Still a Blessing When I Start Over

Having dated for five years and been married for seven, she had never missed his birthday in the past 12 years. The 12 gifts from previous years were carefully placed in the storage closet. However, this year's birthday gift... Chapter 1 "Ms. Scott, are you sure you want to apply for an emotion transplant surgery? Once successful, your feelings for your lover will be permanently lost and irretrievable." Jenna Scott was momentarily silent before answering firmly, "Yeah, I'm sure, and I'll never regret it." The staff member on the other end of the phone stopped dissuading her. "Okay, Ms. Scott. The application process is expected to be completed within a month. We ask for your patience." After hanging up, Jenna bought a plane ticket to a Malodian town for a month later. Just as she was about to turn off the screen, she received a message from Matthew Simmons. Matthew: [Jenna, I just got off the plane. I'll be home soon.] As Jenna closed her eyes, the sudden sting in her eyes made her mumble, "Liar." He had gone to keep his lover company but lied to her, saying that he was on a business trip. He was merely assured that she had absolute confidence in him. The way she found out about it was pretty dramatic. Knowing Matthew would be back today, Jenna went out to buy some food ingredients, but she got into a car accident. Fortunately, her injuries were not serious, and only her calf was slightly injured. However, after Jenna had her wounds bandaged, she saw Matthew, who was supposed to be on a business trip, in the hospital. The domineering Matthew Simmons who was feared in the business world was like a child who had made a mistake, keeping his head down as he was scolded by the doctor. There was a young lady beside him, holding his arm. Jenna took two steps forward and heard the doctor say, "No matter how in love you are, you still have to pay attention to your health. Excessive intimacy can cause abdominal pain and physical damage. In severe cases, it may lead to heavy bleeding." The doctor paused before earnestly advising Matthew, saying, "Take it easy next time. Be nice to your girlfriend." Matthew quickly nodded in response. The lady next to him playfully glared at him. "It's all your fault. You always use so much force." Matthew pulled her into his arms and kissed her lovingly. "Okay, okay. Stop being mad. I'll be gentle next time." Jenna had never seen him so flirtatious and carefree. He was always gentle and restrained in front of her. Jenna laughed at herself and lamented again that Matthew was great at pretending. Although Matthew said he would be back soon, he did not return until sunset. He returned with a large bouquet of white roses. Jenna was curled up on the couch with her knees in her arms when she heard him and subconsciously looked up. "Jenna, why didn't you turn on the lights at home?" He pressed the switch, and the living room, which had been completely dark, lit up instantly. Jenna stared blankly at him. She slowly scanned his face, trying to find something different from before. However, there was nothing; he seemed just like usual. Even the look in his eyes as he gazed at her was filled with familiar affection. Matthew looked down at the bleeding wound on Jenna's calf, and his pupils constricted. "Why are you hurt?" He then hurriedly grabbed the first aid kit, held Jenna's ankle, and carefully helped her take care of her wound. "Jenna, how did you get injured?" His concerned and distressed expression seemed real, not fake at all. Jenna's eyes instantly reddened as she whispered, "I got into a car accident while I was out today." "Why didn't you contact me..." Matthew suddenly stopped halfway through his sentence. As if realizing something, he abruptly lowered his eyes, his voice tinted with guilt. "I'm sorry, Jenna. I should've come back earlier." A hint of mockery gradually appeared on Jenna's face. Those indulging in pleasure would not be willing to withdraw from it so easily. With that in mind, she said indifferently, "It's alright. Work is important." After a pause, she looked down and whispered, "Your birthday is in a month. I'll prepare a gift that will please you." Her lashes were long and thick, almost concealing the emotions in her eyes when she looked down. Matthew did not notice anything unusual about her. The moment he heard that Jenna was going to prepare a gift for him, his eyes instantly lit up with surprise. "I'll be counting down the days. My darling Jenna, you always know how to handle me." Jenna looked at Matthew, whose face was brimming with sweetness