Chapter 3He Offered Me to Another Man

I returned home with Wolf, and just as I was about to enter my room, someone stopped me.

“Last night, Juliet had an asthma attack. In a panic, Mr. Alex carried her into the master bedroom.”

“The doctor said Juliet needs quiet rest right now, so you’ll have to stay in the guest room temporarily.”

Hearing her words, my heart felt a sharp, piercing pain.

But I hadn’t slept all night and was utterly exhausted. I had no energy left to argue.

It wasn’t like I hadn’t stayed in the guest room before. When I first came to Alex’s house, I lived in the guest room for three years.

Alex’s wedding planner arrived. Today was the day to try on wedding dresses.

She brought over a dozen dresses, but the guest room was small. There was no space for them, so they ended up piled haphazardly on the floor.

After finally managing to put one on, I couldn’t even see the full effect of the dress. I simply moved all the wedding dresses to the living room.

As I was trying on a gown, Alex and Juliet walked in from outside.

Juliet had a smile on her face, showing no signs of yesterday’s illness.

Seeing me in the wedding dress, Juliet sincerely praised me. “What a beautiful gown, it suits you so well.”

Then, an envious look crossed her face, and she murmured,

“Every woman dreams of wearing a wedding dress. I might never have that day.”

Alex, who had been looking at me with a slightly lost expression, immediately frowned at her words.

“Isn’t the room big enough for you to try them on? Why bring them to the living room? Trying to show off to someone?”

The excitement I’d felt just moments ago, putting on the dress, largely dissipated. I never imagined that Alex’s first words to me would be these.

“What are you standing there for? Go take it off.”

I had imagined Alex’s reaction countless times when I wore a wedding dress, but this was never one of them.

I didn’t argue, silently returning to the room to change out of the dress.

When I came out, Juliet had already gone back to her room. Only Alex remained, head bowed, lost in thought.

I looked around, not seeing Wolf, who usually lay nearby.

He had injured his leg, so he shouldn't be wandering off. A bad feeling flashed through my mind, and I started calling his name loudly.

Alex stopped me. “Juliet just went back to rest. Don’t disturb her.”

I stared into his eyes and asked, “Where’s Wolf?”

He averted his gaze. “I’ve increased the wedding budget by another eighty million. Everything will be set up exactly as you wanted.”

“As for Wolf, I found him a very good home. He’ll be much happier there than here.”

At his words, I stumbled, falling heavily to the floor.

Alex moved to help me up, but I grabbed his hand, pressing for an answer. “What do you mean?”

“Elara has a phobia of dogs now, and she has asthma. Doctors don’t recommend having dogs in the house.” He let go of my hand.

“But you know what Wolf means to me!”

“I can take him somewhere else, I don’t want the wedding, I don’t want anything anymore.”

I desperately assured Alex that Wolf and I would not appear in front of him.

But Alex shook his head, a hint of reluctance in his eyes.

“You can’t leave. Juliet still needs you.”

“There are already whispers that Toby is returning.” Toby was Juliet’s creditor, the most powerful casino magnate, period.

“He’s coming back for Juliet. We don’t have time.” This time, Alex used more force to pull me up, letting me lean against his chest.

“Before he gets back, I’ll give you the grandest wedding. Everyone will know that you are Alex’s wife.”

I saw Wolf’s favorite ball still scattered on the floor and felt the world spin. My vision went black, and I passed out.

When I woke up, Alex excitedly pulled me into his arms. “You’re pregnant! You’re having our baby.”

He had completely lost his composure, excited like a child.

“If she’s a girl, she’ll be as beautiful as you.”

But my face was expressionless, devoid of any first-time mother’s joy.

This child was not born of love.

The sound of shattering glass broke the silence. Juliet stood at the doorway, forcing a pale smile. “Congratulations, truly.”

Alex instinctively pushed me away. “Juliet…”

“Alex, you don’t need to worry about me anymore. What’s most important now is taking care of Elara. I’ll handle my own affairs.”

Juliet bowed to Alex, tears tracing her cheeks.

“Thank you for your trouble before.” With that, she turned and ran.

Alex forgot everything, leaving me with a hurried “Get some rest” before rushing out.

I moved out of the guest room but didn’t return to the master bedroom.

The house staff redecorated a room for me, identical to the original master bedroom.

Alex didn’t return for a week.