Chapter 21 Wendy froze , her entire body trembling at his words . Before she could even respond , Larca's lips were on hers again , a kiss so fierce it stole her breath , drowning her in waves of love . Soon they were tangled together , carried to the bed . That night they lost themselves in each other completely , wrapped in tenderness and desperate devotion until dawn . When Wendy woke up the next morning , every muscle in her body ached . For once , she had slept in late . She slipped out of bed , intending to look for Luca , and found him in the kitchen . She stopped at the doorway , watching quietly . With Robert , she had been forced to cook , clean , and handle every detail of their household without complaint . She had grown used to it , used to being invisible . But with Luca , things were different . The one time she ' had tried to cook here , he had frowned , taken the spatula from her hand , and told her flatly : " You're not here to play housemaid . You're here to live , to do what you love . Leave the chores to me . And he had kept his word . Meals , cleaning , everything got settled by him . All she had to do was be with him . It had been the same promise he made years ago : If we marry , you won't have to spend any effort on things you dislike . I'll take care of everything . Now he was proving it true . Her eyes blurped with emotion as she washed up . By the time she sat at the table , he was plating breakfast. They ate together , and afterward headed to the hospital for his checkup . Thanks to Wendy's constant reminders of their shared past , fragments of memory sometimes surfaced for Luca . These were all good signs . Maybe if they went back to the hospital for another check - up , the doctors might even find a way to completely dissolve the clot The doctor's update filled them with cautions hope " You've recovered remarkably , " the doctor said with a smile . " The blood clot has shrunk . If this continues , within two years you could regain your memories fully , even without external triggers , " Excitement lit both their faces . They showed gratitude and stepped outside , Wendy already counting off the places they still hadn't revisited " If we go everywhere , maybe you'll remember faster , " she teased . Luca only nodded , eyes warm , fired on her . But her smile faltered when she noticed someone waiting near the entrance . It was Robert . His gaze burned , unyielding " Wendy , " he said , voice low but steady . " I won't give up . I know the truth now . I don't care if you saw me as a substitute for three years . If you come back , I'll accept it all . " Her face darkened . She had assumed that Robert had already given up , but she never expected to run into him again . " I've made myself clear . I love someone deeply , but that person isn't you . " Robert clenched his fists . " I know , but we've been married for three whole years , and you expect me to believe you felt nothing for me ? Luca doesn't even remember who he is . He isn't the man you claim to love . He's just an amnesiac . Why can't you give me a chance ? " Her patience snapped . " You want to know why ? " Her lone was ice . " Because you only ever cared about Lydia . Because in three years , not once did you put me first . You never looked at me , never thought of ine , never loved me . All I ever had for you was your face , a face that reminded me of him . Without that ? I wouldn't have spared you a glance . " The words sliced Robert open . He muttered nothing as he looked at the woman who had been by his side for so many years , never expecting that after steeling himself to beg her to stay , the only response he would receive was such merciless words . It's been a while , but I'm findin Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!