and joy. A sudden wave of bitterness surged in her heart. Having dated for five years and married for seven, she had never missed his birthday in the past 12 years. The 12 gifts from previous years were carefully placed in the storage closet. Jenna supposed he would also be pleased with this year's birthday gift. After all, he liked that lady very much. Chapter 2 After treating Jenna's wound, Matthew passed her the white roses he bought. With a grin, he said, "Here. I bought you flowers to make amends. There's a fireworks show by the river tonight. Don't you love watching fireworks? How about we go together?" Jenna was uninterested and was about to say no when he swore sincerely, "Don't worry, Jenna. I'll arrange a wheelchair so that you won't be exhausted. I'll also protect you closely to make sure that the crowd won't bump into you." Hearing his words, Jenna could only agree. Matthew immediately smiled and kissed her forehead. "Let's go, then." The river was crowded with people because of the fireworks show. Matthew found a relatively safe place and gently lifted Jenna into a wheelchair. He half crouched down in front of her, took the blanket from the bodyguard, and gently covered her legs with it. "The fireworks show will start in ten minutes. Let's wait here for a while." Jenna hummed in response and looked into the distance. The breeze blew as the river rippled. The place looked like a scene out of a painting, but she was not in the mood to enjoy the view. While waiting, Matthew watched her and took care of her at every moment as usual. Since she was injured, he was even more alert as he protected her closely. He was afraid someone might bump into her. His behavior made Jenna somewhat dazed. Matthew thought she was worried and comforted her with a smile, saying, "Don't worry. I'm always here to protect you." 'Will you always be here...' Jenna thought as she smiled, but she said nothing. When there were only three minutes left before the fireworks show, Matthew's phone kept ringing with notifications. He took it out, and a conflicted look appeared in his eyes after his gaze landed on the screen. Jenna instantly figured out that the lady from the hospital was reaching out to him. "Did something happen?" Jenna stared at Matthew's face quietly, wanting to know what his ultimate choice would be. The seconds passed… Matthew looked down at his phone and finally made a decision. "Jenna, there's a major problem with an order contract. I need to go back immediately and settle it. I'll get the bodyguard to stay here and guard you. I'll hurry back to accompany you as soon as I'm done, okay?" He chose that lady in the end. Jenna's hands clenched tightly, and her sharp nails pierced her skin instantly. It stung slightly, like being pricked by a needle. Her heart was experiencing the same pain. "Do you have to deal with it now?" 'Do you really have to see her?' Jenna wondered as she stared at Matthew and demanded an answer from him, but she was destined to be disappointed. He only coaxed her apologetically, saying, "Jenna, be good. I'll hurry back as soon as possible, okay?" This time, Jenna said nothing more. Watching Matthew stride away, she calmly ordered the bodyguard, "Wheel me and follow him." The bodyguard took the handlebars of her wheelchair and followed Matthew without asking much. From a short distance, Jenna watched as Matthew walked through the crowd and arrived in front of the lady waiting on the opposite shore, bringing her into his embrace. Loud bangs followed one after another. Clusters of brilliant fireworks exploded in the night sky, blooming fleetingly in the dark sky. Under the dazzling brilliance, Jenna's gaze once again fell on the two figures opposite who were now locked in a kiss. The emotions that welled up in her heart swallowed her like a thick fog. Chapter 3 "I heard that the boyfriend of the famous love blogger, Luna, specially arranged this fireworks show to confess his feelings to her." "You're talking about Luna and Matt, right? They're super sweet." "Yes, those two. They are very sweet!" Jenna heard the conversation of the two women beside her, and her heart clenched. Her intuition told her that Matt was Matthew. With trembling hands, Jenna pulled out her phone and searched for Luna's blog. Thanks to her high profile and Matthew's affection, Jenna found her blog almost effortlessly. Her full name was Luna Zachary, and she was seven years younger than them. Matthew affectionately called her Luna Bear. All her blog posts were filled with Matthew's affection for her. In one instance, she complained