hapter 3 The Bennet family had always looked down on me because of my humble background . To complete my college education , I worked part - time while studying and served as a nanny in their household , specifically caring for Marcus's grandfather , Daniel Bennet , who was seriously ill . Daniel was an antique collector and a renowned archaeologist . Because our fields were related , we always had engaging conversations . He once proposed adopting me as his goddaughter and was even willing to cover all my tuition fees at Christmas University . At that time , Marcus had just broken up with Sienna and was completely lost , spending his days racing cars and drinking heavily . Marcus and I had no connection since he rarely came home . Although we were college classmates , he had never noticed me . He only returned to Bennet Manor to visit Daniel during holidays . Until the day Sienna got engaged abroad , Marcus got drunk 1/6 12:48 Chapter 3 again . +2 Bonus Because of his drunken state , I accidentally became pregnant and gave birth to Aaron . After that incident , Marcus was nearly beaten to death by Daniel . My marriage to Marcus was also arranged by Daniel before his death . matter how much Ember opposed it , nothing could change Honestly , when I learned I was going to marry Marcus , I was secretly delighted . I had harbored a crush on him since freshman year . But after marriage , we slept in separate rooms , and our married life was as cold as a routine obligation . Only after incidents involving Sienna would Marcus stumble drunkenly into my room , possessing me with an almost frenzied desperation . I became pregnant with my second child on the day Sienna got married . But I never expected Sienna to run away from her wedding . 2/6 12:48 Chapter 3 +2 Bonus At the ceremony , she cried , saying her selfishness had cost her the person she loved most , and now that she had finally come to her senses , she had to return home to win him back . So she came back . Upon hearing the news , Marcus didn't even care about me lying in bed , covered in bruises from his roughness , and rushed straight to the airport to pick up Sienna . From then on , Sienna gradually invaded my marriage and family . Eventually , both my husband and son became her most steadfast supporters . The car pulled up steadily in front of the museum staff dormitory building . I carried my luggage upstairs and opened the single apartment that my supervisor Russell Gordon had been keeping for me . Before I could even finish unpacking , Russell's call came through . He said , " Aubrey , we just received an urgent assignment . They've discovered a large ancient tomb in the Mojave Desert and desperately need artifact restoration experts . I've already booked your flight for tomorrow , so pack up and get ready to go ! 3/6 12:48 Chapter 3 +2 Bonus Don't worry , this assignment is urgent , but when you get back , I'll apologize to your husband with you . " " That won't be necessary , Mr. Gordon . I'm planning to get divorced and focus entirely on artifact restoration work from now on , " I replied quietly . Marcus had never liked how I devoted all my energy to artifact restoration . He looked down on my profession and said it would leave me no time to take care of Aaron . Since I used to care about him and felt sorry for Aaron , I always tried to decline whenever Russell assigned me business trips . Now I finally understood that the only things that would never betray me were those seemingly cold artifacts in the museum . When Russell heard my words , though his tone carried a hint of regret , he was clearly relieved : " Aubrey , I'm glad you've come to your senses . You're excellent , and honestly , we all think Marcus doesn't deserve you ! " A warm feeling surged from the bottom of my heart . All these years , Russell had treated me like his own daughter . I smiled with relief : " Yeah , I think so too . " That night was the most peaceful sleep I'd had in years . I didn't have to prepare late - night snacks for Marcus when he got off work , nor did I have to comfort Aaron through his nightmares . I 4/6 12:49 Chapter 3 slept straight through until morning . After a quick wash , I dragged my luggage directly to the courthouse entrance . +2 Bonus But after waiting three hours , Marcus never showed up . I called him over a dozen times , but he didn't answer once . With my flight departure time approaching , I had no choice but to leave . I completed my check - in procedures , and just before turning off my phone , I suddenly saw a news headline : 【 Bennet Group CEO to Personally Invest in Film Based on Award - Winning Screenwriter Sienna 】 [ Friendship Truly Conquers All 】 So Marcus was going to personally promote Sienna's career . I couldn't help but sneer , closed the news page , and turned off my phone . Looking at the city landscape gradually shrinking outside the window , I felt unusually calm . Whatever their future held , it no longer concerned me . I put on my eye mask and fell into a deep sleep . 5/6 12:49 Chapter 3 +2 Bonus Suddenly , violent turbulence jolted me awake. Passengers around me were in panic . 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