Chapter 2 Chapter 2 I'll Cover His Funeral Expenses

On the pitch-black night, Peyton returned to the bathroom alone.

The steaming hot water dispelled Peyton's coldness as she rubbed her swollen eyes and walked into a warmly decorated roomAfter she pushed open the door, a cozy nursery appeared before her eyes.

Peyton gently flicked the mobile, and the absolute music of the music box filled the roomThe room's light was dimly yellow, creating an extremely warm atmosphereHowever, tears uncontrollably streamed down Peyton's face.

Perhaps this was what Peyton deservedShe failed to protect her child, so she was going to die.

Peyton climbed onto the 1.2-meter-long baby bed and curled up her body like a small shrimpTears from her left eye flowed to her right eye and then slid down her cheeks, wetting the baby blanket beneath her.

Peyton held a doll tightly in her arms and murmured, "I'm sorry, babyIt's all my faultI failed to protect youDon't be afraidI will be with you soon."

After the baby's death, Peyton had been in a poor state

She withered like a bright flower.

Looking at the unyielding darkness, Peyton thought that as long as she left the money to her father, she could go to her baby.

The next morning, before sunrise, Peyton had been dressed neatlyShe lowered her head and looked at her beaming face on the marriage certificate.

It had only been three years.

Peyton made a stomach-friendly breakfastEven though she couldn't live much longer, she wanted to take care of her father as long as possible.

Just as Peyton was about to leave, she received a call from the hospital. "MsSchmitt, MrSchmitt suddenly had a heart attack and has been taken to the emergency room."

"I'll be right there!"

Peyton hurriedly went to the hospitalThe surgery was still ongoing, and Peyton waited outside the operating room with her hands clasped togetherShe had lost everythingHer only hope now was for her father to live well.

A nurse handed Peyton a stack of bills. "MsSchmitt, this is the cost of the emergency treatment and surgery for your father's sudden condition."

Peyton glanced at the details, and it amounted to 20 thousand dollars.

Her father's monthly medical expenses were 8,000 dollars, and she barely managed to break even by working three jobs

Just after paying this month's hospital expenses, there were only 800 dollars left in her bank accountHow could it be enough for the surgery fee?

Peyton could only dial Nolan's phone numberHis voice carried sternness. "Where are you? I've been waiting for you for half an hour."

"I have an urgent matter hereI can't leave."

"Peyton, is it funny?" Nolan let out a cold laugh. "I knew something was off about you suddenly changing your attitudeDo you think I'm a fool to believe such a lame lie?"

Nolan thought Peyton was lyingPeyton explained, "I didn't lie to youIn the past, I was unwilling and thought you had your reasons for treating me like thisBut now I see clearly that this engagement has long lost its necessityI am willing to divorce youI didn't come because my father had a heart attack and needs surgery..."

"Is he dead?" Nolan askedPeyton felt strangeWho would say that?

"No, he's still being rescuedNolan, the surgery costs 20 thousand dollarsCan you give me 1.6 million dollars first? I promise I will divorce you!"

Nolan gave a mocking laugh. "Peyton, you better understand this

I'm more than happy to see your father deadI can give you the money, but only after we get the divorce."

The phone on the other end went to a busy signal, leaving Peyton in disbeliefShe remembered how Nolan respected her father when she was dating NolanBut the hatred in Nolan's voice she heard just now had no trace of joking.

Did Nolan want Peyton's father to die? Why?

Peyton thought back to the bankruptcy of the Schmitt family two years agoEverything seemed to make sense.

Was it just a coincidence?

Maybe the Schmitt family's downfall was all because of Nolan, but what had the Schmitt family done wrong to him?

Peyton had no time to think too muchThe most urgent matter was to gather 20 thousand dollars for the medical fees.

As the operating room door opened, Peyton hurriedly came forward. "DrMcCain, how is my father?"

"Don't worry, MsSchmittMrSchmitt is lucky to survive, but his mental state is fragileDon't let him experience any more shocks for now."

"I understand." Peyton breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Dr

McCain."

Kason Schmitt was still in a coma, and Peyton asked the caregiver, "My father seemed to be in good spiritsWhy did he suddenly have a heart attack?"

The caregiver answered immediately, "MrSchmitt has been in a good mood lately, and he even said that he wanted to eat shrimp and something moreI thought it would only take about ten minutes to come and go to Delicacies Restaurant, so I went out to buy food for MrSchmittBy the time I came back, he had already been taken to the emergency roomMsSchmitt, it's all my fault!"

"Did my father see anyone before you left?"

"No, there was nothing unusual with MrSchmitt before I leftHe even mentioned that you like the cake from Delicacies Restaurant and asked me to buy a portionWho would have known that something like this happened all of a sudden..."

Peyton always felt that it was not that simpleShe instructed the caregiver to take good care of Kason and quickly walked to the nurse station to check the visitor registration.

"Ms

Schmitt, no one visited MrSchmitt this morning." The nurse gave Peyton the answer.

"Thank you."

"By the way, MsSchmitt, has MrSchmitt's bill been settled?"

Peyton said embarrassedly, "I will take care of it immediatelySorry."

Peyton left the nurse station and went to the courthouse by taxiBut Nolan was not seen.

Peyton anxiously dialed Nolan's number. "I have arrived at the courthouseWhere are you?"

"At the company."

"Nolan, can you come for the divorce formalities now?"

Nolan coldly laughed, "Do you think the tens-of-million-dollar contract that I am about to negotiate is less important than you?"

"I can wait for you to finish the contractNolan, pleaseMy father urgently needs money."

"If he dies, I will pay for the funeral expenses."

After saying that, Nolan hung upPeyton called Nolan again, but he turned off his phone.

The heavy raindrops were like a large net trapping Peyton, leaving her unable to breathe.

Peyton squatted under the bus stop sign

Watching the busy street, she was filled with regret.

If Peyton hadn't dropped out of school due to pregnancy, she would have received her graduation certificate by nowWith her abilities and qualifications, she would have had a promising future.

Who could have predicted that the Schmitt family would go bankrupt and that Nolan, who treated Peyton like a treasure, would suddenly change? Overnight, Peyton lost everything.

A year ago, Nolan had someone take away all of Peyton's jewelry and branded handbagsThe only valuable thing she had left was their wedding ringDeterminedly, Peyton took off the ring and walked into a high-end jewelry store.

The salesperson looked at Peyton, whose cheap clothes were soaked through, and said, "Miss, do you have the invoice and proof of purchase with you?"

"I do." Peyton pretended not to notice the salesperson's scrutinizing gaze and handed over the invoice.

"Okay, MissWe need to send the ring for appraisalCan we give you the update tomorrow?"

Peyton licked her dry lips and anxiously said, "I need money urgently

Can you expedite the process?"

"Alright, I'll try my bestWait a moment, Miss..."

Before the salesperson could take the ring, a fair and delicate hand pressed down on the lid. "This ring is very beautifulI'll take it."

Peyton looked up and met the one she detested, Helena!