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Chloe and a group of young ladies approached me, sneering. Chloe said, “So
what if you married my brother? You’re just standing here, looking at him and the
woman he really loves. As I told you, Olivia is the love of his life. You’re just a
rebound from his heartbreak. If I were you, I would have left here long ago! Have
you no shame?”
I wanted to leave, but they kept pushing me.“Are you deaf?““We’re talking to
you!”
Someone shoved me hard!
“Bang!” I fell onto the tall champagne tower. The glasses shattered, white
wine mixing with my blood. Everyone looked at me.
Caleb rushed over, his eyes filled with fury. He knelt beside me, calling for a
doctor. Then, he turned to the crowd, his voice cold.“Who did this?!”
Everyone was silent. A bodyguard ran over.“Mr. Hayes, Ms. Olivia says she
has a stomachache. Please go
check on her!”
Caleb didn’t let go of me. Instead, he frowned slightly. “Is it serious?”
The bodyguard was anxious.“She is writhing in pain.”
Caleb hesitated. He looked at me.“Sarah, I…”
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I sat up, my expression calm.“Yes, I know. She’s spoiled and sensitive to pain.
And you’re used to taking care of her.”
He was speechless. I stood up unsteadily.“It’s okay, just go. She needs a
doctor more than I do. I’ll be fine.”
He seemed flustered. I’d always been so understanding and generous, but
this time, he hated myexcessive generosity. He couldn’t even see himself in my
eyes. When did things change?
Olivia cried out in pain, giving Caleb no time to think. He left without
hesitation.“Sarah, I’ll be back soon and make it up to you.”
Watching him rush to Olivia, I sneered. Chloe and the others thought I was
heartbroken.
“Hmph, I thought he’d stay for you. Turns out I overestimated you.”
“If you have any self–respect, get out of the Hayes family!”
I ignored them, went to a servant’s room to clean my wounds. Then, I
When I got home, I packed my stuff and left the divorce papers on the table
before leaving. As I opened the door, I saw Chloe.
“What are you doing? Caleb sent me to take care of you. I can’t believe him!
Tm leaving “I said calmly. He loves Olia, and you want her to be your
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