8 Kirsten never expected to wake up again . The sharp scent of disinfectant filled her nose , and it took a while for her to regain consciousness . The doctor examined her , his voice softening with relief as he spoke . We worked for over ten hours to save you . It's a miracle you woke up . " Kirsten's eyes fluttered , and her voice came out hoarse when she finally spoke . Thank you for saving my life . " The doctor nodded , watching her with a thoughtful expression . After a pause , he asked , " Did your biological parents bring you here ? " Kirsten's lips twitched , but she stayed silent . The doctor noticed and decided not to press further . With a soft sigh , he left the room . For the next two days , Kirsten stayed in the hospital alone , with no visitors . It wasn't until the day of her discharge that her parents finally showed up . However , they weren't there to check on her health . Instead , they were there to remind her of something . " Tomorrow is your sister's wedding . You promised to leave before then , so please make sure you do . " Kirsten nodded quietly at their blunt tone . Seeing her agreement , her parents ' faces softened just a little . For your sister's sake , you need to stay out of the way . Once they're settled and have children , we'll bring you back . We've already transferred money into your account . Take care of yourself while you're abroad . " After giving their instructions , her parents hurried off to attend to Alayna , leaving in a rush . Kirsten watched them leave , then pulled the ticket to Britain from her pocket and tore it into pieces . She then took out her phone and booked a flight to Australia . She had every intention of honoring their wishes and keeping everyone happy . However , she planned to do it by vanishing from their lives , making sure they would never be able to find her again . Once she left the hospital , Kirsten saw a lawyer and had a legal document drawn up to sever all ties with her parents . She signed it with a steady hand , then carefully placed the document into a box . Along with it , she included the audio tape she had secretly recorded during her time at the mansion with Duncan , capturing the moments when he shared stories with her . She had tried to get him to listen countless times , but he'd always refused . 10:12 起 1.2 % AD Binance : Buy Bitcoin & Crypto Install now > PG 广告 There's the usual crypto platforms , then there's Binance . See why we're different . Merit Meri Now , it no longer mattered She was leaving , and it was time to rid herself of these things . Whether he ever heard the tape didn't concern her anymore . She was going to disappear , completely , never to be found again . Downstairs , the sounds of wedding preparations continued long into the night . Kirsten couldn't sleep . She woke up early , had a quiet breakfast , and placed her suitcase in the trunk of her car . Just as she was about to leave , the wedding procession arrived . She saw Duncan , looking sharp in a well - tailored suit , exuding confidence . She nodded at him , and for the first time , she told him she was happy for him to become her brother - in - law . It would be the last time she ever saw him . Duncan hesitated , glancing at the car behind her with a furrowed brow . " You don't need to come to the wedding today . It's better if you stay home , " he suggested . Kirsten understood what he meant . They were worried she might cause a scene at the ceremony . She shook her head , handing him a carefully wrapped gift and speaking calmly . " I won't be attending your wedding , and I won't interfere with your life anymore . I wish you both happiness . Goodbye . " With that , she turned , got into her car , and shut the door . Duncan watched as the car slowly pulled away , his heart pounding in his chest . He felt a sudden urge to stop her , to ask where she was going , what she was planning to do . Before he could say anything , Alayna , dressed in her white wedding gown , called out to him . " Duncan , can you hug me ? " Through the rearview mirror , Kirsten saw him casually toss the gift box to his assistant before turning to smile as he carried Alayna in his arms . The car gradually drove away from the villa area . Kirsten rolled down the window and threw her phone out . From that moment on , the old version of Kirsten was gone . The new Kirsten would embark on a completely new future . #