Chapter 5

When I woke again, I was lying in the Hayes family's private hospital.

My head was dizzy, and my right leg hurt terribly.

But compared to when I'd saved Serena, this injury was nothing.

My father's hoarse voice sounded. "You're awake?"

I turned my head to see him sitting by the bed, his eyes red.

"Dad."

Seven years. I'd finally seen my father again.

He touched my head, as if only then daring to confirm I was really awake.

"How long was I out?"

"Five days."

Five days.

That's when I learned that to get revenge on me, Serena had deliberately called a car to run me over.

Fortunately, Lynn had arrived in time and rushed me to the best hospital for emergency treatment, which was why I'd woken up.

Luckily there was no major injury---just a mild concussion and external wounds.

I tried to sit up, propping myself on my arms. A dull pain shot through my ribs.

Dad said he'd already sent people to deal with the hit-and-run driver, but as for those two people, he'd leave them to me.

I nodded without asking more. Of course I wouldn't let them off easily, but not now.

Then I remembered something else.

"What about the arranged marriage with the Jones family?"

Lynn hesitated. "Miss Moore said we could wait a bit longer."

I frowned and immediately threw off the covers to get out of bed.

"No waiting. Today."

"Making a young lady wait so long---what kind of behavior is that?"

Dad came over and patted my shoulder gently, saying nothing.

Finally, I changed into a suit and got in the car heading to the Jones residence.

On the way, I opened my phone.

There was a message Serena had just sent.

I didn't open it. I just deleted it.

When I arrived at the Jones residence, Amelia Jones was already waiting for me.

She wore a white dress.

Seeing me get out of the car, she paused slightly.

I walked over and extended my hand.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Miss Jones."

She smiled and placed her hand in my palm.

"Just call me Amelia."

At the Moore mansion, Serena adjusted Preston's collar.

"Preston, the Jones family's young lady is getting married today. I'm going over to discuss a project."

"Many elites will be there. It's a perfect chance to introduce you around."

She took Preston's arm and got in the car heading to the Jones residence.

She opened her chat with Holden Hayes, still feeling uneasy.

"Have you finished throwing your tantrum? When you've thought it through, come apologize to Preston."

"As long as you sincerely apologize, I can let it go. We can go back to how things were."

But he hadn't replied to a single message these past few days.

After thinking, she sent another one.

"I was wrong about the marriage certificate. Whatever compensation you want, I'll give it to you."

After sending it, she took Preston's arm and entered the Jones family reception hall.

Inside, business elites packed the space.

Once everyone had arrived, the Jones family announced they would present the newlyweds.

Preston said enviously, "I heard the man marrying Miss Jones has an even better background. I wonder which Mr. Hayes it is."

As soon as he finished speaking, I walked into the hall with a smile, holding Amelia Jones's hand.

The guests below applauded to congratulate us.

After Serena saw my face clearly, she froze in place.

Her purse dropped to the floor with a thud.