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.

"Ms. Jean's assistant didn't understand why she stopped at HR and proceeded. "

"Take the paper to Mr. Greenburg, I'll review it later." You may start tomorrow.

Even though Ada had no professional experience, having experience of witting scripts was enough.

Ada bent slightly. She left the interview happy.

Ada felt happy after leaving the tower.

She now felt hopeful about her future.

Her fortunes improved. She grabbed a taxi to the Woods' home.

Soon, the taxi pulled up in front of the Woods. Ada paid the driver and left. She stepped in gently. BBerry furrowed her eyebrows and said, "Why isn't it Ada?"

Ada grimaced at seeing Berry's diamond jewelry.

Ada once saw it in her mother's jewelry box. But Berry got it.

Berry fiddled with her groomed nails, ignoring Ada. "Marrying a cripple can't be easy, right?" Ada whispered, "Is Alfred here?"

She thanked William for feigning paralysis so she might return.

Would Berry have allowed her daughter marry William if she known he wasn't crippled?

William was gorgeous, talented, and rich. Women desired him. Ada didn't want to spend time with Berry while Alfred wasn't home.

When she approached the door, acar pulled up and stopped.

Alfred hopped out as the driver opened the door. Alfred suspected Ada may ask for Elizebeth's dowry as she stood at the doorway.

He darkened. He interrupted her without waiting.

"Do one thing for me to earn your mother's dowry."

" Ada sighs. You claimed you'd repay everything if I married William Greenburg." Alfred scowled. "Why did I want you to marry Greenburg? Because it helps the Woods' social and commercial position!"

"You're too naive!" Alfred sneered.

"I'm your dad.Is this how you want to talk to me?"

Ada was devastated. He lied.

" If you want your mother's dowry, tell William to grant me Mountain Hill's development rights. "

I'll return everything your mother brought during our marriage, including the violin she bought you for your birthday. "

William had Alfred's land...

If she intended to exploit Alfred's vulnerability, she had to work on her 'newlywed spouse' But how?

Although officially married, they were more like strangers or worse. Ada returned home without a solution.

"Didn't you say I could start tomorrow?" Ada worried.

"We can't employ you. You don't pass the inverview." The caller hung up instantly.

Ada viewed her phone. She was temporarily absent-minded.

Nighttime.

William went straight to his room after arriving home.

Ada learned from Rose in the afternoon about William's cuisine preferences and was ready to cook for him.

Rose grinned, "That's what a wife should do."

Ada smiled and bowed. She wouldn't flatter him if she wasn't at his mercy.

Rose sighed, "The madam died long ago, and the master remarried."

Ada listened without interrupting.

"Don't worry. You're his wife." Rose comforted her by patting her sshoulders.

Although they were married, it never felt that way.

"Rose, where are the coffee beans? I'll make him coffee. "Rose felt Ada was considerate, so she gave her coffee beans and said, "Don't add sugar or milk." Young master dislikes sweets.

Ada nodded and quickly prepared coffee.

She put some into a dainty coffee cup and carried it herself.

William was impatiently asking over the phone,

"What's up with HR?" Is it hard to find a script writer?I'll give the HR manager one day. If he can't employ in a day, tell him to go!"

Doorbell rang. The knocking halted William's rage.

He yelled sharply, "Come in!"

Ada's stomach cramped.

Ada grinned and said, "I prepared you some coffee." William looked at her face then her coffee cup.

He squinted. She avoided him like the plague in the morning, but now she's bringing him coffee? William sat down after replacing his phone. He was curious what she was doing.

Ada brought him coffee.

William sat still. His body relaxed till he was slouched against his chair.

Ada said, "Try it." William squinted and realized something.

"Are you charming me because you want to inquire about that property in Mountain Hill?"

Ada was stunned. She didn't believe he'd understand that quickly.

William seized Ada'chin and said, "Is this why the Wood family insists you marry me, a cripple?" Ada's chin hurt from his strong fingertips.

William tossed her.

Ada lost her footing and spilled her coffee.

Black liquid flowed from the cup and soaked his papers.

At this, William's face clouded.

Ada didn't expect this as she hastily wiped the coffee dry. William ripped the blankets off and yelled, "Get out! Didn't you hear?"

Ada left. "These too!" William grumbled.

Ada got the cup outdoors. William went to bed after supper.

Ada sighed. He was a jerk. It was difficult to get near to him, much alone reclaim the land from Alfred.

Ada bathed and then slept. She struggled, unable to sleep.

She got out of bed. She felt bad about spilling coffee on his papers in the afternoon.

She tiptoed into his study to apologize.

She turned on the lights and noticed soggy sheets on the table. It was an outline of a script, she awed at the inspiration and immediately got a pen and began to write, thoughts flows.

She wrote 10 papers in one breath.

She stopped writing and massaged her weary wrists. After arranging the papers, she went to bed. Ada was sleeping while William ate breakfast the following morning. She overslept yesterday night. Due of her pregnancy, she slept in today. William grimaced,

"She's still sleeping?" Rose nodded.

"Young master, I know you don't like Miss Wood, but the madam blessed your marriage when she was alive. She's considerate, too. Last night, she cooked your favorite foods after asking about them. She made you coffee."

Ada flattered him to get Mountain Hill property for the Woods.

This amused William. "Don't be fooled by her looks," he told Rose.

He returned the coffee-stained paperwork to the corporation from his study.

He needed a fresh copy. Upon entering the study, he knew someone had been there.

Rose and Mathew were the only ones allowed in his study. Even Jean was new.

Intruder? She snuck inside his study?