My sleeping beauty

Genovefa was pregnant with Early's child.

Genovefa called Early, but he didn't pick up the phone. She cooked many dishes with hope.

It was getting dark.

Genovefa curled up on the sofa and fell asleep.

Suddenly, the midnight bell woke her up. Then, Genovefa heard footsteps. She got up at once. "You are back?"

Genovefa took Early's coat and hung it up.

Early glanced at the delicacies on the table. He looked cold as he put on a mocking smile.

"So you remember this date."

Not hearing Early's words clearly, Genovefa said, "What?

"The dishes get cold. I'll heat them up."

"No need, I have had dinner."

Early loosened his tie, opened his briefcase, and took out a document. He handed it over to Genovefa.

It was a divorce agreement. Genovefa was shocked.

The smile froze on her lips. Her voice trembled.

"You ... want a divorce?"

"Isn't it what you expect?"

Early untied his cufflinks and walked upstairs. Genovefa went after him.

"Early, I..."

Before Genovefa finished speaking, Early said with fatigue.

"You don't love me, and I don't love you either. Two years ago, when we got married, we both agreed that we'll get a divorce. It's been two years. I will go on a business trip tonight, so there's no need for us to have dinner together."

Early went into the bathroom to take a shower.

Genovefa stood at the door with a pale face. Her hands were shaking.

To get pregnant, she had taken a lot of injections and pills for a year.

Now she finally got pregnant, but Early wanted to divorce her.

Genovefa looked up and forced a smile.

Early didn't love her, but she loved him so much.

Early didn't know that she donated him a kidney.

Back then, in order to save Early's life, Genovefa secretly went to the hospital and donated her kidney to him.

After taking a shower, Early opened the bathroom door. His eight-pack abs were so sexy that Genovefa could not move her eyes away.

Early was very handsome.

Genovefa stared at him in a daze, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Not long later, Early was neatly dressed. He put on his old watch and looked at Genovefa. She looked pale.

"Don't stay up late. It's not good for your health."

Genovefa moved her lips and finally said.

"Do you care about me?"

Early hesitated for a moment.

"After all, we have been married for two years. If you have any difficulties, you can come to me. If you are not satisfied with the distribution of property, you can tell me."

Early's words pierced through Genovefa's heart like a sharp knife.

Genovefa ignored the pain in her heart. Her teeth chattered.

"Early, your mother..."

She wanted to say that Early's mother wouldn't agree with the divorce, but Early interrupted her.

"You don't have to worry about my mother. I'll go and tell her about it."

"Can we just wait for a few days?"

Genovefa struggled to say those words.

Early was determined.

"What's the point? We're getting a divorce anyway. Besides, Jenny is coming back."

Jenny Landis.

Hearing this name again, Genovefa was shocked.

She took a few steps back.

Genovefa turned deathly pale, and there was great pain growing in her heart. She clenched her fists.

Jenny was Genovefa's cousin. Jenny envied Genovefa, but Early loved Jenny crazily.

Two years ago, Early's mother, Giselle Cassel, had a brain tumor. Genovefa's mother, Krissa Thompson, was a brain tumor doctor. After Krissa performed the operation for Giselle, Krissa died in an accident due to fatigue.

Giselle was guilty, so she forced Early to marry Genovefa. After Genovefa and Early got engaged, Jenny stopped eating for half a month.

Early was in a bad mood during that time. He said to Genovefa.

"Jenny saved my life. I'll never fall in love with another woman. I'll give you two years. If I can't fall in love with you in these two years, you should tell my mother that you like someone else and want a divorce."

Early said that Jenny had saved his life.

But Genovefa wanted to say that she had also saved his life.

"I want to tell you something."

Genovefa's trembling fingers swept across the wound on her kidney and pointed at her heart.

"I've loved someone for 12 years."

Early interrupted her irritably.

"That's good. Two years later, you can go to your lover, and I will go to mine."

Genovefa sniffed. To maintain her self-esteem, she held back her tears. Genovefa had complex feelings, but she pretended to be calm.

"Alright, two years later, I will tell Giselle I want a divorce."

On the night of their marriage, Early had sex with her. But it was not out of love.

After they got married, in the eyes of outsiders, Early was a perfect husband. He spoiled Genovefa.

Every time Early brought Genovefa to a banquet, he would hold her in his arms. They were a loving couple to others.

However, it was just an illusion.

Early treated Genovefa so well only because he was afraid that Genovefa would complain to Giselle. In that case, Giselle would make things difficult for Jenny.

Two years ago, when Jenny left, Early had promised her the date of the reunion.

