Ada felt he knew the marriage between her and William was a promise.

She wasn't a Greenburg. The Greenburgs' magnificent mansion had just one servant.

Mathew didn't introduce Ada and departed when she arrived. Ada had trouble fitting in.

Mr. Greenburg lives here.

Rose is his servant.

Rose took Ada to a room to explain. "Tell me what you need."

Ada carried her toiletries for one month.

Ada nodded despite not needing much. Rose hesitated after opening a door. She looked to Ada and bit her lip as if to speak.

Today Mr. Greenburg may not return tonight. Ada was William's wife despite no wedding. Today was their wedding day, but he was staying with another lady.

Rose felt bad for Ada since her husband had just given her the cold sshoulder. Worse times ahead?

Ada looked at the bedroom furniture. The monochromatic space was basic, clean, and elegant. Mr. Greenburg's room.

Ada understood they should remain together since they were married.

* First night in her temporary residence, Ada couldn't sleep.

She explored job sites on her phone while leaning on her pillow.

She needed a job to support her mother and her unborn kid.

Someone employing writting scripts surprised her.

Alfred moved Ada's family to Country A.

She has been writting since she could write words. She wrote many stories based on her own experience and was a little famed on the internet.

Good salary, perks.

She filled out the application, added her résumé, then fell asleep.

Silent night moonlight glistened like silk on the glass.

Ada had fallen asleep after tossing and turning and didn't see the flare of white light in the yard. A tall figure exited the car .

He walked inside the home. His lips was dry as he removed his tie.

William went to his chamber to get a drink of water without waking his maids.

His Adam's apple dropped as he drank.

In a wine-induced haze, he didn't care as water dripped down his chin. his throat stopped burning.

He drank white wine during the dinner party and red wine while celebrating Jean's birthday.

The drinker became a little tipsy.

He exited the restroom with his jacket on a chair. He found his bed and fell asleep immediately. . Dawn came sooner than expected.

light, like shimmering threads, permeated the room.

William and Ada slept like newlyweds. William's eyelids twitched and opened.

He needed a shower to clear his mind from the hangover.

His arm got trapped as he attempted to stand up.

Turning over, he saw a lady in his arms.

Long black hair fell over his arm. Her eyelashes curled like butterfly wings. Her beautiful lips were parted and she breathed softly. His gaze gently travelled down her face to her tiny neck and collar bone.

He choked. He'd never experienced that need with Jean.

He furrowed his eyebrows and looked uncomfortable, but he couldn't look away.

Ada jolted up from her dream. She opened her eyes to see deep, peaceful eyes.

She froze. She gaped and covered her chest while wobbling.

"WHY?" William quietly removed the blanket.

"Wasn't it your girlfriend's birthday? She inquired as she got out of bed and stood next to William. Ada slept well all night after Rose told her William wouldn't return.

It's hardly surprising she didn't notice his entrance.

She slept with a guy. As she glanced away from him, her neck and cheeks burned from having slept in his embrace.

William undid his shirt.

He slept in it and it smelled like booze.

He wanted to shower since the wrinkled material was uncomfortable.

William smiled as he saw Ada terrified alongside the bed.

"My girlfriend's birthday trumps my wedding night? "

Ada froze. Ada glanced aside as William removed his shirt.

She disguised her repulsion at William's nakedness.

Men revolted her when she sold herself, particularly intimate touch.

Panicked.

"I'm leaving" Ada quickly left the room.

William ignored her.

He unbuckled and entered the restroom.

William's hair was damp and untidy after a shower. His white bathrobe wrapped his slim physique, revealing his toned chest.

He walked to the closet to get some clothing but stopped when he saw a cartoon underwear. She's so childish! She placed her stuff in his closet?

He grimaced and changed.

After dressing, he put away the hanger and dropped her underwear.

Her belongings slipped out. As he knelt to pick them up, he saw Ada's two month's pregnancy ultrasound.

Pregnant ?

In the living room, Rose saw Ada sitting alonein her pajamas, Rose flashed her a radiant grin. "Did you sleep well last night?" Rose figured Williamwouldn't come back last night while he was with Jean.

However, Rose had heard a commotion in the night so she got and found out that William had returned back last night and even slept in his bed.

The young master was finally married so Rose, who'd been taking care of him for years. Her tone and demeanor seemed too accommodating and made Ada uneasy.

Ada's lips twisted into a forced grin.

"Pretty, quite good."

