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00:00You'd go so far as to make up such a lie just to spite me?
00:06Then they let out a light laugh.
00:08He casually tossed the bouquet of red roses into the mud beside him.
00:11He pulled a velvet box from his leather pouch and snapped it open.
00:15Inside was a moonstone ring the size of a pigeon egg.
00:18I owe you a ring from the blood-earth ceremony three years ago.
00:20I'm making it up to you today.
00:22He didn't even bother to get down on one knee.
00:24He just held out the ring box casually.
00:26Put it on. We'll pick out a wedding dress tomorrow.
00:28I promise I won't leave this time.
00:30He spoke as if this was some great favor he was bestowing upon me.
00:33I stared at the sparkling moonstone, feeling nothing in my heart.
00:36Three years ago at the blood oath ceremony,
00:38he had turned and walked away in front of all the clan elders and relatives,
00:41all for a silly bet with Sarah.
00:43His childhood friend's high-heeled boot had stepped on the hem of my wedding dress.
00:47She had even snatched my veil and humiliated me publicly.
00:50No need.
00:51I walked around him and headed straight for the carriage waiting by the roadside.
00:54Fenrir's brow finally furrowed.
00:56He reached out to grab my wrist.
00:57Livia, that's enough.
00:58His voice dropped.
00:59My patience is limited.
01:01Who are you putting on this act for?
01:02Just then, the communication stone at his waist lit up.
01:05A familiar soft glow pulsed and Sarah's voice came through clearly.
01:09Have you picked up Livia?
01:10I don't feel well.
01:11My head is spinning so badly.
01:13Be good.
01:14Drink some herbal tea.
01:15I'll bring her back to see you right away.
01:17Sarah is sick and still worried about you.
01:19You don't have to be so hostile towards her.
01:20Three years ago was just a joke.
01:22She's young and doesn't know any better.
01:23As her future sister-in-law, must you hold a grudge this long?
01:26Looking at his self-righteous face, I suddenly felt nauseous.
01:29I took a deep breath, forcing down the queasiness in my chest.
01:31Do you understand what I'm saying?
01:33My husband is waiting at the Herbalist Guild for my checkup.
01:36Please move aside.
01:37Livia, are you never going to stop?
01:39Must you use such despicable means to force me to back down?
01:44Despicable.
01:44I repeated the word, finding it bitterly ironic.
01:48Think whatever you want.
01:49I was done arguing with him.
01:50I walked straight to a carriage that had just cleared up.
01:52I opened the door and climbed in, carefully protecting my belly.
01:55Fenrir moved quickly and slammed his hand on the door.
01:58Which Herbalist Guild are you going to?
01:59I'll drive you.
02:00He looked down at me from his height.
02:03I want to see for myself what kind of random man you've found to play along with this charade.
02:08I stared coldly at his hand on the door.
02:11Let go.
02:12Livia, don't push your luck.
02:18His patience seemed to have run out.
02:20He pulled open the carriage door and climbed inside.
02:22I reluctantly told the coachman the name.
02:24The private obditerary branch of the Central Herbalist Guild.
02:27The coachman looked back and forth between me and Fenrir, hesitating.
02:31Drive.
02:32The carriage rolled smoothly onto the cobblestone road.
02:35The silence inside was suffocating.
02:37Fenrir leaned back against the seat, watching me sideways.
02:40You've always been afraid of even getting a shot.
02:43Now you're willing to wear a fake belly just to spite me?
02:46His gaze lingered on my abdomen, scrutinizing.
02:50Take it off.
02:51Aren't you hot under all that?
02:52I buttoned my cloak all the way to the top and closed my eyes, ignoring him.
02:56Half an hour later, the carriage stopped in front of the Herbalist Guild.
02:59I pushed open the door and got out.
03:01With Fenrir right on my heels.
03:03The private guild hall was quiet, with few people around.
03:06I walked to the wooden registration desk to get my number.
03:09Fenrir stood behind me, staring at the wooden sign that read Obstetric Follow-Up.
03:13The corner of his eye twitched, but he quickly regained his composure.
03:16You've really gone all out with this act.
03:18He sneered.
03:19I took my registration slip and headed for the stairs, with him following closely every
03:23step of the way.
03:23I had barely settled in when the sound of high heels echoed up the stairs.