Genovefa hoped that in these two years, Early could feel her love. So she signed a two-year agreement with Early.

But two years had passed, and Early's love for Jenny was as strong as before.

Perhaps it was time for Genovefa to let go.

Genovefa took the divorce agreement and removed the dishes from the table. Early rubbed his hair in frustration and stopped her.

"My mother is not in good health. Don't mention it to her for the time being. I will tell her later."

Genovefa looked down and continued to clean the table.

As she washed the dishes, Genovefa's mind went blank, and her ears were tingling.

Suddenly, a bowl hit the floor with a smash.

It shattered.

Genovefa felt her heart was shattered, too.

She bent down to pick it up, but her fingertips were cut by the fragments. Blood flowed out.

"Genovefa."

Hearing the noise, Early went back.

"Why are you so careless?"

Early took her out of the kitchen. He fetched some iodine to disinfect her wound.

Genovefa thought, why are you treating me so well, Early?

If you know that I am pregnant with your child, would you still divorce me?

Genovefa looked at Early, but she didn't dare to tell him about the baby.

"You don't have to do housework. Debbie will do it."

Early stood up after he treated Genovefa's wound. He looked at her gorgeous face.

"Treat yourself well. Don't be too stupid. Don't make sacrifices for the guy you love..."

The guy she loved?

It turned out that Early always remembered what she had said two years ago.

Yet miserably, Genovefa only loved Early.

Outside the door, an ear-piercing horn interrupted Early's words. Leo had arrived. Early got in the car without looking back.

Genovefa could only clench her fists tightly to stop herself from following Early.

She looked up with tears. But the car had left.

Marriage was like a gamble.

And she, Genovefa, had lost completely...

Tears streamed down her cheeks. She felt like her stomach was being pricked with a needle. Her slightly trembling body slid down the wall.

The phone rang.

"Hello."

Genovefa sounded very weak.

"Genovefa, are you all right?"

Early asked in an extremely gentle voice.

"I'm fine. Haven't you boarded the plane yet?"

"The plane is going to take off soon. It's getting cold. Let Debbie cook some creamy mushroom soup for you."

Early remembered Genovefa's period and thought that Genovefa was uncomfortable because of that.

"OK..."

Genovefa responded softly. The smile on her face froze on her lips. Her eyes darkened, and she suddenly fainted.

The phone fell to the floor and made a loud sound.

Before Genovefa lost consciousness, she vaguely heard Early's anxious cries.

"Genovefa!"

When Genovefa woke up, she saw the white ceiling. Her nose was filled with the smell of disinfectant.

Who sent her to the hospital?

"Mrs. Cassel, you're awake, finally."

Genovefa looked in the direction of the sound.

It was Leo Baker.

Leo was a loyal servant to Early.

Genovefa's eyes looked behind Leo.

Leo knew that Genovefa was looking for Early.

Leo said, "Mr. Cassel flew to Ireland."

Two years ago, Jenny went to Ireland to treat her illness and lost contact with Genovefa. Last month, Genovefa accidentally learned from Giselle, her mother-in-law, that Jenny showed up in a hospital in Ireland.

Genovefa also accidentally learned that Jenny would have surgery today.

Early left in a hurry. He must go to accompany his beloved woman through the difficulties.

Genovefa felt the pain spreading through all her limbs.

"Why didn't you go with him?"

Genovefa tried to calm her emotions and asked Leo.

"Mr. Cassel asked me to take care of you."

"No need."

Genovefa shook her head lightly.

Leo looked at Genovefa with a distressed and some other hidden feeling. Leo was hesitant for quite a while and finally said,

"Mrs. Cassel, the doctor says that you're ... pregnant."

Genovefa's face was pale. She looked like a fragile glass doll.

"Leo, if you hope Mr. Cassel to be happy, please don't tell him about this."

Of course, Leo hoped that Early would be happy.

However, Leo preferred that Genovefa would be happy and not be hurt.

"Mr. Cassel didn't go for Ms. Landis..."

Genovefa knew that Leo was trying to comfort her. She closed her eyes tiredly.

"Please leave me alone."

"This is a birthday present for you from Mr. Cassel," Leo said hesitantly when he took out a gift box.

Genovefa opened the box and saw two pieces of little goldfish. The fish wagged their tails and blew bubbles at each other, mouth to mouth. Last year, Early gave Genovefa a set of expensive jewelry on her birthday.

Genovefa said, "I prefer fish that blows bubbles mouth-to-mouth."

Early promised gently,

"I will give it to you next year."

