Although Lily knew Jared rarely returned to the old house , she still didn't want to risk running into Madam Mary . One glimpse of her would mean a call to Jared - and he'd show up , undoubtedly . James didn't stop her from leaving . He understood how troubled she was about Henry and offered a few words of comfort . After she left , James picked up his newspaper again . His gaze landed on the front page headline : " Cloud Corp's CEO Goes All - Out for Ms. Sarah's Beloved Dog ... " He fell into thought , then after a moment , dialed a number . From the Bolt estate , Lily headed straight to the police station and learned that the deceased had worked at an electronics factory in the suburbs . When she arrived at the factory , two reporters were still outside interviewing the security guard . She waited until they left before stepping out of the car . Carrying a box of cigarettes she'd found in Wayne's glove compartment - likely expensive - she approached the guard . The elderly guard squinted at her suspiciously . " Which paper are you from ? " " Just a small one , " Lily said , offering the cigarette box . His eyes lit up as soon as he saw the brand . " Hailey was just a regular line worker , " he said . " She'd only been here a month and hadn't shown up for a few days before the accident . We really didn't know her well . " After that brief exchange , he shut the window of the guard booth and pocketed the cigarettes . Lily blinked at the closed window , then turned away empty - handed . Either the guard really didn't know anything ... or she hadn't paid enough . She'd need to come back better prepared . By the time she returned to Yulia's apartment complex , night had fallen . She parked the car outside and walked in on foot . 1/3 10:57 Thu , Sep 11 Her phone had long since died . As she walked down the cobbled path , her shadow stretched long under the streetlights . Suddenly , headlights flared from the intersection , blinding her . She raised her hand to shield her eyes , but the light was too harsh . She couldn't see the car- until it stopped beside her and the door flung open . Jared stepped out , cigarette dangling from his lips , flicked the ash with a snap , and strode toward her . Without warning , he grabbed her wrist and dragged her into the back seat . Everything happened so fast , Lily barely had time to react . She struggled on instinct , but Jared didn't give her a chance . One arm around her waist , the other bracing her , he lifted her into the car , climbed in after her , and shut the door behind them . The interior lights glowed dimly . Lily shrank into the corner , turning her head to face him . He rested one arm on the half - open window , holding his cigarette between two fingers . " What the hell are you doing ? " she asked . Jared's tone was sharp . " You really don't know what you did today ? " His irritation rolled off him in waves . Lily didn't want to argue . She turned and reached for the door handle - but it was locked . She spun back around . " I don't want to see you . Unlock the door ." " Do you know why I married you in the first place ? " he asked , tossing the cigarette and rolling up the window . His deep eyes locked on hers . Lily had once thought she knew . She'd believed he loved her . Now , she shook her head . " No. " " Because you were obedient . I thought you were different from other women . " Jared leaned back in his seat , his tone calm , almost patient - for once . He hated drama . He liked a quiet home , a woman who didn't question him or interfere . For two years , Lily had been just that - never asking where he went , never poking into his business . And in return , he kept work separate from home , coming back not as a CEO , but as a 2/3 10:57 Thu , Sep 11 They'd shared a bed , their rhythm in sync . Other than her being a bit too soft to satisfy him completely , he thought they'd made a decent couple . What he never realized was that he had failed in every other way a husband could . Lily stared at him in disbelief , her expression slowly draining of color . She suddenly understood . Because of how well the Bolt family knew the way Azure and Wayne interacted - because of how distant James had become from Wayne over the years - Jared must have assumed she'd be the same as her mother . He thought she would silently tolerate everything . That she would endure his affair with Sarah , maintain her place as Mrs. Bolt , stay quiet , and never raise a fuss . " Then do you know why I want a divorce ? " she asked , brows drawn tight , lips pale . Jared didn't answer . Whether because he didn't care or didn't know , he remained silent . She answered for him , voice trembling but firm . " Because I'm like every other woman . I don't want a loveless marriage . I won't be your tool for release . And I will not be your cover - up ." The last sentence came out in a near - shout . Her delicate neck strained , veins bulging , cheeks flushed . Jared scowled . " Don't act like I've wronged you . If you had so much dignity , you wouldn't have run crying to my family ! " He hadn't really heard a word she said - he was too busy examining her face . Send Gifts 2.4K Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!