Chapter 6 : The Perks of Having a Backup Julian stared at Sonya , then burst into laughter . you What ? Youre joking , right ? Youre my girlfriend ! Who the hell are you going to marry ? If didnt hear me clearly , Ill say it again . Im marrying you . You hit the jackpot ! Julian looked around , picked up an unopened beer can from the floor and pulled the ring pull down . He examined the ring pull , scoffed , scoffed , and swaggered . towards Sonya . He grabbed her hand , sneered , and slipped the ring pull onto her middle finger . Believe me now ? Sonya looked at the ring pull her finger , a silent laugh escaping her . How cheap was she in Julians eyes ? A ring pull was enough to make her his wife ? She threw off his hand , plucked the ring pull from her finger , and tossed it back . Keep it for Seraphina . I dont deserve it . She walked out . 9 AM tomorrow , Ill be waiting at the courthouse . Dont be a coward , Sonya ! Julian yelled after her . She didnt stop , leaving the room . Sonya ! Jake followed her out , apologizing profusely . Julians overreacting . He wanted to defend Julian , but stopped ; Julian had been completel out of line . Im going to show Seraphina that shes not the only woman Ill marry ! If she doesnt want me , there are plenty of women who do ! голг echoed Julians the room . from Sonya shook her head and smiled . See ? Hes just lashing out at Seraphina . He doesnt really want . to marry He and Seraphina arent right for each other . marry me . Its none of my business , but if you consider me a friend , respect my decision . We broke up . Jake looked at Sonya . He saw a resolute glint in her eyes for the first time . This break up felt final . Back at the villa , Sonyas stomach rumbled . She hadnt eaten dinner . Shed stopped at a convenience store on the way , buying only a package of instant ramen . The kitchen was empty , but there was a small pot . She cooked the ramen , then realized there were no bowls . She ate straight from the pot . Henry sent her a picture a bowl of beef noodle . Marinated the beef last night . Cooked the noodles this morning , added some sliced beef and green onions . Easy peasy . Sonya smiled at the picture and the message . Henry was … odd . 401505 Chapter 6. The Perks of Having a tha Hed quickly slipped into the fiancé role , and he liked to talk to himself . Sonya took a picture of her ramen and sent it to him . He replied quickly : Want to try mine ? Sonya sent a clapping emoji , then thought it was inappropriate . But Henry replied : Ill make some for you when I get back . Sonyas heart ached with a strange mixture of warmth and longing . The next morning at the hospital , Sonya did her rounds on the maternity ward . The head nurse , Lucy , pulled her towards the VIP floor . The director wants you to see a patient . Me ? Yes , you . At the VIP ward , Sonya spotted Julian leaning against the hallway with a bandage on his head . He was angrily smoking a cigarette . Smoking was prohibited , but no one dared to tell him off . Lucy told Sonya the room number and went back to work . Sonya approached Julians room . The door was closed , but through the window , she saw Seraphina lying in bed . Seraphina tried to slit her wrists last night . As Lucy had said , it wasnt serious . Even without treatment , the wound woulds heal . But the suicide attempt caused a huge stir . Julian looked up , seeing Sonya as an outlet for his anger . He tossed his cigarette to the floor and ground it out . She tried to kill herself over that irresponsible jerk ! Was it worth it ? Tell me , was it worth it ? Sonya raised an eyebrow . Youre asking me ? Arent you both women ? Sonyas lips twitched . It wasnt worth it . At least I wouldnt hurt myself over a jerk. Julian frowned . Youre being cryptic . You asked me . Ignoring Julians outburst , Sonya opened the door . It was the hospitals most luxurious ward , furnished like a presidential hotel suite . Seraphina lay on a king sized bed , receiving an IV drip . Tears were streaming down her face . Seeing Sonya , she turned her head toward the window . Sonya examined her wounds and checked her vitals . Tve reviewed your reports . The wounds are minor , and the baby is stable . Dont worry too much . Chapter The Perks of Having a Ba What about him ? Seraphina asked , her voice choked with sobs . Who ? Julian . Hes outside . Why wont he come in ? Sonya sighed inwardly . Were these two idiots ? Why would they ask her everything ? I know he came here last night , but he wouldnt see me . I know I hurt him , but I promise its the last time . Im done with that man . Miss West , wait a moment . Ill get No , Im telling you . Jennings . Seraphina turned to her . She was crying , yet her demeanor remained haughty . I intended to have a fake marriage with Julian to deceive the public , but now I genuinely want to marry him . Sonya clicked her tongue . This was the advantage of having a backup guy , wasnt it ? Julian was Seraphinas backup , and she was Julians . Why are you telling me this ? Sonya asked , amused . I want you to understand and stop clinging to Julian . Im clinging to him ? I know you love him , but he only loves me . As long as I agree to stay with him , theres no place for you . Seraphina sighed . Of course , considering you were with him for eight years , Ill compensate you . What ? That was interesting ! Sonya put her hands in her pockets , looking at Seraphina . Actually , Julian proposed to me last . Seraphinas face turned tense . If I had said yes , Id be Mrs. Jennings now . He only loves me . So what ? When I lay in his bed , youre sleeping with another man . You … So you better think about how to compensate me . Only then will I let go of this good man . 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