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In a marriage of convenience, Nathan, after a night of drinking, has an affair with Ava, leading to her ectopic pregnancy. 

Before the surgery, Ava calls Nathan, who is preoccupied with his mistress and neglects Ava, even going as far as to accuse her of having an affair and carrying another man's child after the surgery...

As their one-year contractual marriage comes to an end, Nathan realizes his feelings for Ava. 

But Ava is not willing to play along anymore!

Excerpt：

"I am Nathan Ford's girlfriend, loved by him, as everyone knows. And you... you're just a title holder, soon to be thrown out. By then, you'll lose all your dignity... no, you've already lost it. I bet your deceased mother would turn in her grave if she knew what you've become."

Hearing Iris Hart's sharp and biting words, Ava Sterling initially didn't want to stoop to her level. 

However, the mention of her late mother crossed a line.

A crisp slap echoed before Iris Hart could even react, leaving five bright red marks on her face.

"Ah—Ava Sterling—you lowlife, how dare you hit me..." Iris Hart realized she had been slapped and reached out to retaliate, but Ava Sterling was prepared and caught her hand easily.

"Listen, Iris Hart, if I'm the joke, what does that make you? You're also a joke. At least I'm Nathan Ford's wife by law! You! Iris Hart, are nothing but a mistress scorned by everyone. Every wealthy man may stray, but a hotel is just a hotel, and home is home. There can be many dishes, but there's only one bowl of rice."

Ex-husband seeks remarriage？I'm not cooperating!

It seemed that Ava could feel someone pinching her face. She furrowed her brows and instinctively tried to swat away the discomfort.

Nathan recoiled in fright but after Ava showed no further reaction, he breathed a sigh of relief. In a bit of retaliatory spirit, he pinched her cheek again, a hint of gritted teeth in his action.

Despite the teasing, Nathan carefully carried Ava back to her room. After tucking her in, he sat in the room for a while.

Observing Ava's flushed, sleeping face, Nathan propped his chin on his hand and watched her closely. Sometimes this woman seemed quite feminine and surprisingly attractive.

Almost bewitched, Nathan reached out to touch Ava's nose, eyes, and lips, his gaze finally resting on her lips. Her lips were beautifully shaped, lush and red, stirring an impulse in him to kiss them.

Stirring Things Up