At Theodoric’s question, Ruthanne answered honestly, “I don’t know. I found myself here when I came to.” “Who are you?” “Right now, I’m your wife.” The look in Ruthanne’s limpid eyes was pure and sincere. At the same time, persistent calmness and forbearance flashed past. Theodoric stared at her intently with a scorching gaze, attempting to use his powerful aura to shatter her composure. Unexpectedly, his efforts were all in vain. This is my first time meeting her. Why is it that I simply can’t bring myself to blow up at her? Consequently, he could only look at her stonily, making himself look as hostile as possible. “No, you’re not.” Without riposting him, Ruthanne held out the marriage certificate in her hand. “On here is my name and our photo. You’re Theodoric Lasker, yes?” The instant her words rang out, the breaths of Mary, Ballard, and all the servants in the room caught. Whoa! This woman really doesn’t know her place. She actually dared to address Mr. Lasker by his name! How audacious! Surprisingly, the burst of temper they had expected did not happen. Huh? What’s going on here? In the face of the oppressive aura, Ruthanne was not the least bit fearful. Exuding a sense of adamancy amidst her gentleness, she calmly explained, “I really don’t know how we got married. I was taking care of a family member in the hospital when I passed out without warning. When I woke up, I was already here. As for this marriage certificate, I’m likewise very much puzzled.” Indeed, she was not lying. She had remained unconscious after getting into the car. When she next opened her eyes, she was lying in the living room with a marriage certificate in her hand. She was wholly bewildered, for she had no recollection of making a visit to City Hall. That aside, the photo on the marriage certificate was not of her true countenance but her unsightly look after wearing the hyper-realistic mask. Verily, she found the entire matter confounding. “Stop playing dumb with me. It won’t work.” Theodoric’s voice was still dripping with dissatisfaction. Ruthanne’s wide-eyed look was not a deliberate effort on her part. They were naturally big, making her appear innocent effortlessly. “I’m not playing dumb. That’s the veritable truth.” Words eluded Theodoric. He had always been swift and decisive, but a sense of helplessness engulfed him at that very moment. “You’re not lying?” “No.” At Ruthanne’s taciturn that even surpassed his and the fact that she was not trying to justify herself, the hostility within Theodoric gradually faded. Taking the marriage certificate from her hand, he flipped it open and scrutinized it. In the end, he lifted his eyes and pinned them on her. “Ruthanne Forrest?” “Yes.” “Get out of bed and come with me.” That startled Ruthanne. “Where to?” Theodoric lifted his wrist and glanced at the time, his thin lips parting a fraction. “To City Hall to get a divorce.” A divorce? He wants to get divorced right away? I haven’t even figured out what’s going on here. More importantly, the mysterious person who called hasn’t made an appearance. Will the mysterious person still save Grandma if I get divorced so quickly? Ruthanne remained motionless on the bed. Following that, a trace of impatience showed in Theodoric’s eyes. “Get out of bed. Don’t make me repeat myself.” Ruthanne’s mind whirred at warp speed as she devised ways to hold the man back for the time being. It was not that she was unwilling to get a divorce, but she could not do anything rash right then since the mysterious person had yet to contact her. Shortly after, something occurred to Ballard out of the blue. He smacked himself on the forehead. “Mr. Lasker, you can’t get divorced from Ms. Forrest right now.” Theodoric’s brows knitted together, his gaze so sharp that they resembled a carving knife. “Are you sick of living?” Hurriedly waving his hands in denial, Ballard frantically elaborated, “Calm down, Mr. Lasker. A month ago, the New Marriage Law was introduced in Jadeborough. A three-month cooling-off period is required for a divorce now. As such, you can only get divorced from Ms. Forrest three months later.”