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Everyone claims that Scott Kennedy, the youthful successor to one of California's most prominent families, wed a simpleton.
Regrettably, I'm the alleged simpleton they can't cease discussing.
I never truly grasped the concept of "first love" until someone remarked, "Scott's first love is his soulmate. And you? You're merely the simpleton he was compelled to marry."
I couldn't contain myself. I crumbled, sobbing uncontrollably and collapsing to the ground like a child throwing a fit.
For truly, what other recourse did I have?
I am a simpleton—or at least that's all anyone appears to believe. Yet even after all that, he still brought her back.
"You're so innocent and good-natured," he said, almost beseeching as if requesting a favor. "Please, allow her to stay. Alright?"
Everyone labels me a simpleton, but even a simpleton like me comprehends one basic truth—my spouse is supposed to be mine alone.
If Scott begins falling for another, then... I no longer want him.

Simpleton's Ultimatum, Love Me or Lose Me

As I continued to speak, my sense of injustice grew stronger. The burden of everything suddenly became too much to bear, and I found myself unable to contain my emotions any longer. I began to weep uncontrollably, my sobs echoing loudly.


Scott gazed at me, his expression shifting to one of bewilderment. He then turned to look over his shoulder at Jessica, who was standing behind him.


Jessica's mouth quivered as she attempted to regain her composure.


"Nadia!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with indignation. "How can you make such accusations? I was up all night worried sick about you, and I even arrived early this morning to check on your condition with the doctor. And now you're accusing me like this? Is your hatred for me that intense?"


Chapter 7