Everyone in the city knows me as a Manhattan socialite. Jasper loves me deeply. I once thought I would spend a warm and peaceful life with him. But everything changed when his adopted sister, Kaia, developed gender identity disorder and became obsessed with him, treating him as if he were a romantic partner. When I confronted Jasper, he was indifferent: “It’s just temporary. Be patient. Once Kaia gets better, I’ll love you again!” He allowed Kaia to hurt me repeatedly without concern. My heart grew weary. On the day he married Kaia, I started a confidential 10-year project. Later, I heard my husband mention that Jasper had been searching for me for ten years. “Adeline, we really had no other choice.” I stared blankly at the signed divorce papers in the living room. Jasper’s mother spoke with a tone of helplessness and pain, but I caught a fleeting smile at the corner of her mouth. “Kaia’s illness came out of nowhere. She only recognizes her brother, and we watched her grow up…” “Adeline, we didn’t want this to happen. Can you… understand?” I opened my mouth but couldn’t speak. Jasper, who had been silent, looked at me with guilt. “Adeline, the doctor says Kaia’s illness is peculiar, but she’s recovering quickly, just a few months.” “Could we divorce temporarily? To stabilize Kaia’s emotions, and we’ll remarry once she’s stable, okay?” Jasper’s eyes were sincere. “Kaia may be adopted, but she’s been family for years.” “Exactly!” My mother-in-law chimed in. ” Adeline, a divorce is also good for you. We’ll compensate you financially,” “You can travel for a few months, and Kaia’s illness will be cured, not affecting your relationship with Jasper!” My fingers trembled, and the words stuck in my throat wouldn’t come out. In Manhattan, I’m known as the most famous “good girl” in the upper circles. My life’s decisions were all made by my family, with Jasper being the only exception. He promised to always love me, and he kept that promise well, except his sister Kaia targeted and pranked me when Jasper wasn’t around. She once said Jasper was her man and I was intruding. My mother-in-law even hinted several times that Kaia was her ideal daughter-in-law. I thought I could endure them with Jasper’s love for decades until three days ago when Kaia claimed she could make Jasper divorce me. Today, she was diagnosed with gender identity disorder, and even got Jasper to sign the divorce papers. Her actions were too fast… I felt a chill and looked at Jasper. “Jasper, only by divorcing me can Kaia’s illness be cured, right?” “How can you be sure she’s really sick and not faking it to trick you?” But Jasper’s eyes were full of disapproval: “Adeline, you don’t understand. Why would Kaia pretend to be sick to make us divorce?” “And what benefit would that give her?” “Yeah, Adeline, how can you say that about Kaia?” My mother-in-law disagreed as well. “Alright, stop hesitating and just sign the divorce papers!” I clenched my fist, my eyes hot, my hand instinctively covering my abdomen. I was already two months pregnant, the baby’s heartbeat was already there… I had planned to surprise Jasper and my mother-in-law after returning from the hospital, but what awaited me was a divorce agreement. In the past, when I was dating Jasper, my parents had warned me he wasn’t the right person for me. I didn’t believe them. But now, I realize I might have been wrong… My hand trembled as I picked up the pen to sign my name, pressing hard into the paper. As soon as I finished, my mother-in-law eagerly picked up the papers and smiled. “Good! Now Kaia’s illness should recover!” She looked at me with a more genuine smile. “Adeline, it’s good you understand our family’s difficulties. I’ve always told Jasper that you’re a good girl and would understand!” “Don’t worry, even if we’re divorced, we’re still family. This is just temporary!” Jasper also held my hand tightly, full of guilt and love. “I’m sorry, Adeline. In a few months, I’ll hold a grand wedding to bring you back in!” I forced a smile, my heart aching. I went upstairs first, and once back in my room, I couldn’t hold back the tears any longer. Just then, a message vibrated on my phone. It was from my professor. [Xiao Xu, I really hope you’ll consider the S-level project research!] [I know a 10-year confidentiality period is hard for you to accept, but you’re the head of the institution, and without you, this project will be tough!] Through blurred vision, I typed my reply: [Professor, I agree to go to Y City. I’ll depart with the research team in two days!] After replying, I slid to the ground as if all my strength had left me. I had already tasted the bitter fruit of marrying Jasper against all odds. But now, I didn’t want to endure this pain any longer. Fortunately, it wasn’t too late. Jasper, this time, you personally pushed me away.
