In a marriage of convenience, Nathan, after a night of drinking, has an affair with Ava, leading to her ectopic pregnancy. Before the surgery, Ava calls Nathan, who is preoccupied with his mistress and neglects Ava, even going as far as to accuse her of having an affair and carrying another man's child after the surgery... As their one-year contractual marriage comes to an end, Nathan realizes his feelings for Ava. But Ava is not willing to play along anymore! Excerpt: "I am Nathan Ford's girlfriend, loved by him, as everyone knows. And you... you're just a title holder, soon to be thrown out. By then, you'll lose all your dignity... no, you've already lost it. I bet your deceased mother would turn in her grave if she knew what you've become." Hearing Iris Hart's sharp and biting words, Ava Sterling initially didn't want to stoop to her level. However, the mention of her late mother crossed a line. A crisp slap echoed before Iris Hart could even react, leaving five bright red marks on her face. "Ah—Ava Sterling—you lowlife, how dare you hit me..." Iris Hart realized she had been slapped and reached out to retaliate, but Ava Sterling was prepared and caught her hand easily. "Listen, Iris Hart, if I'm the joke, what does that make you? You're also a joke. At least I'm Nathan Ford's wife by law! You! Iris Hart, are nothing but a mistress scorned by everyone. Every wealthy man may stray, but a hotel is just a hotel, and home is home. There can be many dishes, but there's only one bowl of rice."
Natalie is such a good kid! Evelyn turned her head and looked at Ava angrily.
"Tell me, what on earth happened?!"
Seeing Evelyn like this made Ava's heart grow cold. Grandma clearly already believed Natalie. If she believed her, why was she still asking Ava?
"Grandma, are you accusing me?" Ava looked at Evelyn with a calm gaze.
"Natalie got hurt at your house. As the lady of the house, is it wrong for me to ask you a few questions?"
Evelyn became even angrier at Ava's attitude. When did Ava become so rude?
"Putting aside whether Natalie's injury is my fault or not, you already seem convinced it was me. In that case, what's the point of my answer? Also, aren't you curious why Natalie came to my house in the first place?"
Evelyn's anger subsided a bit at Ava's words. She turned to Natalie with a stern face. "Natalie, tell me why you went to Ava's house today."