In my past life, I, Sofia Harvey, along with my good friend Talia Porter, married into the medical family, the Larson family. She married the Larson family’s eldest son, Jared Larson. I married the Larson family’s younger son, Jeremia Larson. However, after marriage, Talia had three children, all medical prodigies. But I only had one daughter, and she was mentally disabled. Jeremia, who cared deeply about his reputation, felt utterly humiliated. Years later, at a medical seminar, I brought my daughter along. She stuttered and called out “Daddy,” causing everyone to burst into laughter. Jeremia, feeling humiliated, angrily stabbed my daughter to death and then struck me dead with a blow. When I opened my eyes again, Jeremia and I had both been reborn. This time, at the family arranged marriage event, Jeremia took Talia’s hand first and said, “I like you. Will you marry me?” ***** The Larson family hosted a banquet, inviting renowned figures from the medical field and New York’s elite families. It was a public matchmaking gathering. My family is a lineage of doctors. Our private hospital recently encountered problems, and I attended the banquet to seek help from the Larson family. Thinking of the experiences from my past life, my eyes filled with bitterness. Jared and Jeremia stood at the front, surrounded by people, full of confidence. I heard the people beside me whispering softly. “Jeremia has such a great demeanor, he looks like a gentleman.” “Jared is handsome too, just a bit aloof.” “He’s more than just a bit aloof! You have no idea how indifferent he is. I heard he’s highly skilled in medicine, but he won’t treat anyone he doesn’t like. Jeremia, on the other hand, is different; he treats every patient kindly. I think a gentle husband like him is the way to go!” “But I heard Jeremia is an illegitimate child.” “So what? Didn’t he get acknowledged and brought back?” Talia listened, her face lighting up with excitement as she grabbed my hand, her eyes fixed on Jeremia in the crowd. When she accidentally made eye contact with him, she shyly looked away. I, however, let out a mocking cold smile. In my previous life, I was also deceived by Jeremia’s appearance. 我的祖父、父亲和哥哥都是医生，我也是。甚至因为我的天赋极高，我成了小有名气的医生。 Because of my renowned talent and beautiful appearance, I was chosen by Jeremia as his marriage partner. It was then that I realized Talia liked Jeremia. But that night, she got drunk and accidentally had a relationship with Jared. A month later, she got pregnant and eventually had to marry Jared. After getting married, Jeremia and I had a wonderful time together. He truly was, as everyone said, a gentle person. At that time, I was glad I had married a good husband, but I never expected this would be the source of my pain for the rest of my life. Not long after Talia married Jared, she gave birth to three healthy sons in a row. Jared’s father, Daniel Larson, praised Talia highly and gave her nine billion dollars. But I was never able to get pregnant. Gradually, Jeremia changed. He started becoming impatient with me, irritable, and quick-tempered, deeply bothered by others saying he had no children. He blamed me for having health issues and forced me to take countless medicines. To ensure I focused on preparing for pregnancy, he forced me to quit my hospital job and stay home. But I’m a doctor. If I haven’t gotten pregnant for so long, wouldn’t I check my own body? The one with health issues is clearly him! For ten whole years, I took countless medicines, ruined my health, yet still couldn’t get pregnant. I couldn’t take it anymore and wanted a divorce, so another woman could have his child. He sneered, “I’ve spent so much effort on you, and now you want a divorce?” “I chose to marry you back then only because of your medical talent! Did you really think I’d genuinely like you? And what happened? You can’t even have a child. No matter how skilled you are in medicine, what’s the use if you can’t have a baby? Useless!” After a big argument, I fainted. When I woke up, I found him sitting by my bed with a smile, saying I was pregnant. He seemed back to normal, caring for me attentively. In the end, I gave birth to a daughter. However, I couldn’t feel happy. Talia’s three children officially started studying medicine and were praised as medical prodigies by their teachers and family. Daniel directly announced his retirement, handing over all the Larson Family’s business to Jared. But my daughter is a slow-witted fool. Jeremia broke down, cursed me as a useless woman who couldn’t bear a son, and kicked me out of the house. I didn’t feel wronged; instead, I felt relieved and started a new life with my daughter. But at a medical seminar, my daughter stuttered and called Jeremia “Daddy,” causing everyone to burst into laughter. Jeremia’s face turned red instantly, feeling humiliated. That day, he broke into my house and stabbed my daughter to death. He said, “It’s you, you fool, who made me lose face in front of everyone! Go to hell!” I used all my strength to push him away, trying to hold my daughter and rush to the hospital for rescue. But Jeremia went completely mad, attacking me from behind with a twisted face. Before dying, I held my daughter tightly, my blood turning cold as I gradually lost consciousness. I never expected to be reborn, even returning to the day of the banquet. Overwhelming hatred made my fingertips tremble as I coldly stared at Jeremia. He didn’t look at me but walked straight toward Talia. I trembled all over, suddenly realizing he was reborn too.
