Chapter 2

"That ten thousand dollars isn't even a fraction of what I helped you pay back in debt."

I disdainfully flung the card onto the ground.

But to my surprise, a heavy slap landed on my face.

"Scarlett Hayes, you're going too far! You've been married to Liam for ten years and couldn't even give him a child. You were in a coma for three years, and Liam didn't abandon you. You should be kneeling and thanking him right now!"

Couldn't have children? The reason I couldn't have children wasn't because of Liam!

Before I fell into the coma, I had been pregnant.

But at the time, because I had to help Liam pay off debts, I stubbornly kept working even while pregnant.

Eventually, I collapsed at my desk. By the time I woke up in the hospital, I had already had a miscarriage.

The doctor also told me my uterus was damaged, and it would be difficult to conceive again.

Hearing our argument, Chloe also came downstairs. She feigned remorse, dabbing at her dry eyes.

"Scarlett, don't blame Liam. He really missed you; I know how much he loves you. If you truly can't share him, then Leo and I will just leave."

As Chloe spoke, she made to leave, but Liam immediately stopped her.

"Don't go, you're my wife now! No one can make you leave!"

Liam then turned to me.

"Scarlett Hayes, you've disappointed me deeply. I never abandoned you, but the moment you wake up, you try to destroy my happiness. If you don't want to be in this home, then get out."

I looked at Liam, fighting back the tears in my eyes.

"Fine, I'll go."

Perhaps because I had just been discharged from the hospital, my body hadn't fully recovered. The moment I reached the door, my legs buckled, and I fell to the ground.

Liam rushed over, intending to help me up, but his mother stopped him.

"Don't bother with that bitch! When she can't survive on her own, she'll come crawling back eventually."

I heard the door slam shut behind me.

Raindrops fell on me. I didn't have an umbrella, and I was completely soaked. My damp hospital gown clung to my body.

But I had nowhere to go.

Just then, Liam opened the door and threw a hundred-dollar bill out.

"Find a motel to stay in."

I hesitated for a moment, then miserably picked up the money.

I had no money at all now; I could only endure this humiliation.

The next morning, the motel owner kicked me out.

My money was only enough for one night. Now I had no money for food either.

I suddenly regretted it. I should have taken that ten-thousand-dollar bank card yesterday.

Just then, my phone rang. I received a text from Liam.

"If you regret it, come home anytime. I'm always waiting for you."