Chapter 2
In the past, I cared about Kendrick so much that I would have done anything for him. But now, his actions had opened my eyes.
Looking back, it seemed that everything Kendrick had done since Leonore returned was for her.
He had forgotten that I was the one who was supposed to spend a lifetime with him.
My response angered Kendrick. “What do you mean by that? Do you want to refuse me? You better think carefully. Leonore is my best friend,
3:19 PM
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With that, he slammed the door and left.
I was frustrated and went downstairs for a run in the park.
I had just finished one lap when I received a call from Phelps.
Thinking of Phelps, who always had a stern expression, I hesitated for a moment but still answered.
“Once you agree to this marriage, you belong to me. If you try to run, I’ll tie you up and bring
Phelps‘ first words were anything but pleasant.
I stayed silent, and he continued, “Send me your ID card first and let’s get the certificate.
“I’m afraid you’ll back out.”
I suddenly felt something was off..
Dack!”
A thousand scenarios of how he might use our marriage to torment me flashed through my mind.
But at this point, I had no other choice. I sighed and said, “See you at the wedding, Mr. Cullen.”
As soon as I finished speaking, Kendrick appeared behind me.
“You’re inviting Phelps to our wedding? I won’t allow it!”
He stared at me, his eyes intense.
“Alisha, haven’t I told you not to associate with Phelps? He has ulterior motives. If you insist on inviting him to our wedding, I’ll fall out with you!”
Before I could say anything, he had already made his threat.
Kendrick had never liked Phelps. I didn’t know why he had such an inexplicable hostility toward him. When Kendrick and I first got together, he was jealous even when I and Phelps argued over messages. Over time, I stopped keeping in touch with Phelps.
Hearing him say Phelps had ulterior motives made me feel puzzled.
Just as I was about to ask him more, Leonore suddenly leaned against Kendrick’s shoulder.
“Kendrick, you’re hurting me…”
It was then I realized they were walking hand in hand.
Kendrick cleared his throat awkwardly but didn’t pull his hand away.
Leonore looked at Kendrick with affection and, feigning helplessness, apologized to me.
*Alisha, I’m sorry. Kendrick and I are just familiarizing ourselves with the wedding process. Please don’t mind.
“You know I won’t say anything about the people you hired to hurt me or ruin my mother’s grave, but please, don’t hurt Kendrick. True love cannot withstand testing.”
I didn’t want to watch her perform her act and turned to leave.
*Since you’re so eager, I’ll go find someone to beat you up tonight and dig up your mother’s grave!”
Kendrick slapped me hard across the face.
“Alisha, how can you be so vicious?!”
His face was dark, his chest heaving.
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3:20 PM.
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I hadn’t expected him to believe what others said so easily. At that moment, I realized that the five years of our relationship seemed to have earned me no trust at all from him.
Fury rose in me, and I wanted to confront Kendrick, but Leonore stepped in front of him.
“Alisha, please. After the wedding, I’ll give Kendrick back to you.
“Please, don’t hurt anyone around me, and don’t hurt Kendrick.”
She was on the verge of tears as she said that.
Kendrick quickly comforted her and shot me an angry glare.
“Alisha, I know you come from a rich family. But don’t think you can bully others just because you have
a
great background!
“You know I hate people who use power to oppress others. If you still want to marry me, stop causing trouble!”
After that, he warned me not to show up in front of them before the wedding.
The next day, Kendrick contacted me again.
He started scolding me as soon as the line was connected. “Alisha, you really dug up Mrs. Griffin’s grave? I didn’t expect you to be this kind of
person!”
I was filled with confusion and had my assistant investigate, only to discover something shocking.
I found out that Leonore’s mother was never dead.