“My two sons spend all day studying medicine, and they’re almost thirty but still not married. When will I ever have grandchildren?” Daniel sighed, pretending to be helpless. Everyone present knew that today was a family marriage banquet, and Daniel was looking to choose marriage partners for his two sons. Jared, born to Daniel’s ex-wife, is highly gifted and renowned in the medical field. Jeremia, born to Daniel’s current wife, once sparked controversy over his status but won everyone’s favor with his gentle nature. In his previous life, Jeremia had already investigated everyone attending the banquet. His medical talent couldn’t compare to Jared’s, and he didn’t diligently practice medicine, so he wanted to have a smart child to make up for his shortcomings in medical skills. So, he had long decided to choose me as his marriage partner. But in this life, he didn’t even glance at me. Instead, he walked straight to Talia, took her hand in front of everyone’s astonished eyes, and said, “I like you. Will you marry me?” Everyone present was stunned and quietly asked who that woman was. Talia’s family had some assets, but they weren’t even on the guest list. She liked Jeremia and begged me to bring her in. At the time, I didn’t think much of it because marriage alliances were based on family backgrounds. Her presence wouldn’t make a difference. Daniel frowned and asked in a deep voice, “Are you sure?” Jeremia smiled and nodded. “Actually, I’ve liked Ms. Porter for a long time, and today I took the chance to confess and propose to her.” He looked at Talia affectionately. Talia’s eyes reddened with excitement, and she quickly agreed, “I’m willing to marry you!” At that moment, Jeremia seemed to glance at me unintentionally. The disdain, contempt, and loathing in his eyes almost overwhelmed me. I felt a chill all over, recalling the fear and hatred before my death in my past life. I clenched my fists, my nails digging deeply into my palms, the pain jolting my nerves. Just as I was about to lunge at him and slap him, a warm hand held my cold wrist. I instinctively looked up, meeting his deep eyes. The man before me, dressed in a tailored suit with an aloof demeanor, slightly smiled and said, “Shall we get married?” The crowd was in an uproar. Everyone whispered, wondering if Jared and Jeremia were secretly dating. Something happened at my family’s hospital, and everyone knew that marrying me meant solving my family’s troubles first. My marriage partner hasn’t gained any benefits yet but has to save my family’s hospital first. Seeing me attend the banquet, no one thought the Larson family would choose me. Daniel frowned but said nothing. After all, it was his son getting married, not him. But Jeremia, standing nearby, looked grim. “Jared, before getting married, you’d better check her health. If she can’t have children, you’ll regret it later.” Anger surged instantly, and just as I was about to retort, Jared took my hand. His tone was indifferent. “Who I marry is none of your concern. You should worry about your own partner.” “Besides, I’m marrying her because I like her, not to have children.” Jeremia’s face stiffened; he felt Jared was mocking him. Jeremia’s Freya Larson quickly spoke up in his defense. “Jared, Jeremia is just concerned about you. But since you both have chosen the ones you love and they are willing, then just pick a date and get married.” Daniel stayed silent, tacitly approving his two sons’ choices. The guests sighed and found excuses to leave. Jeremia held Talia close as they left. Passing by us, he sneered and said, “Jared, this woman is indeed pretty. But there are plenty of pretty women. Don’t act on impulse and regret it for a lifetime. It won’t be long before you realize how useless she is. You’ll regret it.”
