Chapter 2
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“Skr, don’t bothering back if you step out of the door!” Sadie gaped at Skr in shock, who
had just left decisively.
The veins on Sadie’s temples throbbed with rage, Skr was extremely out of line today!
*How dare she? Jeff, what are we going to do now?” Infuriated, Sadie swerved toward Jeffrey.
Jeffrey trailed after Skr solemnly. His expression darkened when he saw how she left the hospital
without a hint of hesitation.
“She doesn’t have any money with her, so there’s nowhere she can go. She’ll apologize to us
tomorrow. Then, we can proceed with the blood transfusion.”
“A
*A troublemaker, that’s what she is! We can’t just forgive her easily, even if she apologizes to us
tomorrow. We can’t spoil her anymore,” Sadie chimed in, utterly exasperated.
“Mom, don’t be mad! It’s not good for your health. Maybe Skr–will return tonight,” Maisy said, her
eyes glinting.
Skr couldn’t shy away from her responsibility to donate her blood to Maisy. She might have
thrown a huge tantrum earlier, but she would show up all docile and submissive again tomorrow.
Maisy was determined to prove her utmost significance in the family to Skr. Everyone cherished
her, and even Skr’s identity as the Williams family’s biological daughter couldn’t change that.
Skr rummaged through her bag for her phone after she left the hospital. Her hand quivered
slightly as she dialed a number. 1
She had to make this decision quickly.
“Grandma Gloria, I’ve changed my mind. I will marry your grandso
A smile spread across her features as she imagined Gloria Hinman’s delighted smile on the other
end of the phone.
Skr mused over her past after she hung up. Gloria was an old friend of Vi Zindel’s, who was
neighbors with Skr’s adoptive mother, Janine Yancey.
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Vi had moved to the countryside around three decades ago. Skr had thought that Vi must
have been lonely, so she had kept Vipany during her free time. In return, Vi had taught
her many things.
Later, Skr had left the countryside for college. One time, when Vi had visited her at her
college, she had brought Gloria with her as well. Skr had kept in touch with Gloria since then.
One day, Gloria had suddenly brought Joe Martin to meet Skr at a restaurant. She had intended
for Joe to marry Skr.
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It had been Skr’s first time meeting Joe. Dressed in an impably tailored suit, Joe had stood
out in the crowd. She hadn’t dared to meet his eyes, for she feared the indifference in his gaze.
He had said that he was fine with Gloria’s proposal. Gloria had been waiting for Skr’s response
since
then.
However, Skr had beenpletely besotted with Christopher back then. She had told Gloria that
she had a boyfriend, and Gloria had been extremely disappointed.
Joe had called her the next day, saying that Gloria was ill and that she only had three years left to
live. Their marriage was her only wish.
He had said that if Skr agreed to marry him, he would fulfill all of her demands, as long as they
were
reasonable. Nheless, she had refused his proposal.
She had gotten into an ident not long after, and she had needed an exorbitant amount for the
surgery fees. Jeffrey and Sadie had refused to save her back then, thinking of her as a burden after
she had been
amputated.
But Gloria had happened to learn about Skr’s situation. She paid for Skr’s surgery and the
subsequent rehabilitation expenses.
Skr hadter discovered that Sadie and Christopher had put on an act in front of Gloria. Sadie
had
bawled her eyes out, saying that she would treat Skr well from then on.
Gloria had fallen for it. She had even had Joe assist Jeffrey’spany through their crisis.
After that, Christopher and Maisy had dismissed Gloria’s attempts to visit Skr.
Skr’s soul had lingered around for a bit after she had died. Gloria had visited her, and she had
seen Glora weeping over her body.
Revenge wasn’t her only purpose in this life; she also wanted to repay Gloria’s kindness.
The odds weren’t in her favor, though. She had just rejected Joe the day before she had been
reborn. She
was worried that she would appear fickle and that he would turn down her offer.
Skr stowed her phone away in her bag and marched toward the bus stop. Her phone rang once
she
reached the stop.
Joe’s cool voice echoed from the other end of the line. “Ms. Williams, why did you change your
mind?”
Skr’s gaze fell on the bus stop sign. “Your proposal sounded great, Mr. Martin.”
Joepsed into silence. Shortly after, he said in aposed manner, “Let’s meet at the courthouse
at 3: 00 pm today.”
In Martin Group’s building, Joe signaled to his assistant, Paul Ziegler, to continue speaking after he
hung up.
“The Williams family brought Ms. Williams back six months ago. She’d been living with her adoptive
parents in the countryside since she was young.
“She met her boyfriend, Christopher, in high school. They started dating in high school, and they
went to different colleges after they graduated. I’m still looking into other details.” Paul reported the
findings of his brief investigation on Skr
Several pictures of her were ced on the desk. Looking at her photos, Joe noted the intimacy
between her and Christopher in a picture where their arms were interlocked with each other.
Both of them seemed youthful, but Skr’s youth didn’t hinder the fact that she was a dazzling
beauty.
“By the way, Ms. Williams has been donating blood to the Williams family’s adopted daughter,
Maisy, for the past six months,” Paul added.
Joe nced at his watch, confirming the time. “Prepare a three–year covert marriage agreement.”
Paul was slightly surprised. He hadn’t expected Joe to be so decisive about marrying Skr, who
already had a fiance. Wasn’t he worried that Skr had a trick up her sleeve?
Skr arrived at the courthouse at 2:55 pm after taking the bus and the subway.
She had her personal documents in her bag, she nned to proceed with the process of officially
separating from Jeffrey and Sadie after donating blood that day.
Her eyes glinted coldly. She would never be part of the Williamses again in this life.
Joe arrived promptly in five minutes. Skr met his gaze the moment she nced up.
Indifference shrouded his eyes, and he exuded an air of sophistication. As he stared at her, the
scrutiny in his piercing gaze was evident.
Skr wasn’t surprised. If she were him, she would wonder why she had changed her mind as
well.
“Sign this agreement before we register for marriage.” Joe withdrew his gaze swiftly and handed
two documents over to her.
As she skimmed through the documents, Skr noticed that it was clearly stated in the agreement
that they were to be divorced after three years.
Their marriage was to remain a secret during those three years. Aside from disying their married
status in front of Gloria, it was mandatory for Skr to keep their rtionship a secret in public.
“I have no objections to your terms. I won’t pester you once we get a divorce after three years.”
Joe stopped her when she was just about to sign the agreement. “There will be no room for regrets
after you sign this. Have you thought this through?”
Skr nodded briskly. “Yes.“.
“What are your conditions?” Joe inquired.
Realizing what he meant, Skr suddenly reined in her words just as she was about to say that she
had