Chapter 12 Realizing the truth was exposed , Evangeline no longer tried to resist . She dropped to her knees , clinging to Murphy's legs as tears streamed down her face . " Murphy , I was wrong ! But please believe me - I never intended to hurt Gemma . " This was all my father's idea . He wanted to use me to forge a connection with you , so he forced me to set up this trap to harm Gemma ... I didn't agree at first . I begged him not to do it , but he told me that Gemma's feelings for you weren't just gratitude toward a foster father - they were romantic feelings , a woman's love for a man ! " He said that if you found out Gemma had cancer , you'd be so heartbroken that you'd agree to be with her . And if that happened , I'd lose my chance forever . " Murphy , I know what I did was wrong , but it was only because I love you so much ! Spending time with you has made me fall madly in love with you . I don't want our relationship to be just an act . I want to stay by your side , to be your woman ! " As she spoke , Evangeline ripped open her clothing and threw herself at Murphy . Murphy , take me ! I love you ! I truly love you ! I'll do anything to stay by your side ! " However , her desperate embrace was met with nothing but Murphy's unrestrained disgust . With a swift kick , Murphy sent her sprawling to the floor . His face was filled with loathing . Murphy said coldly , " Evangeline , don't waste your time defending yourself . It doesn't matter what you say - it changes nothing . Whether this was your idea or your father's makes no difference . From today onward , your father will no longer be the director of St. Mary's Hospital , and your half - brother will lose his medical license . "