Chapter 6 Once , they had called her and Nelson the perfect match - a golden couple . Now , those same friends stood on their moral high ground , pointing fingers at her as if she were the villain . They accused her of not making space for someone else in their relationship . They condemned her for not being understanding , even when Nelson had deceived her for seven years . Apparently , it was still her fault . Lila was rushed to the hospital . Jessie followed , silent but trembling . Nelson had only suffered a few scrapes and bruises , but he refused treatment . He wouldn't let a doctor touch him until Lila was out of surgery Lila had suffered massive blood loss . The baby didn't survive . And due to the severity of the hemorrhaging , her uterus had to be removed . Nelson was beside himself with grief . " Lila ... I'm so sorry , " he whispered , voice cracking . " This is all my fault . I should've never sent you away for those seven years . I should've never pushed you aside . I should've seen everything you did for me . I should've realized it wasn't Jessie - it was you . I loved the wrong person . I thought it was her all along ... " Jessie stood frozen nearby , her mind clouded , heart numb . What did he mean ? Everything Lila had done ... Nelson thought it was her ? A trembling laugh escaped her lips , tears clinging to her lashes as she wiped her face with a shaking hand . She had also done so much for him . Since childhood . Jessie had been his silent donor , starting at just five years old . She'd known back then that Nelson Chapter 6 5.26 % WebNovel 4.3 FREE Enter a world of power and adventure ! Cultivation Google Play OPEN had a platelet disorder , that he needed regular transfusions . She had been terrified - terrified he might die . Her parents had resisted at first , but she had begged them , pleaded until they gave in . For years , she had been his exclusive blood bank . That was why she had always been sick while Nelson remained healthy . Her immune system weakened . She caught colds and fevers easily . Later , in middle school , her parents finally put their feet down . They wanted to take her far save her before she lost herself entirely to Nelson . away , to Nelson thought he had been the one who changed their minds . He believed that his waiting outside her house for seven days had done the trick . He didn't know that Jessie had threatened to take her own life if they didn't let her stay . That was what broke her parents . That was why they'd let her go . Now , listening to Nelson - his voice full of regret , not for her , but for how he had treated Lila- Jessie felt cold to her core . She wished she had never loved him at all . If she'd known their love would twist and rot like this , she would have killed the seed before it ever took root . Jessie turned and walked toward the elevator , her steps slow but certain . Behind her , Nelson collapsed onto the cold hospital floor with a heavy thud . This time , she chose not to save him . Silent night . Jessie sat alone in the sprawling villa , but her social feed was buzzing . Everyone she and Nelson had ever known was sharing the same video . In the clip , the bride's face was obscured , while the groom gently slid a ring onto her finger . The caption read : Chapter 6 525 [ Mr. Voss and his wife's seven - year wedding anniversary ! ] A bitter smile curved Jessie's lips . Seven years . She and Nelson had been married for seven years . But Nelson and Lila had also been together for seven years . So who exactly were they congratulating ? The video of Nelson and Lila standing on stage had made its way through every one of their social circles and now , it had gone viral . The internet was lit up with headlines and comments : [ Mrs. Voss is living the dream ! ] [ Mr. and Mrs. Voss , relationship goals ! ] [ A wedding for the ages ! ] Meanwhile , Nelson was still lying unconscious in a hospital bed , in no condition to manage the PR fallout . Jessie's phone rang . She picked up . " Jessie , Nelson's in critical condition . He needs a blood transfusion - now . Get to the hospital ! " It was Voss Sr. , Steve Voss , on the other end . Tears stung her eyes , but they were laced with cold fury . " I'm sorry , Steve , " she said flatly . " I'm not Nelson's wife . I'm not his girlfriend . I'm not even family . I have no obligation - no reason at all - to save him . " " You ... you found out . " Jessie let out a cold laugh . " Thank you , " she said . " Thank you for what you did to me seven years ago . Because of you , I never had to go through a divorce . If Nelson bleeds out and dies tonight , I won't be at his funeral . I'm not his anything . " Chapter 6 WebNovel N Enter a world of power and adventure ! Cultivation Online awaits you - start reading now ! 4.3 FREE Google Play OPEN 5.26 % " Jessie ! You're just like your grandfather - someone I , Steve Voss , have despised my entire life ! " And with that , she hung up . Jessie didn't sleep at all that night . Alone in the silence of the house , she began sorting through everything that had ever connected her to Nelson - piece by piece - ready to erase him from her life for good .