Vanessa was thrown hard onto the big bed. Dizzy and disoriented, she didn’t have time to think and immediately tried to get up and run.

    But-

    Nathan, out of control, would never let her escape. He rushed over, grabbed her with both hands, threw her back onto the bed, and pressed his body down on hers, reaching to strip off her underwear.

    “Nathan, I hate you.” Vanessa’s eyes filled with tears as she bit her lip, her gaze red and fierce. “If you touch me, I will never forgive you for the rest of my life.”

    Nathan froze, suddenly realizing that he was forcing himself on a

    Woman.

    But under the influence of alcohol, his mind was burning, and he couldn’t control himself. The only thought in his head was to possess her, to make her submit to his masculine power.

    However-

    In the blink of an eye-

    Vanessa, quick–witted, seized the moment when he was distracted and suddenly raised her knee, mming it hard into his groin.

    “Ah!” The man cried out in pain, clutching his groin with both hands and doubling over.

    Vanessa took the opportunity to push him away, ran into the bathroom, and locked the door from the inside.

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    “Vanessa, you vicious woman!” Nathan gritted his teeth in pain, struggled to his feet, and after a while, staggered to the bathroom door. His voice was cold and menacing. “I’m warning you, even if I don’t love you, don’t think you can unt the title of Mrs. Powell and find men outside. Behave yourself, or I’ll make that man disappear from this world.”

    After saying this, he stumbled downstairs.

    He had only gone halfway when his phone rang–it was Susanna calling.

    “Alright, I’lle keep youpany right away.” His eyes softened with affection as he took his phone and left.

    Inside the bathroom.

    Vanessa stayed hidden inside until she heard the sound of a car engine downstairs. Only after confirming that the car had driven far away did she feel safe enough toe out.

    She leaned against the windowsill and saw that Nathan’s beloved Maybach was no longer downstairs. Only then did she turn around, walk into the bathroom, and immerse herself in the bathtub, tears streaming down her face like a river.

    This was the first time Nathan had vited her!

    It was clearly an act of retaliation!

    She made up her mind to end this loveless marriage as soon as possible.

    Inside the hospital ward.

    “Nate, hug me.” As soon as Susanna saw Nathane in, she immediately stretched out her arms cheerfully, pouting her lips and

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    asking for a hug.

    Nathan let out a drunken burp and didn’t hug her. He simply ced the nutritious soup on the bedside table, ruffled her hair, and said, “Sweetie, drink it while it’s hot.”

    “Then you have to drink some too.” Susanna felt empty inside from not getting Nathan’s hug. Over the years, it seemed she had never truly received what she wanted from him. Still, she was always good at hiding her feelings and never showed it. With elegant fingers, she picked up the spoon, opened the lunchbox, scooped up a spoonful of soup, and brought it to Nathan’s lips with a bright smile.

    “I can’t drink anymore.” Nathan was already full. He opened his phone, ready to check his work emails.

    “Come on, drink it. I want you to drink it, you have to.” Susanna acted coy, her tone soft and sweet.

    Nathan could only smile indulgently and opened his mouth.

    “Is it good, Nate?” Watching him swallow, Susanna was overjoyed, a faint blush appearing on her pale face.

    “Yeah, it’s good.” Nathan smiled. “You should drink it quickly and get some rest after.”

    Susanna looked at him with her bright, wide eyes. “Nate, you have to sleep with me tonight. Last night, you weren’t here, and I couldn’t sleep at all. Everything hurt.”

    Nathan frowned. “Suzy, I have to work overtime tonight. The

    Brentford Project is urgent, and I have to handle it myself. I’ll arrange for two more special nurses to keep youpany.”

    Susanna’s big eyes instantly filled with tears as she looked at him, forgetting about the soup.

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    Nathan’s expression darkened.

    He didn’t like women who clung to him even when he was working.

    Sensing his mood, Susanna quickly picked up the spoon and smiled sweetly. “Nate, I’ll drink the soup. Don’t be mad, okay?”

    So, she began to drink the soup seriously, looking obedient and well- behaved.

    A gentle, satisfied smile returned to Nathan’s face, but in his mind, Vanessa’s bright little face kept shing, making him feel increasingly irritable.

    “Suzy, get some rest. I’m leaving now.” After a while, Susanna finished her soup, and Nathan felt a bit more clear–headed. He nced at his phone, stroked Susanna’s hair, and strode out.

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