about not getting along with her roommate, so he rented her an apartment outside the university and gave her a car with a driver. Luna loved plush toys, so he gave up his business deals for her and went to buy her two big boxes full of plushies. She filled her couch with them and took a photo for Matthew. Luna: [This is a love that's exclusive to me, right?] Matthew: [Of course, it's exclusive to you.] Jenna read through the blog post and suddenly stopped at one of them. Luna pestered Matthew for a love confession, and he made her a promise. Matthew: [I'll surprise you and fulfill your wish in a month.] Jenna's fingertips on the screen slid down inch by inch, becoming increasingly weak. She pondered, 'It's exactly one month today. It turns out that he had already prepared everything and decided that he wouldn't be accompanying me until the end today. What am I, then? A witness to their love?' Her heart ached as she pressed her chest hard. The intense pain forced her to bend over and gasp for breath while tears fell from her eyes. Her love for Matthew had also begun with fireworks. The 18-year-old Matthew had a lot going for him; he was smart, had a strong family background, and was good-looking. He was the Prince Charming of most girls at school, but he only had eyes for Jenna. Back then, he never avoided his feelings and was not worried about getting lectured by the teachers. He just declared openly, "It's my decision to like Jenna. What does it have to do with her? If you want to punish someone, just punish me. She doesn't know anything. What do you mean by puppy love? There's no such thing. It's unrequited love as I'm still pursuing her." When faced with everyone's teasing, Jenna would only raise her book and silently hide away. However, her ears would turn red behind the book. Matthew stood in front of the school building on the eve of graduation with the brilliant sky behind him. He cupped his hands around his mouth to mimic the effects of a megaphone and shouted in Jenna's direction while she was surrounded by people upstairs, "Jenna, I like you! You'll become my wife!" That year's spring breeze was full of gentleness as it carried her sweet thoughts and blew his white shirt. His school uniform was the ultimate symbol of his youth. Everyone called them the perfect match and said that they would be together forever. Jenna believed that too, but he had shattered this certainty. He had given away what had once belonged solely to her. The bodyguard next to her saw that she was crying uncontrollably and hurriedly handed her a tissue. "Mrs. Simmons, are you okay?" Jenna took it and said hoarsely, "You'd better keep what happened tonight to yourself. If he knows that I saw them, this marriage won't be able to continue, and you'll be punished as well." "I understand, Mrs. Simmons," the bodyguard replied. Jenna did not even look back when she left. Fireworks faded away quickly, and it was hard to return to the past. From the moment Matthew betrayed her, her relationship with him could no longer be restored. Chapter 4 The first thing Jenna did when she got home was to get rid of all the maids. She held her breath as she ignored the pain in her calf and cleared all their matching items at home. She had bought them over the past few years. When she saw them, she remembered how Matthew had pestered her to use matching items when they were still passionately in love—keychains, mugs, toothbrushes, and even jackets... Although they were of little value, he was elated. As far as she was concerned, what had once brought unlimited sweetness was now just a bunch of junk. Halfway through cleaning up, Jenna received a call from the hospital, saying Matthew was sent to the emergency room. Staggering, Jenna hurriedly asked the driver to take her to the hospital. Upon closer questioning, she found out that Matthew was somehow hit by a chandelier. The chandelier was so heavy that it fell on Matthew, causing several fractures to the back of his shoulder and arm. Fortunately, he did not suffer any fatal injuries. Matthew only woke up the next evening. Before then, his phone constantly lit up and dimmed. They were all notifications of unread messages and multiple missed calls. Jenna tapped on them to find messages from Luna. Luna: [Matt, are you okay? Why won't you let me see you?] Luna: [Shall we give up the plan? I don't want you to arrange a job for me anymore. I just want you to be safe and sound.] Luna: [Matt, I miss you so much...] 