After finalizing the wedding dress . Marisa linked arms with him as they headed to the hotel together . All the way there , she chattered on about which restaurant they should try tomorrow night . Kenton responded absentmindedly , his gaze involuntarily drifting to the other side . Most of Kenton's friends were business associates , along with a few he had met while studying abroad . Among them was a Frenchman named Antoine Bernard . Antoine was a painter , easygoing by nature , and he especially got along well with Ariella . The two of them could talk endlessly about all kinds of art . When he saw Marisa , Antoine's eyes lit up instantly . He immediately strode over and greeted her enthusiastically in French : " Ariella ? Long time no see , you're getting more and more beautiful ! " Marisa froze . She couldn't understand French and could only stand there awkwardly , her smile stiffening on her face . Kenton's friends quickly pulled Antoine aside and explained in a low voice , " That's not Ariella , that's Marisa , Kenton's girlfriend . " " What ? But didn't he already marry Ariella ? " Antoine looked utterly shocked . " You can't do this to Ariella , it's not fair ! " In an instant , several other friends who didn't know the situation also turned to look over . The friends ' voices weren't loud , but they were just clear enough for Marisa to hear . Countless eyes made Marisa's face turn pale in an instant . She abruptly turned around and walked toward the hotel . " Marisal " Kenton instinctively chased after her . As soon as his hand touched her arm , she shook him off . 06.13 Chapter 12 288 Vouchers " I think I should just go back . " Marisa's voice was choked with tears . " What did he just call me ? Ariella ? Did he mistake me for her ? In your friends ' eyes , I'm just the other woman , aren't I ? " " No , Antoine just mistook you for someone else , " Kenton held her back . " He drank too much , don't take it to heart . " Drank too much ? " Marisa let out a cold laugh , tears streaming down her face . " He seemed perfectly sober to me ! I may not understand French , but I can read the looks in those people's eyes . Kenton glanced at her slightly rounded belly , a wave of guilt washing over him . " Don't overthink it , " he reached out to wipe her tears , his voice gentle . " It's my fault . Don't be upset , think of the baby . " His words seemed to remind Marisa , and her sobs gradually subsided . She looked at Kenton , a stubborn question in her eyes : " Then tell me , between me and Ariella , who is more important ? " Kenton didn't hesitate : " Of course it's you . " Marisa stared into his eyes for a few seconds , as if trying to confirm whether he was telling the truth . But his gaze was calm and resolute , with nothing out of the ordinary . After a while , she sniflled , then reached out to hug his waist . " I knew you still cared about me . " Back in the hotel room , while Marisa went to shower , Kenton sat on the sofa , Antoine's words still echoing in his mind . He had said that Kenton had wronged Ariella . che sa came out of the shower , she was wearing a thin nightgown , the fabric at her When revealing her skin . " What are you looking at ? " Kenton turned off his phone . " Nothing . " 06-14 Chapter 12 289 Mouchers Marisa hugged him from behind , her hand sliding down his shirt . " Tired ? Let me give you a massage . " Her fingertips , still cool and damp from the shower , gently traced across his skin . A chill ran through him . Kenton took her hand . " Stop it , let's get some sleep . " " But ... " Marisa's voice was seductive , her eyes full of allure . " Marisa , " Kenton turned to face her , looking at her seriously , " for the baby's sake , let's hold back for now . " Marisa's movements stopped , a trace of disappointment flashing across her face , but she quickly smiled again . " Alright , I'll listen to you . " She lay down on the bed and pulled up the covers . " Then hold me while we sleep . " " Okay . " In Kenton's arms , her breathing gradually became steady . But Kenton lay awake , staring at the crystal chandelier on the ceiling , not feeling sleepy at all . He took out his phone and opened the chat with Ariella again . There were still no new messages . After hesitating for a moment , he called her again . All he heard through the receiver was the same cold busy tone . He carefully slipped his arm out and got up to walk to the balcony . Leaning against the railing , Kenton dialed Ariella's number once more . Still , no one answered . Frowning , he opened the chat with his secretary and sent a message : " Didn't you pass on my message to her ? " Within a few minutes , the secretary replied with a photo and a message : " Mr. Bennett , there's nothing going on with Ms. Glyn . Her assistant said she's been busy preparing for an art exhibition with friends these days , so she probably hasn't seen your calls . " Chapter 12 288 Vouchers Only then did Kenton breathe a sigh of relief . Of course , she had always been dedicated to her work . Preparing for an art exhibition must have kept her so busy she barely had time to check her phone . In the photo , Ariella looked genuinely happy , her eyes curved in a smile - a look Kenton hadn't seen in a long time . Chapter 13 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!