Rose stepped into the kitchen and began cooking.

Ada glanced down at her pajamas. The clothing she'd packed were still in the room.

William should be done with his shower and have gotten changed now, right?

Ada rose and proceeded to the bedroom. She stood in front of the door and knocked lightly a few times.

The door wasn't locked and it swung open the instant she pushed on it.

However, the instant the door opened, Ada was hit with a cold wind that froze her to the bone as if it were winter in December.

William sat on the side of the bed coldly gazing at a piece of paper. That paper.

As soon as Ada saw the paper William was holding in his hand and the mess on the floor, her heart sunk and her blood boiled.

She faced extreme embarrassment as her privacy was being totally neglected.

Ada hurried up to him, seized the paper, and said,

"How can you touch my stuff without my permission?"

William sneered.

"Privacy?"

The way he smirked was especially unsettling,

"You married me with a bastard in your belly and now you come lecturing me about privacy?" "I-I." Ada wanted to explain but she was suddenly at a loss for words.

William arose and his steps looked almost robotic.

Each step seemed to affect the ambience of the room. Then a furious grimace marred his brow. "Tell me, what do you want?" Did she want him to be the father of her illegitimate kid and have the child be the first grandchild of the Greenburg family?

Was the earlier bargain really a tactic to trap him?

The more he thought about it, the more his face darkened.

Ada moved backward till she ran with her hands covering her belly, fearful that William might injure her kid.

"I didn't intend to keep it from you. The marriage was simply a short-term arrangement, and that's why I-I kept it from you. "

William's tone became menacing.

"Oh? Really?"

"This can't be confused. If I think evil ideas, I'll die miserable. If I caused you difficulty, Mr. Greenburg, you could murder me."

William saw her tiny movement. He looked at her covered stomach then her face.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

Ada trembled and rubbed her chilly, clammy palms on her shirt as she remembered about that night.

"I-I just learned..."

She didn't disclose her hospital exams.

She didn't want William to believe she was lying.

William's expression was black, and he warned.

"Be obedient for three month, or I'll..."

Ada vowed she'd be obedient and be at her disposal if she did anything wrong.

She was already in a tough position, and having another opponent would hurt her chances of getting her stuff back.

William glanced at her as though gauging her veracity.

Knock... They turned to the door and Rose yelled out.

"Breakfast's done."

." I'll see you downstairs."

Ada's legs weakened when William departed.

She rested against the wall behind her and gripped onto a low cabinet. She squatted to pick up the clothing . She cried when she viewed the ultrasound images.

She wiped her face and told herself sobbing was weak.

Her mom and baby needed her. She folded and carried the photo.

She changed and went downstairs. The dining area was vacant and only a coffee cup plate. William finished eating and went.

Ada was relieved she wouldn't be forced to see William. She ate dinner at the table.

Then Ada departed. She told her mother she'd visit soon since Elizebeth would worry.

Elizabeth met her at the door.

"Mom."

Ada's tone was heavy, and she wouldn't speak.

"He's lovely. Don't worry." Eliza beamed.

Ada huggedElizabeth.

She didn't intend to, but she was too tired after convincing William she meant him no harm. Elizebeth felt her daughter's fatigue.

"Sleep if you're exhausted." She wasn't weary but wanted to sleep.

Elizebeth brought Ada beef once she sat down. "I cooked your favorite beef."

Ada ate her mother's beef. She loved the sweet and sour flavor.

When she smelled the odor, her stomach churned. She couldn't contain her moan.

"Ugh...Ada." Ada covered her mouth and ran to the bathroom, where she threw up.

Elizebeth worried and followed Ada.

When Elizebeth witnessed her daughter's response, she paled.

Elizebeth didn't believe it since herl daughter had never had a boyfriend.

"What's wrong?"

Ada tensed and clutched her sink-mounted fists.

Ada looked to her mother.

"I'm pregnant."

Elizebeth lost her equilibrium and stepped back, shocked.

Elizebeth's accident-related procedure was costly, and so were her son's funeral costs.

Ada told Elizebeth she got money from the offender's insurance before releasing her from the hospital.

Ada's silence revealed her falsehoods.

Elizebeth's heart broke, and she didn't trust the facts.

"Don't sell yourself..." Elizebeth took Ada's wrist.

"This baby can't be born. We must go to the hospital before the pregnancy worsens. "

"Why?" Ada questioned, pulling away from Elizebeth.

"Giving birth will wreck your life!" Her life would change if anybody knew.

