During my legal studies, I hade across many cases like this.


    It was quitemon for an ex-boyfriend to intentionally make their ex-girlfriend''s photos public after a breakup. Women who were frightened often faced threats and extortion, leading to a cascade of problems.


    I never imagined such a thing would happen to me, and I couldn''t believe Nichs was that kind of scumbag.


    udia''s face showed a hint of satisfaction as she thought I was intimidated. "Ariana, let''s just forget about this. If something serious happens, I don''t know how we''ll maintain our home."


    "Our home?" I found her choice of words amusing.


    "Nichs and I are the ones who are married, not you and me, and certainly not you and him. What home are you talking about?


    "Don''t be ridiculous, udia. If you want to be with Nichs, do your best to push him to divorce mel


    faster."


    I kicked udia''s hand away from my pant leg. "Defamation carries a sentence of up to three years in prison. Distributing obscene materials can also lead to severe penalties. If you and Nichs want to break thew, let''s see whoes out on top." Despite my bravado, I kept my guard up. Nichs had always been distant with me in that regard, and we certainly didn''t have any photos of that nature


    The only time I might have had nude photos taken was when I tried to wear lingerie to keep him. I identally pressed the camera button while trying to sneak a look at his phone.


    But would Nichs keep it? If he wasn''t involved, then it was likely that udia had seen something on his phone.


    She was quite clever. If she posted the photos online and found a scapegoat, I''d bepletely defenseless.


    My serious expression might have frightened udia. She sat back down, and tears flowed out like a faucet that had been turned on full st.


    Instantly, I had a bad feeling. As expected, the next moment, udia cried out, "Nick!"


    Nichs strode over with an air of authority. He jolted my shoulder, causing me to stagger back a few steps before regaining my bnce.


    He then carried udia back to the bed. When he turned to look at me, his face was twisted into a sneer.


    "What are you doing, Ariana? I''ve told you before. udia didn''t do it. Why are you still harassing her?"


    My lips twitched. "Maybe she''s trying to harass herself


    Seeing them embrace each other didn''t bother me as much now. I no longer cared whether they were inseparable siblings as Frances imed, or if there was something more between them.


    picturesque. Seriously.


    1 lowered my head and pressed my nails into my palms. Yet I didn''t feel any pain. I said calmly, "Nichs, let''s talk outside."


    The sight of them under the sunlight filtering through the window was almo


    I walked out of the ward first and waited on a bench in the hospital corridor. After nearly five minutes, Nichs finally arrived, likely having spent time calming udia.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    When he emerged, he paused at the door of the ward to look around. Only after spotting me did he begin to walk toward me.


    His steps were slow and deliberate, and his demeanor was aloof, as though he were looking at a pitiful stray dog.


    When we were newlyweds and our rtionship was rtively cordial, he once told me to never rush in negotiations and always control the pace.


    He said I should walk slowly to let others hear the sound of my heels hitting the ground. It was a form of torment that would gradually drive them mad.