The next day, I scheduled a medical abortion. After the procedure, I left the hospital, clutching my stomach, and went to a nearby restaurant to regain my strength. There, I saw the last person I wanted to see—Kaia. “Hey! Adeline, did you really sign the divorce papers?” “Hahaha, I told you, how could you compete with me for my brother Jasper?” I forced myself to sit up and glared at her. “Your method of dealing with me is pretending to be sick to trick Jasper. Are you so sure it won’t backfire one day?” Kaia shrugged. “Why worry? Even if I am pretending, so what?” “Jasper had so many girlfriends over the years, I ruined them all, and he never said a word to me. But only you, Jasper wouldn’t let go, so I had to do this!” Her face twisted as she stood over me. “Adeline, Jasper loved your high and mighty, obedient nature. But I want to see, if you turn from a good girl to a harlot, what will he think of you then?” With that, Kaia gave a meaningful smile and left the café. I felt furious and uneasy, but could only suppress it and returned to the old house left by my parents. That night, I slept restlessly, my right eyelid twitching constantly, only barely falling asleep in the early hours. The next morning, I was awakened by the phone ringing. Looking at it, I saw nearly hundreds of missed calls, from friends and other unknown numbers. A foreboding feeling washed over me, and with trembling hands, I called a friend back. The next second, my friend’s panicked voice pierced my eardrums: “Adeline, what’s going on? Do you know your private photos have been spread all over the city!” My heart skipped a beat, and I quickly opened the video forwarded by my friend. In it, on a city’s Ferris wheel capable of projection, my photos, without a stitch of clothing, flushed and asleep, were pieced together into a puzzle, being completed above the Ferris wheel! In an instant, my mind exploded, and my whole body trembled uncontrollably. I remembered the photo. After getting married, Jasper and I had a harmonious intimate life. He was always innovative and even bought a camera to record it. This camera was always well kept by Jasper. But why… why were my photos projected on the Ferris wheel? Someone had even started a live broadcast, showing everything. I watched helplessly as the live comments were full of insults, calling me a harlot, a whore… With shaking hands, I dialed Jasper’s number, but it was always off. A flash of realization hit me, recalling Kaia’s meaningful smile before she left. Before I could react, a message from Kaia came through. [Do you like the gift I gave you?] [Adeline, with your wanton appearance, no wonder my brother is so obsessed with you!] [Do you like this gift? Should I give you another big one?] I rushed home in anger. When I arrived, Jasper was agitated, and when he saw me, guilt flickered in his eyes. “Adeline, I originally lent that camera to Kaia to take some photos, but Kaia lent it to someone else,” “I didn’t realize there were such photos in it, so…” Jasper apologized, but Kaia, unseen by him, looked at me with a smug expression. “Jasper, do you still think Kaia was careless?” I couldn’t hold back my emotions any longer and pointed at Kaia, choking up. “This is clearly her pretending to be sick to force us to divorce, then deliberately releasing my photos!” “She must have been in and out of our room often; otherwise, how could she know where the camera was!” But Jasper’s gaze darkened. “Adeline, stop it! I told you Kaia accidentally did it!” “This is my fault, but don’t worry, I’ll handle it!” As soon as Jasper finished, Kaia rushed over with teary eyes. “Brother Jasper, are you going to ignore me? I’m carrying your child!” “I’m clearly male, how could I be pregnant with your child? Or did you deliberately want me to have one?” “She must come and go from our room often; otherwise, how would she know where the camera is?” But Jasper’s eyes darkened. “Adeline, stop overreacting! I’ve already told you it was Kaia’s carelessness that caused this!” “This is my fault; don’t worry, I’ll handle it!” As soon as Jasper finished speaking, Kaia rushed up with tears in her eyes. “Brother Jasper, are you going to ignore me now? I’m carrying your child!” “But I’m a man, how could I be carrying your child? Or did you deliberately make me have a child?” Kaia spoke with a smug look, staring at me. I was stunned. A child? Jasper and Aunt Sue looked uncomfortable. A flash of realization hit me, and I began trembling. “Jasper, what does she mean? Explain yourself!” Jasper looked awkward, but the next second, my mother-in-law stood up. “Alright, if you’re too embarrassed to say it, I will!” “Adeline, the reason we want you to divorce isn’t just because Kaia is unwell. The most important thing is that Kaia is pregnant with Jasper’s child, and it’s been two months!” I stood there