"Mom. Ada pleaded,

"Give birth!"

Elizebeth refused Ada's pleas and was determined to stop her.

Elizebeth brought Ada to the hospital.

Elizebeth threatened suicide when Ada wouldn't go.

Abortion needed many testing.

Elizebeth left Ada alone in the hall with her tummy covered while she got the findings.

She sobbed uncontrollably. She felt utterly powerless.

"Yes, William. I just got a fever, don't worry." Jean grins.

She wore a tight skirt over her sshoulders.

... Ada slowly turned to see Jean and William walking down the hall.

Ada felt like a clown since she lost her virginity early, was pregnant, and didn't know the father. Ada observed the two till she lost her composure and was amazed.

A nurse watched in the operating room doorway as a young lady covered her abdomen and said, "If it's a painless abortion, why's it so fucking painful?" William frowned as he looked at Ada. She'd shown him how much she loved about her kid, so why was she seeking a painless abortion? His wrath grew.

Ada seemed familiar, but she couldn't place her. Jean respected William.

"Here?" Because she got pregnant so young, he thought her private life was untidy.

She offered him motherly affection, yet she had an abortion behind his back.

How cunning! The nurse questioned Ada again,

"Have you considered it through?"

"I've planned."

"Come along."

Ada walked entered the surgery room without glancing around.

The surgery room was closed and secluded. Jean felt worried when she saw William upset over the other lady.

She clutched his arm and whispered. "William." William was stone-faced. "Go." Jean tightened his armhold. She gazed at the closed OR door and William's response.

She felt familiar, yet he'd never had another lady at his side. She felt sure she was alone.

Who was that woman? What was wrong?

"William, that lady..."

"Forget it, it's unimportant." Jean nodded.

Despite being intrigued, she stopped asking.

Ada flinched at the antiseptic implements in the surgical room. She couldn't abandon her baby. "Lie down."Ada turned and fled.

She was so terrified that she rushed into a guy and a gathering.

"Ada"Jonson believed it was her, but she covered her face, so he asked.

Ada was astonished.

"Why?"Jonson cured Ada's brother's autism. During the therapy, Ada met him.

"I'm here to have a exchange visit."

"You? What's up? You sick?" questioned Dr. Jonson .

Elizebeth ran over with a checklist.

She was astonished when the nurse told her Ada ran gone.

Elizebeth yelled when she spotted Ada.

Ada was about to cry. "Mom."

Jonson turned to Ada and Elizebeth .

Jonson knew Elizebeth. Dr. Jonson helped pay for her son's treatments when she couldn't afford them.

Elizabeth admired him. Elizebeth clutched Ada's wrist, afraid she'd run away.

Ada kneeled before Elizebeth as they left the hospital.

"Please, mom. Please let me give birth."

He observed Ada's hand covering her stomach. When he examined Elizebeth's reports, he verified Ada's pregnancy. He was stunned and couldn't react.

He wanted to hear what occurred, but this wasn't he time.

Elizebeth didn't want to push the abortion. She worried about Ada's pregnancy. Her future? Elizebeth knew Ada was obstinate and wouldn't give up.

Elizebeth sighed and answered, "Fine."

After speaking, Elizebeth exited.

Her heart ached, and she couldn't face her daughter.

Ada sat slowly. She tried to be brave, but her sorrowful tears fell uncontrollably.

She wanted to stop crying but couldn't. After so long, it broke her heart.

Jonson arrived from abroad to find Ada and Elizebeth back home.

Jonson consoled her. He met her as a teen. Even then, she was careful with her brother and mother. He saw she couldn't afford a meal.

Ada handed her mother and brother the food she'd purchased, saying she'd already eaten.

She was attentive and mature, making him pity her. Ada lifted her head before Jonson could console her.

"Thanks for previous support. I'll repay you ."

"Silly girl, I offered to assist you, so you don't need to return the money," he remarked with a grin. "I'll always remember your kindness." If she could, she'd refund the money.

" I'll drive you home." Ada concerned about Elizebeth. Then she gave him the address.

Ada exited thecar as they arrived.

Jonson yelled. "Will you have abortion?"

Ada shrugged at him. "No".

Ada observed Elizebeth crying as she came.

Elizebeth dried her tears, ignoring Ada.

"Mom."

Elizebeth dried her eyes but couldn't stop weeping. Ada embraced Elizebeth.

The two sobbed while hugging one other.

