"Mr. Zimmerman, as I have said. I don't want another drama in life. Don't drag me into your issue with your childhood sweetheart," Jade said unkindly and held Luke's arm, using her eyes she pleaded him to take her home. It doesn't matter anymore, whether he cheated on her or not. She couldn't forgive him. His callous attitude toward her when he blamed her for almost losing his 'child' has brought her so much agony that cause her distress which resulted in miscarriage. Jade was so happy when she came to know she was pregnant again. She always wanted to have a big family so that the mansion would become livelier. However, Tyler had put an end to that happiness when he chose to believe Sophia's lies. Tyler's broad shoulders dropped in defeat. He was hoping that Jade would forgive him. Initially, when Tyler put the hidden camera in his room and took that video, he thought of showing it to Sophia when the time came that she demanded him to marry her after giving
Alone in the lonely corridor of the hospital, Jade felt like she went on a trip to hell, waiting for the operating theater to open. Being a surgeon, she had always been the one who performed surgery and never experienced waiting outside to hear news from the doctors. She didn't imagine that one day she would anxiously wait outside the operating room. Waiting in dread. Overwrought, Jade made up her mind to barge into the operating room. When she was at the point of pushing the door to the operating room, it suddenly opened. "Dr. Leitner," the doctor said in surprise. "How is the patient, Dr. Townsend?" Jade's anxious gaze gave away how much the man meant to her. "The bullet was removed already, but it punctured his lungs. We have to put him under observation," Dr. Townsend replied and gave a gentle pat on Jade's shoulder. Jade knew that pat. She's a surgeon herself, she usually gives the patients' loved ones a gentle pat on the shoulder to console them because the situation wasn'
Like a walking shell, Jade mindlessly walked being led by Tyler, oblivious to the stares thrown at her by her colleagues. Dread filled her system as Luke's state wasn't hopeful. She was too afraid to lose him. Apart from Colton and Tim, Luke had been her pillar for many years and she have depended on him a lot. It was cold outside, so Tyler took of his suit jacket and draped it over Jade's body. But his action seemed insignificant to the woman whose mind was utterly occupied by another man. She didn't even notice that Tyler covered her with his coat. Staring painfully at his wife, Tyler couldn't do anything but to endure the excruciating agony. This must how she had felt when he ignored her after believing Sophia's lie.He was such an idiot. An astute businessman, manipulated by a woman. She had not glanced at him once since they came out of the hospital. Her eyes fixedly peering outside while tears continually flowed like a broken tap. And at the s
Just after he successfully persuaded Jade to sleep, Tyler heard someone knocking. Immediately, he strode to the door and opened it. The maid opened her mouth to convey the message left by Tyler's servant before leaving the luggage but shut her mouth when Tyler beckoned that she should keep quiet. She left the luggage and walked away without passing on the message. When Tyler finished having a shower, he went straight to the bed after putting on his pajamas. It's been a long time since he held Jade to sleep. He didn't know if he should be thankful that Jade is in this state or should he worry about it. If she isn't emotionally disturb and in the right frame of mind, he wouldn't have the chance to hold her in his arms. He was glad that he could hold her in his arms. However, he was sad that she seemed oblivious to his presence because if she did, she would push him away. At day break, a scream, awakened Tyler from deep sleep. Jade was screaming Luke's name in her dream. "Jade,"
Blue light appeared in the sky pushing away the darkness, announcing the new day dawning. A new day, a new beginning. But for Jade, being fully immersed in sadness, felt like being stuck in darkness. Never realized the light of the day again. It's been a week since Luke's funeral. The death of Luke created a huge hole in Jade's heart. And she didn't know how to patch that empty space in her life. "Good morning, mommy," Timothy greeted her. He had been sleeping in her room since the death of Luke. "Good morning, darling," Jade smiled but it didn't touch her eyes. The glum in her eyes couldn't be dispelled even with her son's bright smile. Jade sat up and checked the time. The digital clock sitting on the bedside table indicated that it's already seven in the morning. "Have a shower, mommy will send you to school.""Really?" Timothy was so happy that he couldn't believe what he heard. Jade had been locking herself for the whole week. It
Tyler stepped on the gas pedal, he was in a hurry to reach the women's correctional facilities. He needed to see Sophia. "I heard you're already divorced," Sophia spoke right away before taking her seat. Tyler clenched his fist. Her words were like salt being rubbed on his wound. "Did you finally wake up and remember your promise to me? You said that when I grow up, you're going to marry me," Sophia had an aggrieved look on her. This was her usual tactic to get Tyler's sympathy. However, Tyler was no longer the fool that he was that could be easily deceived by her pitiful look. "Rachel Fischer," Tyler said, Sophia's eyes lit up the moment she heard the name and responded to him with a smile. 'She was right, he came to his senses and remembered his childhood sweetheart.' "Yes, my darling, Luke Schneider," she replied, using the name he used when they were still writing to each other to remind him of the past. When Tyler came back to Austr
"What are you doing here?" Jade icily said to Tyler. It wasn't just her voice that was so cold but her eyes held no warmth in them as they stared at Tyler. The court decided in favor of Jade, dissolving their marriage, They have nothing to do with each other. "Can we talk?" There was a hint of pleading in Tyler's tone. "What is there to talk to? We already parted ways and there is nothing to talk about us," Jade said and walked past Tyler. "I just want to tell you about the girl I knew from the orphanage when I was young," Tyler said, making Jade stop walking. She turned to face him. "It has nothing to do with me. Go to Sophia, she will gladly entertain you." The pain that flickered in his eyes had been noticed by Jade. But chose to ignore and walked away. It was another chance given to him from above to hear her that day in the memorial park. Tyler wouldn't let this chance slip away, otherwise he will regret it as long as he lives. "Rach
No. Never. He wouldn't let Jade go. He will devise anything so he could keep her by his side. Jade sneered. "You hadn't changed Tyler. You have no qualms using your children to tie me up. And are you going to use my brother's crime also to make me obey you like a dog?" "I never used an underhanded method to get what I want. You're the only exception. I couldn't live without you Jade," Tyler replied, there was no trace of agitation in his voice rather the tone of his voice was pleading. "I will never deprive you of your right for the children because you're their father. But, we have nothing to do with each other. It's better this way," Jade left after voicing her mind. Tyler watched Jade as the distance was eating up Jade's departing figure, until he finally could not see her and left. Jade had just gotten back from her rounds and walked into her office. A flower filled office welcomed her. She felt like she walked into the field of flowers. Diffe