Chapter 29
Later, he met Isis—a bright, beautful woman who immediately captivated has lonely heart
He began pursuing her r with even more determination than he had with Layla, putting all his effort into it. Eventually, after his sincere efforts. Isis
What surprised him even more was that Isis came from a wealthy family. This only fueled his determination to win her over.
If he married Isis, he wouldn’t just get a stunningly beautiful wife, he’d also inherit all of the Moore family’s fortune. The temptation was too great for Adrian to resist
Having had his share of experience with Layla, he had grown wary of women who were too career–driven or overly ambitious.
So, once his relationship with his was stable, he convinced her to give up her career and stay at home. He reassured her that, as the man, he would provide for the family.
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that time, Adrian often said to Isis. “My ideal family is one where the man works outside, and the woman takes care of the home. We’d have a happy family, with two kids–one boy, one girl. How perfect would that be?”
Through his constant persuasion, Isis eventually agreed.
They began planning their wedding, bought a large house, and Adrian brought his whole family to live with them.
They moved out of their cramped, rundown apartment and into a beautiful two–story villa in a peaceful, upscale area in surroundings were quiet and serene.
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Before
Before all this, the Anderson family had lived in a small, old two–bedroom apartment on the outskirts of town, right next to a cre Adrian went to university, he had lived in a makeshift bedroom separated from the living room. Their family was struggling.
But after being with Isis, and with her financial support, the Anderson family’s business began to thrive, Adrian worked at the hospital and helped manage the family company, and his career was on the rise.
Isis, true to her word, handled everything in the Anderson family with ease. There was nothing Adrian needed to worry abour
Just when Adrian thought he and Isis were on their way to a lifetime of happiness together. Layla returned.
In that instant, all the passion Adrian had once felt for Layla came rushing back. He had never truly forgotten her over the years.
What surprised him even more was that Layla’s first action upon returning was to confess her feelings to him.
He would never forget that day–Layla, dressed in a white dress, standing in front of him with red eyes, telling him, “Adrian. I’ve always liked you. I’ve never stopped loving you, all these years.
“When I was about to go abroad. I couldn’t selfishly ask you to wait for me, so I never expressed my feelings. But now I’m back, and I won’t leave again. We can be together forever.”
At that moment, no one could understand how deeply Adrian’s heart was stirred.
She had been the one to steal his heart when he was young–his first love, the woman he had always cherished but never been able to have. All these years, she had stayed in his heart as the unattainable lover.
But now, his lover was back, and she confessed that her feelings for him had never changed. How could he not be thrilled?
But after the initial excitement faded, Adrian quickly realized something–he was already married to Isis. Their wedding date had been set. Fate, it seemed, had a cruel sense of irony.
When Layla found out, she immediately broke down in tears, crying so bitterly that it shattered his heart to see her like that.
Perhaps it was the overwhelming emotions between them, but that night, he ended up sleeping with Layla, the one he had always loved more than anything in the world
After he slept with Layla, Adrian’s mind was made up. There was no turning back. He was determined to divorce Isis.
However, his family strongly opposed the idea. They were all heavily dependent on Isis now. The Anderson family’s business was at a crucial stage. and any slip–up could lead to bankruptcy, forcing them to return to their humble lives.
This was something none of them could accept. So, for the sake of their future stability. Adrian reluctantly decided to put Layla’s feelings aside for
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He thenight Layla, with her headstrong nature, would never agree to this. But after he explained his situation, she miraculously agreed
With understanding in her eyes, Layla gently took his hand. “Adrian, as long as I’m with you. I don’t mind waiting or enduring any hardship. I love you. The thing 1 fear most in life is losing you. Nothing else matters more than you
In that moment, Adrian was deeply moved. He swore he would make Layla happy for the rest of his life and give her everything she deserved
But now, after finally marrying Layla, life wasn’t as perfect as he had imagined. Old memories suddenly came rushing back, and for the first time.
Adrian felt uncertain
Meanwhile, the story of Isis saving a life began to spread quietly but rapidly. While Layla didn’t believe it, many others clidl.
Doctors and nurses at St. Stephen Hospital were quick to share the news. Within an hour, the story of Isis’s heroic deed was already all over the hospital
What really caught everyone’s attention wasn’t just the fact that she saved a life, but that she had performed the surgery after Layla, the department head, had declared the operation impossible. That was what made the story so remarkable.
As a result, is earned the nickname “Little Divine Doctor at St. Stephen Hospital
Layla, still relatively new in her career, had always carried herself as a top–tier expert, but now, to have her authority questioned and overshadowed by an inexperienced young woman–it was a public humiliation. No one could help but gloat over it.
The hospital staff, who had never been fond of Layla due to her arrogant attitude, were all too pleased to see her taken down a peg. It wasn’t just a minor issue—it was a big deal
The contrast between Layla and Isis was glaring. Layla, at 29, was three years older than Adrian, while Isis was only 22.
The difference in their appearance and skin health was obvious. To many, it felt like an ambilous young woman had just outperformed the seasoned professional
It had the feel of a TV show, where the young hero took down an established master–hour could people not enjoy watching Layla be humbled? So, the story quickly became the hottest gossip at St. Stephen Hospiul.
From doctors to janitors, anyone who hadn’t heard the gossip wasn’t even qualified to join in the casual lunch conversations.
Those who had no love for Layla weren’t shy about discussing it openly, and some would even raise their voices, making sure she heard. Layla was furious
But amid all the gossip, a new, even more shocking numer began to spread
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