Ada informed Elizebeth about William's bargain and encouraged her not to worry.

Elizebeth was dumbfounded.

Elizebeth was against the arranged marriage, but Ada was already pregnant. William and the Greenburgs wouldn't approve.

Ada came to the villa that evening to find William missing.

Ada wandered around the villa courtyard after supper to digest and see the plants.

She went home when it grew dark.

She was too thirsty to sleep, so she poured a glass of water. She drank half the glass of water before hearing the front door unlock and open.

Tall person and gorgeous silhouette entered.

Ada was stunned. She didn't expect William to bring back his girlfriend so late.

Ada shocked Jean, too.

'isn't his the hospital patient?'

His face was icy. Why was he angry in the hospital? This woman?

Ada remarked, "I'm going to my room."

"Wait."

She was innocent-looking. William was appalled by her.

"Jean is the housekeeper. You get it?"

"Yes. I'll sleep."

Ada turned and left.

"Miss Wood" Jean smiled.

"I've known William since before you were engaged. Without you, I'd have married him. We adore each other, so..."

Ada thought her odd. She knew her identity and didn't want to bother them. Why did that lady explain?

"You're already married, yet William doesn't like you because of me. I feel bad."

"Don't stress." She believed they had an uneasy connection and should avoid one other.

Ada felt uneasy. After getting her and Elizabeth's belongings, she'd go.

William scowled at Ada and stepped forward

. Ada stepped back from the suffocating air.

Jean grabbed him. "William, calm down. You're newlyweds. Hurry to bed, I'm going home""Don't leave." William took Jean's wrist and headed upstairs.

Jean was overjoyed. Jean was thrilled by William's conduct.

Jean wasn't here that night. She couldn't win his heart without sex.

Ada didn't glance up and simply left. Jean turned to see Ada's skinny back entering her room.

It reminded her of that night's girl. Jean overcome jealously and anger.

She only noticed the woman's slim physique after she departed. No wonder Ada seemed familiar.

When she thought that night's lady may be Ada, her heart pounded in terror and despair.

Jean quickly clutched William's slender waist, buried her head in his chest, and said,

"William, let me be your wife again." William hesitated to kiss her as she said.

Despite Jean's efforts, he lacked typical drive. He'd never considered making love to her until that night.

William tugged at his loose collar and whispered. Maybe he felt strange since he didn't have the manly inclination for Jean.

Jean clenched her fists and cried. "William, do you hate me?" William wrapped his arm over her sshoulder and murmured, "Don't worry too much."

Jean knew what it meant when a guy didn't like her figure. She dutifully lay down, but her eyes got red and swollen.

She wanted to protest, but she was patient and didn't want to make things worse.

William's heart warmed remembering that night. He covered her and sat on the bed.

"Don't stress. If we're married, I'll sex you."

Nodded Jean.

William removed his coat and left.He sat with his legs crossed on the coffee table. He leaned on the couch and yawned.

William read financial news in the morning after Ada showered and changed.

Ada ate oatmeal head-down.

Rose cooked beefs. Rose frowned at Ada.

Why was Ada so modest if she was William's legal wife?

"Ms. Wood, you should seat close to the young master."

'Huh?'t Ada glared.

William gazed at Rose. Ada and William were astonished.

Ada and William's marriage was a transaction where they both benefited.

"I'm full, take your time." Ada knew William cared for Jean from the previous day, so she should not cross the line.

She went rapidly, as if being chased by monsters.

William strained his eyes as Ada fled.

William pondered and muttered,

"Maybe she won't feel comfortable while I'm here..." William gave Jean milk.

.Jean squinted.

Ada swiped her phone and saw a response to her employment application. She had an interview invitation.

Ada grabbed a taxi to the interview after William and Jean departed

Ada breathed deeply before entering the skyscraper.

She was thrilled to have a job interview. In HR's waiting area, several individuals were dressed well and clutching resumes.

They appeared ready for the interview.

Ada wore white shirt . She felt awkward with others. She ignored the weird looks and waited silently.

Ada wasn't called for an hour. Without a degree, her CV was limited.

After viewing her blank resume, the interviewer scowled. "How do you write script?"

The position was posted for a while, but no one applied. Ada squeezed her fists to block off horrible memories. "I wrote novels and scipts since I was young, I just wanted to write my feelings, then I had more inspirations.

"Her voice..." Jean recognized a familiar voice while going by HR with her paperwork. Her heart raced.

Jean knew Ada was the girl from the night before.