Chapter 1 Ariella Glyn and Kenton Bennett grew up together , started dating in high school , and married after college . Everyone agreed they were a perfect match , but one thing was missing from their lovely life - a child . Kenton's grandmother and mother both died in childbirth due to difficult labor . So even after four years of marriage , he refused to let Ariella get pregnant . Ariella understood his fear and felt compassion for it , so she chose to stay childfree with him , never bringing up having children . Then . Kenton's grandfather was diagnosed with terminal cancer . On his deathbed , he gave at final order - Kenton must have a child to carry on the family name . Kenton refused to put Ariella at risk , so he sent people all over the city to find a woman who looked like her . A month later , Marisa Duncan was brought over . She looked a lot like Ariella , including her eyes , brows , and even dimples . " Ella , she's just our surrogate , " Kenton said , cupping Ariella's face , his eyes almost pleading . " Once the child is born , she'll be sent away . I promise I won't have feelings for her . " Ariella believed him . But he went back on his promise . On Ariella's birthday , Kenton said he had to deal with something urgent at his office , but in reality , he was with Marisa for an ovulation check . On their anniversary , he lied about a business trip , while in truth he was in a hotel room with Marisa . When Ariella called for help with a high fever , he ended the call quickly after saying , " Marisa's ovulating today . This is the best chance to get her pregnant . I need to be with her . Call the doctor yourself . " Ariella kept enduring it because Kenton always said , " Ella , I'm just doing this for my family . I only love you . " 06:11 Chapter 1 288 ( Vouchers Days later , she was in a car crash . Lying in the ER , covered in blood and shivering from the pain , she kept calling him , but no one answered . Later , she found out that he'd been in bed with Marisa that day . After her surgery , she returned home and saw him on the balcony , smoking with his friends . She heard him say , " Once the child is here , I'll have a wedding for Marisa . " At that moment . Ariella finally knew one thing . Kenton was afraid of losing her , yet he could hurt her without a second thought . Ariella heard the whole conversation on the balcony . " A wedding for Marisa ? Kenton , are you serious ? You're even having flowers flown in from abroad ? " one of Kenton's friends asked . " Yeah . " Kenton's voice was as tender as Ariella remembered . " The wedding dress and . jewelry are all custom - ordered , exactly what she likes , " " That must have cost over 200 million dollars , right ? Your wedding with Ella wasn't even this grand ... " " Yeah , I thought you only loved Ella . Why are you having a wedding for Marisa ? You didn't really fall for her , did you ? " someone else chimed in . n was silent for a lon Holding his flickering cigarette , time . " What if I did ? " he finally said , his voice hoarse . " I only saw her as a surrogate mother at first , but now .... Ariella gripped the doorknob tightly , her nails digging into her palm . " I think about Marisa all the time , during meetings and meals . And even ... " Kenton paused . " When I'm holding Ella at night , I'm thinking of her , too . " " So , vorre really fallen for two people at once ? Kenton , you're crazy You know Ella . If she finds out , she'll leave you . You'll regret it ! " " She won't find out . I'll make sure of it . " Kenton continued , his tone decisive . " Ella is my legal wife and has everything . Marisa deserves to be compensated for what she's doing for me . A wedding is the least I can give her . " 06:11 Chapter 1 288 Vouchers Standing just off the balcony , Ariella bit her lip hard until she tasted blood . She could hardly believe what she'd heard . The man who loved her so much actually admitted he'd fallen for two women at once ! How was that possible ? Everyone around them knew Kenton loved Ariella more than anything . When she was fifteen years old and had a high fever , he skipped school to carry her to the hospital and waited outside the ER for three days straight . In college , when she passed out from period cramps , he took the overnight train to see her , waiting outside her dorm until sunrise . On the day he proposed , he knelt in the snow , his voice trembling . " Ella , marry me . I'll love you for a lifetime . " Those heartfelt vows still echoed in Ariella's cars , but Kenton had already fallen in love with Marisa . He said he thought about Marisa all the time , during meetings and even while holding Ariella at night He even planned to hold a wedding worth over 200 million dollars for Marisa , even more impressive than the one Ariella had . His once - genuine and profound love for Ariella made his betrayal hit even harder . Did he still remember what she had told him on their wedding day ? She said she valued loyalty , and that if he wasn't faithful , she'd leave him ! Ariella raised her hand to wipe away her tears , but she accidentally brushed against the wind chimes hanging from the caves . The clear , ringing sound startled everyone on the balcony , and the conversation abruptly stopped . Kenton rushed out , unusually flustered . " Ella ? When did you get back ? What ... what did you hear ? " His friends followed , their faces pale . Ariella wanted to tell him she knew everything now . But what would it change ? 06 : 111 Chapter 1 1288 Vouchers He wouldn't admit it . He didn't want to lose either her or Marisa . So , Ariella looked away , forcing herself to be calm . " I just got back . What were you talking about ? Are you hiding something from me ? " Kenton's friends exchanged glances , quickly covering for him . " Of course not ! Your birthday is coming up , so Kenton gathered us to plan a surprise ! " " Exactly ! You kn how much Kenton loves you . Of course , he's going to go all out for your special day . Just wait and see , Ella . You'll be moved to tears that day ! " Then they all made excuses and left . Kenton wrapped an arm around Ariella's shoulder and led her into the villa . He took her coat , hung it up , and immediately asked for warm milk , fussing over her . " You look pale . Why did you call me so many times the other day ? Was everything okay ? " Ariella turned away . " It was nothing , just a mistake . " " What about Marisa ? " she asked softly . " Don't you need to be with her ? " Kenton frowned slightly , thinking she was jealous , and quickly tried to placate her . " Why would I be with her ? Ella , she's nothing more than a vessel for our child . " Ariella didn't expose his lie . She went upstairs to get a few things and said she was going out . Kenton didn't know why she was leaving again right after coming home . But he picked up his car keys and insisted on driving her . Along the way , he kept making conversation . He asked if she wanted to try a new restaurant that evening , if she'd like him to book a spa appointment , and what she wanted for her upcoming birthday . Ariella listened quietly , never saying a word . Soon , Kenton noticed something was off . " Ella , why are you going to the Social Security Administration ? " Ariella lowered her eyes , about to speak , when his phone rang . 06:11 Chapter 1 Even from a distance , she faintly heard Marisa's voice . 1208 Vouchers " Mr. Bennett , I'm back from shopping . You told me to spend all the 1.5 million dollars on the card today . I did it . " Kenton hummed in acknowledgment . Though he looked somewhat impatient , his tone was doting . " Wear the new clothes from now on . Don't embarrass me . " " Okay . Where are you ? " " I'm out with Ella , handling something . " Kenton glanced at Ariella . " Why ? " " I'm ... ovulating today . " Marisa's voice lowered . She sounded hesitant . " Didn't you say you wanted to see me in that black lingerie ? I bought it . I'm waiting for you at the hotel ... " At those last words , Kenton's expression changed instantly . He slammed on the brakes , After a long moment , he took a deep breath , hung up , and turned to Ariella . " Ella , something's come up at work . The SSA is not far ahead . Can you walk there ?" Ariella clutched the seatbelt desperately , her nails digging into her palms . Then she calmly unbuckled it . " Okay . " The icy wind tangled her hair as she watched the sports car speed away . 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