Embrace New Love

On the day Greg Burton's beloved woman, Rena Cooper, returned to the country, he dumped Eileen Wright and gave her five million.

She left without saying anything.

Seven years later, they met again when Eileen had lost weight from 75 kilograms to 45 kilograms. She even changed her name. So her ex-boyfriend, Greg, didn't recognize her at all.

He was critically ill and needed her blood to survive.

Eileen refused the million-dollar reward and made one request: that Greg act as Lottie's father for a month. Lottie was Eileen's daughter.

Greg agreed without hesitation.

But he soon abandoned their plans of having fun in the amusement park due to Rena.

He missed the parent-child sports event, and all the students mocked Lottie because she claimed to have a father who never showed up.

When Eileen confronted Greg, he dismissively handed her a check. "Lottie isn't my daughter. We're just in a fake marriage. Why should I waste my time on her?"

Greg didn't know that Lottie was indeed his daughter.

Perhaps it was not a bad thing.

Once the surgery was over, Eileen planned to disappear from his world forever with her daughter.

...

"Miss Shane, Mr. Burton needs your rare blood type for his surgery. You can name your conditions," Greg's secretary, Kole Walsh, said.

Eileen was momentarily stunned. Then she said, "Can I marry him?"

Kole was about to refuse, but Greg waved him off. "Fine. We'll divorce after the surgery in a month."

Eileen looked at Greg, who didn't know her at that moment. She had lost weight from 75 kilograms to 40 kilograms and changed her name to Irene Shane.

So he didn't recognize her.

She said, "Alright. But you have to be Lottie's father for a month." She has dreamed of having a handsome father who loved her dearly since she was a little girl."

Greg didn't know she had given birth to his daughter.

He was the rich young man of Bexwell, and everyone in his circle knew that he had dated a poor, overweight woman for two years.

Greg had been so harsh to her. He even had his people break her leg just to force her to leave.

Eileen left Bexwell in disgrace and thought she would never cross paths with Greg again.

Yet now, he needed her blood to survive.

She was worried that Lottie might blame her for not saving her father after she knew the truth.

Otherwise, Eileen would never agree to save him.

Greg secretly looked at her and felt inexplicably familiar. "I'm very busy, but I'll try to make time."

After Eileen left, Kole asked, "Mr. Burton, why did you agree to such a strange request? Irene is clearly trying to get close to you to seduce you."

"She's putting herself at risk being a backup blood donor."

Greg furrowed his eyebrows and stared at Eileen downstairs. "It's about two lives. It's okay that I hold back for a month and spend a bit more money."

What he didn't say was that he felt strangely familiar with that woman.

He had once despised her, but he found himself madly yearning for her in countless sleepless nights.

How could the slender, limping Irene be similar to Eileen, who was chubby?

Perhaps he had been sick for too long and had hallucinations.

The next day, Greg didn't show up at City Hall.

Kole said with a cold expression, "Go ahead and complete the process. Mr. Burton has arranged everything."

Eileen didn't know how she and Greg would get married when he didn't show up.

Yet Kole led her into the director's office, and within five minutes, the procedure was finished.

They used the photo of her and Greg that was photoshopped.

Indeed, the power and influence of the Burton family were unrivaled. Nothing was too difficult for Greg.

As Eileen left, she caught a glimpse of the news about Greg on the TV in the hall.

"Greg Burton appears at the airport and is suspected of receiving his fiancée, the internationally renowned pianist, back home."

Kole watched the news as well. "Miss Shane, you know that without your blood, you'd never have contact with Mr. Burton."

Eileen forced a bitter smile.

Indeed, she was a country girl from a poor area and could never be a good match for Greg.

On the TV, Rena stood beside Greg. She was elegantly dressed in a bespoke outfit.

They looked like a perfect match.

Eileen couldn't help but recall what happened seven years ago.

At that time, she was 75 kilograms and stood out in the crowd.

Greg had a quarrel with his girlfriend, Rena, because she wanted to go abroad to further learn piano.

In a fit of anger, he randomly pointed at Eileen in the corner and said, "If you want to go, then go. I have another girlfriend now. It's her."

Everyone was shocked, and their gaze darted between Greg's handsome face and Eileen's plump figure.

Later, Eileen cornered Greg under a tree.

He leaned against the trunk, and his legs were stretched out casually. He looked casual yet noble and arrogant.

The light and shadow outlined his perfect jawline. His charming appearance stirred the hearts of every young woman who saw him.

Greg said to Eileen, "Let's make a deal. You act as my girlfriend, and I'll cover your tuition and living expenses."

Eileen was a poor student relying on loans and part-time jobs. It was hard for her to refuse such an offer.

Eileen knew she was just a tool for his momentary anger.

But she was an ordinary young woman and had dreamed of having an outstanding boyfriend like Greg.

And so, an absurd agreement began.

In the beginning, Eileen was fearful and worried about being exposed.

Yet Greg surprisingly fulfilled the role of her boyfriend earnestly.

In the cafeteria, others pointed at her and mocked her. "Look at that fat woman. She eats like a pig."

Greg slammed his tray on the table, and the loud noise silenced everyone.

He lazily stretched out his arm and pulled her into his embrace. "My girlfriend has a good appetite. It's a good thing. She is so cute. I love her type. Do you have a problem?"

His imposing presence shocked others, and they prompted quick apologies.

That day, Eileen felt that she could be cherished and loved for the first time, although she was ordinary and unattractive.

There was another time at the basketball court. After the game, Greg was surrounded by others, but he immediately spotted her holding a bottle of water at the sidelines.

He pushed through the crowd and walked straight to her. Then he took the bottle of water from her hands and drank it.

His friend cornered him in the locker room and said, "Greg, even if you want to make Rena angry, you can't pick a fat girl. Right?"

Greg slammed his friend against the wall and said, "Her name is Eileen. She's my girlfriend. If you say anything like that, I will get annoyed at you."

What Greg brought her was warmth and light she never dared to hope for.

But she knew deep down that she was not worthy of the affection that made her heart tremble because she was just an ordinary woman.

Later, she became useful. Rena came back to the country repeatedly and even got pregnant with Greg's baby.

But she didn't know why Greg hadn't married Rena yet.

"Miss Shane, the car is ready. Mr. Burton asked me to drive you home." Kole's voice interrupted her thoughts.

Eileen stopped recalling and smiled bitterly.

She returned home and said, "Lottie, there's a man who gets sick. We'll be his supportive companions and keep him company for a month. Okay? Just think you're spending this month with Daddy."

Lottie's eyes sparkled with anticipation. "Is he handsome?"

"Yes. He looks better than many celebrities." Eileen took out her phone and showed Lottie a picture.

"Oh my gosh, Daddy is so cool!" Lottie said with excitement, "I want Daddy to wear silver hair and a uniform and be in a photo with me!"

"Okay, I will buy them right away." Eileen didn't plan to tell Lottie the truth.

Greg would eventually marry Rena and have other children.

So it was merely a game that lasted thirty days.

After it ended, she would leave with Lottie forever.