late
husband, so I only knew his surname was
Land in my past life.
I’d never even seen a picture.
It wasn’t until I was dying that Linda Claire
and Liam mentioned his name: Nathan Land.
No one knew that Nathan was my childhood
sweetheart.
After high school, his family moved overseas.
Before leaving, he’d confessed his feelings.
But facing a transatlantic separation, the
relationship ended before it truly began.
Then, I met Gregory in college, and lost
contact with Nathan.
It was ironic that our missed connections
became stepping stones for Gregory and
Linda Claire.
And I remembered Nathan was always
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healthy; his early death seemed unusual.
I didn’t dare think about the details.
Upon seeing Nathan, I got straight to the
point.
“Your new girlfriend, I know her. Her child is
my husband’s son.”
“I’m planning a divorce, and it might get
messy.”
“I heard she’s preparing a fashion show, and
you’re the investor. Reconsider this.”
Nathan frowned, remaining silent.
I thought he didn’t believe me.
Instead, he looked up and asked:
“Getting a divorce so soon after the wedding
might damage your reputation.”
“Also, you need to fight for your interests. If it
goes to court, I can recommend a lawyer.”
“And your parents, if you’re worried about
their reaction, I’ll talk to them.”
He seemed unconcerned about whether Liam
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was Gregory’s son or whether Linda Claire
loved him.
All he cared about was me.
I fought back tears, lightly changing the
subject.
After catching up with Nathan, I went home.
Shortly after, Gregory returned.
He tugged at his tie, pushed open the
bedroom door, and headed straight for my
vanity without looking up.
“Bethany, where’s your bank card? I need to
borrow it.”
