In San Francisco, everyone knew that the always cold and aloof daughter of The Green family had married a crippled man from a wealthy family. Three years into the marriage, she remained childless, and outsiders mocked her, saying she was still a virgin. But no one knew- For three years, she had been unable to sleep every single night. Due to a car accident, a top billionaire became disabled, and his lover left for abroad. Cathy had no choice but to marry Lucas, being his wife at night and his caretaker during the day. Until one day, there was hope for his legs to recover, and his first love returned. Cathy overheard him saying that he would definitely divorce her. Cathy fulfilled her duty and took good care of him. Since he wanted a divorce, she turned and left without hesitation. Three years of marriage? She considered them a moment of misplaced responsibility-just a good deed to make up for the past.
Chapter 1 Unworthy
Every time Cathy and her husband Lucas were intimate, she was always on top.
From this angle, Cathy could clearly see the lean muscles on Lucas's body, glistening with a thin layer of sweat.
Sexy and alluring.
Further up, his prominent Adam's apple, sharply defined jawline-
And a face that had driven countless women mad with obsession.
But no matter how handsome a man was, even he couldn't maintain his composure after nearly half an hour of aerobic exercise.
She was exhausted, collapsing onto his chest, her body drenched in sweat-whether it was hers or his, she couldn't tell.
Without much thought, she softly whispered into his ear, "Are we there yet?"
Tonight, Lucas seemed distracted, responding to her advances with an unusual indifference.
Cathy's thoughts wandered, and she absentmindedly asked, "Should we... try IVF instead?"
Before she could finish, Lucas abruptly shoved her off him without mercy.
Caught off guard, Cathy tumbled to the floor. Even with the thick carpet beneath her, the fall left her seeing stars and aching all over.
Whatever lingering emotions she had were instantly shattered.
Frowning slightly, she murmured, "Lucas, you-"
Lucas propped himself up on the edge of the bed. Whatever trace of desire he had was long replaced by cold detachment as he looked down at her.
In an icy tone, he asked, "Are you saying I can't do it?"
Cathy's flushed face stiffened for a moment. She hadn't meant that at all.
But instead of explaining, the words that left her lips were, "IVF has a higher success rate. Isn't your family eager for a grandson?"
Three years of marriage, and her belly remained flat.
She had visited both Western and Chinese doctors, taken endless medications, tried countless folk remedies-yet nothing worked.
Lucas lay back down, his voice devoid of emotion. "You think you're worthy of bearing my child?"
As Cathy struggled to get up, her gaze flickered toward the wheelchair at the foot of the bed.
It was an eyesore.
That wheelchair belonged to Lucas.
Three years ago, a car accident had left his legs paralyzed.
And the driver... was Cathy.
Yes, she was unworthy.
Their marriage was nothing more than a transaction-The Green family had offered a dowry worth billions in exchange for The Wilson family sparing her.
She had married Lucas as a woman atoning for her sins, bound to serve him.
Without a word, Cathy got up from the carpet, put on her clothes, and left the room.
-
Cathy never slept in Lucas's bedroom.
Though they were married, they lived in separate rooms.
Or rather, Lucas refused to let her stay with him.
She was only allowed into his room for that, and the moment it was over, she was thrown out.
The next morning, on her way to work, Cathy received a call from her best friend, Amy.
Amy's gossipy voice filled the car's speakers, "Did you see the trending news? Lucas's first love, Angela, has quietly returned to the country! The topic is skyrocketing up the charts!"
Hearing Angela's name, Cathy's heart sank.
No wonder Lucas had been so irritable last night-his most cherished person had come back.
And yet, he was another woman's husband now.
Who wouldn't be angry in his place?
Snapping out of her brief daze, Cathy responded coolly, "If it's all over the trending list, how is that low-profile?"
But Amy wasn't just calling about the news.
She asked bluntly, "Why is she back? To rekindle things with Lucas? Even if she's willing, I doubt Lucas would agree."
Amy scoffed. "She abandoned him when he was at his lowest-crippled, stripped of his former glory. She left the country without looking back. But now that you've taken care of him and he's getting better, she suddenly shows up again? If Lucas still goes running back to her, he's got no self-respect."
Cathy remained silent for a moment.
Amy, sensing something was off, cursed in disbelief.
"Don't tell me... Lucas really still worships her?"
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