Chapter 2 I packed my things , lay down in the guest room , and received a message from my mentor . This project is perfect for you . You have years of experience and the ability to deal with unexpected situations . Were really looking forward to you joining us , but we also know about your relationship with your fiancé , so we want you to think it over carefully . I didnt hesitate and replied , No need to think , Im in . My mentor immediately called me , Its great that youve come around . Our team really needs you . If you do well , youll be contributing to the country . Thank you . Dont worry , I could hear his genuine happiness for me . I didnt plan to tell Lucas about my decision to join my mentor project . After hanging up with my mentor , he sent me a bunch of recent related materials . The more I read , the more shocked I was by how quickly the data had been updated in the time I was away . Yet , all I had focused on was Lucas . I had been busy revolving around him , taking care of his every need , even cooking for him , but in his eyes , I was still not able to compare to Vanessa , and he considered me useless . I decided to spend the little time I had left reinforcing my expertise . Fortunately , although my current job was relatively easy , I hadnt neglected my profession , otherwise , I wouldnt have dared to take on such a big project . Realizing this made me break out in a cold sweat . I was really afraid that I would waste my life waiting for Lucass mercy , leading to an unhappy end . 13.4 % ་ apter The sound of the door opening interrupted my thoughts ; I knew it was Lucas returning . But I didnt want to talk to him , so I pretended not to hear . But then I heard him go to the bedroom , followed by loud knocking on the guest room door : Violet , I know youre in there . I limped over to open the door . He wanted to blame me , but when he saw my leg , he suddenly felt guilty : When did you get back ? Why didnt you answer my calls ? Phone was on silent , I glanced at my phone and replied casually . Lucas looked at me , then suddenly asked , Do you know how worried I was ? But I came back by myself , didnt I ? I cant always wait for you to pick me up , right ? I ignored Lucass frustration and responded calmly . He was taken aback by my words , then he looked at my leg : Hows your leg doing ? Thanks to the quick arrival of the rescue helicopter , otherwise , I might have had to amputate , I smiled indifferently . I had already felt the pain when it was most intense . He looked ashamed : J That day , the situation was urgent . Vanessa has a heart condition , so I took her away first . If I had known how serious your injury was , I wouldnt have … I understand . Do you have anything else to say ? I interrupted his apology . My time is so precious now , and I dont want to waste it listening to his endless self recrimination . Actions always speak louder than words . The Perfect Husbands Secret 13.6 % apter Because I knew deep down that even if he had seen the extent of my injury that day , he would have still chosen to take Vanessa . But he was unsatisfied with my words and tried to argue : I know youre angry , but she does have a genetic condition . Can you stop being so passive aggressive ? Im not being passive aggressive . My mother also has heart disease , so of course , I understand how easily her congenital condition can relapse . Thats why I didnt blame you ; I fully understand , I interrupted his assumptions . Communicating with him was exhausting . Seeing that he still wanted to say more , I added : I know you and she had nothing going on . If you wanted to be together , you wouldve done so long ago . Cutting off his arguments , I sent him on his way . Im not used to having someone around right now . Im inconvenienced , so Ill continue to sleep in the guest room for now . After saying that , I didnt care about Lucass reaction and pushed him out of the room . He tried to help me because I was limping , but I brushed him off . Then I closed the door in his disbelieving face . After a while , I heard him muttering outside . Though the voice was low , I could still imagine . I had never defied him like this before . Hed never experienced this kind of humiliation , so of course , he was grumbling . In the past , his emotions would have affected my every nerve , but now they had nothing to do with me . The Perfect Husbands Secret 13.8 % apter 2 Surprisingly , I felt an unprecedented sense of relief . ♡ ( 0 ) . Title: Assigned A Billionaire Husband By The Nation In CrushReel's ongoing romance novel, "Assigned A Billionaire Husband By The Nation," a young woman finds herself without a home after a heart-wrenching breakup with her boyfriend of four years. 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