Filed to story: Revenge Marriage Sweet Love Novel Read Free Online
Gorgeous fireworks exploded over the castle.
She was looking at it blankly when a couple walked past her.
“The fireworks are beautiful.”
“Yup. Do you know why it’s displayed at this time every week?”
“What’s the time now? Let me see. 8:31 p.m. on a Friday. 831… 8 letters 3 words 1 meaning… Does it mean I love you?”
“Haha, smarty pants. I heard that a wealthy man built this amusement park for his girlfriend several years ago. On the night before the opening, that man proposed to his girlfriend right here. Apparently, the fireworks did not stop the entire night. Some of them even burst into the night sky in a pattern that formed the word LOVE. Since then, no matter the weather, there would be firework displays here every Friday night. Rumor has it that a couple that watches the firework show together will be happy forever.”
“That’s so romantic. I’m so envious of that wealthy man and his girlfriend. They must be really happy together now.”
“I think so too.”
“…”
The sound of their discussion faded into the distance.
Cate’s cheeks were streaking with tears by the time she came back to her senses.
Amusement park. Fireworks.
What a beautiful fairytale.
It was a shame that the wealthy man ended up marrying a horrendous woman after his true love died.
Right at this moment, she felt like an idiot.
She regretted it all. Perhaps she should not have returned to his side in the first place, and she would not have to experience this heart-shattering pain.
……
12:00 a.m.
Cate shuffled her heavy feet into the villa.
Aunty Yasmine, who had dozed off on the couch, jumped upon her return. “Young… Young Madam, you’re home.”
“Hmm.” Cate walked toward the stairs.
“Young Madam, why are you back so late?” Aunty Yasmine suddenly approached her and questioned with a smile. “Have you eaten? Are you hungry? Let me make you some food.”
“I’m not hungry.”
She walked around to go past Aunty Yasmine.
“Do you want some milk? I can make you a glass right now.” The latter hurried forward to stop her by the stairs.
Cate looked at the woman for a few seconds before glancing at the second floor. “Aunty Yasmine, what’s happening upstairs? Why do you keep getting in my way?”
Aunty Yasmine scratched her head diffidently. “I wasn’t…”
Without listening to the explanation, Cate pushed past the woman and rushed upstairs.
A female fragrance that did not belong to her wafted up to her nostrils upon opening the bedroom door.
Cate discovered Shaun was sleeping soundly on the massive bed. However, Shelley was lying right next to him with their hands held tightly together.
Shelley sprung up from the bed upon hearing the commotion. An uneasy look flashed across her face when she saw the woman. “Young Madam, please don’t misunderstand…”
Cate immediately rushed forward to slap the other woman across the face. “I’ve noticed something wrong about you since day one. I hired you as a nurse, and the job doesn’t include sleeping with him on our bed.”
“I didn’t,” Shelley said helplessly.
“You didn’t do that?” Cate was so furious that she lost control of herself. “I’ve asked you to scramble off yesterday, yet here you are today. Did you really think you’re the lady of this house? Did your parents not teach you manners? Do you know what shame is?”
“You’re so loud.”
The man suddenly turned around and sat up from the bed, looking exhausted. Coincidentally, Shelley’s pale face was tear-streaked, and there was a handprint on her cheek. On the other hand, Cate’s face was screaming rage. It was evident that she had slapped the other woman.
“Cate, what are you doing?”
Shaun stared at her angrily. “Look at you, lashing out your anger at someone else as soon as you get home. Have I been spoiling you too much?”
Cate was shocked.
According to that logic, she had to turn a blind eye to seeing another woman lying in the same bed with her husband, holding hands?
He had no idea how much courage it took her to walk home after learning about the truth.
She was thinking about his illness.
With that, she decided to overcome this obstacle with him despite the throbbing pain in her heart. They could talk things out once this had passed.
As it turned out, her thoughtfulness was not necessary.
“Why is she here?” She pointed at Shelley and interrogated him grudgingly. “Didn’t you say you dismissed her yesterday?”
“I can dismiss or rehire her anytime I want.”
Shaun’s eyes were blood-red. He had dismissed Shelley at her wish, but what about her? She went on an ice cream date with Wesley behind his back. Did she think about his feelings when she was being intimate with another man in public?
“Alright, I understand.”
Her heart shattered into a million pieces.
She then walked toward the dressing room and began to pack her belongings.
In fact, she did not have many belongings here. Most of the stuff was bought by him anyway. She simply stuffed a few of her clothes into the suitcase and walked out.
“What are you doing?” He glared at her in disbelief.
She lifted her head to stop the tears from flowing. “There’s no reason for me to stay here. I wish you two the best. I’ll take my leave now.”
After that, she turned and headed for the door.
Shaun grabbed her suitcase and smashed it to the ground. He yelled at her in a fit of rage, “Are you leaving me for Wesley? What did he say to you? Cate Cox, have you forgotten your promise? That you’ll stay by my side until I recover? That you’ll stay with me forever if my illness doesn’t go away?”
Finally, the tears overflowed from her round eyes like a broken dam.
She was almost convinced upon hearing the man shouting those words. However, Shelley suddenly said weakly, “That’s right, Young Madam. Eldest Young Master really needs you. Please stop hurting him.”
“Hurting him?” Cate sneered. “Who’s hurting who? He already has me by his side, yet he’s still thinking about getting more. I don’t have time for this sh*t. Let Shelley treat your illness. I’m no doctor anyway.”
She peeled her hand from his and stomped out of the bedroom, leaving her suitcase behind.
“I don’t allow you to leave.”
He rushed forward to grab her wrist again. His eyes looked as crazy as a wild beast. “Cate, you liar. Do you hate me because I’m sick? Let me tell you now. You’ll never leave this place unless you die.”
“What do you want from me?” She was terrified at the sight of him.
“What do you think?”
He flung her over his shoulder and threw her into the underground cellar.
“Shaun, you can’t do this.” She instantly realized his intention and quickly ran outside, intending to escape. However, he did not give her the chance. Instead, he slammed the door shut and locked it from the outside.
“Shaun, I hate you. What did I do wrong to you? Your Lyons family trapped me in the cellar, and now you’re doing the same. You’re a devil!” Cate slammed her fist against the door.
Devil… Devil…
Those hateful words echoed in Shaun’s brain. He immediately flew his hands to cover his ears to stop hearing them.