'Plan? A job?' Jenna pondered, confused. Just as she was about to take a closer look, Matthew, who was on the bed, coughed several times and was about to wake up. She had no choice but to mark the messages as unread and put his phone back. The first second Matthew opened his eyes and saw her, he immediately complained coquettishly to her, "Jenna, my dear Jenna, I'm in so much pain." Jenna had already kept her emotions in check and calmly asked, "What happened to you? How were you hit by a chandelier?" Matthew paused for a moment, his expression looking a little evasive. "There was a chandelier that was no longer in use on a shelf in the company's storage room. I accidentally bumped into the shelf and got hit when I went there to get something." Without waiting for Jenna to say anything, Matthew grabbed her hand, pressed it against his face, and muttered, "It hurts so much. My dear Jenna, hug me and kiss me." In the past, Jenna loved this childish side of him that he only showed in front of her. Whenever he acted coquettishly, she would put everything aside to coax him. However, this time, she pulled her hand away wearily. "I'm exhausted. I need to get some sleep." Matthew froze for a moment, but he immediately endured the pain and moved aside to make room for her when he saw her haggard look. "Come on, Jenna. Lie down." The worry in his eyes did not seem fake. He looked like he was so distressed that he was about to cry. However, the man who loved her so much had repeatedly deceived her. Jenna tried hard to control her emotions. "Okay, let me know if you need anything." Matthew immediately covered her with the blanket and gently patted her with the only hand he could use. For the recent events, Jenna had become a light sleeper. Therefore, when she heard slight noises behind her in the middle of the night, she woke up almost instantly. She did not move and just lay in bed, silently listening as Matthew walked into the bathroom. He made a phone call. "Stop crying, Luna Bear. I'm fine. Be good. I'll come up with an identity for you in a couple of days and tell Jenna that you're my savior. That way, we can solve the issue of you becoming my assistant. Jenna is grateful and kind-hearted. She'll agree as soon as I mention it. Stop crying, okay? Once you're my assistant, we can be together every day." The moonlight was ghastly pale, shining through the tree leaves. With her back to him, Jenna pretended to be asleep but was crying incessantly. Love was completely subjective. Unfortunately, Matthew had never thought of it as something that should be exclusive. That was why he already had someone else just after 12 years despite promising a lifetime with just Jenna. He even went as far as to set up a plot to trick her, just so his Luna Bear could become his assistant, making it convenient for him to see her every day. A night breeze blew in through the slightly open window, carrying a slight whistling sound. Jenna clutched the blanket as she cried more violently. Chapter 5 The day Matthew was discharged from the hospital, Jenna picked him up. The two of them had just gotten into the car when his phone started ringing non-stop. Matthew glanced down, emotions secretly surging in his eyes. His Adam's apple rolled as he apologized to Jenna, "Jenna, I'm sorry. There's an urgent matter that I need to deal with at the office. Shall I ask the driver to take you back first?" It was a question, but he did not even wait for Jenna to respond. He hurriedly kissed her on the forehead, got into another car, and drove off. On her way home, Jenna received an unfamiliar text message as soon as she turned on her phone. It was a screenshot of a chat that included a photo. In the photo, Luna was wearing a spaghetti-strap slit dress and leaning against a huge floor-to-ceiling window behind her. Her left leg was slightly bent as she looked hazily into the camera. Luna: [Mr. Simmons, you just recovered from a serious illness. Now, it's time to make your choice.] Luna: [Are you going to teach me a lesson or are you going home with your wife?] Matthew only replied with five words: [I'll teach you a lesson.] Then, Jenna received another text. [Ms. Scott, I believe we'll meet soon. I look forward to it. ] Jenna turned off the screen and closed her eyes, trying hard to suppress the pain in her heart. She thought she would get used and grow numb to it after experiencing Matthew's countless lies and betrayals. However, the uncontrollable pain still engulfed her body and seeped into her bones. Matthew came home late, and Jenna was already asleep. He lay down behind her, wrapping her in his arms as usual. "I missed you so much even though we were only apart for just a while." He