" If only we could cook here - I'd make you something myself . Or we could go out . You've done so much for me lately because of my situation . Let me treat you to dinner . " She used Elsa as an excuse , one after another , trying to keep him there . Jared hesitated for a moment . After a brief silence , he picked up his phone and sent Lily a message , saying he had to work late tonight . Once it was sent , he set the phone down and said to Sarah , " Order something ." " Okay . " Sarah took the seat across from him and placed the order on her phone . Along with two bowls of longevity noodles , she added a few side dishes tailored to Jared's taste . Before long , dinner arrived . The man's desk was filled with dishes . His slender fingers held a fork as he ate with composed grace . Across from him , Sarah chatted and laughed , occasionally leaning in to serve him more food . Halfway through the meal , Sarah adjusted her phone and held it up . " Mind if I take a photo for Elsa ? " " Go ahead ," Jared said , not just allowing it but actually cooperating . He set his fork down , leaned an elbow against the edge of the desk , and looked straight into the camera . In the photo , Sarah looked sweet and content . Jared's expression was cool and composed , but given how rare it was for him to pose for a personal photo , his cooperation alone was enough to prove their relationship was far from ordinary . Sarah sent the photo to Elsa , then set her phone down and continued eating . They didn't eat much . Most of the dishes were barely touched . Jared didn't care for takeout . He had to admit Lily's cooking was far superior . After two years , she'd spoiled his palate . Still , he didn't think that made Lily special . 10:59 Thu , Sep 11 Back in his office , Sarah stood by the window , overlooking the city lights . She snapped another photo and sent it to Elsa . " I miss home ! " Elsa replied on WhatsApp with a crying emoji . Sarah wrote back : " Be good , focus on recovery . Once we find a suitable donor , Jared will bring you home . " Elsa teased : " Should I start calling him brother - in - law when I'm back ? " " Don't joke around . I told you -- Jared's married . You need to be more careful with what you say and do ! " Although Jared's marriage wasn't public , Sarah had overheard Timothy mention it on a phone call . Most people had no clue . But once you knew , it wasn't hard to figure out who his wife was . Sarah looked at the photo of him on the desk , her gaze filled with longing . Since she could remember , Jared had been like a beam of light in her life - illuminating everything . She'd loved him for twelve years . Whatever the story behind Jared and Lily's marriage , to her , Lily was the one who came between them . If Lily had never existed , she would've found her way into Jared's heart eventually . But now , things were complicated . She couldn't act recklessly - Jared hadn't accepted her yet . Still , she was sure he hadn't accepted Lily either . Otherwise , why would he keep her identity hidden ? Their relationship clearly wasn't solid , which meant she still had a chance . She just had to wait . 21 10:59 Thu , Sep 11 Chapter 27 The Photos +8 Pears Looking at the dozens of candid photos she'd secretly taken of Jared on her phone , her eyes darkened . Eleven pan . The dining room lights cast a warm glow , but the food on the table had gone from steaming hot to stone cold . Lily's heart had cooled just the same . He'd told her to make dinner , then went and ate with Sarah at the office . Was Jared just trying to humiliate her ? The photo had been sent half an hour ago . A different number this time - still no message attached . What hurt her wasn't the dinner . It was the photo of Jared and Sarah . She recognized Jared's office . She recognized the bathrobe Sarah was wearing - it was his . She'd made up her mind to get a divorce , but that didn't mean it didn't hurt . Feelings didn't vanish on command . Her heart had been ripped open , bleeding . Even when it healed , it would leave a scar . How could an open wound not ache ? Outside , headlights swept across the window as a Maybach pulled into the driveway . Lily wiped her eyes and looked toward the man entering the house . Jared took off his coat as he walked in . Normally , she would've gone over to hang it for him . But she stayed seated tonight , unmoving . He noticed . His brow twitched slightly . After a moment , he walked over to the dining room , casually slinging his coat over a chair . Then he pulled a small bottle from his pocket and set it down in front of Lily . " Take it within twenty - four hours . It'll still work . " It was a morning - after pill . She didn't know where he got it , but supposedly it had no side effects . 10:59 Thu , Sep 11 Chapter 27 The Photos After their crazed night , Lily had been too exhausted - and too busy job hunting - to remember . Send Gifts 2.4K +8 Pea Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!