Back home, my parents already knew about my union with Jared. Their hearts, tense for months because of the hospital issue, finally relaxed. They actively prepared the wedding with the Larson family while discussing how to exchange benefits. The day before Jeremia’s wedding, Talia came to see me. Her face was full of happiness, yet she seemed uneasy the moment she saw me. “Sofia, I was stunned by Jeremia’s confession that day and didn’t get a chance to speak up for you. “I really like Jeremia, and he said he would give me the best life.” She paused for a moment and softly advised me, “I heard Jared is hard to get along with. He probably chose to marry you to take over your family’s hospital. I think you should reconsider.” I looked at her, pretending to care for me, and sneered inwardly. Before marriage, Talia was indeed my best friend. But after, she became the one who loved to mock me the most. In my previous life, she also said Jeremia didn’t like me and advised me to marry someone I loved. When I was tormented by Jeremia, she smiled and said to me, “See, I told you so, but you didn’t listen. Since you can’t have children, why not let Jeremia marry someone else? Then you can raise their child without going through the pain of childbirth.” I thought, “Talia, I hope that after experiencing everything I went through in my past life, you can still think this way.” She eagerly anticipated a grand wedding, hoping to bask in the glory. But to her surprise, Jeremia had no intention of hosting a grand wedding; it was even downright shabby. He only invited close relatives, set up a few flower arrangements, hired an officiant for a simple ceremony, and called it a wedding, leaving Talia so upset that she cried in grievance. Jeremia comforted her, saying Daniel disliked extravagance and promised to make it up to her with a grand banquet once she had a child. I heard it and couldn’t help but laugh out loud. In New York, Talia’s family could never reach high society. After Jeremia was reborn, he chose her as his marriage partner because she had given birth to three medical geniuses in her previous life. But he cared about his pride and felt marrying a woman whose background didn’t match his was reason enough not to hold a grand wedding. Does the Larson family lack the money for a wedding? Only Talia naively believed Jeremia’s words. In my previous life, I also believed those words. At that time, I thought Jeremia married me and treated me well because he liked me. After three years without getting pregnant, he completely changed. On my wedding day, Jared held a wedding at the Larson Manor, inviting countless elite families from New York. Jared, dressed in a pure white suit, had a joyful expression on his usually stern face. He wrapped his arm around my waist, lifted my veil amid everyone’s cheers, and kissed my lips. “Happy wedding.” My cheeks flushed, and my heart raced. I thought, “Isn’t Jared supposed to be cold and distant?” “But why does the person in front of me seem nothing like the rumors?” In my previous life, he rarely appeared with Talia, always looked cold at family banquets, and spent his days studying medicine, either at the hospital or in his private apartment. And Talia, besides mocking me, always said Jared was like a work robot. After the wedding, Jared took me to live in an apartment outside. I was a bit surprised. “Don’t we need to live with your parents at the Larson Manor?” In my previous life, Jeremia insisted on living with his parents and told me we must be filial and not let them feel lonely. Jared tugged at his tie and gave a faint smile. “No need. How can we enjoy our time together if we live with them?” My face turned red, not knowing how to respond. Jared picked me up and carried me into the bedroom. When I woke up again, the housekeeper told me he had gone on a business trip to treat a patient. I looked at the message he sent on my phone, feeling a bit lost. It seems he really loves his work.
People in the circle all say Talia is Jeremia’s true love, and the two are considered a model couple. Jeremia cares a lot about Talia’s health and bought her many supplements. To protect her, he even argued with Freya. He almost always gives in to her, earning the media’s title of “ideal husband.” But somehow, my news spread to the hospital where I work. “The day after their wedding, her husband went on a business trip. Sofia really is just a pawn in a marriage alliance. Maybe Jared has someone he loves out there!” “Could be! What’s the point of a grand wedding? Marriages in wealthy families are just mutual benefits.” Colleagues at the hospital talked about me behind my back. I don’t even know who I offended; even the media started spreading rumors that Jared was forced to marry a woman he doesn’t love and avoids coming home after the wedding. And these rumors about me finally erupted completely at a family dinner. After a year apart, Talia doesn’t seem as great as others claimed. Her figure was out of shape, her eyes filled with exhaustion, and a few pimples appeared on her face. When she saw me, shock and jealousy flashed in her eyes. “Sofia, I didn’t expect you to be doing so well without Jared around.” I smiled. “He’s away on a business trip, of course I’m doing just fine.” Talia pursed her lips, then clung to Jeremia’s arm with a hint of pride in her tone. “Jeremia treats me so well, he wouldn’t bear to go on long business trips. He even tells me not to work too hard and just stay home to enjoy life.” Seeing that I didn’t seem to react, she added, “Why don’t you quit your job too? Working at the hospital is so exhausting. Could it be that Jared isn’t giving you money to spend?” I smiled and said, “Do I need a man to support me? You know my family is wealthy. Besides, how do you know my husband hasn’t given me money?” Talia was momentarily speechless. Before she could say anything else, Jeremia suddenly spoke, “It seems like you really like Jared being away on business trips often.” I replied indifferently, “Of course, I love my husband.” Jeremia’s face suddenly darkened, letting out a cold snort. Talia’s gaze shifted back and forth between Jeremia and me, and she hurriedly tried to pull him away. Jeremia, who had always been obedient to her, suddenly shook off her hand, causing her to stumble and almost fall to the ground. Jeremia’s face darkened as he said coldly, “Sofia, after marrying Jared, do you think no one else matters? Do you really believe your marriage is that solid?” “Jared can solve your family’s problems, and I can make your family face problems again!” I let out a cold laugh, not wanting to argue with him anymore, and turned to leave. But at that moment, Jeremia suddenly grabbed my hand. “I won’t allow you to like anyone else!” As I struggled, a cold shout came from the doorway, “Let her go!”
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