Early fulfilled the promise.

However, Early didn't know why Genovefa liked such fish. It was because Genovefa wanted to be with him for a lifetime.

Genovefa held back the tears at the corner of her eyes and said,

"Please pass my thanks to him."

Genovefa always prepared birthday gifts for Early.

It was no exception this year. Genovefa handed the wristwatch that she had prepared to Leo. Leo looked at the exquisite watch and remembered what Early had said before boarding the plane.

"If Genovefa gives me a watch, tell her that my skin is allergic to metal and I can't wear metal items."

Thinking of this, Leo hardened his heart and said cruelly,

"Mr. Cassel said that he is allergic to metal and can't wear metal items."

Genovefa thought, allergic to metal?

However, he has never taken off the watch on his wrist just because it was given by Jenny.

After all, Jenny and I are different. And the ways he treats us are different too.

Leo left the ward.

Genovefa looked at the pattern at the center of the dial. It was the three little figures she had personally drawn.

Tears came out of her eyes.

Genovefa smashed the watch to the floor, but the next second, she hurriedly got out of bed, regardless of the needle penetrating her skin, frantically picked up the watch, cupped it in her palm, and kissed it.

Again and again, big drops of tears dripped from her face.

In the end, her love failed to stop the cold man from walking away.

Genovefa's eyes were full of tears. Her vision was completely blurred. Genovefa touched her belly with her trembling fingers.

Genovefa murmured, "Baby, you don't have a father. I am too useless to keep your dad around."

Genovefa could no longer hold back and cried out loudly. Her cries were gradually drowned out by the pouring rain outside the window. Strings of rain beads fell along the eaves. Under the eaves, Leo's dark figure merged with the night, and his eyes were filled with distress.

In the ward, Genovefa's phone rang.

Early called.

Genovefa wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, calmed down, and clicked the answer button.

"How are you feeling now?"

"I am very well... Have you arrived?"

"I just arrived. It's very cold here..."

Suddenly, Genovefa heard a familiar voice saying, "Early, I opened a bottle of red wine. It's been two years since we last met. Let's celebrate."

Jenny?

Genovefa nibbled her lips until they turned bloodless, and her hand that was holding the phone kept shaking.

Jenny paused and then raised her voice to ask,

"Is it Genovefa?"

Jenny's voice was devoid of any trace of sickness.

"Genovefa, this is Jenny. It's been two years. How have you been?"

Before Jenny could finish her sentence, Early spoke.

"Go to bed early. I will be back in a couple of days."

Genovefa didn't even have time to ask Early why he was on a business trip to Ireland.

Early hung up the phone quickly.

The busy tone on the phone constantly echoed in Genovefa's ears along with Jenny's words, which seemed to break her eardrums.

Genovefa desperately clenched her fingers, and couldn't stop trembling.

When Genovefa thought of the scene of Early and Jenny together, she wished to fly to Ireland immediately. However, even if she did go, other than bringing disgrace upon herself, it was utterly meaningless.

Genovefa fell asleep. Giselle called her at 2 am.

"Genovefa, is Early by your side?"

"Yes."

Genovefa was always obedient to Giselle. She never lied to Giselle. But this time, Genovefa lied. She didn't want to deepen the split between Giselle and Early.

"Let him answer the phone."

"Mom..."

Genovefa held her phone tightly and immediately sat up from the bed.

"Early has been busy these days. He is sleeping. You can call him in the morning."

Before she could finish, Giselle interrupted her.

Giselle said angrily, "Genovefa, stop covering things up for him? I knew everything."

"Mom, the news is fake. Those reporters reported rumors just for money."

"Jenny will have an operation tonight. If the operation is successful, Early will leave you tomorrow. You are so sweet and considerate. But you're so kind that you may get hurt by others."

Genovefa fell silent.

In fact, she knew she was not that kind. She just couldn't get love from the one she loved.

No matter how hard she tried, she could not get Early's love. She felt helpless and hurt when she found out the fact.

She bit her lip so hard that it was broken. The blood dropped on her white pajamas.

Genovefa didn't say anything.

Giselle sighed and said, "I'm really sorry for Krissa."

Then Giselle hung up the phone.

Genovefa's heart squeezed.

It was raining outside. And it started raining heavily. Thunder rumbled as dark clouds filled the sky. Then the rain came in through the window. Genovefa got up to close the window.

As the lightning flashed, Genovefa seemed to see Early walking toward the hospital when she looked out of the window.

But she remembered that Early was in Ireland, so it was impossible that Early would be here. Genovefa thought it must be an illusion.

