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."
After dinner, Diana called Nathan into the study. Although Ava trusted Nathan wouldn't doubt her, she still felt a slight unease.
Given Diana's personality, who knows to what extent she would exaggerate things...
In the study.
Diana handed Nathan a stack of photos, speaking earnestly.
"Nathan, I know you have a good heart and don't want to think ill of others, but you can't let Ava treat you like a fool."
Seeing the photos, Nathan's brow furrowed instinctively, but he still defended Ava.
"Mom, Ava had complications and needed to be hospitalized. She happened to run into Alex on the way. I believe someone staged these photos on purpose. Or rather, this was all a setup, otherwise..."
Nathan followed his train of thought, but Diana interrupted him.