Chapter 3 Chapter 3 It's Humiliating

Helena was wearing a delicate white cashmere coat, and the white pearls on her ears highlighted her gentleness.

Just the shawl on Helena's neck was worth thousands of dollarsAt the sight of Helena, the salesperson quickly greeted her. "MrsDalton, doesn't MrDalton come with you to choose jewelry today?

"MrsDalton, we have received the latest styles in the storeAll of them are suitable for you.

"MrsDalton, the jade that you asked me to set aside last time has arrivedPlease try it on laterIt will flatter your complexion."

The salesperson addressed Helena as MrsDalton constantlyHelena smiled and looked at Peyton with a triumphant expression, declaring her victory.

Everyone knew that Nolan cherished Helena, but they didn't know that Peyton was his legal wife.

Peyton clenched her fists tightly as her hand hung down, frustrated by the timing of encountering the person she least wanted to see in her most embarrassing moment.

Helena gently asked, "If you sell such a high-quality ring for cash, you will lose a lot of money."

Peyton grabbed the ring box, and her face turned pale. "I won't sell it."

"Not sell it? What a pity! I quite like this ring

Considering our friendship, I was planning to buy it at a high priceMsSchmitt, aren't you in need of money?"

Peyton's hand frozeIndeed, she needed money, desperatelyHelena knew it well and took advantage of it to humiliate her.

The surrounding salespeople advised, "Miss, this lady is the fiancée of the president of the Dalton GroupIt's your honor that MrsDalton appreciates your ringShe will offer you a good priceThen you will get your money without procedures."

How ironic it was to hear that they addressed Helena as MrsDalton! Just a year ago, Peyton told Helena confidently that she would never divorce Nolan and made Helena believe in it.

In just a year, Helena's identity became known to everyonePeyton increasingly felt that her marriage to Nolan was a plot.

Helena saw Peyton hesitate and smiled brightly, "MsSchmitt, name your price."

The smug look on Helena's face was nauseating, but Peyton remained calm. "I won't sell it."

However, Helena refused to let go. "Ms

Schmitt, you are in despairDon't tell me you still care about dignityIf I were in your position, I would let go happilyHasn't anyone told you that persistent harassment is humiliating?"

"MsChase, you sound so ridiculousYou like snatching other people's thingsDo you think you should be proud of it?"

As they argued, the ring flew out of the boxIt formed a parabola in the air before landing on the ground.

Peyton hurriedly went forward, and the ring rolled directly to a pair of delicate leather shoes near the door.

Peyton bent down to pick the ring upA droplet of water fell on her neck, sending a cold chill through her.

Peyton slowly looked up and met a pair of cold and heartless eyesNolan still held the black umbrellaRaindrops fell on Peyton's head from the curved umbrella.

The delicate black wool coat flattered Nolan's figure, which looked straight and stylish.

Peyton stared at Nolan blankly, remembering their first meeting when he was twenty years old

In a white shirt, Nolan stood on a sunlit playgroundThe scene had been imprinted on Peyton's mind since she was 14 years old.

Peyton was wearing a knitted sweater, and the fluffy texture accentuated her slimnessHer chin was sharp, as if she was thinner than three months ago.

Nolan was noble, while Peyton felt she was as worthless as dirt.

Peyton paused while picking up the ringWhen she was lost in thought, Nolan lifted his foot and stepped on the ring before passing by her with an expressionless face.

Peyton remained in a half-squatting positionThis ring was personally designed by Nolan according to her preferencesIt had a unique and elegant designThere was only one in the world.

Since Nolan put it on Peyton's finger, Peyton had never taken it off except when she was washing up.

If it weren't for the fact that Peyton needed money urgently, she wouldn't have wanted to sell itBut to others, the thing she treasured was just an ordinary piece of junk.

Nolan didn't step on the ring but on Peyton's precious memories.

Helena smiled as she approached and explained to Nolan, "Nolan, you're here

I just happened to see MsSchmitt selling her ring while I was picking out jewelry."

Nolan's face remained expressionlessHis icy gaze fell on Peyton's small face as he coldly asked, "Are you going to sell this ring?"

Peyton held back the tears and bit her lip tightly, not allowing herself to cry. "Yes, MrDaltonDo you want to buy it?"

Nolan's lips curled up in a mocking smile. "I remember MsSchmitt once said that this ring was very important to youIt seems that your love is so shallowSomething without love is nothing but trash to me."

Peyton was about to answer when a sharp pain in her stomach attacked herAs the tumor grew larger, the slight pain she had at the beginning had now become excruciating.

Peyton looked at the couple under the bright incandescent lightThey were a perfect match.

Suddenly, Peyton felt powerless to argueEven if she gave Nolan her heart, a man who had betrayed her would not care.

Peyton endured the pain and picked up the ring

Then she calmly returned to the counter to retrieve the box and receipt.

In front of Nolan, Peyton didn't want to show any weaknessEven though she almost fainted in pain, she still maintained a firm posture.

As Peyton passed by Nolan, she uttered faintly, "Just like MrDalton, I used to consider it my destiny, but now it's just a stone that can be exchanged for money."

Nolan sensed that something was wrong with PeytonPeyton's smooth forehead was covered in sweat, and her face was pale, as if she was trying her best to endure the pain.

Nolan's big hand suddenly grabbed Peyton's arm, and a low voice came. "What's wrong with you?"

Peyton shook off Nolan's hand. "It's none of your business."

Peyton didn't look back at NolanInstead, she straightened her back with determination and disappeared from his sight.

Nolan stared at Peyton's departing figure, feeling pain in his heart even though he let her go.

Peyton found a secluded corner and fumbled in her bag for painkillers.

Peyton knew that all the treatments and cancer drugs had side effects, so she only bought some painkillers and regular stomach medicine, which had little effect.

Looking at the pouring rain outside, Peyton wondered if there was only one path left for her.

That woman was the last person Peyton wanted to see, but for the sake of her father, she had to take the risk.

Peyton went home to tidy herself up before taking a taxi to Star Manor.

More than a year ago, the woman called Peyton when she returned home

They hadn't seen each other for over ten years, and Peyton didn't know how she was doing now.

Peyton looked at the luxurious villaIt seemed that that woman had been doing well these years.

After Peyton explained her purpose, the servant led her to the living room, where a dignified beauty sat, just like the glamorous woman in Peyton's memory.

"Peytie." The beautiful woman looked at Peyton.

But no matter how hard Peyton tried, she couldn't call her "mom".