Chapter 7


    Victoria spoke inly and straightforwardly, unlike udia’s polite but


    indirect approach.


    Suddenly, udia felt awkward. “I–I didn’t mean that.”


    Nheless, Victoria didn’t bother with her and changed the topic. Before


    leaving the clinic, Dominic gave her some medicine. He advised udia,


    “Although your friend doesn’t want to take medicine, she should try to


    drink some if possible. I prescribed traditional medicine, and it won’t harm


    her body. Only drink it a few times.”


    “Okay.”


    Soon, the three of them left the clinic and returned to the Cadogan


    Residence. As soon as they pulled into the driveway, Victoria, still in


    difort, attempted to exit the vehicle. All she wanted was to return to


    her room and sleep it off. Unfortunately, she stumbled and nearly fell


    forward as she stepped out of the car. Then, ric quickly caught her by


    the arm and frowned. “You’re in this state, yet you still refuse to take


    medicine or get a shot. You’re something else.”


    udia followed them out of the car and saw their hands touch. She


    hurried over and helped Victoria. “Let me help her, Al.”


    She assisted Victoria into the house, and when she saw the maids, she


    greeted them. The maids looked at udia with surprise in their eyes.


    “Did I see wrong? Wasn’t that Miss Johnson?”


    “Who is Miss Johnson?”


    Most of the long–serving maids in the vi knew udia, but some newer


    ones didn’t.


    “udia Johnson. She’s the woman that Mr. Cadogan likes. Don’t you know


    that?”


    “Mr. Cadogan likes her?” The young maid’s eyes widened. “Isn’t Mr.


    Cadogan already married?”


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    “Most marriages within wealthy families are only business deals. No real


    love involved,” said the older maid, who had spent many long years in the


    Cadogan Residence and spoke confidently. “You guys are new here, so


    you don’t understand. However, I was there when it all happened. udia


    isn’t any random woman Mr. Cadogan likes. She actually saved his life.


    She went abroad to study for some time, and he’s been waiting for her


    ever since.”


    “So, why did Mr. Cadogan marry someone else?” asked one of the listening


    maids.


    “Well, that’s because Old Mrs. Cadogan got sick and wanted to see him


    settle down and start a family. He had no choice but to find someone else.


    At that time, the Selwyn Family had gone bankrupt, so you know how it


    goes,” the older maid finished with a sly smirk. “It’s a secret within


    upper–ss society. Not many people know about it, so don’t spread it


    around.”


    “I actually thought Mr. Cadogan and his wife were really in love. I had no


    idea it’s all merely an act,” one of the other maids said, sounding


    disappointed.


    “Of course, it is all an act. Don’t be so naive,” the older maid responded.


    As they were about to say more, a cough interrupted them. They turned


    around to see Hector standing there, his face dark and stern expression.


    “Don’t you have work to do?” he asked, and the group dispersed like


    startled birds.


    Once they were gone, he stood there. He was a man in his fifties with gray


    hairs in his eyebrows. He furrowed his brow when he heard that udia


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    Chapter 7 Pour Away the Medicine


    That exins why the madam had been acting strangelyst night.


    Meanwhile, udia helped Victoria back to her room.


    “Thank you,” Victoria said.


    “Don’t mention it,” udia replied with a smile. “You should get some rest


    now.”


    “Okay.” Victoria took off her shoes andy down. That was when she


    noticed ric entering the room slowly, his eyes wandering carelessly


    over her until theynded on udia.


    “Shall I send you home?” he asked. After all, udia was in the Cadogan


    Residence and had no reason to stay there. So, she nodded. “Sure, thanks.”


    Before leaving, she nced around the room and noticed a handcrafted


    men’s suit on the coat rack outside. Only ric would wear that style.


    Suddenly, her face turned a little paler, and she silently followed him with


    Chapter 7 Pour Away the Medicine


    her lips pursed. Once everyone was gone, Victoria opened her eyes and


    looked up at the white coiling, fooling lost.


    What should I do about the child?


    Being pregnant was not like anything else. She could hide her feelings for


    him well for a year, two years, or even 10 years, but what about being


    pregnant? She couldn’t hide it when the time came for her belly to show.


    The more she thought about it, the more her head spun, and she


    gradually fell into a long, deep sleep.


    In her dream, Victoria felt someone undoing her cor and then


    something cold covering her body. Her body was hot, and she felt


    her arms and legs. Then, she heard a muffled groan and heavy breathing.


    Her neck was held roughly but gently, and her lips were wetly covered.


    Soon, something probed into her mouth.


    She frowned and bit down on the foreign object, feeling the taste of blood


    in her mouth and the man’s painful gasp. Then, she had been pushed


    aside before someone forcefully pinched her cheek. She faintly hoard the


    person say, “I’ve pampered you too much, haven’t I? You even bit down on


    me.”


    She winced in pain, grumbling and pushing away the person’s hand


    before falling into a deep sleep.


    When Victoria woke up, it was already evening.


    A maid was by her side, who was delighted to see her wake up. “Mrs.


    Cadogan, you’re awake.”


    The maid approached her, cing a hand on her forehead. “Thank


    goodness you’ve finally cooled down, Mrs. Cadogan.”


    Victoria looked at the maid before her, thinking of specific fragmented


    memories. Then, she asked, “Have you been caring for me this whole


    time?”


    The maid’s eyes sparkled while she nodded in response. As soon as she


    heard that, Victoria’s hopeful expression faded, and she looked away.


    Those fragmented memories led her to believe that ric had been


    caring for her the entire time, but it wasn’t him.


    Victoria was lost in thought when the maid brought a bowl of medicine


    over. “Mrs. Cadogan, it’s good that you’re awake now. The medicine is still


    warm. You should drink it now.”


    The pungent aroma of traditional medicine filled the air, causing Victoria


    to frown and instinctively avoid it.


    “Mrs. Cadogan, please drink it while it’s still warm. It will be cold in a while,”


    the maid said, bringing the bowl closer to her.


    Victoria moved back, turning her head away. “Put it down there first. I’ll


    drink itter.”


    “You-”


    “I’m a little hungry. Can you go downstairs and got me something to eat?


    Don’t worry; I’ll finish the medicine when you return with food.” She had


    slept for a long time and was really hungry now.


    The maid thought for a moment before nodding. “Okay, I’ll go downstairs


    and get something for you. Please drink the medicine, Mrs. Cadogan.”


    “Yeah…”


    The maid eventually left, and Victoria lifted the covers and climbed out of


    bed. She carried the dark traditional medicine and walked to the


    bathroom to pour it down the toilet. As she watched the medicine flush


    away, leaving no trace behind, she breathed a sigh of relief. Then, she


    wouldn’t have to be cajoled into drinking it.


    She straightened back up with the empty bowl before turning around, only


    to see that ric had arrived without notice. Leaning against the


    bathroom door, he stared at her with sharp eyes. “What are you doing?”