Chapter 22 His throat tightened , gazing on her deeply . " I don't believe you . Wendy , you're lying . For the past three years , I've taken in every ounce of your devotion . I've sent Lydia away , and I'll never let her hurt you again . I'll be the husband you deserve . I'll never let you down . How can you choose a man who doesn't even remember you ? I can do whatever he can ! " His eyes turned red . The man who had always carried himself with such superiority was now reduced to this , begging to win Wendy back . If anyone else had seen him like this , they would have thought it unbelievable . Even Robert himself hadn't expected it At first , he thought all it would take was for him to open his mouth and Wendy would come back . Later , he believed that as long as he apologized and offered her compensation , she would soften . But now , he realized that unless he laid his heart bare before her , she would never believe him . But before Wendy could answer , a sharp screech split the air . A truck barreled toward her , its driver slumped over the wheel , asleep . Robert's instincts screamed . He moved , but Luca was faster . He seized Wendy and hurled her down beneath him , shielding her with his body just as the truck slammed into them . The driver woke with a start , slamming the brakes , but it was too late . Luca and Wendy were already crushed beneath the weight . Blood spread across the pavement . Robert's vision tunneled . Years of training kicked in ; he called for emergency aid immediately . When medics pulled them free , Luca was drenched in blood , unconscious , but still clinging protectively to Wendy . She , by miracle , was only bruised . Having been given a first - aid , Wendy was sobbing so hard it felt like her heart was being torn apart . She had only just found Luca How could fate he so cruel as to take him from her again ? She watched helplessly as he was lifted onto the stretcher , his body broken and bloodied. With the last of his strength , he turned his head , gave her a faint smile , and his lips moved weakly in silence . " Wendy ... I remember everything . Then his eyes closed . Wendy's cry split the air , raw with terror . She clutched his hand all the way into the ambulance , sobbing uncontrollably . Robert stood aside , dislocated arm hanging uselessly at his side . The nurse who noticed tried to guide him . " Sir , you need Treatment too . " He barely heard . His gaze was fixed on Wendy , who hadn't looked at him once , not even to notice his injury . Her eyes only had Luca . When the ambulance sped away , Robert murmured hoarsely , " No thanks . I'm fine . " He pressed a trembling hand to his arm , staggering toward the station . For the first time , he understood . She truly didn't want him . And maybe she never had . The truth was like a dagger stabbing through his heart , making his every breath sore with grieve . A staff attendant approached politely . " Good evening , sir . Do you need a ticket ? " Robert gave a faint nod . " One for Cleveland . The earliest train you have . " The clerk tapped on the keyboard quickly , printed the ticket , then glanced up with a casual smile . " Headed home , sir ? " " Home ? " Robert paused , the word catching in his throat . After a long silence , he shook his head . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!