Chapter 3 Talk Back
Soon, Peregrine changed his clothes and sat in the wheelchair by propping his hands against the wall
hold of the wheelchair, and pushed him downstairs)
Rosalind walked over, took hold of
slightly awkward They didn’t exactly know each other well, so neither talked during breakfast, leaving the atmosphere sli
by after they got married After breakfast, they went back to the Shane’s place. It was a local tradition for newlyweds to visit the elders the next day
After recovering from the shock, Nora immediately told everyone Peregrine was no longer a vegetable
bed of the Shaw’s place to witness the miracle]
Even the board meeting had been postponed, and everyone walled of the
As Rosalind wereld Peregrine out of the villa, one of the bodyguards stopped the car in front of them]
Rosalind let go of the wheelchair, opened the car door, and got inside
Amold Stein, one of the bodyguards, was dumbfounded. “Mrs. Shaw, aren’t you gonna help Mr. Shaw?”
Rosalind answered calfily, “He’s perfectly capable of doing it. Why would 17“|||
Arnold stuttered. “B–But he’s
Before he encld finish, Peregrine rose from his wheelchair while gripping the armrests
Arnold widened his eyes in shock.
He thought. “Mr. Shaw can walk? Am I dreaming?
“He was a vegetable on the brink of death last night, wasn’t he?“||
He pinched himself hard, and the sharp pain convinced him this was really happening.
Under his gaze, Peregrine, who was supposed to be a vegetable, stepped into the car slowly
Though Peregrine was weak, he wasn’t crippled. However, after lying in bed for so long, he needed some time before adjusting to walking ||
It was just a short distance in others‘ eyes, but beads of sweat had already popped up on his forehead, and his breathing became rapid.]
Arnold wanted to turn on the AC
Spotting this, Rosalind said flady. “Yeah, do it.]
Better still, turn it to max cold. Peregrine will be dead in three minutes tops.
Arnold immediately withdrew his hand.
He thought, “Why the heck would I want to turn on the AC?||
“I regret it so uvarl
“Apparently, no upart person would ineis with Mrs. Stuw.
“All I did was suggest she could give Mr. Shaw a land
“And she held a grudge and retaliated right away ||
He had expected Peregrine to reprimand her after being treated so coldly
To bis surprise. Peregrine closed his eyes to rest, silently approving of what she had done
He was slack–jawed||
They arrived at the Shaw’s place within twenty minutes
It located in downtown Arthelburg, where a single square meter cost an average worker’s yearly salary.
Yet, the Shaw’s place actually consisted of two interconnected mansions.
The interior decorations screamed luxury
When Peregrine and Rosalind entered the main hall, they saw Peregrine’s grandparents–Yamilet Shaw and Braydon Shaw–sitting in the middle.
They both had silver hair and wore a kind smile.
Upon seeing Peregrine in a wheelchair, they were so thrilled that tears were about to stream down their cheeks.]
as their gazes fell upon Rosalind, the excitement on their faces was immediately replaced by disgust.||
“You’re quite bold, marrying Peregrine on behalf of Thalia,” said Constance
She was in charge of the Shaw family’s business empire, and her word carried weight]
Rosalind sneered inwardly.
She thought. “Peregrine is no longer a vegetable thanks to me instead of thanking me, this is how they treat me–despising me and questioning me
So much for the Shaw family”
“Since she’s just a substi
la substitution, we should take that million dollars back,” Constance looked at Yamilet and said coldly
Rosalind knew about the money–the
he Aster family took it all]]
She didn’t even get a penny
“You’re right. You should ask for the money back,” she said flatly
Peregrine arched an eyebrow and turned to look at her.
Her reaction was surprising
Those present all looked at her in astonishment]
million dollars was nothing to die Shaw family.[]
But it could save the Aster family from collapsing
“The money was meant for Thalia. Since she didn’t marry Peregrine, of course, you should ask for the money back.
Rosalind’s voice was flat, making it impossible for others to know what she was thinking
Constance modded. “You’re quite sensible-
Suddrady, Rosalind smiled.
“And after you do that, it’s time to discuss my wedding gift.“[]
The others were stunned again.]
She continued. “The the real daughter of the Aster family, so of course, I deserve more than Thalia ||
“Besides, it’s an undeniable fact that Peregrine’s no longer a vegetalle after I married him. I guess it’s safe to say I’m his lucky star, right?||
“I deserve at least 32 million dollars, or others will laugh at you for being so stugy–“[
Constance denched her fists tightly, thinking 32 million dollars? That’s quadruple the a million dollars||
“She’s so blatantly greedy“]]
Her daughter Evangeline Shaw famed “Your family arranged for you to marry Peregrine
Instead of thanking my mom for not ponishing you, you’re actually asking her for money?
You’re the most shameless person I’ve ever seen
Rosalind smiled o
I coldly
“Your family handled my marriage certificate with Peregrine
The expressions of those present changed|||
Meanwhile, she continued, “You could have said something before processing the marriage certificate, but you didn’t
thought you welcomed me and would make it up to me later. It seems I was wrong“]
With this, she looked at Peregrine, who arched an eyebrow helplessly.
Honey, the courthouse hasn’t closed yet. Why do we get a divorce? But without me–your lucky star, I’m not sure if you can still stay awake.“]
Peregrine’s expression was obscure after the drama
He thought. “Everyone in the family is up to something.
“Rosalind is new here, and she speaks her mind freely. It can be a warning to them.
Authis, he remained silent, which was the same as saying yes to Rosalind
Yamilet spat.
want a divorce the second day after you got married? Where are your manners? Is that what your parents taught you?”
Rosalind retorted. Tm the one who married Peregrine. Not only did I get thing, but now you’re demanding money from me?]]
“Where are your manners?
Everyone was stunned.
They were all thinking the same thing–Rossland had some nerve.[]
They all knew Yamilet called the shots around here. Now that Rosalind dared to talk back, she was bound to be annoyed
Besides, Rosalind had a point Yamilet couldn’t find any words to retort her at all
Yandlet must be seething with age.
Rosalind hadn’t stopped
She looked at Peregrine and said, “Let’s go to the courthouse now. They might close at noon“]
With this, she was about to reach for his wheelchair
Those parent panicked.
if Peregrine and Rosalbut got a divorce today, their friends in Athelburg would be curious
Dure word gut out that they asked Rosalind for the money they had given to Thalia, they’d be the butt of the joke.]]
They’d be utterly humiliated||
Given Yamilet’s st
status, of course, she wouldn’t be the one who apologized to Rosalind ||
Bealizing this, Constance could only stand up
She unded awkwardly at Rosalind, was just messing with you![]
“A divorce is a bit unnecessary… Don’t you think? ||
Blind was set to get whatever was rightfully hers ||
She said, “So, about my monry? ||
Constance didn’t dare to promise her 32 million dollars at all and could only look at Yamidet again.||
Tandlet pursed her lips. “Since she’s the one who married Peregrine, she’s entitled to the money. Ask Thalia to give us the money back.
Rosalind similed coldly:]
She thought, “These & million dollars saved the Aster family from collagning, and they think of Thalia at their bucky star
How will they treat her after the money’s taken away from them? |
She said. “That’s your business, so I won’t be a part of it. Now, let’s talk about my money.
