Chapter 1: Shes Engaged

In the living room, the Italian crystal chandelier sparkled brilliantly, and the antique rosewood furniture glowed warmly under the light.

Yvonne Mu sat on the sofa, staring at the wedding photo on the wall for a long time.

A noise came from the entrance hall, and Yvonnes eyes lit up. She quickly stood up from the sofa and ran over, "Alex, you... are back."

It was winter, and Yvonne was wearing only a white lace strapless dress, with no slippers on her feet, her delicate feet treading on the floor.

She wasnt wearing so little because she wasnt cold, but to attract the attention of the man in front of her.

However, the man in front of her didnt even glance at her, walking straight upstairs without a word.

Yvonne watched his retreating figure, a fleeting shadow of loneliness and mist in her eyes.

This man was her husband of three years, and in these three years, she had never felt his love. They lived under the same roof, yet they were like two completely unrelated strangers.

After standing still for a while, Yvonne also went upstairs.

Back in the bedroom, she heard the sound of water from the bathroom and mustered her courage to open the bathroom door.

As soon as one foot stepped into the bathroom, a large hand grabbed her arm.

"Yvonne Mu."

A cold, emotionless voice with a metallic quality slowly sounded.

Yvonne met the mans emotionless black eyes, her heart pounding, "I want to come in and wash with you."

"Want to wash together, do you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the man forcefully pulled Yvonne under the showerhead, then turned the water to cold, put on his bathrobe, and stepped aside.

Yvonne was pulled and lost her balance, falling to the ground. The icy cold water instantly soaked her, the chill piercing to the bone.

"Do not move."

Alex Ye looked at her as she hugged herself, shivering, a slight malicious smile playing on his lips.

"Al... Alex." Yvonne obediently didnt move, just looked at him with a face full of sorrow, "We... have been married for three years, why wont you touch me?"

"Can you tell me why?"

This was the first time Yvonne had mustered the courage to ask this question, with an extremely sad and desperate mood.

Perhaps Alex thought her question was too foolish, as his face showed mockery, "Yvonne Mu, I advise you to remain as obedient as before."

"Dont forget your mother who is still lying in the hospital."

After saying this, Alex left the bathroom.

It was a long time after he left that Yvonne turned off the shower.

"Pretty good."

Yvonnes lips slowly curled into a smile, but it looked sadder than crying.

This was the first time Alex had spoken so many words to her; she should feel satisfied.

She should feel satisfied... right?

She didnt know how long she sat on the ground before Yvonne slowly stood up and left the bathroom.

The room was very quiet; Alex had already left and probably wouldnt be back tonight.

Yvonne changed out of her damp nightgown, turned off the light, and got into bed.

She only slept for about three hours that night, and at six in the morning, she got up on time and went to the kitchen.

"Madam, I have prepared the ingredients," Aunt Wang repeated the same words as usual.

Yvonne tied on an apron and smiled, nodding, "You go ahead and do something else."

For three years, she had personally prepared breakfast for Alex every morning.

Although Alex didnt love Yvonne, he could even be said to despise her, he never spent nights outside, which was why Yvonne could persist in this loveless marriage for three whole years.

Holding onto the hope that Alex would one day fall in love with her, she had endured for three years.

At seven oclock, Alex appeared in the dining room on time, and Yvonne had prepared the breakfast.

The breakfast was brought into the dining room by Aunt Wang, and Alex started eating without any intention of waiting for Yvonne.

Yvonne didnt mind, she went into the dining room and sat down on the chair, her face blooming into a bright smile, "Alex, what time do you think youll be able to come back tonight?"

The mans gaze swept over Yvonnes face, radiating a sharp edge, "Do not speak while eating."

Yvonnes smile froze, her hand holding the chopsticks trembling slightly, "I wanted to make your favorite dinner tonight..."

"Are you deaf to what Im saying?"

Alex frowned deeply, his profound gaze fixing on Yvonne for a moment, then suddenly pinched her chin, the force almost crushing it.

An angry Alex was particularly terrifying, and even Yvonne, who was with him day and night, couldnt help but feel fear.

She endured the pain in her chin, her voice trembling as she said, "I... Im sorry, I know I was wrong."

Alex stared at her expressionlessly for a few seconds, then scooped up a spoonful of porridge and forcibly fed it into Yvonnes mouth.

The porridge had just been served and was still hot; Yvonnes eyes widened in pain as she struggled.

Alex released her chin, stood up from his chair, "Your talking makes me nauseous, remember that."

"Alex Feng will pick you up at six oclock tonight for the banquet, do not be late."

After saying this, Alex turned and left the dining room. Yvonne covered her mouth and lay on the dining table, her tears no longer controllable as they surged out.

In the past, no matter how Alex treated her, he would never have treated her like this; it was just indifference.

As for why he suddenly started treating her this way, Yvonne knew, and it was because she knew that she was in such unbearable pain.

"Madam..." Aunt Wang squatted beside Yvonne.

"Tonight is her engagement banquet."

Yvonne cried and laughed at the same time.

Aunt Wang didnt know how to comfort her, she could only dryly say, "Madam, sir will come to his senses one day."

"Will he come to his senses one day?" Yvonnes voice was bitter.

What could she do to wait for the day he comes to his senses?

She really... was getting tired.

Yvonne spent the whole day in her room.

At six oclock in the evening, she appeared on time at the villa entrance.

Perhaps not wanting to be too conspicuous, Yvonne wore a beige dress and didnt wear too much jewelry, but even so, she was still very charming.

She was very beautiful, with every feature refined, a pure and lovely face that was bright and unsullied, skin white as snow, lips red like peach petals, like a flower bud, soft and tender, inviting affection.

She was only 19 years old when she married Alex, and three years later, she was still in her prime.

Alex Feng, who came to pick her up, stood by the car watching her walk towards him step by step, slightly mesmerized.

"Have you been waiting long?"

"No."

Alex Feng snapped out of it, quickly moving his gaze from Yvonnes face, "I just arrived."

"Thats good."

"Lets hurry up and get in the car, my brother is already on his way, we cant be late."