286 Vouchers Chapter 1 Three months pregnant , Jillian Channing received the divorce papers from her husband , Arthur Johnson . " Lilah was disfigured saving me , and her lifelong wish has always been to marry me . I want to fulfill that wish for her . " he said . " But don't worry . In my heart , only you are my wife . " " Stay at the house in the northern suburbs for a while . Look after yourself and the baby . I'll find the best doctors for Lilah's reconstructive surgery . Once she recovers , I'll send her away . Wrapped in his arms , Jillian listened as Arthur rambled on about how he'd make it up to her after they remarried , but she felt cold all over . His embrace felt the same as always , yet it no longer brought her any warmth . She pulled away from him and calmly signed the divorce agreement . Staring at her indifferent face , Arthur suddenly felt insecure and hugged her tighter . " Jill , you're not going to leave me , are you ? " Just then , his phone rang . He glanced at the screen and , too impatient to wait for her answer , grabbed the divorce papers and rushed out the door . Jillian watched him leave , then slowly took out her phone and dialed a number . " Mom , I've made up my mind . I'm coming overseas to be with you and Dad . " An orphan adopted by Teresa Fraser , Jillian was left with nothing but Arthur when Teresa passed away two years ago . He believed she had nowhere to go after leaving him . That was why he had hurt her without hesitation . But what he didn't know was that a week ago , Jillian's biological parents had reached out , asking her to move abroad and reunite with the family . She hadn't even had a chance to share this happy news with him before his divorce papers 0.00 % 08:20 Chapter 1 D :0 284 Vouchers arrived . She'd once promised - if he didn't leave , she'd stay by his side for life . And if he broke her heart , she'd be out of his life for good . Jillian went to the passport agency to apply for a passport . The clerk handed her the receipt with a professional smile , " Ms. Channing , your passport should be ready in about seven business days . We'll text you with updates . " Jillian had spent seven years loving Arthur , only for it to take seven days to walk away forever . She gripped the receipt , thanked the staff quietly , and headed home in a cab to start packing . When she arrived , she saw a mountain of boxes and bags piled outside the front door . Looking closer , she realized it was all her belongings . Delilah , dressed in a white dress , was instructing the housekeeper . " These eyesores should have been thrown out ages ago . Be thorough - don't leave so much as a scrap of paper behind . " Jillian frowned and hurried over . " What are you doing ? Stop it ! How dare you things ? " touch my Delilah shrank back at the sight of her , hiding behind Arthur and mumbling an explanation . " Ms. Channing , I'm sorry . You're pregnant , and I figured it might be a bit much for you to pack alone . So I thought I'd help . I didn't know you still needed these . " Arthur stepped in front of Delilah protectively , frowning at Jillian . " Lilah was only trying to help . Why are you being so harsh ? This is all junk anyway . The new things are already at the villa in the suburbs . " Jillian stared at him in disbelief . Seven years ago , when Teresa's health was failing , Jillian worked odd jobs to pay for tuition and Teresa's medical bills . One day , on her way to class , she ran into Arthur , drunk and collapsed on the street , nearly freezing to death . He had been trying to drown his sorrows after the Johnson Group went 08:19 Chapter 1 11208 Voucher bankrupt She had encouraged him and stayed by his side as he rebuilt his life and his family business The silver bracelet lying by his left hand was the first gift he ever gave her , bought after he landed his first business deal . The gray scarf under his feet was the one she'd knitted herself . When she gave it to him , he'd spun her around in delight , promising to wear it for the rest of his life . The torn , trampled letters were the very ones Arthur had sent her from every business trip- each word a testament to his profound longing . Each item was a token of a treasured memory they had shared . But now , he called them all junk . When Jillian didn't respond , Delilah piped up , " Ms. Channing , do you still want any of this ? " Jillian shook her head , her voice rough . " No , I don't . " A flicker of satisfaction passed through Delilah's eyes before she instructed the housekeeper , " Since Ms. Channing doesn't want these , burn them all . " Only then did Arthur realize that everything on the ground was what Jillian had lovingly displayed in the glass cabinet . She used to lean against his chest , laughing , saying that when they grew old , these things would be a reminder of the deep love they had shared . Arthur's expression changed , and he instinctively wanted to stop the housekeeper . But Delilah smiled at him . " It's just trash , Artie . You don't mind , do you ? " Arthur bit back the words on the tip of his tongue and finally said , " As long as you're happy . " He glanced at Jillian , whose face was pale . " There will be plenty of new memories to make , " he told himself . " We still have a long life ahead . " Jillian stood silently , watching the housekeeper burn everything she'd cherished . All those memories turned to ash , and with them , the last of her feelings for Arthur . 08:20 Chapter T 298 Voucher She took one last look , then turned to leave , but Delilah suddenly grabbed her arm . " Ms Channing , it's a long drive to the suburbs . Even though you and Artie are divorced , you're still carrying his child . He'd worry if you went alone . Artic just taught me how to drive -we'll take you . " Arthur looked at Delilah with approval , but Jillian doubted her sudden kindness . She stepped back warily . " No , 1- " Before she could finish , Delilah's eyes filled with tears . " Ms. Channing , do you just not want to be around me ? " Arthur immediately grabbed Jillian's wrist and dragged her toward the car . " Let's go . Don't let Lilah down . " Delilah instantly broke into a smile . The three of them got into the car . Jillian sat in the back seat , watching Delilah start the engine , a sense of unease settling deep in her chest . 02.20 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!
