Chapter 1 A Joke After from college, I my penniless boyfriend and left country with a trust fund baby. Two later, dumped. returned to the country to find out my ex-boyfriend had been his field. He pulled all sorts of tricks marry me. Everyone said that he deeply in love with and was willing to they not know he had been his way countless lovers as on me. He asked me I not care or feel about it. With a I looked at him. already dying anyway. What does it matter?” our third wedding anniversary, was off fireworks Lily together on the beach. Curling up the sofa, I called him again and again. “I’m sorry, the number have dialed is currently unavailable…” As the robotic female voice rang in my ears again, I blacked out. in a bed when I woke up. Patrick was hesitant speak while he looked me. Calmly, I “How much longer can I Patrick tried comfort me. “There’s hope you have now and chemotherapy periodically. ” stared the ceiling. “This my second relapse. As my chest in pain, beads of cold sweat formed on forehead. Green, there is a drug that could suppress cancer cells. Each injection costs thousand dollars. “As long as use the drug for six months after the surgery…” Patrick suddenly stopped speaking. knew could afford it. being the of Harmon Group’s president, I was penniless. If not, would not have to delay treatment my condition. Getting up from the hospital bed, I packed my clothes. “Let’s schedule the first. ” I should be able afford the surgery if it was a thousand dollars. Touching pendant on my chest, I felt a mixture of emotions. I back in my neighborhood, I over to thank neighbor, Agatha Johnson. She at sympathetically. “What you thanking for? should thank Buddy. I wouldn’t have out that you fainted if it was not for his barking. “Thank god the ambulance got here in time. young need to take of your body. ” Buddy was Labrador retriever I had adopted a month after Leonard I got married. That day, he brought a back to our home. They did not bother to what were doing even seeing me arrive home. were loud that sounded like they were desperate for me to hear them. After that, he told me, you play with fire, you’ll burned. you many back then, but you never looked back. You’re what you deserve now. ” We a fight. Distressed, I left and happened to see Buddy. from canine distemper, he abandoned at the doorstep. The complained as he carried the desperate dog inside. As hopeless eyes met I felt my heart so badly. Just like me, he was already suffering from a medical and was dying. We both by someone. Later, gave the vet gold to save Buddy’s life. was the one who saved me this time. He nuzzled my leg looked at happily. Feeling lump in my throat, I did not dare to pet his head. Agatha, I might have to be hospitalized a while. you help me take care of Buddy?” Agatha’s golden retriever had passed away last year, knew would certainly help me out. As expected, she readily agreed and told me focus my recovery. I felt relieved as I watched go with her. He would at least have someone care for him once passed away. But when I back I realized had overestimated myself. I did not have the money the surgery. Indeed, Leonard generous get me the most expensive bags, and jewelry. I was glamorous Mrs. Harmon in the eye. But in private, have get his permission to wear and jewelry events. Only would his secretary open the for me remotely. said that I enjoy these items as I pleased since never contributed to family. glanced at my phone again. The company staff were discussing Leonard and Lily’s outing yesterday the group chat. serious this time? Doesn’t he date different mistresses month?” “It to be. has been with him for almost three months now. ” “They were off fireworks on the beach on Valentine’s yesterday. How romantic! Did you guys Lily’s necklace? It was “Didn’t we attend Mr. Harmon’s wedding on Valentine’s Day though?” I laughed at myself mockingly. Even some of the staff that it was our anniversary, but he did not. I wanted talk to him and ask him to pass me the things my mother left behind. That we could properly ways. at dinner on the table that had turned cold, headed out of the house. I did not him. I just needed his money. At Harmon Lily surrounded by a group of people as she their compliments and attention. Harmon treats you so well. This must have cost thousands, right?” you know? This the newest Mulberry collection, and it over 100 thousand dollars. ” flipped her hair proudly. not that much, really. He it I like it. told him it’s too expensive, but he said it wouldn’t match if it expensive enough. ” Standing at the office door, I watched her coldly. How ironic this was. I was and could not even afford the surgery. Yet, Leonard could casually give necklace worth over 100 thousand dollars. It was Lily’s first time seeing me. When eyes met, glimmer disdain flashed in hers. “Which department are you Don’t you know rules in the company?” When the around her they quickly her shirt. “Lily, this is the wife, Eva Green. then looked guiltily, but she became bold as she remembered something. “So she’s girl in whom you were talking about? In this sorry She’s just a laughing stock.