Chapter 5

When I woke up again, I was lying in the Hart family's private hospital.

My head was spinning badly, and my left leg hurt terribly.

But compared to when I saved Ethan, this injury was nothing.

My mom's hoarse voice sounded: "You're awake?"

I turned my head to see her sitting by the bed, eyes red and swollen.

"Mom."

Seven years. I'd finally seen my mom again.

She gently held my hand, as if only then daring to confirm I was really awake.

"How long was I asleep?"

"Five days."

Five days.

Only then did I learn that Ethan, to get revenge on me, had deliberately arranged for a car to hit me.

Fortunately, Lily arrived in time and sent me to the best hospital for emergency treatment, which is why I woke up.

Luckily there were no major injuries, just a mild concussion and external wounds.

I braced my arms to sit up. A dull pain shot through my ribs.

My mom said she'd already sent people to deal with the hit-and-run driver, but as for those two people, she'd leave them to me.

I nodded without asking more.

Of course I wouldn't let them off easily, but not now.

Then I remembered something else.

"What about the Lancaster arranged marriage?"

Lily hesitated: "Mr. Lancaster said he can wait a bit longer."

I frowned and immediately threw off the covers to get out of bed.

"No more waiting. Let's do it today."

"Making Adrian Lancaster wait so long—what would that look like?"

My mom came over and patted my shoulder gently, saying nothing.

Finally, I got in the car heading to the Lancaster house.

On the way, I opened my phone. There was a message Ethan had just sent.

I didn't open it. I just deleted it.

When I arrived at the Lancaster house, Adrian was already waiting for me.

He wore a well-tailored dark suit. When he saw me get out of the car, he paused slightly.

I walked over and extended my hand.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Lancaster."

He smiled and placed his hand in my palm.

"Just call me Adrian."

At the Morrison villa, Ethan adjusted Nina's collar.

"Nina, today is the Lancaster family's young heir's wedding. I'm going to discuss a project."

"Many elites will be there. It's a good chance for you to meet them."

He got in the car to the Lancaster house with Nina, opened his chat with Anna, still feeling uneasy.

[Haven't you had enough of your tantrum these past few days? When you've thought it through, come apologize to Nina.]

[As long as you apologize sincerely, I won't hold it against you. We can go back to how things were.]

But she hadn't replied to a single message these past few days.

After thinking, he sent another one.

[About the marriage certificate—that was my fault. Whatever compensation you want, I'll give it to you.]

After sending it, he entered the Lancaster venue with Nina.

Inside, it was packed with business elites. Once everyone arrived, the Lancaster family announced they would present today's newlyweds.

Nina said enviously: "I just heard the woman marrying into the Lancaster family has an even better background. I wonder which heiress she is."

As soon as she finished speaking, I walked into the venue with a smile, holding Adrian's hand.

The guests below applauded in congratulation.

After seeing my face clearly, Ethan froze in place.

The wine glass in his hand nearly slipped.