Chapter 5

After that, I ignored Liam and Chloe's open displays of affection.

Outwardly, I was subservient to Liam, and even spoke highly of Chloe.

Sometimes, I would even act quite pathetic.

Liam saw it all. His guilt towards me grew daily, and now his gaze towards me had softened.

Sometimes, because of me, he would even disregard some of Chloe's demands.

Chloe gradually realized I was doing this on purpose, so she started to act even more.

Of course, what Chloe did most was falsely accuse me.

However, having been reborn, I was already well-versed in her tricks.

She tried to frame me for pushing her, so I made sure to injure myself.

She'd be on the floor, and I'd be lying in a pool of my own blood.

What could Liam say when he saw me covered in blood?

He would rush me to the hospital, and each time, Chloe would stomp her foot in frustration.

And while alone with Liam in the hospital, I would play him recordings of Chloe's provocative words.

Then I'd gently take his hand and say, "Liam, I know Chloe is like this because Ethan died. I don't blame her, and please don't bother her, okay? She's really had it rough."

"Lily and I are fine. We'll help her get through this."

My appearance, swallowing my grievances with red-rimmed eyes, completely drew Liam's heart back to my side.

As soon as I was discharged from the hospital, he pulled me in, clearly wanting to be intimate.

It scared me, and I quickly made some noise.

Sure enough, within three seconds, Chloe burst in.

"Liam, I feel unwell. Can you take me to the hospital?"

"Call a driver."

Liam was annoyed at being interrupted when things were heating up, and his expression towards Chloe was already sour.

Chloe instantly looked heartbroken.

As his wife, I expressed understanding. "It's okay, you go with Chloe to the hospital. If Ethan saw us neglecting her from up above, he'd be upset."

When I mentioned Ethan, Liam, though still annoyed, got out of bed.

A minute later, the car drove out of the villa. I watched them leave from the balcony before going to Lily's room.

Lily was already ready. She looked at me with a smile. "Mommy, can we go now?"

I nodded.

I'd endured for half a month; it was time to leave.

For the past two weeks, I'd had to tolerate Chloe's provocations and the strange looks from everyone around us. No one knew what I'd gone through.

But I knew the time for blood for blood had come.

When Lily and I arrived at the airport, my dad was already there.

Before boarding, Liam sent me a message: ["Chloe's situation is a bit complicated, you go to sleep first, don't wait for me."]

Seeing the message, I couldn't help but smile.

Such a good actor.

He probably still had no idea how smoothly Chloe and I had been communicating behind his back.

Just moments ago, Chloe had also sent me a message: ["Liam is mine tonight."]

It was accompanied by a video of the two of them together in bed.

I didn't reply to their messages, but I did something else.

After finishing my operation, I turned off my phone.

At that moment, I felt completely liberated.

The next moment, Liam, who was currently occupied, received a call from his assistant.

"You better have a good reason."

"Mr. Sterling, you need to check the company's official website right away."

After the assistant spoke, Liam impatiently opened the website.

With just one glance, his face turned ashen. "No, this is impossible."