Chapter 5 Two days later , the phone rang at night . Robert's voice came through , brisk as ever . " Come to the hospital and pack my things . I'm leaving the hospital " Okay , " Wendy replied , slipping on her coat . In the hospital parking lot , she had just loaded his bags into the back of the jeep when an aide ran up , breathless . " Colonell Lydia's father forced her into a blind date . The man's harassing her ! " Robert's face darkened instantly . He slammed the gas pedal , the jeep shooting forward like an arrow . Wendy was thrown against the seat from the force . She winced , reminding softly , " Slow down- " But he didn't hear her . The jeep screeched to a halt outside the Spencer residence , tires screaming against the pavement . Robert jumped out , boots pounding the stone path like thunder . Wendy steadied herself on the doorframe , her vision blurring . Ahead , she saw a dandified man yanking Lydia's wrist , trying to drag her outside . Her white dress was crumpled , her face streaked with tears . " Release her ! " Robert's roar split the air . In a flash he was there , his fist slamming into the man's face . Blood gushed from the man's nose as he stumbled back " Robert ! " Lydia threw herself into his arms , her delicate shoulders trembling . " My father forces me to go for a blind date . I don't want him . I only want you . " Robert's arms locked tight around her . His eyes were like steel . " Don't be afraid . I'll confront your father right now . " He turned , guiding her toward the jeep . Feeling dizzy , Wendy staggered to follow , only for the rejected blind date guy to seize her arm . " Who the hell are you to the asshole ? Now that he stole my future wife , I have to take a woman in return . And you looks not bad . " Wendy froze , struggling desperately . " Robert ! " But Robert was already climbing into the jeep with Lydia , never once glancing back The engine roared . The car began to roll forward " Help ! " Wendy fought free and stumbled after them , her hair loose , shoes slipping off , her figure disheveled and desperate . Then- Thud ! Agony tore through her body as she was hurled to the side , She crashed onto the stone steps , blood spilling out beneath her , a dark crunson pool spreading across the gray pavement . " Robert ... did we just hit someone ? " Lydia's voice trembled . She turned in panie . " It looked like Wendy ! " Through the rearview mirror , Robert caught a glimpse of the crumpled figure in the blood . Familiar , yet suddenly so foreign . Chapter 5 70872 W WebNovel 4.3 FREE Google Play OPEN It's been a while , but I'm finding my faith His grip on the wheel tightened , his Adam's apple bobbing once . " It doesn't matter . " His voice was chillingly steady . " We have more important things to deal with first . Someone else will handle The black jeep sped away , its exhaust mixing with dirt and clouding the sight of Wendy's fading consciousness . Lying in the spreading blood , she watched the bright blue sky dim into darkness . When she woke again , cold sweat clung to her forehead . The pain in her ribs almost turned her every breath into a calculated risk .. Robert's aide stood nearby , expression flat . When he saw her eyes open , he stepped forward right away and spoke in a clipped , official tone . " Ma'am , it was just an accident out of emergency . The Colonel didn't mean to knock into you . Having done a thorough check , the doctor said you only fractured two ribs . There's no danger to your life . The Colonel's arranged for people to look after you . Please rest and recover . I'll report back . " He left briskly , his footsteps fading down the hall . On the bed , Wendy gripped the sheets until her fingers trembled with pain . Only two ribs ? Her lips twisted into a bitter smile . Yes , whether she died on the spot , it would never matter . Not compared to Lydia shedding a single tear in Robert's heart . Thankfully ... she didn't love him . If she did , the pain would have been unbearable . During her recovery , Wendy lived like a ghost . No visitors came Robert never once appeared . She wasn't surprised . She just followed the schedule to take her medicine and change her bandages , until the doctor finally declared her fit for discharge . On the day she left the hospital , she didn't go home . Instead , she went to the department store . She was going to see Luca . She had to bring him gifts , A watch , a shirt , leather shoes ... every item chosen with care , each one a style he used to love . At the counter , for the first time in a long while , she felt light , almost happy . Therefore , she didn't even notice the presence behind her until a low , familiar voice spoke- " Why a are you buying all this for me ? Chapter 5 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!