Secretly Married for 4 Years, He Regrets to Tears After the Divorce-Chapter 134: Feelings Forged in Bed

In the hospital room, the Marshall mother and daughter hatched their plan, their hideous expressions on full display.

"The heavens are on our side. We finally have some serious dirt on Wren Sutton."

"Assault with intent to injure, plus a promiscuous private life... let’s see how she gets out of this one."

Maya Marshall impatiently pulled out her phone.

"I’m calling Adrian right now to tell him this secret."

Mrs. Marshall waved her hand. "Don’t just tell him. That’s too obvious. Get Adrian Lancaster to come to the hospital and catch her in the act in the emergency room himself. It’ll be much more effective."

Maya Marshall nodded and did as her mother said. She took a moment to compose herself, then dialed the number. She waited for a long time, but there was no answer.

Unwilling to give up, she dialed again.

This time, Adrian Lancaster hung up immediately.

Maya Marshall froze for a second. The initial shock gave way to dejection, her displeasure written all over her face.

’He won’t even answer my calls anymore.’

"What is it?" Mrs. Marshall asked.

Maya Marshall was hurt. "He hung up. He won’t take my call."

Mrs. Marshall remained calm and comforted her daughter. "Maybe Adrian is busy with work and can’t talk. Don’t worry, just try again later."

Maya Marshall shook her head, looking crestfallen.

"Before, no matter how busy he was, even if he was in a meeting, he’d always pick up and explain. He would never just hang up without a word like he did today."

Her voice was soft, trembling on the verge of tears.

"It means he’s changed. He doesn’t love me as much anymore."

"If Adrian Lancaster had no feelings for you whatsoever, he wouldn’t have come to the hospital last night and stayed with you until this morning."

Maya Marshall wasn’t a fool. "He only came because he pitied me, not because he loves me."

"If a woman can earn a man’s pity, it means he still has a place for you in his heart. Maya, you haven’t lost yet. Pull yourself together and take back what you lost," Mrs. Marshall said, trying to lift her daughter’s spirits.

Maya Marshall felt her mother’s words were hollow. It was easy for her to talk, since she wasn’t the one suffering. All she did was make empty promises.

"Look at me now! I can’t even walk. How am I supposed to compete with Wren Sutton?"

The more she thought about it, the more hopeless she felt, and she burst into tears.

Ever since her amputation, Maya Marshall’s emotions had become extremely volatile. She was irritable and quick to anger. The slightest thing would set her off, causing her to cry and throw a tantrum. She had even contemplated suicide.

Mrs. Marshall tried to console her for a long time, but it only made things worse.

In a fit of anger, she raised her hand and slapped Maya Marshall hard across the face.

SMACK! The crisp sound echoed, and the world fell silent.

Maya Marshall hung her head as tears streamed down her face, her heart twisting in agony.

’See? Now even her own mother despises her. And Adrian Lancaster... he might not say it, but in his heart, he’s already abandoned me.’

"Cry, cry, cry! Is that all you know how to do? Does crying solve anything?"

"Four years ago, you just had to throw a petty fit to test Adrian Lancaster. He chased you all the way to the airport and proposed, but you were still stubborn and went abroad anyway. And what was the result? Adrian turned around and married someone else. It’s been four years. He and Wren Sutton have slept together countless times. Even if they had no feelings to begin with, they’ve certainly developed them by now. Otherwise, Adrian wouldn’t have flatly rejected the settlement your father proposed. He’d rather sue the Marshall Family than agree to a divorce."

Maya Marshall covered her ears, not wanting to listen, her expression pained.

Mrs. Marshall, frustrated with her daughter’s weakness, was about to lecture her further when Mr. Marshall pushed the door open and entered. His brow was tightly furrowed, and he looked displeased.

"I could hear you shouting before I even opened the door. This is a hospital. Have some consideration."

"I’m trying to talk some sense into Maya."

"She’s a grown woman. If she were going to understand, she would have by now. Just leave it."

Mrs. Marshall fell silent, seething with frustration.

Mr. Marshall walked to the bedside and comforted his daughter. "Your mother just wants what’s best for you. Don’t be angry with her."

Maya Marshall looked up, her eyes brimming with tears. "Dad, does Adrian Lancaster still refuse the settlement terms?"

Mr. Marshall’s silence and his grave expression said it all.

It seemed Maya Marshall had finally given up. The slap had shattered her beautiful fantasies to pieces.

’Instead of deluding myself, I should focus on ruthless revenge.’ 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"Since Adrian Lancaster won’t agree, then let’s sue Wren Sutton immediately. I want to hire the best lawyer and send her to prison."

"Let’s wait a little longer," Mr. Marshall said with difficulty. "What if Adrian Lancaster has a change of heart and agrees to marry you?"

Maya Marshall gave a sad, bitter smile.

"Adrian Lancaster didn’t plan on marrying me before my amputation. Now that I’m missing a leg, do you really think he’ll marry me?"

The words caught in Mr. Marshall’s throat. He had no reply.

’It takes one to know one.’ If it were him, he definitely wouldn’t marry a woman in a wheelchair.

’Never mind the inconvenience of sharing a bed; it would be humiliating if word got out. He’d never be able to hold his head high in front of friends and family again.’

Mr. Marshall admitted his mistake. He realized just how unrealistic the settlement terms they’d proposed to Adrian Lancaster were. It would have been more practical to ask for money or shares.