nuzzled her neck with the tip of his nose as he spoke. "My darling Jenna, did you miss me?" Jenna shifted slightly, rejecting his touch and struggling out of his embrace. Matthew paused. "What's wrong, Jenna?" It was the first time she had rejected his touch. An indescribable sense of panic could not help surging in his heart. She mumbled as she had her back against him, "It's nothing. I might have caught a cold. I don't feel well and don't want to pass it on to you. You should sleep in the guest room for the next couple of days." She could not bring herself to share a bed with him any longer. She was afraid she would not resist stabbing him with a knife in the middle of the night. Sensing the firmness in her tone, Matthew only hesitated for a moment and did not refuse. "Alright. I'll have the family doctor come check on you tomorrow." Matthew went to sleep in the guest room. Soon, Jenna's phone vibrated again. It was another message from Luna. Luna: [Does he never touch you?] Luna: [Look at what he's done to me. He nearly wore me out. Oh...] Soon, Jenna received Luna's selfies. All these photos had one thing in common—her neck and collarbone were covered with red marks. They were so glaringly red that they made Jenna's eyes redden involuntarily. She sat up in bed and quietly gazed at the moon hanging high outside the window. Matthew had left, but his scent still lingered in the bedroom. It was a minty lemon scent from the cologne that Jenna had personally commissioned for him. However, it was mixed with the cloying scent of jasmine perfume. She smelled it when he hugged her. It was Luna's scent. Jenna opened the window to let the cool night breeze in. She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, sat at the desk, took out a notebook, and recorded the date. 'Matthew, since you've betrayed our marriage, I'll record the process of your betrayal and lies. This will be the final gift I give you,' Jenna thought. Chapter 6 Perhaps Jenna had caught a cold from the cold breeze all night, but she felt unwell and had a slight cough when she woke up the next day. Matthew was heartbroken when he saw this. Seeing that she had no appetite, he ordered her favorite stew. However, the delivery did not arrive for a long time. Jenna called to ask, yet the food delivery platform said that the seller would deliver it themselves. When she tried to contact the seller, she could not get through to them. After an hour and a half, the doorbell finally rang. The moment Jenna opened the door, her face was already tinged with anger. "How could you have taken so long..." Jenna froze before she could finish speaking. The person standing at the door was Luna. She was covered in mud, carrying a takeout bag. She was staring at Jenna without blinking. After a long time, she smiled faintly and answered, "We finally meet, Ms. Scott. I came to surprise you." Jenna clenched her fists. The next second, Luna dropped the takeout bag to the floor. At the same time, she plopped down on the ground, and her eyes reddened immediately. "I'm sorry. I accidentally fell on the way here and hurt my leg. That's why I'm late..." Jenna said nothing but waited quietly for her next trick. As expected, Matthew's figure soon appeared. He first asked Jenna who was standing in the doorway with an indifferent expression, "Jenna, what happened?" Then, he looked down at Luna sitting amidst the mess on the ground. He was so shocked that his tone changed. "Why are you here?" Luna was huddled on the ground with red eyes. The stew had spilled all over the ground, staining her clothes and making her look particularly disheveled. "Sorry for being late, Mr. Simmons. Your wife probably pushed me out of anger. She didn't push me hard. It's my fault for losing my footing... I just hope you'll intercede for me. It took me a lot of effort to find this job." Jenna looked down at the pitiful Luna before looking up at Matthew. However, Matthew did not even look at her. He strode to Luna and helped her up. "What happened to your foot?" Luna's ankle was still bleeding. "I accidentally fell on the way here..." "Let's go to the hospital first!" Matthew picked up Luna in his arms and was about to leave. Jenna could not help calling to him, "Matthew, aren't you going to give me an explanation?" He paused for a moment before turning around with his eyes lowered. "Luna saved me the day I was hit by the chandelier. Jenna, what you did today has let me down." With that said, he hurried away with Luna in his arms. Jenna saw Luna turn around and flash her a triumphant smile when she got into the