Chapter 3

Seeing that Lucas didn't actually hit me, not only was I surprised, but Zoe also looked at Lucas as if she had seen a ghost, her face full of astonishment.

"Lucas, she splashed me, why aren't you doing anything about it?"

"Don't tell me... you've actually fallen for this bootlicker?"

Lucas sighed helplessly, then held Zoe's hand tightly.

"Zoe, you can act up however you want usually, it doesn't matter."

"But Sophia's safety is very important right now. Without her, your life might not be saved."

"Let's focus on the big picture, okay?"

Hearing this, I was suddenly shocked.

So, for these seven years, Lucas had always known that Zoe was doing it on purpose.

He just loved her too much, so he knew but didn't say anything.

For a moment, Zoe knew she was in the wrong, her face alternating between shades of green and white.

"Sophia, don't get cocky. Don't forget what I said earlier, Lucas will absolutely never marry you!"

She glared at me fiercely before storming out, slamming the door behind her.

Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Lucas took the initiative to offer to take me back.

I nodded, after all, my body was still quite weak.

On the way, we passed by a shopping mall.

In the window display, a pair of platinum rings shimmered under the lights.

The style was exactly the same as the one my husband gave me when he proposed.

I couldn't help but stop, my gaze fixed on that ring.

"You like it?"

Lucas followed my gaze, his tone indifferent.

"Let me make this clear in advance. Although I agreed to marry you, it's only for Zoe's surgery."

"Don't even think about wedding rings and such."

"I only have Zoe in my heart. You're just a wife in name, don't fantasize about anything."

But I just smiled faintly.

"It's okay, I don't mind."

"As long as I can help you fulfill your wish, I'm satisfied."

Hearing this, the smile on Lucas's face suddenly froze.

For the rest of the journey, he didn't say another word.

Until a car at the intersection couldn't brake in time and suddenly lost control, rushing towards us.

Lucas was still looking down, seemingly lost in thought, completely unaware of the approaching danger.

My heart suddenly tightened.

If he died, what about my task?

What about my husband's illness?

Almost instinctively, I suddenly pushed Lucas away.

"Sophia! Are you crazy?"

Lucas stumbled from my push, frowning as he looked at me.

But the next second, he saw me being hit by the car and lying on the ground covered in blood.

His pupils suddenly contracted, his face filled with disbelief.

"Sophia!"

He stumbled towards me, his voice trembling.

"Why... why did you still save me?"

I was in so much pain I could barely speak, but I still managed to force out a smile.

"I just... didn't want to see you die..."

Hearing this, the usually cold and arrogant Lucas's eyes reddened.

"Fool, you really are a fool."

"How can there be someone like you in this world?"

I looked at him, but just managed a weak smile.

He had grown up in a world of intrigue and deception among the wealthy elite, how could he have ever seen pure kindness?

In the end, he was also a pitiful person.

Just as Lucas was about to call an ambulance, his phone suddenly rang.

It was Lucas's secretary.

"Young Master Lucas, it's terrible! Miss Zoe's condition has suddenly worsened, she might not make it!"

"We need to operate immediately! Please bring Sophia over for the blood transfusion right away!"

Lucas was stunned, looking at me, then at his phone.

"But... Sophia is injured too, she needs treatment now..."

On the other end of the phone, the secretary was shocked:

"Young Master Lucas, what are you saying?"

"Who is Sophia compared to Miss Zoe's life?"

I looked at Lucas, somewhat surprised.

In seven years, this was the first time he had hesitated between me and Zoe.

Probably because I had just saved him, and he felt guilty.

But I didn't care. I was happy to have the surgery early and complete the task.

I struggled to get up from the ground, a wave of intense pain spreading through my body.

"Let's go."

"Let's go perform the surgery for Zoe now."

Lucas's eyes immediately widened.

"But... but you're injured now! If you have surgery recklessly, you could die!"

I waved my hand dismissively.

"It doesn't matter."

"Saving someone is the most important thing, isn't it?"

Lucas stared at me blankly, his eyes complex.

He probably never imagined that in this situation, I would still be thinking about saving Zoe.

He was silent for a moment, and finally said nothing, turning to walk towards the car.

On the way, neither of us spoke.

It wasn't until just before entering the operating room that Lucas spoke again.

"Sophia..."

"Why... why are you doing this?"

But I just smiled.

"Of course it's because you're very important to me."

Lucas was immediately stunned, a barely noticeable flicker of emotion passing through his eyes.

I turned and walked into the operating room. Just before the door closed, Lucas suddenly said softly.

"Sophia."

"You're not allowed to die..."

His voice was very quiet.

Although I heard it, I didn't respond.

After all, once this surgery was completed, I would leave this world.

Such a promise meant nothing to me.

In the operating room, under the cold light.

I lay on the operating table, watching my blood slowly flow into Zoe's body.

Zoe's face gradually regained its rosy color, and her breathing became steady.

The doctors all breathed a sigh of relief.

I also breathed a sigh of relief, forcing out a weak smile.

It's over.

These seven years of strategy were finally over.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the task. Your husband's cancer has been successfully cured, and you will return to the real world soon."

...

Meanwhile.

Upon learning that the surgery went smoothly, Lucas took a deep breath and walked into my hospital room with an exquisite ring box, clearing his throat:

"You worked hard today."

"I don't like owing people favors. You've been eyeing that ring, right? I saw it wasn't expensive so I bought it on a whim. Try it on."

But there was no response from me on the hospital bed.

Lucas called out in confusion.

"Sophia?"

"Did you hear what I said..."