Chapter 5
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So they were already...
Simon Summers emerged from the office with a grave expression.
When his eyes met mine, a flash of panic crossed his face, but he quickly composed himself.
"Bailey Wright narrowly escaped danger this time, but the responsibility ultimately falls on you. Go apologize to her."
I stared directly at him: "If I say it wasn't me, would you believe me?"
"If not you, then who? Did she put it in herself? Harm herself?" At this point, Simon Summers had already lost his patience.
"Aria Jenkins, just swallow your pride. You won't lose anything by apologizing. Why are you being so stubborn?"
Ignoring my struggles, he dragged me before Bailey Wright.
"Apologize. Don't make me say it a third time."
The woman on the hospital bed raised her eyebrows smugly, holding Simon's arm as if to show off.
My eyes were filled with resentment and grievance: "Why should I apologize for something I didn't do?"
*Slap*——
The crisp sound of a slap echoed through the hospital room.
My ears were ringing, and my left cheek instantly swelled up, stinging as if licked by flames.
"You hit me?" I glared at him, fighting back tears.
Simon Summers froze for a moment, then switched to the demeanor of someone in authority.
"When you do something wrong, you should apologize. I've been too lenient with you all along."
In the end, I was forced to apologize to Bailey Wright.
The evening breeze of autumn and winter was somewhat cold, completely extinguishing that tiny flame in my heart.
Looking at the lovey-dovey couple in front of me, I couldn't help but sigh at how quickly time passes.
I still remember the night we got our marriage certificate, when we sat on the sofa and talked heart-to-heart all night.
He said he didn't want to deceive me, that he actually had an unattainable ideal love.
This girl had occupied his entire adolescence, and they even had an engagement.
I asked: "Why didn't you use the engagement to bind her to you?"
Simon Summers just shook his head with a bitter smile: "Rather than possessing her, I'd prefer her to be happy."
I remained silent for a long time, so long that I didn't even notice him approaching me.
The living room light was dim, but his eyes were bright.
My hand was enveloped by a warm, large hand as he pressed his face against my palm.
With a radiant smile: "But now I've found you."
At that time, I asked him: "What if Bailey Wright comes back?"
He understood the uneasiness in my heart and sincerely vowed: "I, Simon Summers, will only love you, Aria Jenkins, in this lifetime. If I ever betray you, may heaven strike me..."
I leaned in and silenced all his promises with a kiss.
Later, I also told him about my past.
Of course, from my original world.
Neither father nor mother loved me, and my grandmother, the only one who cared for me, passed away when I was nineteen.
The journey has been rough and uneven.
After hearing this, Simon held me in his arms, filled with compassion.
He promised: "As long as I, Simon Summers, live, I will never let Aria Jenkins feel sad or hurt."
But as soon as Bailey Wright returned, he changed.
Such a liar!
For the next few days, Simon stayed at the hospital accompanying Bailey.
Occasionally I came back to pick up a few changes of clothes.
He handed me a box of chocolates, with a hint of reconciliation.
"I'm sorry, I was upset the other day and couldn't control my emotions."
"It's fine."
After saying this, I didn't look at him and continued putting clothes into my suitcase.
Simon Summers finally revealed the purpose of his visit.
"Bailey Wright wants to drink your lotus root and pork rib soup, so please cook later."
"Okay."
Simon Summers was surprised by my attitude.
Previously, I would definitely have thrown a tantrum and refused.
He attributed all this to me finally becoming sensible, and his gaze softened considerably.
"Our sixth wedding anniversary is coming soon, I'll prepare a surprise for you then."
I paused, wasn't that exactly the day I planned to leave?
