Chapter 22 David's face was turned aside , his eyes filled with shock and hurt . " L- Lisa , what can I do to make you forgive me ? " " I'll never forgive you . From the moment you decided to wait for Helen to grow up and marry her , our fate was sealed . " " She's lost her mind now . Just come back with me , and I'll make sure she's gone . We'll get married immediately . I was wrong - I can't live without you . " David rushed to explain . vx A flicker of emotion finally crossed Lisa's face . She frowned , looking at him with disgust . " David , stop making me sick . " 44 GN " Sick ? David staggered back two steps . His heart felt like a giant fist was crushing it , stealing his breath . His Lisa thought he was disgusting . wwwwwwx A Tears fell uncontrollably as he stared at her through blurred vision . His lips parted , but no sound emerged . の *** W Just then , Dr. Jacob walked in from outside . He gave David a cool glance before approaching Lisa . " Lisa , Grandma Brenda wants you back for dinner . " Dr. Jacob naturally took Lisa's hand . She didn't resist , following him out without so much as a backward 04.02 D 0.00 % glance at David . David snapped back to reality and chased after them . His leg hadn't fully healed . Every step on the bumpy gravel road sent searing pain through him . Soon , he was drenched in sweat from the agony . **** " Lisa , give me one more chance . I'll love you right this time . Please . " と David caught up and blocked Lisa's path . Lisa's brow furrowed tightly . " I don't need your cheap love . I stopped loving you long ago . " . N " Is it because of him ? Jacob , you bastard ! How dare you steal my wife ! " David turned his fury toward Dr. Jacob . " You're the bastard here ! Why drag others into our mess ? People like you never look inward . Don't make me regret ever loving you . " With that , Lisa pulled Dr. Jacob into the house . David tried to follow but was driven out by Grandma Brenda wielding a broom . " You're not welcome here . Get out ! " News of David harassing Lisa spread quickly through the village . Locals formed a volunteer security team and forced him down the mountain . David refused to leave , repeatedly charging back toward the village only to be shoved down , soon covered in bruises . While David struggled with the villagers , Lisa and Dr. Jacob had already slipped away via a mountain path , leaving the village behind . ก . การ 04.020 Grandma Brenda tearfully packed local specialties for Lisa , urging her to visit often . " Don't worry , Grandma . I'll be back . Take good care of yourself . " " Sweetheart , you take care too , " Grandma Brenda waved , wiping her eyes . Lisa turned away with tears in her eyes . After a few steps , she couldn't hold back her sobs . rase " Don't cry . You can return anytime you want , " Dr. Jacob handed her a tissue while shouldering her bag . Lisa murmured acknowledgment and kept walking . Countless similar villages dotted these mountains . Unable to search them all individually , Lisa discussed founding a company with Dr. Jacob . They'd partner with local authorities to tailor sustainable living improvements . 2 344 ル Meanwhile , barred from reentering the village , David finally snapped . He ordered his assistant to summon bodyguards and forcibly stormed past the barricades . -W He searched the entire village but found no sign of Lisa or Jacob . A sudden rage surged through him as he left with his bodyguards in tow , determined to track Lisa down . The next time he saw Lisa was in San Francisco , on the very day she launched her company . 0.00 % Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!