Chapter 2
When Lydia reached the age to understand love, she rejected the advances of many boys and devoted herself entirely to Damon
Damon had once given her so much warmth, but after she discovered their betrayal, that warmth disappeared.
She cried for a long time until she heard a knock on the door. Taking a deep breath, Lydia wiped her tears away, hiding the pain inside
When she stepped out of the bathroom, she became the stubborn Lydia once again. Outside, Damon and Scarlett were already dressed.
Damon looked handsome in the light, and Scarlett, graceful and composed, stood by his side. Scarlett seemed somewhat
awkward.
Upon seeing Lydia, Scarlett reached out and linked her arm with Damon’s, her voice soft. “Lydia. I’m sorry. I really am. I hope this doesn’t ruin our friendship.”
Lydia almost couldn’t believe her ears. It sounded like the biggest joke. She couldn’t help but curl her lips in a slight smirk. She had been crying earlier, and the evidence was still visible on her face.
Lydin, were you crying? Seeing you like this. it really hurts, Scarlett said quietly.
Damon wrapped his arm around Scarlett, offering her support as her back began to weaken.
A flash of something complicated and unreadable passed through his eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.
In the end, there was a flicker of satisfaction in his eyes as if he were enjoying the success of his revenge.
Scarlett saw that Lydia hadn’t spoken, and she didn’t intend to keep focusing on her.
Her gaze shifted downwards as she turned to Lily. ‘Mrs. Everett, is Mr. Everett’s foot alright?”
Lily’s expression was mixed, but her tone remained gentle. One could hear her tolerance for Scarlett. “The doctor said it’s nothing serious. It’s already past midnight. You two should head back and get some rest.”
Scarlett nodded obediently, casting another glance at Lydia. “Lydia…
Lydia stared at the two of them for a few seconds before coldly saying, “We’re no longer friends. Without another word, Lydia turned and walked away, refusing to look back at them.
What she found ironic was the gleam of satisfaction in Damon’s eyes as if he were savoring his revenge.
What is he getting back at me for? Does he feel no guilt about cheating? Is this his revenge for all these years I’ve invested in him? For how blindly I loved him?‘ Lydia thought to herself.
Tears once again betrayed her, sliding down her checks. As she walked, she bumped into someone again.
The faint smell of disinfectant hit her nostrils, and Lydia quickly looked up, stammering an apology. “Sorry…
As Lydia looked up, the doctor’s furrowed brow slightly relaxed, and a hint of emotion flickered in his deep, mysterious gaze. He locked eyes with her.
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Lydia felt embarrassed to be seen crying, especially in such a disheveled state. Flustered, she lowered her head, trying to walk past the doctor and back to her room.
But the next moment, Lydia felt a firm grip on her arm, a strong hand seized her.
She frowned slightly and looked down to see a pair of well–defined, strong hands. A her ear. “You’ve been cheated?”
captivating yet cold voice whispered in
Lydia didn’t want to hear anyone bring this up right now. She glared at him. “Move. What does this have to do with you?”
It didn’t before, but it does now, he replied. Before Lydia could process what he meant, the doctor’s arm tightened, pulling her closer.
The captivating voice grew nearer, his words clearer now. “Miss, would you mind experiencing a flash marriage for a bit?”
The moment Lydia heard those words, her body tensed. ‘Flash marriage? For a bit? What on earth is he talking about? she thought, bewildered.
Seeing her confused reaction, the doctor slightly tilted his head, a gesture indicating that someone had arrived at the stairs.
The noise downstairs made the two of them stop in their tracks, Lydia lowered her head and looked at the two figures below. She saw Damon’s silence and Scarlett’s guilt.
Ironically, beneath the facade of guilt, Lydia could sense Scarlett’s unmatched pride and provocation. She even deliberately leaned closer to Damon, making them appear even more intimate.
When Damon glanced at her, Scarlett’s expression quickly changed, revealing a look of genuine guilt and unease.
Lydia felt a bitter laugh rise in her throat as she wondered, I’ve never seen such a calculating side of her before
The doctor seemed to see through it all, and he whispered in her ear with an almost hypnotic tone, “We’ll have a flash marriage. Go downstairs and tell them you are the one dumped that scumbag first.”
Lydia opened her eyes wide. As she turned around, she caught Scarlett’s provocative glance.
The position she and the doctor were in now looked somewhat ambiguous. Though they weren’t hugging, from the angle, it could easily appear to those downstairs as if they were
Damon furrowed his brow, and Scarlett looked a bit confused. Unable to help himself, Damon asked, “Lydia? I know you need a hug right now, but don’t just throw yourself at a stranger casually.”
Lydia furrowed her brow in disgust, clearly impatient. At that moment, Lydia wasn’t about to take any more mockery after losing her fiancé.
The doctor repeated, his voice colder. “We’ll have a flash marriage. Just think of it as having some fun.”
Lydia’s mind felt hazy for a moment. She could clearly feel the overpowering aura around him. It seemed as though he wasn’t asking for her opinion but rather announcing what would happen.
And the most frightening part was that Lydia could feel her inner balance tipping in favor of his suggestion. However, Lydia still hadn’t lost her sense of reason. She parted her lips slightly to speak.
Before Lydia could say anything, it seemed the doctor could read her mind. He pulled down his mask and casually said, “I’m Henry Brooks, the new surgeon at Sunshine Hospital.” He introduced himself briefly.
Lydia, still shaken, responded in a near–stammer. “I’m Lydia Everett, an employee in the Public Relations Department of a
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Downstairs, Lily, growing impatient, snapped. “Lydia, what are you doing? Why cling to our family doctor? After breaking up with Damion, you still have plenty of options. Throwing yourselfat some random man like this is crossing the line.”
Lily’s tone was full of reproach, making it clear she believed Lydia had done something unforgivable, a stark contrast to when she had confronted about Scarlett and Damon’s flirtation.
Lydia’s lips curled into a bitter smile. Anyone who didn’t know better might actually think she wasn’t Lily’s biological daughter.
Lydia and Scarlett had known each other since they were little. And Lily had always loved Scarlett more than her own daughter Lydia.
Everyone praised Lily for being virtuous, and Lydia had once believed it too.
But after what had happened today, Lydia finally realized that her biological mother had never truly loved her.
He’s my boyfriend, Lydia said, taking a deep breath as she felt a surge of courage rising within her. She straightened her back and led Henry downstairs.
I had planned to tell you this today, but I almost forgot because I was drunk. Since you’re here, I’ll just be honest. His name is Henry Brooks, and he’s a surgeon at Sunshine Hospital, she added.
Lydia sneered. “He’s my boyfriend. We love each other, and we plan to get our marriage license tomorrow. Oh, well, sorry, actually, I was the one who cheated first.
You thought I wouldn’t find out, that I was a fool, didn’t you? I knew Damon had lost interest. I couldn’t resist Henry’s pursuit, and being with him makes me happy. This is better than anything else. No more sadness or conflict.
Henry played along perfectly, gently holding Lydia’s hand in his, his face expressionless as he coldly surveyed the three people downstairs.
Being dressed in work pants and a white coat, Henry didn’t speak but the three people below could feel his overwhelming presence instantly. His aura was rare, almost intimidating. It was as though he were the king of the world.
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