8470 Chapter 6 His words sent whispers rippling through the crowd . [ ] Having that wound ripped open made my chest ache all over again . ] ] The baby ... I'd fought so hard to conceive . [ ] But to Ethan , my pain just looked like proof I couldn't get over him . ] Sebastian wrapped his arm around my waist , rubbing soothing circles on my back . ] Ethan stared at Sebastian's hand like he wanted to burn it off , ' screaming : Charlotte , you've really outdone yourself ! You know Sebastian and I hate each other , so you roped him into this little performance to win me back ? " ] " And you , Sebastian - are you out of your goddamn mind ? Playing along with her games ? What did she promise you to make this fake wedding worth your time ? " ] " Charlotte , this is your last chance . Get your ass over here right now ! I'll forget about this whole stunt and let you keep living in my house ! " I didn't bother responding . Sebastian laughed coldly : ] " Ethan , you're the one who's lost it . My wife doesn't need to keep living in YOUR house . " I Sebastian gestured to his assistant , who handed over a thick stack of property deeds . [ ] Every single one had only my name on it . [ ] " These are all my properties , sweetheart . Every last one belongs to you now . Beach house , penthouse , historic mansion - whatever you want , whenever you want it . " ] Envious murmurs swept through the crowd : [ ] " Those properties are worth billions , Sebastian's not messing around . " [] " Looks like he really sees Charlotte as his treasure . " ]] " God , some people have all the luck . " ] I could feel Sebastian standing up for me , and it touched something deep in my chest. [ ] But Ethan still refused to believe we were actually getting married : ] " This is impossible ! Absolutely impossible ! " ] " Charlotte took a knife for me ! She put up with me having kids with another woman ! Everyone knows how crazy she is about me - she'd never actually marry you ! " [ ] " I ger it now - you two made some shady deal behind the scenes , didn't you ? Sebastian , Charlotte's damaged goods , and she Say Yes to the Da Gasy Yes to the Mus ? NALANG 2.34 Chapter 6 can't even get pregnant ! Your family's bloodline hangs by a thread - you want to end it completely ? " ] ] Sebastian's face went murderous , but before he could explode , I slapped Ethan across the face . If it weren't for him , I'd still be able to have children . ] What used to be a badge of honor for our love had become a mark of shame . [ ] Everyone else could judge me for it - but not him . Never him . ] Years ago , his reckless business decisions had made him a lot of enemies . [ ] Too many people wanted to destroy him permanently , so when he went overseas on business , they made their move . ] Dozens of hired thugs cornered him . Our bodyguards didn't stand a chance . [ ] When one of them came at him from behind with a blade , I threw myself in the way . That knife stole my ability to be a mother . ] He cried at my bedside for three days , swearing he'd never let me get hurt again . ] ] rifice And now he was using that sacrifice to humiliate me . [ ] Rage burning through me , I slapped him again . I He stared at me in shock . [ ] " Ethan , my relationship with Sebastian is none of your damn business ! " ] " You hit me ? You hit me for HIM ? " Ethan looked absolutely stunned . His cocky confidence cracked , replaced by something like panic . ] His voice went soft , almost pleading : " Stop this , Charlotte ! I'll give you anything you want - but marriage isn't a joke . " ]] I looked out at the assembled guests and spoke clearly : ] " I , Charlotte Chase , willingly take Sebastian Cross as my husband today . Not because of anyone else's influence . " } ] Ethan's brow furrowed , his expression darkening . Just as the standoff reached its peak , the hotel doors burst open . Lily walked in with both kids in tow .