in disbelief, frozen. Jasper’s face showed embarrassment. “Adeline, believe me! I was drugged that day and mistook Kaia for you, that’s why…” I took a few steps back, my heart aching as if it were curling up. Suddenly, I remembered that two months ago, Jasper did say he was set up, but at the time, he explained it as a contract setup. Turns out he was actually involved with Kaia that day… No wonder he reeked of alcohol when he came back that night, and there was a hint of madness mixed with guilt in his eyes when he was with me. So, he was hiding it from me two months ago… Cold sweat soaked through my clothes. This is the “big gift” Kaia gave me. “Adeline, don’t blame Jasper and Kaia. Kaia is our adopted daughter, but she has no blood relation with Jasper,” my mother-in-law said. “Plus, Kaia has liked Jasper for so many years. It’s nothing for them to be together!” “Just think of it as them playing house. When Kaia recovers, you can remarry!” My mother-in-law’s words interrupted my thoughts. “Adeline, I know you’ve always been obedient and sensible, don’t be too bothered by it,” she continued. “If you’re really reluctant to part with Jasper, you can still have a child and be part of our family!” I let out a sarcastic laugh, tears streaming uncontrollably. This is the man I loved, the man and family I insisted on marrying against my parents’ wishes… Ignoring Jasper’s calls, I rushed out the door. When I came to my senses, I found myself back at the old house. A notification sounded, and I picked it up to see yet another message from Kaia! My heart ached unbearably, and I closed my eyes in pain. What more does she want?! I opened the message page; Kaia’s message appeared: [You lost! Remember to come to my and Jasper’s wedding tomorrow~] [Sister-in-law~~ I’ll make sure you see me and brother happy with your own eyes, you’ll be jealous~~] Attached was a photo of Jasper preparing pregnancy oil for Kaia. My vision blurred again. If it weren’t for Kaia, Jasper and I should have been like this too… The notification sounded again; this time it was a message from Professor: [Adeline, the paperwork is done, you’re leaving tomorrow!] I wiped my tears, and my blurred vision became clear again. I may be gentle and obedient, but that doesn’t mean I’m willing to be degraded, blindly trusting. Jasper, Kaia, and my mother-in-law all disgust me. So, this relationship isn’t worth keeping. I picked up my phone, looking for the account owner I hadn’t contacted in a long time. Jasper, if I find evidence of Kaia faking her illness, what will you do then? At that time, what would you do? * The next morning, I packed my luggage and had someone ship it to the airport. At the same time, Jasper came to the old house to find me. “I found a flight purchase record; are you going somewhere?” “Today… is my and Kaia’s wedding, won’t you come to see me?” I turned my head, looking at the wounded face of Jasper in his groom’s suit. Before and after marriage, Jasper always liked to stick to me. He kept a tight grip on my schedule, always knowing what I was doing, except for the confidential research project in Y City, which I didn’t tell him about. At this moment, I was very glad I hadn’t told him about it. “Yeah, going out for a break,” I responded lightly. Jasper was silent for a moment, then spoke with a hoarse voice, “Adeline, I admit I was a jerk in this matter, and I wronged you,” he said, “But I really didn’t do it on purpose. I mistook Kaia for you that day, that’s why we’re in this mess.” “Plus, Kaia is ill now, I really have no choice, can you understand me? I’m in pain too!” Jasper grasped my shoulders, “Adeline, I know you’ve always been good and sensible. I’ve already invited foreign doctors to treat Kaia’s illness. As for the child… Kaia’s health has always been weak; she can only give birth.” “But don’t worry, I won’t let this child affect us, so can you attend the wedding and then go for a break?” I pulled a sarcastic smile, the pain in my heart becoming numb. “Okay,” I heard myself answer. Jasper’s face instantly showed a smile, “Then I’ll go to the chapel first, you hurry and come over, I’ll be waiting for you!” I watched as Jasper left in a hurry, picked up my luggage, and took a taxi to the airport. At the same time, the account owner sent me a folder, [It’s handled, you don’t need to worry about your ex-husband’s wedding!] [Focus on your own stuff, I’ve got your back!] Looking at the message on my phone, I smiled slightly, Jasper, from now on, let’s never meet again. I’m sorry, but it appears that the Chinese text you want translated is missing. Could you please provide the text you’d like me to translate? 4. “Son, the wedding is about to begin. What’s keeping you?” Jasper’s mother asked, puzzled to see Jasper still outside the venue.
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