03:28Sarah appeared, wearing silver high heels and carrying a bouquet of white roses.
03:31She spotted us immediately and hurried over.
03:35Fenrir, Olivia.
03:36She held out the white roses to me with an innocent smile.
03:40I heard you're pregnant, so I came specially to congratulate you.
03:44The pollen from the white roses hit my nose directly.
03:47I couldn't help but turn my head and sneeze.
03:51Fenrir frowned immediately at Sarah.
03:54She's allergic to pollen.
03:55Take those away.
03:56Sarah bit her lip, looking hurt.
03:58I'm so sorry, Livia, I forgot.
04:00I was just so happy for you.
04:04She set the flowers down on an empty seat and sat down next to Fenrir.
04:08But, Livia, isn't this marriage a bit rushed?
04:11Sarah eyed my belly.
04:13You're already this far along.
04:15Did you marry some random man just to get back at Fenrir?
04:18She covered her mouth and giggled.
04:20Speaking of which, where is your husband?
04:22How could he leave you alone for such an important bloodline check?
04:26Is he responsible?
04:28Did he just abandon you here?
04:32Fenrir didn't stop her.
04:33Instead, he looked at me.
04:35Her husband is too busy to bother with her.
04:38Fenrir answered for me, his tone mocking.
04:41How dedicated can a hired actor be, anyway?
04:44I watched them, feeling an eerie calm inside.
04:47This was the man I had loved for seven years.
04:50He watched as others humiliated me,
04:52and instead of defending me, he joined in.
04:55An herbalist came out of the examination room holding a medical record book.
04:59Is Miss Livia here?
05:01Here.
05:02I stood up.
05:02The herbalist looked at me, then at Fenrir and Sarah behind me.
05:06The bloodline check requires a family member to accompany and sign.
05:10Which one of you is the patient's husband?
05:12Fenrir took an automatic step forward.
05:14I am.
05:15I turned around and cut him off coldly.
05:18He is not.
05:20The herbalist froze, her eyes darting between me and Fenrir.
05:24His face darkened.
05:25Liver, stop this nonsense.
05:26He lowered his voice, warning me.
05:27This is the herbalist guild, not a place for your tantrums.
05:30I didn't look at him.
05:31Instead, I turned to the herbalist.
05:33I don't know them.
05:34They're just strangers.
05:35My husband is on his way.
05:37He'll be here any minute.
05:38Fenrir slowly withdrew his hand and stuffed it into his pocket.
05:41He looked at me, his eyes turning dangerous.
05:43Strangers?
05:44He let out a cold laugh.
05:45Three years apart and you've really grown some nerve.
05:48You won't even let me be your family member anymore?
05:50Sarah immediately stood up and grabbed Fenrir's arm.
05:53Honey, don't be angry anymore.
05:56She turned to me, her eyes instantly filling with tears.
05:58She sniffled, her voice trembling with hurt.
06:01Liver, are you still mad about that joke we made three years ago?
06:04I just made a bet with Fenrir to live things up.
06:07I had no idea you'd be so sensitive and just leave the clan like that.
06:11Looking at her pitiful face, I only felt absurd.
06:14Turning the blood oath ceremony into a bet is a joke?
06:17I looked at Fenrir.
06:18Leaving me alone on that stage in front of all our friends and family is a joke?
06:22I turned back to Sarah.
06:24Stepping on my wedding dress?
06:26Snatching my veil and calling me a shameless whore is also a joke?
06:29Sarah shrank back, hiding behind Fenrir.
06:31That's enough.
06:32Sarah has been spoiled since she was a child.
06:34She doesn't know any better.
06:35You're older than her.
06:36Can't you be more understanding?
06:38He looked at me with disapproval.
06:40You've held on to this one little thing for three years.
06:42Livia, you weren't always this petty.
06:45Before, I stared at him blankly.
06:47To prepare for that blood oath ceremony, I had stayed up for half a month, hand-embroidering
06:51his wolf clan crest on the cuffs of my dress.
06:54I had waited until two in the morning for him to try on his tuxedo, only to be told he
06:59was
06:59too busy.
07:01Do you really think that just because you snap your fingers, I have to grovel at your
07:05feet without any self-respect?
07:08Fenrir's eyes flickered.
07:09I never said that.
