Chapter 23
Jenny’s hand, after Dr. Wallace’s daily acupuncture treatment, had already recovered about eighty to ninety percent in less than a month.
While playing the violin, there was never again a situation where a piece ended with shaky hands.
“Great!”
After finishing her piano practice, Jenny walked out of the music room and bumped into Riley at the door.
She was startled, almost losing her balance, as Riley quickly swept her into his arms.
“Why are you practicing so late again? Dr. Wallace said your hand still needs rest, it’s best to pamper yourself and relax…
Jenny shrugged, “There’s no way around it. The band is about to start a global tour soon, and I’ve worked so hard to secure the position of first violin. I can’t let the condition of my hand affect me!”
Seeing the worry on Riley’s face, Jenny softened her tone and added, “Don’t worry, I will rest when I’m tired. I know my limits and won’t let the situation with my hand worsen.”
For so long, she seemed to have gotten used to Riley’s care for her.
Before going to bed, when Riley massaged her fingers, she naturally reached out her hand as well.
Riley’s massage techniques had become as skilled as a professional’s. As Jenny closed her eyes and enjoyed the moment, her fingers suddenly felt a
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chill.
Opening my eyes, I saw a dazzling sparkle at my fingertips.
Her ring finger was slipped a ring by Riley.
“Wife, on our wedding day, everything was rushed. The wedding ring I gave you was a bit too big, so I went to pick out this stone. The carat number is your birthday, and I personally reviewed the design draft. I know you like simple styles, so I didn’t do too much surrounding setting…”
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The usually calm Riley, at this moment, was slightly nervous as he introduced the ring to Jenny, like a primary school student about to face exam results.
Jenny looked at the ring, under the dim light, the main stone had a strong fire color, and with a slight movement, it was like a sky full of stars in front of her.
The quality of diamonds is beyond doubt.
She finally asked the question that had been hidden in her heart for a long time: “Riley, why are you so good to me? Did you marry me just to deal with the pressure from your family?”
For some reason, Jenny’s heart also started to beat faster, afraid of hearing an answer that contradicted her own thoughts.
But the next second, Riley’s voice rang in her ear: “Darling, do you think I’m the kind of person who can’t handle a little pressure and will
compromise?”
Jenny has seen too many compromised marriages since she was young, compromising for the sake of family, for promises, for business…
Samuel’s marriage to her was also a result of compromise with his parents.
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But at this moment, Riley only had eyes for her. He said, “Since I first saw your face when we were kids, I knew I couldn’t marry anyone else. This is not a joke, Jenny. I like you, haven’t you felt it yet?”
His eyes softened as if he was lost in memories: “Back then, you were like a proud white swan, making people want to follow you for a lifetime, tot be your loyal subject.”
Jenny was stunned for a moment.
She had thought about whether Riley was only interested in her looks, but she had never considered that answer.
A hint of self–doubt flashed in her eyes: “Riley, since you have been paying attention to me for so many years, you should know how embarrassing I have been for Samuel in the past year… I am so humble, not at all like the swan in your impression, do you still like me?”
She brought up the past voluntarily, and Riley’s eyes were full of pity: “Wife, unconditional giving and love are things that only the superior can afford. The love you gave with your head bowed down was not cherished afford. The love you gave wi by anyone, which means you gave it to the wrong person. It was Samuel who was wrong, not you…”
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“Don’t believe me? Just try giving me your heart. I’m not greedy, just a little bit…”
With that, Riley tentatively planted a kiss on the corner of Jenny’s lips.
Jenny hesitated for a moment, then reached out and embraced him, giving herself the answer…
I heard from Samuel again a month later on the social news page.
Nadya’s foster brother escaped on the way to prison. A few days later, he
sneaked into the Jaures Group and stabbed Samuel thirty–six times with at knife, causing him to die on the spot.
Nadya’s foster brother was already mentally unstable when he was caught by the Jaures Group security. The court sentenced him to life.
imprisonment.
Twenty days later, Nadya’s body was found in the basement of Samuel’s house.
It turned out that Samuel had imprisoned and tortured Nadya. When she was found, she had already become a skeleton, with countless rats gnawing at her body…
“Vomit-”
The photo in the legal news had been heavily pixelated, but Jenny still couldn’t help feeling nauseous.
Riley immediately came over with a smug look on his face and said, “Honey, I’m not going to be a dad, am I?”
“Get lost! I’m leaving for the tour tomorrow!”
Riley was scolded with a “get lost“, but he still had a smile on his face. He picked Jenny up around the waist and ran towards the bedroom, saying, “Then I need to seize the last chance tonight!”
