Fleeing the Gilded Cage: Don’t Want to be the Billionaire’s Wife

Chapter 137: The Woman Who Said One Thing but Meant Another

Martina seemed to be dec

numbing herself, unable to stay by Benjamin’s side

so purely anymore. Perhaps it was because of her past experiences that truly frightened

her.

“If one day his feelings for you fade away, you’ll still be a golden–caged canary. Do you

really want that day to come?” she talked to herself.

After an unknown amount of time, Martina finally walked out of the room with a calm.

demeanor.

At this moment, Martina saw Benjamin had already taken off his upper clothes, and it was wrapped in layers and layers of gauze, with faint traces of blood seeping through.

Benjamin looked at his wound in the mirror, as if he wanted to change the gauze again. However, because the wound was on his back, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t

quite reach it.

Martina had to step forward and took the initiative to help Benjamin sit down, asking, “Why don’t you let me do it instead?”

She convinced herself in her heart that no matter what, Benjamin was injured because of her, and she couldn’t remain indifferent. She had to take full responsibility.

In reality, Benjamin had the option to seek help from Simon, who would have been more proficient in this matter. However, he deliberately didn’t mention it because he wanted to get closer to Martina.

“You said you didn’t want

Martina sensed a hint of frustration and grievance in his tone, and at this moment, she was truly at a loss for words. Confronted this version of Benjamin, there was no one capable of preventing her

cotton ball and said, “When did I ever say I wouldn’t take care of

lie down there and don’t

resolute attitude, Benjamin eventually chose to obey. Yet, the evident furrowed brow revealed his prevailing mood, reflecting the extent

was still under Martina’s influence. Perhaps this was the true change in

could endure anything. After all, it was a treatment he had

Benjamin’s body, followed by applying the medicine. The

incredibly gentle, almost causing Benjamin to

minimal pain.

ask,

even if Benjamin’s arm were broken, he wouldn’t utter a word of pain.

short sentence, Martina completely melted. After all, Benjamin had become like this because of her, and morally and logically, she had to

took a deep breath. “I’m truly sorry. If it

endure such trouble.”

actually wanted to say that, for him, it wasn’t trouble at all. He was willingly enduring it. However, the current Martina couldn’t listen to

with it for now, and it will be better once the bandages

nodded quietly, and then surprisingly fell silent, with his

seemed to have exhausted all her strength and couldn’t

response from him. Her heart couldn’t help but quicken, and it seemed like she had genuinely been

still no response. Benjamin seemed to have fallen into a deep slumber. Martina started to ponder about her actions

affected.

if not properly treated, could lead to further troubles and significantly affect the

thought, Martina instantly panicked and hurriedly moved to the

eyes tightly shut, seemingly in great discomfort. Even in his unconscious state, his