Chapter 5

It hit me like a lightning bolt. I swayed, barely staying on my feet.

"Who... who did it?"

That accident— the one that left me unable to have more kids, that almost took my only daughter.

I used to think it proved Blake loved me— how he fought for his life in the ICU to save me.

"The investigation shows Blake personally planned that accident."

I almost laughed out loud.

My numb, aching heart felt like it was being torn out.

The nightmare that haunted me for five years was caused by the man I shared my bed with— my husband.

What was he thinking all those times I struggled with depression, thought about ending my life, and tried to find strength in his so-called love?

I closed my eyes, too devastated to speak.

My dad had already gathered all the evidence, found the weaknesses that would take down Harrison Corp. He told me to wait, that he'd pick me up soon.

But I couldn't wait anymore.

I called Chloe.

"You really want to lose your son? Let me become his mother instead?"

"Aurora, I would never..."

I cut her off, my voice cold.

"I've already sent the divorce papers to you. Whether he signs them is up to you and your 'talents'."

"And don't call me Aurora. You make me sick."

That same night, I got the signed divorce papers from Blake.

Chloe dropped the act on the phone, sounding triumphant.

"Too bad, Aurora. Blake was head over heels for me from the start— the second you brought me here."

"When you were pregnant, he took my virginity right there in his office. He said I gave him something new and exciting."

My stomach twisted. I fought back the nausea.

"If he loved you so much, why did he wait until you had a miscarriage, then a child, and still wouldn't give you the Mrs. Harrison title?"

"Guess your 'love' isn't that special after all."

I hung up, ignoring her angry yelling. I picked up Lily.

"Lily, Mommy's taking you to Grandpa's house, okay?"

My daughter hugged my neck, nodding hard.

But I didn't get to leave. After packing our bags, the hospital called.

"Hello, is this Ms. Hayes? Further tests show Lily Harrison's fever is an early symptom of leukemia..."

I couldn't believe it. I rushed my daughter to the hospital, but then bodyguards burst in and grabbed Lily!

They pinned me down. I watched helplessly as my daughter cried and struggled while they carried her away.

"Aurora, I'm so sorry, but Leo is only one, he's so little, please save him?"

Chloe clung to Blake, sobbing hysterically.

Blake avoided my accusing look, just saying:

"Leo's kidneys are failing. Lily's the only match. Don't worry, I got the best doctors..."

I collapsed to the floor, staring at him in shock.

"So you're gonna make five-year-old Lily donate a kidney? Blake! Lily is your daughter too!"

He frowned, annoyed.

"I know! But Leo's my son too! It's just one kidney— she'll be fine!"

I watched in horror as they gave my daughter anesthesia. No matter how much I begged, apologized, or screamed, nothing worked!

I was frantically blocking the operating table, my fingers getting crushed, but I couldn't stop them.

Then a group of bodyguards burst in, kicking the crooked doctor aside and breaking Blake's wrist with a sickening snap!

Blake cried out in pain and fear as a loud, angry voice boomed through the room.

"I'd like to see who dares touch my daughter and granddaughter!"