In the days that followed , Kenton never came back . He only sent a brief text , saying he had to be away on a business trip for a few days . Ariella knew better - he was with Marisa . She chose not to reply . Once , if she didn't answer him for even five minutes , Kenton would have grown anxious , calling and searching everywhere for her . Now , he seemed untouched by such details , as if her silence no longer mattered . Ariella remained in the hospital for several days to recover from her injuries . When the day of her discharge finally came , she passed by the university campus and , on impulse , decided to take a walk . She strolled along the tree - lined path , the air heavy with memories that made her feel as though she had slipped back into her student days . " Ella , slow down ! " The voice of a young boy from years past seemed to echo in her ears . Back then , Kenton was always chasing after her - her forgotten textbook in one hand , her favorite drink in the other - while sunlight filtered through the leaves and lit up his striking features . Lost in those memories , Ariella didn't realize how close she had wandered to the teaching building until a familiar laugh jolted her back to the present . She looked up and froze . Not far away , Kenton stood in casual clothes , his hand entwined with Marisa's as the two walked and chatted easily . He looked so young , so relaxed - nothing like the cold , distant president she had come to know . Passing girls turned to glance again and again , whispering to each other about the attractive couple . Sometimes , when classmates asked about them , Marisa would blush and shyly admit that Kenton was her boyfriend . He never denied it . Instead , he lingered by her side , sipping her sugary drinks , brushing back 06:12 Chapter 4 288 ( Vouch her messy bangs , and even saying he wanted to sit in on classes with her . Marisa shook her head . " That's not necessary . The class is boring anyway . Don't you have an important meeting ? " Kenton arched a brow . " Funny Who was it that begged me last night to come meet your roommate , as your boyfriend ? " He leaned close , whispering something in her car that sent color rushing to her cheeks . " But ... " Marisa tried to protest . " No buts , " Kenton cut her off gently , his eyes softening . " Work can wait . You're about to graduate , and there won't be many more chances for me to walk you to class . " He paused , and a smile touched his lips - the kind of smile Ariella hadn't seen in so long . " Besides , when I'm with you , I feel young again . I can just be myself . " The words struck Ariella like a blade , twisting cruelly in her chest . And in that moment , she understood why Kenton loved Marisa . This girl gave him something Ariella never could : freedom , youth , the easy joy of being unburdened . A bitter smile tugged at her lips as she turned to leave - only to collide with Marisa , who had returned to the dorm to fetch something . Marisa froze , her face draining of color . Her voice faltered with nervousness as she said , " Ms. Glyn , why are you here ? Mr. Bennett was only dropping me off for class . Please don't misunderstand . " However , there was nothing left to misunderstand . Ariella gave a slight shake of her head , saying she was just visiting the campus . Then , she turned to leave . Marisa hurried after her , as if to explain further . But before a word could leave her lips , a flowerpot suddenly tumbled from a window above . With o time to think , Marisa shoved Ariella aside . The next instant , Marisa crumpled to the ground . Blood streamed from her forehead , a vivid red that quickly spread across the pavement . 06:12 Chapter 4 238 IVOUCners Ariella gasped , shaken to the core . Her hands trembled as she fumbled for her phone to call an ambulance . Before she could , Kenton came rushing over . Instead of helping , he shoved her aside , knocking her to the ground , Pain seared through her arm as it scraped against the rough pavement . She looked up and met Kenton's eyes . There was only anger , burning sharp and cold . Kenton's voice hardened as if he were fighting to keep control , but anger still edged every word . " Ella , how many times have I told you ? Marisa and I only have a business arrangement . I give just her money , she gives me a child . Why can't you trust me ? Why did you follow me here .. to stir up trouble for her ? Are you satisfied now ? " In all their years together , Ariella had never heard him defend another woman like this- much less accuse her because of one . Her mind went blank . She opened her mouth to explain , but before she could spe- Kenton had already gathered Marisa into his arms and rushed away her forward , she For a moment . Ariella just stood there , frozen . Then , panic propelli followed after them . She caught sight of Kenton behind the wheel , driving recklessly , tearing through red lights to reach the hospital . At the emergency room , the nurse announced that the blood supply was low . Without hesitation , Kenton yanked open his sleeve and offered his arm . From the hallway window , Ariella watched as blood flowed from his vein into the bag . He didn't so much as flinch , his eyes locked desperately on the operating room doors . When the nurse stopped after 600 cc , she explained it was to protect his health . She suggested he could ther reach out to others with the same blood type or wait for a transfer from another hospital in two hours . At that , Kenton's tightly held composure shattered . His voice rose , raw with fury . " Wait " Do you think Mari can wait ? I won't risk delaying her treatment by even a single minute . Keep going ! " " But she needs at least 1,000 cc . If we keep drawing from you , it could be life - threatening ... " " I don't care ! I just want Mari safe ! If anything happens to her , I'll hold everyone responsible ! " The nurse , shaken by his outburst , didn't dare argue again . She reinserted the needle , and bag 06-12 Chapter 4 233 Vouchers after bag of blood was rushed into the operating room . Kenton's face grew ashen , his strength draining with every drop . At last , he slumped forward , unconscious . Almost at the same moment , the doctor emerged to announce that the surgery had been a success . Ariella's nerves , stretched taut all night , finally loosened . She hurried to help Kenton into a Toom As he lay there in restless sleep , his brow furrowed , he murmured Marisa's name again and again . Each word sliced through Ariella's heart , filling her with a bitterness too heavy to swallow . She kept vigil by his bedside until dawn . Just as the morning light crept in , her phone rang- the immigration agency she had contacted days earlier . Slipping quietly out of the room , she answered in a low voice , confirming the final arrangements . " Yes ... I'll leave in about five days ... " Before she could finish , the room door burst open behind her . Startled , Ariella turned - only to see Kenton , gripping her hand with unexpected force . His voice , raw with a panic she had never heard before , broke the silence . " Leave ? Ella , where are you going ? " Chapter 51 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!