I was in pain because he rudely disregarded my consent, forcing me into a non-consensual sexual encounter, which later exposed me to rumors and accusations.
But I liked him. So, even though he used the excuse of being intoxicated when having sex with me, I still forgave him.
But at this time, my parents found out that I was pregnant.
The Lewis family had a long-standing legacy in the business world, amassing significant wealth and establishing themselves as the wealthiest family in Beachley. Similarly, my Maxwell family held a prominent status in Beachley. So, we were suitable for each other.
Under pressure from both families, Oliver had no choice but to have a shotgun wedding with me.
On the day I married into the Lewis family, he abandoned his previously decadent behavior and instead exhibited politeness, tenderness, and affection towards me.
Believing that he had found the motivation to embrace a fresh start, I held onto hope for a joyous life together as a family of three.
However, once the wedding was over and we were alone, he grabbed my wrist viciously, questioning, "Used the child to marry me. Eloise, you happy now?"
With an aura of aggression, he leaned close to me and whispered, "But I don't love you whatsoever. I married you because you are carrying the heir of the Lewis family. In public, I will play the role of a dutiful father, but privately, we will lead separate lives."
True to his words, after our son was born, he frequently professed his love for Sunshine in public and commenced early training to mold him as the future heir of the Lewis family.
His parents were very satisfied with his responsible attitude and valued Sunshine very much.
However, he showed no care for me. At best, he would put on a facade of being a loving couple during significant family gatherings.
Despite his lack of feelings for me, I thought that our son would be the bond that held our family together, ensuring that he would always come back to us.
But only then did I realize that I was too naive.
On the night that Cleo returned home, Sunshine suddenly developed a high fever and fell into a coma.
The doctor said it was a sudden onset of meningitis. The disease was sudden and severe, and it was very likely to leave sequelae that would affect intelligence.