Chapter 2

"Lily, do you think changing men will make me care?" Marcus sneered, turning away nonchalantly. "I've told you before, I'll never marry you. If you really like someone else... go ahead and marry them."

Jason Shen, standing nearby, frowned at Marcus's words and quietly lowered his eyes.

Natalie immediately came over and tugged at my arm. "Lily, Marcus is leaving. Why aren't you chasing after him?"

She blinked, feigning concern. "If he gets really angry, you'll have to beg him to forgive you in a few days."

I shook off her hand and laughed coldly. "Why should I chase after him?"

How ridiculous.

They had lived in my family's house since childhood, relying on us for food, clothing, and shelter. Now they expect me, the actual owner, to beg them?

In my previous life, I was brainwashed by them, believing that 'the only color in my world must be my destiny.'

This time, I won't make the same mistake!

"Dad, I want to marry Jason."

My father frowned deeply. "Lily, marriage isn't a game. This concerns your lifelong happiness!"

"Did you have a fight with Marcus?" he probed. "Didn't you used to like him the most?"

Like?

That so-called love nearly cost me my life. How could I dare to like him again?

I forced a smile. "Dad, people change."

My dad exchanged a glance with the fortune teller, who immediately spread out his tools and began to make a show of divination.

After a while, he shook his head dramatically. "Mr. Foster, I've carefully calculated. This Mr. Shen has a very unusual aura. He's not compatible with Miss Lily at all!"

"In my opinion, Mr. Sinclair still has the strongest positive energy. Even if they don't get married, as long as he stays close to Miss Lily, it will keep her safe."

Hearing this, my dad's face showed hesitation.

I directly exposed their trick: "If you say we don't need to get married, then why not just give him a job to stay in the house? Wouldn't that work the same?"

"Well..." The fortune teller was suddenly at a loss for words, mumbling incoherently.

My dad pondered for a moment before finally relenting: "Lily, tomorrow is the anniversary of your mother's passing. I'll be away for three days to pay my respects. Take these three days to think it over. Whatever decision you make, I'll support you."

I nodded gratefully, watching as my dad left.

My mom died from complications during my birth.

Since then, my dad has poured all the love he had for my mom into me.

He took me to see countless specialists, but none could cure my color blindness.

Later, when he heard that Marcus could let me see colors, my dad was overjoyed and gave him countless privileges.

Who could have imagined that this kindness would eventually become the death warrant for me?

In my previous life, when my dad saw my final fate, he must have been heartbroken too.

"Lily, quick, think about what gift to send to make up with Marcus!"

"How about a yacht?"

"A mansion might be more practical."

The group chatted animatedly, completely disregarding my opinions.

I folded my arms and coldly watched them. "Who said I was going to apologize?"