Chapter 5 The moment Nelson saw Jessie , his eyes turned bloodshot . He pushed past Lila and ran up toward the third floor , where Jessie stood . Everyone watched as Nelson trembled from head to toe , his face drained of all color . He reached Jessie and wrapped his shaking arms around her . "Jessie , this was just a video shoot , that's all . Don't misunderstand . You know the ring was designed especially for you . You never liked being on camera , and Lila's hands look similar to yours . The edited video was going to be a surprise a city - wide broadcast for our anniversary . " Nelson fumbled with the ring , quickly trying to slide it onto Jessie's ring finger . But it didn't fit . The ring stopped halfway down - too tight . It wasn't hers . Downstairs , Lila stood frozen , her face drained of color , eyes glossy with unshed tears as she stared up at the two of them . Nelson's tone turned sharp . " Lila , " he snapped , " my wife is upset . Explain this to her - right now . If you can't , you no longer have a job at Voss Group . " Lila's voice was soft , almost pleading . " Ms. Hale ... the ceremony ... it was just a marketing campaign . I ... I was the one who had organized it . The entire shoot was scheduled for broadcast on your anniversary . It was Mr. Voss's idea . The whole city was supposed to see it . " Nelson's handsome face broke into a smile as he pulled Jessie into his arms . " Jessie , you heard Lila's explanation , didn't you ? Everything I've done was for you . Jessie , my love for you has never changed . You are the one I love most in this life . " Jessie had believed every sweet word Nelson had ever said to her over the past twenty - seven years . She just never imagined that after betraying her , he could still look at her with such tenderness and declare his love to the world like nothing had happened . Lila visibly flinched at his words . Chapter 5 4.39 % " I wish Mr. Voss and Mrs. Voss a lifetime of love and happiness ... and a child soon to follow , " she said with a brittle smile . The mention of a child stabbed through Jessie's chest like a knife . She locked eyes with Lila for a moment . Lila's face was streaked with tears , but without hesitation , she turned and ran - never once looking back . " Lila ! " Nelson roared after her , his voice cracking with panic . Then , like a man possessed , he bolted down the stairs in pursuit . Jessie stood there , watching as Nelson chased after Lila in front of everyone . But just as Lila reached the street , a truck came out of nowhere - slamming into her with a sickening crash . Jessie stepped outside and stood frozen at the curb . She watched Nelson scream in anguish , " Lila , no ! " He threw himself forward , catching her before she hit the ground . And everyone saw it - at the very last second , Lila had turned , pulling Nelson into her arms to shield him . Her fragile body had taken the full force of the second impact . Boom ! Blood splattered across the pavement . Lila lay motionless , her mouth stained red as she coughed up more blood with every breath . A dark pool of crimson spread rapidly beneath her . Nelson collapsed to his knees beside her , arms trembling as he held her limp body . His eyes were bloodshot , his voice hoarse with desperation . " Lila , stay with me ! You're going to be fine . I'm taking you to the hospital right now , just hang on ! " But Lila could barely breathe , let alone speak . Blood bubbled from her lips as she choked out , " The baby ... Nelson , save ... our baby ... " Jessie stood frozen , and then Nelson's tortured gaze snapped to her . Chapter 5 WebNovel W 4.3 FREE D Enter a world of power and adventure ! Cultivation Online awaits you - start reading now ! Google Play OPEN 4.39 % " You did this , " he snarled . " I told you - nothing was going on between me and Lila ! It was just an ad campaign ! Why couldn't you believe me ? Why did you have to push this so far - until she and our child ended up like this ? " In that moment , Jessie saw something in his eyes she'd never seen before - hatred . And then came the voices around her , whispering and accusing . Asher stepped forward , his tone sharp with judgment . " Jessie , Nelson loved you . He did everything for you . He even agreed to keep Lila out of the country for nearly seven years - because his grandfather forced them to get the marriage license . " Others chimed in , one after another . " Yeah , today's video was for you . Nelson didn't want you stressed , so he had Lila stand in for the bridal ad shoot . " " Jessie , you've always been so possessive . Lila may have liked Nelson , but she never once asked for anything in return . She's selfless - sweet even . How could you not spare her a little kindness ? " ( (