Chapter 2 The second those words left my mouth , the room went dead silent . Everyone stared at Edmund and Vanessa in disbelief . Someone muttered under their breath : " Wait , what ? Who's actually his wife ? " Dr. Hayes always seemed so straight - laced . Guess he's been playing games this whole time . " The whispers hit Edmund hard . His face darkened , eyes blazing as he glared at me . Then , suddenly , he laughed . ' Gianna , your delusions are getting worse , aren't they ? " What , did you forget to take the meds I prescribed you ? " Vanessa immediately chimed in . Gianna , I know you've had a crush on my husband , but you can't use your condition as an excuse to wreck someone's marriage ! " stared at the two of them , tag - teaming me like rehearsed actors , and let out a bitter laugh . Who's delusional here ? Me - or you two shameless assholes ?! " Edmund's voice shot up . Shameless ? Gianna , your medical file is still sitting in my office drawer ! " And if you're really my wife , then show everyone the marriage certificate . Go on . Let's see it ! " Marriage certificate . The words hit me like a brick . That's why he was so fearless . So smug . Because we never actually got married . We were supposed to . But on the way to the courthouse , we got into a car accident . Edmund injured his hand saving me - nearly lost his ability to operate . After that , we kept putting it off . I stood there , silent , and Vanessa's smirk widened . " You can't , can you , Gianna ? Because Edmund's legal wife is ME ! " With that , she reached into her purse and pulled out a marriage certificate , flipping it open right in my face . Chapter 2 The date ? The day Edmund came back to the States . The room shifted . Everyone's expressions twisted from confusion to contempt . " Oh my God , she really is delusional ! " " I knew it . Why would Dr. Hayes ever choose HER over someone like Dr. Sullivan ? She's a total psycho . " " Poor guy . Imagine being stalked by someone this unhinged . " Vanessa tucked the certificate back into her bag , practically glowing with satisfaction . " Gianna , since you're clearly unwell , Edmund and I won't make a big deal out of this . " " But you did ruin our daughter's birthday cake . So you're going to apologize to her . Now . " I grabbed a champagne flute from the table and threw the contents right in her face . Vanessa shrieked , the sound echoing through the entire hall . " Edmund ! She's attacking me and your daughter ! " Edmund's face twisted with rage . He lunged forward , grabbing a fistful of my hair and yanking me toward him . " You want to act like trash , Gianna ? Fine . I'll treat you like it ! " Before I could react , he shoved me hard - right into the wreckage of the cake . I hit the floor . Frosting smeared across my clothes . My hand landed on shattered glass . Blood pooled beneath my palm . I looked up at him , stunned . " You ... you actually put your hands on me ? " Edmund sneered , his voice dripping with contempt . You deserved it . That's what you get for messing with Vanessa and my daughter ! " ' And just so you know ? Vanessa's the daughter of the Vanderbilt family . If she wanted to , she could have you erased from this city . " He then grabbed another glass of champagne and dumped it over my head . You awake yet ? Because if you are , you're going to get on your knees and apologize to Vanessa and my daughter . Otherwise , you're not leaving this room . " Vanessa's the Vanderbilt heiress ? Then what the hell does that make me ? Before I could process it , Edmund stomped down on my bleeding hand . Hard . I'm talking to you ! Are you deaf ? Or just stupid ? " Chapter 9