Chapter 6
Maxwell’s expression shifted, his eyes fixed in disbelief on the dazzling ring on my finger.
“Married? Who did you marry?”
“You’re just a childhood sweetheart I’ve grown tired of. Who in this circle would want you besides me?“}
I watched Maxwell’s growing agitation with a cold gaze, then chuckled.
“Judging by the looks of it, you two are also here to get married. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding.“}
A flicker of panic crossed Maxwell’s face and he subconsciously loosened his tightly clasped hand with Chelsea.}
“Max.” Chelsea’s eyes instantly turned red and she tugged at Maxwell’s sleeve, looking utterly wronged.}
“That ring… it’s fake, isn’t it?“N
“Suzanne, are you trying to use this to make me change my mind?“N
My gaze fell on the bracelet on Chelsea’s wrist.
It was a wedding gift Katherine had given to Maxwell and me before she passed away.”
The day before our wedding, Chelsea complained about not having any jewelry.}]
Maxwell had searched everywhere for bracelets and bangles, but Chelsea was unsatisfied.“}
Chelsea spotted the bracelet on my wrist when he asked me to deliver chicken soup to them.>>
Upon hearing that it was a gift from Katherine, she burst into tears, claiming that the Fergusons didn’t want to acknowledge her.
They would rather give a family heirloom to a lowly orphan like me than to her.
I had knelt and bowed repeatedly, but Maxwell couldn’t console her
Perhaps annoyed by her incessant whining, he yanked the bracelet off my wrist and gave it to Chelsea.
“You’re just a poor orphan we kindly took in. You’re not worthy of something this valuable as Chelsea is.“}
I cried and told him it was the only keepsake I had left from Katherine.§
He casually tossed a cheap piece of jewelry that Chelsea didn’t want into my hands.
“Someone like you should be grateful you have anything at all. If you keep making trouble, you can leave the Fergusons‘ residence.“] As I was leaving, I saw Chelsea throw the bracelet aside like it was garbage.}]
That night, I received an anonymous message.}}
[The thing you begged so hard for is something I can toss away without a second thought.]
[That old hag never wanted Max and me together, but now that she’s dead, it’s time for you to get out too, a little orphan.]]
The message included a picture of the bracelet and a pile of condoms thrown in a corner with suspicious–looking liquid on them.
As if sensing my gaze, Maxwell guiltily shielded Chelsea’s hand.§]
“Suzanne, stop making a scene. I won’t hold your past mistakes against you anymore. Just go home and behave. The position of Mrs. Ferguson is still yours.”
The moment he said that, Chelsea’s face darkened, her eyes glaring at me with resentment.§
My past mistakes?
His words made me laugh out loud in disbelief. Just as I was about to retort, my phone buzzed.
A pleasant male voice came from the other end of the line.
“Suzanne, do you need me to come help you?”
I smiled shyly and said softly.
“No need, hubby. I can handle this myself.”
The person on the other end seemed surprised by my address and after a moment of silence, a soft chuckle followed.
“Alright, I’ll wait for you outside, wifey.“}
Hearing his last word made my ears burn.§
Just as I hung up, a large hand grabbed my wrist.
I looked up to see Maxwell’s eyes bloodshot, staring intently at me.
