Chapter 3

When I opened my eyes again, I found myself lying in a hospital bed, feeling a wave of panic.

If Leo were to find out about my condition, all my previous efforts would have been in vain.

I tried to get up, but my body felt as heavy as if it were filled with lead.

Just then, I saw Leo come and sit down in the chair next to the bed, looking at me with a complex expression.

The disgust and contempt were gone from his eyes, replaced by an indescribable complexity.

"You're awake," Leo's voice was soft, with a hint of barely noticeable concern.

I was stunned for a moment, then quickly recovered and managed a smile. "Yes, I'm awake."

Leo frowned slightly. "Why did you suddenly faint? The doctor said you have severe hypertension."

My heart tightened, but I quickly calmed down. "Oh, I might be too tired lately, not getting enough rest."

Leo clearly didn't believe me. He stared at me, his eyes filled with inquiry.

"Amber, what are you hiding?"

"Was that medical report really fake?"

I panicked a bit but tried to stay calm as I explained,

"Of course it was fake. What, don't tell me you're having old feelings for me and want to get back together?"

Just then, Leo's phone suddenly rang.

He glanced at the caller ID, his brow furrowing slightly, but he still answered the call.

Bianca's voice came from the other end of the line, with a hint of crying. "Leo, where are you? Are you still choosing her?"

Leo looked at me, a flash of hesitation in his eyes, but he quickly soothed her in a gentle voice,

"No, don't overthink it. I just came to check on her, after all, she was once my wife."

Bianca on the other end clearly didn't believe him, her voice becoming more agitated. "Leo, don't lie to me. Just tell me, do you still love her?"

Leo was silent for a moment, then said, "Bianca, I love you. Only you. Don't overthink it, I'll be back soon."

I closed my eyes tightly, not wanting to hear him profess his love to Bianca.

After Leo hung up the phone, he still didn't leave.

We stared at each other for a long time, neither of us speaking.

After a while, I was the first to look away. "What do you mean by this? Didn't you say you were leaving? Why are you still sitting here?"

"Amber, have you regretted it in these five years?" Leo stared at me calmly. "We were together for seven years. If it wasn't for that illness, I never would have believed that you would be the type to abandon me at the critical moment of life and death."

Back then, I had given my heart and soul to Leo, so after our abrupt divorce, he fell into severe depression for a time.

At this moment, my nails dug deep into my flesh, and only the intense pain allowed my nervous emotions to calm down.

"I won't regret it, Leo. When love is gone, it's gone. Why are you so insistent on asking me for an answer?"

He slapped me,

Then turned his back, tilting his head to wipe away his tears.