passenger seat of Matthew's car. Jenna's phone suddenly vibrated, and she tapped on it to find a voice message from Luna. As soon as it played, Matthew's voice rang out. "I only asked you to pretend to be a food delivery rider and deliver her order. How did you get yourself into this mess?" Luna answered coquettishly, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean it. I'm just too clumsy." He sighed helplessly. "I don't mean to blame you. I just feel sorry for you. But don't worry, I'll tell Jenna to arrange a job for you when I get home." Luna responded, "Okay. You're the best, Matt. I love you." Jenna then received a provocative message from Luna. Luna: [Do you like this gift, Ms. Scott?] Chapter 7 Jenna clutched her phone and did not respond. She only took screenshots of all the messages Luna sent. Her hands shook while she did it. In a daze, she thought of her wedding day. Matthew had held her hand and solemnly vowed, "Everything else in this world may change, but I'll always love Jenna. I'll never stray or have a change of heart." She trusted him very much and always thought that she was the only one for him, but it turned out that nothing lasted forever. He had long grown tired of their lukewarm relationship, which was why Luna appeared. The pages of the notebook in front of Jenna were stained with tears. She clutched her hands tightly and reassured herself that it would all be over soon. Matthew was still angry when he came back that evening. "Jenna, Luna is my savior. You shouldn't have treated her this way today. Her parents preferred sons to daughters, so they forced her to help her younger brother. She has gone through so much suffering from a young age. To support her family and feed herself, she took up a job delivering food. "Luna is really pitiful while you have everything. You shouldn't pick on such an unfortunate girl." Jenna stared at him for a long time before tears slowly ran down her face. She tried to wipe them, but they only flowed more violently. In the end, she covered her face with her hands and burst into tears. She thought to herself, 'I see. Turns out this is the surprise. That's what this performance is all about.' All of this was done to make her compromise and agree to let Luna stay by Matthew's side as his assistant. He had gone through so much trouble. Matthew instantly panicked when he saw her reaction. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be mean to you, Jenna. Babe, don't cry. It's all my fault. I was wrong. I shouldn't have been so harsh..." He even kneeled on the ground and grabbed Jenna's hand to slap himself in the face repeatedly. "I'm sorry, Jenna. Please stop crying, okay? It hurts me when you do this." Jenna covered her face while Matthew continued to coax and apologize. There was no impatience—only guilt, panic, and sorry. Jenna cried for a long time. Finally, she said breathlessly, "You have my approval. Arrange a job for her." Surprise flickered in Matthew's eyes. He kissed Jenna's cheek. "Thank you, Jenna. I knew you're the kindest." … In the middle of the night, Matthew gently called out to Jenna, "Jenna, are you asleep?" After repeatedly confirming in a gentle tone that she was asleep, Matthew got up and went to the balcony to make a phone call. "See, I told you I could solve this. Just report to the company tomorrow. Don't worry. No one will dare to make things difficult for you." Jenna listened in silence. She was a few steps away and separated by a glass door. Matthew whispered touching sweet words to Luna, "Now, we can finally spend every day together openly." His tone was extremely gentle and affectionate while white smoke rose from between his fingers. Jenna stared at him blankly until Matthew turned his head as if he had noticed something and met her eyes through the glass. He froze in place. "Jenna." Jenna closed her eyes briefly and asked in a hoarse voice, "Matthew, who are you talking on the phone with?" "My subordinate at work. There's a small issue with the new proposal, and they're asking me for my input." He put away his phone and walked toward her, his tone sounding so natural as if he had used the same excuse countless times before. She smelled the lingering smell of tobacco on him and coughed slightly. Nervous, he reached out to feel her forehead. "You're not running a fever again, are you? It's been raining outside, and the weather's chilly. How about I turn up the air conditioning?" As he spoke, he imperceptibly scanned her face as though observing whether she had overheard what he had said earlier. Jenna pulled her pajamas a