07:10I just think you didn't have to marry some random man just to get back at me.
07:14He paused, his voice softening slightly.
07:16This so-called husband of yours can't even make it to your checkup on time.
07:19Does he really know you better than I do?
07:22He even remembered my old habits.
07:24You're scared of blood draws.
07:26You always need someone to coax you into getting the needle.
07:29Does this man know that?
07:30Looking at his self-proclaimed affectionate expression, I felt nothing but pity.
07:34He doesn't need to know.
07:35I placed a hand on my belly.
07:37Because he would never make me face these things alone.
07:39The examination room door opened again.
07:42The herbalist came out with a stack of papers.
07:44Ms. Livia, these are your previous medical records.
07:47Please confirm the information.
07:48Fenrir, being taller, caught a glimpse of the report over my shoulder.
07:51His eyes locked sharply on the spouse signature line.
07:57You dare to forge a name on the spouse line just to lie to me?
08:00He looked up, his eyes filled with disbelief and rage.
08:03Forging medical records violates clan law, Livia.
08:06Have you lost your mind?
08:07He reached out to snatch the report from my hands.
08:09I dodged sideways, touching the papers to my chest.
08:12Mr. Black, please show some respect.
08:14I stared at him coldly.
08:15This is my personal privacy.
08:18It has nothing to do with you.
08:20Fenrir's hand hung in midair, his fingers curling slightly.
08:23He gritted his teeth, his chest heaving with anger.
08:27Fine.
08:28Very fine.
08:29He laughed coldly, repeatedly.
08:31I want to see for myself what kind of coward this man is.
08:33Too afraid to even show his face.
08:35Sarah, watching this scene, suddenly let out a cry and stumbled towards me.
08:39I'm twisting my ankles!
08:41She screamed, flailing her arms as she threw herself directly at my bed.
08:45The waiting area corridor was narrow.
08:47Behind me was a row of hard stone benches.
08:49Seeing her coming at me, I instinctively wrapped both arms around my swollen belly and dodged sideways.
08:54A dull thud echoed as my lower back slammed hard into the stone armrest of a bench.
09:00A searing pain shot up from my waist.
09:02Immediately after, my abdomen began to tighten in waves.
09:05I gasped in pain, cold sweat breaking out instantly on my forehead.
09:09I grabbed onto the bench and slowly slid down to the floor.
09:12Fenrir let out a cry of alarm.
09:14He didn't come to help me first.
09:15Instead, he instinctively caught the falling Sarah.
09:17Honey, it hurts so much.
09:20Sarah buried her face in his chest, tears streaming down her cheeks.
09:23I didn't mean to.
09:24I just lost my balance.
09:26Fenrir comforted Sarah while frowning at me.
09:30Lyria, you saw her twist her ankle.
09:32Why didn't you help her?
09:33There was clear blame in his tone.
09:35You even moved out of the way?
09:36So what if she bumped into you?
09:39Did you really have to fall on the floor like that?
09:41Ah!
09:42I clutched my stomach.
09:44Too much pain to speak.
09:44The herbalist heard the commotion and rushed over.
09:47What's going on?
09:48Why is the pregnant woman on the floor?
09:49Seeing my deathly pale face,
09:51she immediately pressed the emergency call button on the wall.
09:54Quick, bring the gurney.
09:55The patient is showing signs of threatened miscarriage.
09:57The hallway erupted into chaos.
09:59Several medical staff rushed in with a gurney
10:01and carefully lifted me onto it.
10:03Only then did Fenrir realize the seriousness of the situation.
10:06He let go of Sarah and hurried to the gurney.
10:09Livia, how are you?
10:10There was a hint of panic in his voice.
10:12I closed my eyes, not wanting to say a single word to him.
10:15The gurney was quickly wheeled into the emergency examination room.
10:18Fenrir followed closely.
10:19Family members, stay back!
10:21The herbalist stopped him at the door and held out a clipboard.
10:24The patient is in critical condition and needs tests.
10:26A family member must sign this consent form immediately.
10:28Fenrir grabbed the pen without hesitation, ready to sign.
10:31Just as the tip of the pen was about to touch the paper,
10:34Mr. Black...
10:35A deep, cold voice echoed down the hallway.
10:39Mr. Black,
10:41who gives you the right to sign my wife's surgical consent firm.
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