My Wife Wants a Divorce by Red Little Fruit

"Why?" Luke exposed his intelligence as soon as he opened his mouth. He really had not figured it out.

Sydney facepalmed herself. Then, her expression sank as she said, "Julien's questions most likely had something to do with Lyra going into the emergency room. Maybe Lyra's disappearance was a kidnapping, and her kidnapper was someone we know."

"Huh?" Luke was taken aback.

Sydney pursed her red lips. "A long time has passed since Lyra harmed me, but Julien only asked this question when Lyra went missing and was sent to the emergency room. It's clear what he meant. He suspects we wanted revenge and told someone to take Lyra away."

That was also why her heart ached when she was faced with Julien's suspicious eyes.

Luke instantly understood everything after hearing Sydney's analysis. A glint flashed in his eyes. "Oh no. You told him that you told Layden about that incident. Julien would definitely think that Layden kidnapped Lyra and put her in the emergency room."

"Actually, I'm also wondering if Lay is behind this. It's true. Only Lay knows about this besides us. No, I have to ask him."

She took her phone from her bag and dialed Layden's

number after she found it.

Luke glanced at her from the corner of his eyes. An imperceptible trace of guilt flashed in his eyes.

The call was soon picked up.

Layden's somewhat tired voice sounded. "Sydney, cough cough. It's so late. Do you need me for something?"

"Lay, are you sick?" Sydney heard the cough over the phone, and her face instantly filled with worry.

Layden laughed weakly. "It's too cold here, and I had an outdoor shoot, so I accidentally caught a cold. Cough cough..."

"Did you see a doctor? Have you taken medicine?" Sydney asked with concern.

Layden's heart warmed. "I did, and I took my medicine. I'm fine. I'll be fine in a couple of days. Don't worry. Cough cough..."

"How can I not worry? Look at how badly you're coughing... What if you get an infection?" Sydney rubbed her cheek in agitation. 1

Back then, when her dad and her first went to Rivervale to sponsor someone, Layden was sick. A tiny Layden lay on the rickety crib, his body curled into a ball and coughing his lungs out. Her dad and she had to rush him to the hospital.

The doctor said he had contracted pulmonary edema and that his lungs were infected. He would have died if they had been any later. That was why Sydney could not help but worry when she heard him cough again.

"Send me your address later. I'll send you some medicine suitable for your physique," Sydney said in a tone that brooked no argument.

Layden smiled and nodded. "Alright, Sydney."

"Okay. Let me ask you something." Sydney saw how obedient he was, and her mood improved a lot.

Layden hummed. "Go ahead."

"I told you about the incident where Lyra harmed me that day. Do you still remember?" Sydney frowned. Luke perked up his ears while driving.

A strange light flashed in Layden's eyes before he responded with a smile, "Yeah. What's wrong?"

"Lyra went missing for a while tonight, and she's in the hospital now. Lay, tell me the truth. Were you behind this kidnapping?" Sydney did not beat around the bush and asked directly.

The smile on Layden's face did not change. "No. I'm so far from Port City. How could I have done it? Sydney, why do you think it was me?"

"Julien asked me earlier, so I started thinking if it had to do with you." Sydney then told him what Julien asked in the hospital, and then the corners of her lips pursed in embarrassment. "I'm sorry, Lay. I shouldn't have doubted you."

"It's okay, I understand. After all, if President Flint asked that question, it is easy for you to associate it with me. But I really didn't do it."

"I believe you." Sydney smiled.

Luke wanted to give Layden a big thumbs up.

The kid would usually put on a kind, gentle face in order to fool people, and Sydney believed him so easily.

However, Luke was not fooled. There was a 90 percent chance that Layden was behind this. After all, he knew the kid's true face, but he still had to praise the kid for doing a good job!

After that, Sydney exchanged a few pleasantries with Layden before hanging up.

She put the phone back into her bag. "It wasn't Lay, so I'm relieved. Julien won't do anything to him."

Luke smiled and remained silent.

Sydney looked at the large drugstore on the side of the road ahead and said, "Stop."

"Are you really going to buy medicine for him?" Luke pulled over.

Sydney nodded. "Of course. Wait for me here. I'll be back when I'm done."

"Go on." Luke waved his hand.

Sydney walked towards the drugstore and picked up a small basket, choosing a variety of cold medicine and supplements. Layden often did outdoor shots and traveled all around the world. Each place had a different climate, so it was easy to get sick.

That was why supplements were essential.

After choosing almost a full basket of medicine and thinking it should be enough, Sydney was ready to check out at the cashier.

Then, out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of the contraceptives on the front shelf, and her eyes widened.

She suddenly remembered that she had not taken any contraceptives after that night. Would she be...

She did not dare to think further and stopped a clerk." Hi, miss."

"How may I help you?" the clerk asked with a smile.

Sydney pointed at the Plan B pill. "That pill... Is it still effective if I eat it a few days after the deed?"

"How many days has it been?" the clerk asked.

Sydney already knew in her heart, but she remained hopeful and answered, "Almost half a month."

The clerk shook her head. "I'm sorry, miss. The time interval is too long. It won't have an effect."

Sydney gripped the handle of the small basket. "In that case, is it possible to find out if I'm pregnant during the half-month point?"

"That won't work either. It needs to be at least a month."

"I see. Thank you." Sydney forced a smile.

"You're welcome."

After the clerk left, Sydney fixed her eyes on the Plan B pill for a while before carrying the basket to the checkout.

Luke saw her come out and got out of the car to take the bag in her hand. Just as he was about to ask her what took so long, he saw her walk past him with her head down. It looked like she was in a bad mood.

"What's wrong, darling?" Not caring to see what kind of medicine she had bought, he hurriedly followed her and asked.

Sydney shook her head, not answering, and opened the door to get into the car.

Luke stood outside the passenger side for a few seconds before returning to the driver's seat. He tossed the bag in his hand to the backseat and looked at Sydney as he fastened his seatbelt. "Darling, did someone bully you?"

"It's nothing. I was just thinking about something that's bothering me." Sydney leaned back on the seat and pinched the bridge of her nose, answering in irritation.

How could she have forgotten something as important as taking a morning-after pill? However, it was too

late now.

She wondered to herself, 'What if I got pregnant?'

"What's bothering you? Tell me about it. Maybe I can help you out," Luke asked with a smile.

Sydney waved her hand feebly. "It's fine. You won't be able to help me. Just let me figure it out myself. Hurry up and drive. I'm tired." 1

Seeing that she was unwilling to speak up, Luke shrugged and stopped asking. He turned the ignition and started the car.

They arrived at Shallow Bay half an hour later.

Sydney carried the bag down, said goodbye to Luke, and turned to go inside.

At home, she showered, blow-dried her hair, and went to sleep.

The next day, Sydney was still asleep when she was awakened by a sharp and rude banging on the door.