Chapter 1: Husband and Mistress in the Hospital
Late at night, in the hospital.
Vivienne Snow had just taken off her white coat when a flushed young nurse rushed into the office.
“Dr. Snow, it’s bad! Two emergency patients just arrived–you need to check on them immediately!”
“Two patients? You expect me to handle both at once?”
Vivienne frowned.
The nurse looked embarrassed, but there was a clear glint of gossip in her eyes.
now,
“Oh, well… they’re a couple. Apparently, they used some kind of new lubricant in bed… and, well, they got stuck together… They’ve been separated
but the lubricant seems to have caused some side effects. You need to check on them to see if there’ll be any lasting consequences.”
“These young people these days…“Vivienne muttered as she took the medical report from the nurse. Seeing the familiar name on the file, she chuckled lightly. What a common name.
But the moment she reached the hospital room and heard the familiar voice inside, her entire body went stiff.
“Devin, this is amazing.” A woman’s voice, soft and sweet, dripping with honey.
Vivienne’s face froze. That voice… it belonged to Riley Hart, Devin’s personal assistant.
Inside, her husband, Devin West, was lying in the hospital bed, openly flirting with his assistant. “I told you not to mess around with those experimental products from the lab, let alone DIY the lubricant. Look at the trouble you’ve caused me.”
Riley giggled, sticking out her tongue. “But you liked it, didn’t you? It was fun!”
Listening to their shameless conversation, Vivienne felt ice creeping through her veins.
Five years ago, when she and Devin had just gotten married, they were madly in love. But then Devin was suddenly called away for a classified research mission overseas.
Not long after, she found out she was pregnant. But because of the secrecy surrounding Devin’s work, she had no way to contact him–only to wait.
She devoted herself to taking care of their
but never like this.
and his
parents, eagerly anticipating his return. She had imagined their reunion a421433d Thyes…
At that moment, she saw a small figure rushing toward the
Vivienne’s heart softened.
At least she still had her son. He must be here to take her
room, surrounded by bodyguards.
She reached up to remove her mask, ready to scoop her son into her arms-
But the child ran straight past her, and pushed open the hospital room door.
“Pretty Mommy!”
Riley let out a helpless laugh. “Sweetie, it’s too early to call me that.”
Devin smirked. “Kids are honest. If he wants to call you that, let him.”
Danny West beamed. “Yeah, that old hag is always nagging me, making me study all the time. She doesn’t deserve to be my mom! Auntie Riley is so gentle and pretty, and she always gives me little gifts. She should be my mom.”
Vivienne’s heart shattered at her son’s words..
Taking a deep breath, she stepped into the room.
The first thing she saw was Devin and Riley, snuggled up in the same hospital bed like a loving couple.
The second thing she saw was her son, nestled in Riley’s arms. To anyone looking in, they looked like a perfect family of three.
“Vivienne?”
Devin was the first to notice her. He paused briefly before his elegant face twisted into a look of cold disdain.
“You must’ve been eavesdropping on my call with my mom. That’s disgusting.”
Vivienne inhaled sharply, forcing down the suffocating pain in her chest. Her voice was icy. “I wasn’t eavesdropping. I’m your attending physician.”
flash of contempt crossed Devin’s eyes.
“You? A doctor? Don’t tell me you think you’re better at medicine than Riley. My parents were the ones who got you that job in the first place.
Riley smiled shyly. “Devin, don’t be so hard on her. Maybe she just got bored and decided to play doctor.”
Vivienne remained expressionless. “If you’re not satisfied, you’re welcome to request a different doctor‘
“Good, I want a different doctor.” Devin didn’t hesitate.
Vivienne lowered her gaze. “Then make the request yourself. And do it quickly otherwise, it might be too late.”
Devin’s face turned pale. “Are you cursing me?!”
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Chapter 1. Husband and Mistress in the Hospital
Riley smirked. “Vivienne, I know Devin’s body better than anyone. You’re just jealous because you can’t have him.”
Vivienne raised a brow, her voice dripping with indifference. “A rotten cucumber isn’t even worth picking up off the ground. If you want it, it’s all
yours.”
Riley’s face darkened, and Devin’s expression twisted in rage. “Vivienne, who the hell are you calling a rotten cucumber?!”
“Whoever responds, I guess.”
Without sparing them another glance, Vivienne turned and walked away.
Devin was livid. He tried to get out of bed to chase after her, but the moment he moved, a sharp pain in a very sensitive area made him freeze in place. All he could do was sit there and curse. “Who taught her to be so vulgar?! How did I ever fall for a woman like that?!”
“Daddy, Mommy was so mean! How could she say that to you?” Danny piped up, glaring after Vivienne.
Riley sighed. “She’s been hanging around too many men at work. Maybe that’s where she picked up such crude language.”
Devin gritted his teeth against the pain, forcing himself to focus on the bigger issue. Fortunately, the research lab had a working relationship with this hospital. He immediately called the hospital director.
“Mr. West, I reviewed your case. Currently, the top specialist in this field is Dr. Snow. My recommendation-”
“Did she tell you to say that?” Devin cut him off.
“Huh?” The director was dumbfounded. “Dr. Snow hasn’t said a word.”
“Get rid of her.”
The director sighed. He didn’t understand, but he still complied. After all, Devin’s family had connections with both the research institute and the hospital.
It was a pity, though. Cases like Devin’s were rare, and if not for his status, he never would’ve been able to get an appointment with Dr. Snow in the first place.
Vivienne changed into her regular clothes and had just stepped out of the hospital when her phone rang. It was her mother–in–law.
“Vivienne! Who the hell gave you permission to go cause trouble at Devin’s hospital room?! Get back home now! Stop embarrassing yourself!” The sharp, angry voice screeched through the phone.
Vivienne chuckled coldly. “The one embarrassing themselves is Devin.”
Her mother–in–law snapped, “Back in the old days, men had several wives or four concubines! Devin is young, successful, and handsome–of course women would throw themselves at him! Why don’t you blame yourself for not keeping his heart?”
Her father–in–law’s voice came through next, slightly more restrained. “Vivienne, what Devin did was wrong, but you’re still part of this family. There’s no need to make a big scene out of this. Your family only has you left–don’t you think you should rely on us? Vivienne, calm…” “There’s no need. I want a divorce.”
