Chapter 84


    Chapter 84: How Did They Treat You?


    Previously, Benjamin had never paid much attention to these matters because he believed that as long


    as he was there, no one would dare to bully Martina. But recent events made him gradually realize that


    there were many things that didn’t align with his imagination.


    The days that Martina had spent with him didn’t seem happy, otherwise, she wouldn’t have been willing


    to abandon everything and leave his side.


    Seeing that she remained silent, Benjamin thought she was unwilling to speak, so he tried again with a


    coaxing tone, “I just want to understand your past better. If you don’t want to talk about it, then forget it.”


    Martina, who used to be sleepless over such matters, suddenly found herself wide awake. In the past,


    she would have swallowed her pride and kept everything to herself, not wanting to worry Benjamin and


    affect his mood.


    But now, things were different. She reflected on everything she had done and couldn’t help but feel like


    the biggest fool.


    Why did she silently do so much for Benjamin, only to end up hiding everything like a fool? Was the


    love she had given so shameful that it couldn’t be seen by anyone?


    With this thought in mind, Martina spoke in a calm tone but delivered particrly impactful words,


    “There was nothing in the past. Anyway, in their eyes, I have always been. an ignorant woman who


    overestimates myself. Whether it’s your family, your friends, or even the servants in your household,


    they all look down on me in the same way.”


    For example, the butler, the cleaning servants, and all sorts of people. They never truly cared about


    Martina, nor did they consider her as Benjamin’s true girlfriend. All they felt was disgust and jealousy,


    just as Martina had said, with the same attitude towards her.. heart.


    If Martina appeared calm now, it would only stir up storms and turbulence in Benjamin’s


    He had never imagined that Martina’s past days had been so miserable, and it seemed that he was the


    cause of such misery.


    “I used to think that if I just endured a little longer, waited for your return, everything would be fine,”


    Martina gazed out the window and said. But the harsh reality has shown me that my endurance only


    fuels certain individuals to be even more relentless. They never truly regarded me.”


    After a brief pause, Martina turned around and called out, “Benjamin.”


    Benjamin lifted his gaze, his eyes meeting Martina’s with a direct and unwavering stare.


    Martina’s lips curved into a faint smile as she said, “You are responsible for all of this, right?”


    She had to admit that without Benjamin, her life wouldn’t have been asfortable as it was in the


    past few years, but she wouldn’t have had to endure such immense pressure either.


    She wouldn’t have been subject to mockery and abuse from anyone and everyone.


    If it weren’t for Benjamin’s indifference towards her, how could others dare to treat her with such


    disdain? She still remembered the day she left Benjamin’s home, and Adam didn’t. hesitate to p her.


    Adam’s resorting to physical violence against Benjamin’s girlfriend was a clear indication of how


    insignificant she was in the eyes of everyone. She had long been aware of this fact.


    Thest sentence hit Benjamin like an endless blow, as if no matter what he did, he couldn’t heal the


    pain in Martina’s heart.


    All the past hurts were indeed caused by his presence.


    However, back then, he truly didn’t understand. He never thought that Martina’s life had been so harsh


    and difficult.


    Benjamin moved his lips but could only utter in a low voice, “I won’t let it happen again, I promise.”


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    Martina found it absurd. Did promises truly hold any weight? If promises had any real impact, then what


    purpose didw enforcement serve?


    She wasn’t the same person she was a few years ago. She wouldn’t impulsively and foolishly believe


    every word Benjamin said.


    She lowered her head, looking at her fair fingers, feeling a slight unease.


    She didn’t want to pay attention to whatever Benjamin said. She just wanted to immerse herself in her


    own world.


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    Maybe this was the true essence of her love fading away to be reced by nothing. but indifference.


    Martina’s pretty face was filled with a deep sorrow, something even a child could notice. Being together


    with Benjamin didn’t make Martina happy anymore.


    She would never again willingly throw herself into Benjamin’s embrace and ask for cuddles like she


    used to.


    She wouldn’t repeatedly express her love to Benjamin in his ear, nor would she look at him with those


    eyes that could only hold him, as she always did.


    Time and time again, Martina gave up everything for Benjamin, even if it meant imprisoning herself in a


    world that didn’t belong to her, she did so willingly.


    But the previous Martina would never appear again.


    Benjamin brought Martina home, and he specifically asked Leslie to continue staying at home to


    ensure Martina’s safety.


    Guarding against Elizabeth was also Leslie’s work.


    Benjamin was not a fool. He didn’t pay attention before, so he didn’t know, but now he could clearly see


    that Elizabeth doesn’t like Martina.


    Despite being unsure of why Elizabeth disliked her, he still hoped that Martina could find happiness and


    live free from any restrictions or influence.


    The household servants in the family werepletely unreliable, and Benjamin didn’t trust them at all.


    That’s why he could only let Leslie continue staying at home.


    However, Benjamin’s actions only further confused Martina.


    In Martina’s eyes, it was just Benjamin cleverly using the excuse of protecting her safety, but in reality, it


    was to guard against herself and keep her under surveince.


    Actually, Martina didn’t want to say much now. If Benjamin was fine with others watching her, what did it


    have to do with her? She just wanted to live her own life peacefully.


    As Benjamin left and went upstairs with hisptop in hand, Martina nned to make good use of her


    free time at home and continue working. Even if she couldn’t go out freely, at least her work, drawing,


    and such were not affected.


    At this point, Martina had not yet managed to evoke genuine disgust from Benjamin, especially


    considering his chauvinistic tendencies. That was precisely why she didn’t want to leave.


    However, she held the belief that if she continued to behave improperly, it wouldn’t be long before


    Benjamin would inevitably develop an intense disgust towards her.


    During that period, Martina needed to ensure that she had enough confidence to make a smooth


    departure instead of feelingpletely empty once she left Benjamin.


    Benjamin believed that Martina had already abandoned the idea of leaving and just wanted him to treat


    her as well as possible.


    Little did he know that beneath it all, Martina was still contemting