On Our Wedding Day My Husband Announced His First Love Online-Chapter 100: The Man from That Day Was Actually Him?

Chapter 100: Chapter 100: The Man from That Day Was Actually Him?

"You didn’t expect this either, did you?" my mother-in-law said, practically grinding her teeth. "That heartless, ungrateful beast!"

"All these years, if Theodore hadn’t been so grateful for his help back then, why would he ever have been allowed into the Grant family’s inner circle? And I was somehow blind enough to approve of that monster!" The more she spoke, the more agitated she became, her face flushing a deep red.

My mother-in-law had only just recovered from a major illness. I was afraid something might happen to her, so I quickly got up and gently patted her back. "Please, don’t get worked up. Your health is what’s important."

She was wheezing, taking ragged breaths. It took a long moment for her breathing to even out.

Seeing this, I quickly passed her the tea from the table. "Here, have some tea. It’ll help you calm down."

She took the cup, sipped a little, and placed it back on the table.

"I’m all right now." My mother-in-law took my hand and had me sit down. She let out a soft sigh. "I never had a daughter, so I’ve always thought of you as my own. Keeping this bottled up has been excruciating. Being able to talk to you about it today... it’s a huge relief."

I sighed inwardly. ’She’s just like me,’ I thought, ’putting her trust in the wrong person.’

"So, what do you plan to do? Are you going to call the police?"

The moment the words "call the police" left my mouth, my mother-in-law froze. She pressed her lips together, her expression grave. "We can’t call the police..."

I stared at her in astonishment. I couldn’t understand why she wouldn’t call the police when she knew perfectly well that Vincent Lombard had poisoned her and tried to kill her.

She heaved a heavy sigh. "Vincent Lombard did help us out, after all. And over the past decade, the ties between our two families have become deeply rooted and incredibly complex. If we were to become open enemies, it would be catastrophic for both families."

"Just think about it. We were so close before. If we suddenly became foes... it would be a fatal blow to the Grant Family and to Theodore!"

I listened in silence, not knowing what to say.

But I had to admit, my mother-in-law had a point.

Over the years, the Grant and Lombard families’ fortunes had become completely intertwined.

’If they really did turn on each other...’

I couldn’t begin to imagine the consequences.

However, hearing that she didn’t want to involve the police made me wonder why she had asked to meet me in the first place.

"Chelsea, I’m telling you all this because I consider you family..." My mother-in-law tightened her grip on my hand, her face full of hope and expectation. "So, I have a difficult favor to ask of you..."

"What is it?" I asked immediately.

My mother-in-law had always been kind to me, and I had always thought of her as a second mother.

Now that she needed a favor, I would naturally do everything in my power to help her.

’As long as it’s something I can do.’

"Can you... can you not divorce Theodore?"

The moment she said it, I froze, as if I couldn’t believe my own ears.

My mother-in-law clearly realized her request was outrageous and quickly added, "I know you must be upset about the baby Clara Langley is carrying. Don’t worry, I won’t let her give birth to that child!"

A wave of helplessness washed over me. ’So, in her mind, the only reason I’m so insistent on divorcing Theodore is because of Clara Langley’s baby...’

When I didn’t say anything, she continued, "The only reason Theodore is getting engaged to Clara Langley is because of that baby. As long as the baby is gone, he’ll have no reason to be with her anymore..."

"Chelsea, believe me, Theodore truly loves you. I’ve seen him drinking himself into a stupor late at night more than once, and he always calls out your name when he’s drunk..."

"Ma’am, please stop," I finally cut her off.

"Theodore and I are getting a divorce. No matter what you say, I’m not going to change my mind."

My mother-in-law was taken aback. "Why?"

I couldn’t help but let out a dry, mirthless laugh.

’After everything that’s happened, she’s still asking me why?’

A sense of absurdity washed over me. ’Was I wrong all this time? Was I wrong to think she truly cherished me like her own daughter?’

’At least my own mother would never ask such a question!’

"Chelsea, don’t you love Theodore more than anyone? You’ve loved him for twelve whole years, from middle school all the way through college..."

"You didn’t even mind keeping your marriage to Theodore a secret before. You were willing to endure that kind of treatment, so why can’t you accept one mistake? Besides, he’s a victim too! I heard him say it himself—Clara Langley took advantage of him when he was drunk..."

Her words were becoming more and more ridiculous. I stood up abruptly. "Ma’am, I will not agree to your difficult request. If this is the only reason you asked me here today, then there’s nothing more for us to talk about. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving now..."

"Chelsea..."

I heard my mother-in-law call out behind me, but I didn’t stop. Without a backward glance, I pulled open the door and walked out.

Once I was outside the teahouse and breathing in the fresh air, I let out a long sigh, as if trying to expel all the foulness from my heart.

I instinctively glanced back at the teahouse one last time before turning to leave.

...

In the blink of an eye, the day to get our divorce certificate arrived.

Perhaps because I was too excited and nervous, I couldn’t sleep the night before.

I tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep.

I couldn’t help but worry that something might go wrong tomorrow, but then I remembered that Theodore and Clara Langley’s engagement party was also scheduled for the same day, so there probably wouldn’t be any issues.

Maybe it was because my mind was racing, but as I drifted off, I started to dream.

In the dream, I was back in the lounge at that banquet.

The moment the man drew near, I instinctively tried to push him away so I could see his face clearly.

Perhaps because the dream felt so real, I realized with overwhelming clarity for the first time...

The man before me was a wolf!

And just then, the man lifted his face.

When I saw his face clearly, I felt as if I’d been struck by lightning—

How... how could it be...

"Don’t cry. I’ll try to be gentle, okay?"

The man’s voice was low and deep. He reached up to wipe away my tears, then his large hand stroked my hair, gently smoothing it. "This drug is too potent. If I don’t help you, you’ll get hurt..."

What followed was a dizzying blur.

On the bed...

The sofa...

The bathroom...

Something exploded in my mind like a firework. In that instant, my body felt as if it had been soaked in water...

But the man only held me tighter. His low murmur in my ear was followed by an earth-shattering moment—

"Chelsea, you’re mine now."

The intense stimulation shocked me awake, and my eyes flew open—