Genovefa smiled bitterly and closed the window. Then she lay on the bed.

Suddenly, the door of the ward was opened. The cold wind entered the ward immediately. Genovefa shivered and looked at the door.

It was Early at the door. He was drenched. His hair was wet and messy. The rain was dripping from his head. His eyes were bloodshot. Early looked angry when he walked up to Genovefa.

"Genovefa, Mom forced me to come back. Are you satisfied now?"

Genovefa was confused.

She felt the cold air and recognized Early's smell. Then she realized that he was real.

Genovefa pinched her thigh so hard that she felt pain. She was sure that it was neither her dream nor an illusion.

Early really came back.

Genovefa glanced at the rain outside the window. It was very dangerous to fly on a plane. Genovefa was scared when she thought that Early came back by air.

Her face turned pale. She grabbed his hands.

"Your hands are so cold,

"Luckily, you come back safe."

Genovefa wanted to help him take off his coat, but Early pushed her away. When she was about to fall to the ground, Early held her waist.

Then they looked at each other.

Early's eyes were cold. After she regained her footing, he loosened her waist.

Early left the ward directly without looking back.

Genovefa wanted to speak, but in the end, she didn't say anything.

She wanted to keep her last dignity in her relationship with Early.

Genovefa looked at the door. The cold wind blew in the ward. But she couldn't feel the cold air at all.

She fell onto the bed. She looked desperate and helpless.

After a while, Genovefa heard footsteps coming from outside the ward. She was familiar with Early's footsteps, which were steady and gentle.

When Genovefa saw Early again, she still sat still on the bed.

Early took a look at her and said, "The doctor said that you can leave the hospital now."

After that, Early took off his wet clothes. He took the clean clothes that Leo gave him and got changed quickly. Then Early picked up Genovefa and left the ward.

When they left the hospital, they saw Leo at the gate. Leo ran over with an umbrella when he saw them. The black umbrella couldn't protect them from the heavy rain. Genovefa's pajamas were wet with the rain. Early carried her into the car. Then he took off his coat and put it on her.

The car moved quickly on the road. They soon arrived at the villa.

Early carried Genovefa out of the car. He directly sent her back to the living room. He turned on the heating and helped her change her wet pajamas. After that, Early went to the bathroom to take a shower.

Early was as gentle as usual to her.

But Genovefa could feel that there was coldness behind the mask of his gentleness.

The room was warm, but Genovefa felt so cold. Early came out of the bathroom and took the hairdryer to dry his hair. Genovefa wanted to help him, but he stepped back. Genovefa froze immediately.

Early was standing close to her, but Genovefa felt they were actually distant from each other.

Early turned off the hairdryer and turned to look at her coldly.

Then Early said slowly, "Genovefa, If anything happens to Jenny tonight, you will be responsible for it."

After that, Early opened the door and left directly.

Genovefa's face was very pale. She sat on the bed for a long time and was unable to come back to her senses.

For Early, Genovefa knew that she could never be compared to Winne no matter what she did.

On the day that Early married Genovefa, Jenny slashed her wrists. Early left Genovefa and went to the hospital. Genovefa could only deal with the reporters by herself. The guests at the wedding teased her. For Genovefa, her wedding was like a nightmare.

Genovefa remembered how angry her father was at that time. He wanted to take Genovefa to leave, but she chose to stay.

The reason was simple. She loved Early.

Genovefa received an anonymous message to mock her that night. The message said that Genovefa couldn't get Early's love and she was doomed to be a loser.

The next day after the wedding, Jenny was diagnosed with bone cancer. Since then, Winne went abroad.

Jenny had been jealous of Genovefa since Genovefa was better than her. Winne often took away Genovefa's toys when they were young.

Genovefa had once suspected that Winne was not ill at that time.

It had been two tears. Genovefa was still not totally convinced that Jenny was so badly ill that she had to undergo surgery to survive.

But Genovefa had no evidence and did not dare to say anything to Early. Even if she did, Early would not believe her.

The clock in the room was ticking. Genovefa felt pain and couldn't fall asleep. Suddenly, someone opened the door. She felt the cold wind when Early came in. He was talking on the phone.

"Don't worry about money. I need you to give her the most expensive medicine."

Genovefa knew Early was talking about Winne.

Jenny was lying on the operating table in Ireland, waiting for the operation. Although Early came back, he was worried about Winne.

Genovefa knew this fact.

Early stayed in the study and waited for the result of Winne's operation.

Genovefa hoped she could be Winne so that she could get Early's love and care, even if she was dying soon