---- suicide attempt had brought him nothing but shame. Natalie had invited me over to witness this drama; she was clearly trying to force me to push Simon so that he would take Carly away and be responsible for her. She never expected I'd agree so easily, even signing the divorce papers without hesitation. Later, I pulled the lotus-shaped necklace from my pocket and flung it out the car window. The necklace traced a shining arc in the sunlight, like a blade cutting off my ties with the past. Back at the Barkers' villa, the butler wore a troubled expression and reported to me softly, " Mr. Barker brought Ms. Carly home. She's been settled in the guest house." I gave a faint, bitter smile. "You don't have to ---- report such trivial matters to me anymore." After all, I wouldn't be Mrs. Barker for much longer. As I turned to leave, Simon's expression suddenly darkened, and he grabbed my wrist. His bodyguards forced me to my knees. Then he played a video on his phone. Thad just had an abortion and spent the whole day running around. Now, a sharp, tearing pain stabbed my lower belly, and blood slowly seeped down. I bit my lip hard against the pain. "Irene, marrying you was such a stupid mistake!" 1 lifted my head, stunned, and saw Carly sobbing pitifully beside Simon. Carly choked on her words while clutching Simon's sleeve tightly. "No, it's all my fault. Irene only sent people to hurt me and my baby because I ---- stood in her way."