little tighter around herself and gently responded, "Yeah, sure." Her tone was gentle and calm as usual. He breathed a sigh of relief as he relaxed slowly. "Let's go back to bed." He quickly fell asleep once back in bed. Jenna was wrapped tightly under the covers, staring blankly at the pitch-black ceiling. Every time she closed her eyes, she would recall the past. Whether it was when they first got together or when he successfully proposed, Matthew had promised countless times that he would never lie to her. However, every second of their time together was filled with deception. In the moonlight, Jenna turned her head slightly as she scanned Matthew's features inch by inch. She thought, 'Matthew, I'll leave you forever in just two more days. I hope you'll be pleased with your birthday gift this year.' Chapter 8 The day before the emotion transplant surgery, Jenna went to the hospital for a compulsory physical examination to confirm that she was healthy before the research institute carried out the operation. "Doctor, may I ask if my body is strong enough to undergo this transplant?" She breathed a sigh of relief when she received a positive answer. Now that everything was ready, she only needed the final push. She came out clutching the report and had just reached the corner of the hallway when she coincidentally heard Matthew's name. "Matt, feel it. Our baby is in here. Are you happy?" Luna asked. Jenna froze in place. Not far away, Matthew was helping Luna, whose belly was slightly protruding, out of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. Jenna saw Matthew carefully helping Luna like she was a treasure, and his face was full of joy as a new father. 'Luna is pregnant? They're having a baby?' Jenna pondered as she hid in the corner. Her heart was in so much pain that she was having trouble breathing. She picked up her phone and called Matthew. She watched Matthew kiss Luna on the lips before stepping aside to answer the phone. "Hello? Jenna, I'm at work right now. I forgot to tell you because I have an emergency to attend to. I'll be home to accompany you as soon as I can. I'll buy you your favorite dessert on my way back—" Jenna interrupted him and muttered, "Matthew, look back. I'm right behind you." That moment felt as if a knife was stabbed into Matthew's back. Jenna watched as his back straightened instantly, and he froze in place. It took a long time before Matthew turned around while trembling. Behind him, people were coming and going in the corridor while Jenna just stood there, looking at him coldly. Jenna eyed him, thinking that he looked as though he had just been struck by lightning. After a long while, she chuckled softly. "What's with that expression?" Matthew paused for a moment before quickly changing his expression to nervousness and worry. "Jenna, why are you in the hospital? Are you feeling unwell or injured?" He grabbed her arms, looking utterly anxious. "Let me see. Jenna, what's wrong with you?" He looked her up and down, his eyes full of anxious concern as if he had not just lied to her. Jenna smiled in self-mockery. "I just had a medical examination." He did not believe it, so she took out the medical examination report from her bag and handed it to him. Judging from the data, there was nothing seriously wrong with her health. Matthew read the report carefully a couple of times and stared at the line—'All physical indicators meet the surgical requirements' before asking her, "Jenna, what does this mean? What surgery are you having? Do you feel uncomfortable?" Instead of answering him, Jenna calmly asked, "Didn't you say you were at work? Why are you here with Luna?" Panic rose in Matthew's eyes. His Adam's apple rolled, but he stammered, unable to say a word. Luna walked over. "Mrs. Simmons, don't blame Mr. Simmons. I'm pregnant, but my boyfriend can't take responsibility for me for now..." Her eyes reddened as if she had suffered a great injustice as she continued, "I didn't want anyone else to know, so I begged Mr. Simmons to keep it a secret for me. He didn't mean to lie to you." 'For now?' Jenna wondered. It seemed that Luna was confident that she would end up marrying Matthew. Jenna looked at Matthew's tense face and laughed sarcastically in her heart, but she did not show it on her face. "Is what she said true?" He quickly nodded. "Of course. Jenna, you know I'd never lie to you in any other circumstances." Jenna looked down, finding it more ironic. He had told her so many lies. "Let's go home, then," Jenna said indifferently. She could not be bothered to expose him at this point.