It was rare to see her lose herposure.


    Although it pained me to distress her, there was a twisted satisfaction in manipting her.


    I fantasized about eliciting a simr reaction from Andrew.


    Recalling his cold refusal earlier, I relished the thought of his difort at our forced wedding.


    Impatient to expedite the marriage, I escted my antics.


    Determined topel my mother to hasten Andrew’s proposal, I used my injuries to create chaos.


    As the nurse arrived to change my dressings, I hurled all the medicine to the floor and dismissed her abruptly.


    When Addy, ever so gentle, tried to feed me, I threw my bowl across the room and shoved her to the floor, despite her consistent affection.


    I became utterly uncooperative.


    I refused to eat, change my dressings, or even drink water.


    After turning the hospital ward into a shambles, I eithery motionless in the bed or stood silently by the window, my gaze empty and devoid of any will to live, as if I might leap from the top floor at any moment.


    Within hours, my mother was deeply rmed by my determined, deste expression.


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    Her resolve crumbled under my obstinate demeanor.


    Gone was her usual sternness; tears filled her eyes as she embraced me.


    “Baby, I’ll make sure Andrew marries you.


    Please, don’t harm yourself anymore.


    ”


    Sensing her fear and sorrow, a triumphant smile yed at the corners of my mouth.


    Whatever I desired, I was determined to obtain, no matter the cost.


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    As dawn broke, I stirred from a groggy sleep.


    My hand reached out instinctively, only to freeze when it brushed against someone next to me.


    Shock jolted me fully awake, and I hastily grabbed the quilt to shield myself.


    Relief washed over me once I recognized the person beside me.


    It was Caleb.


    Irritation flickered as I nudged him, my eyebrows knitting together in confusion.


    “Didn’t you leave already? What brought you back so suddenly?”


    Caleb’s expression soured.


    “Andrew returned to the manor with triple the usual number of bodyguards.


    The ce is locked down so tightly now that not even a mosquito could get out.


    I’m stuck here for now.


    ”


    I couldn’t suppress a chuckle at his obvious annoyance, but curiosity quickly took over.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    “But isn’t Andrew supposed to be badly hurt? Howe he’s out of the hospital already?”


    Upon hearing this, Caleb let out a mocking sneer and said in a taunting tone, “You truly excel as a fiancee, showing such concern for Andrew.


    ”


    I knew he was jealous, which surprisingly warmed my heart a bit.


    Ivy chimed in with fervor, “That’s my man.


    Even his jealousy makes him more attractive! What am I to do? He’s even more dashing when he’s mad!”