It's been a while hut les 20.874 Chapter 6 A deep voice suddenly sounded behind her . Wendy froze and turned , only to see Robert standing there , his brows drawn as his gaze fell on piles of shopping bags in her hands . " You don't need to buy these , I already have everything you picked . " You d His tone was as cold as ever , but a flicker of something complicated flashed in his eyes . He hadn't expected this . After leaving her injured and abandoned in the hospital , the very first thing she did upon release was buy things for him Did she truly ... love him this much ? Wendy opened her mouth , about to explain that the gifts weren't for him , when the clerk walked over and set down Robert's pre - ordered purchases on the counter . A silk scarf . A bottle of perfume . A lipstick . All of Lydia's favorites . Wendy glanced once , then calmly looked away . Robert noticed her expression and , for reasons he couldn't explain , blurted out , " These had to be reserved in advance . If you like them ... next time , I'll get some for you too . " . Wendy smiled faintly , " No thanks . " There wouldn't be a next time . She was leaving soon . Robert frowned , unsettled by her reaction , but said nothing more . On the way home , he did something rare . He offered her a ride . Just as they reached the house , the postman handed over an envelope . Wendy tore it open . A train ticket to Pittsburgh . Robert glanced at it casually , then froze , " Why did you buy this ticket ? " " To see someone important , " Wendy answered evenly . He paused , assuming she meant her family . His voice softened slightly . When are you leaving ? " " Next week ' " I'll have people prepare presents for you to bring back , " he said . " I won't go with you . Military work keeps me too busy . " Since their wedding , he had never once accompanied her to visit her family . Before , she hadn't minded . Now , with her departure imminent , she even felt relaxed cause his absence spared her lies . She only murmured , " Mm , " and said no more . But as she turned to enter the house , her ankle twisted and she pitched forward . Robert reacted instantly , seizing her wrist and yanking her back . Wendy fell against his chest , her lips grazing his jawline . Both of them froze . " What are you two doing ?! " The shrill voice cut through the air . Chapter 6 W WebNovel 4.3 FREE Google Play OPEN It's been a while , but I'm findion my faith 25.00 % Lydia stood a few steps away , eyes brimming with tears as she glared at them . Robert released Wendy at once , his tone uncharacteristically flustered , " Nothing . She nearly fell so I just steadied her " The instant his words ended , he snatched up the gifts he'd bought and rushed towards Lydia's room , his retreating figure almost frantic Wendy rubbed her sore wrist . She had just reached back her room when Lydia suddenly blocked her path . " You said you didn't need his love , " Lydia hissed , her teeth clenched . " Now you're trying to seduce him ? Dropping the act , are you ? Couldn't resist playing the thief after all that " selfless love story ' ? " Wendy sighed , weary . " You're overthinking . It was just an accident . " " An accident ? " Lydia's laugh was sharp , her eyes dark with menace . " Wendy Tyler , this is not over . " She shoved past , shoulder slamming into Wendy , and stormed away in flaming anger . That evening , Wendy cooked as usual . She emerged from the kitchen with a steaming bowl of soup just as Lydia approached . " Let me help , " Lydia offered sweetly , reaching for it . " No thanks . " Wendy stepped aside . But Lydia insisted , grabbing at the bowl . In the struggle , she suddenly shrieked and toppled backward . Crash ! Soup splattered across her dress , the bowl shattering on the floor . Hearing the sound , Robert came running at once . " What happened ? " Before Wendy could speak , Lydia clutched her arm , tears flowing " Wendy ... I know you don't want me here , but how could you push me like that ? " Wendy stared in disbelief . " Push you ? You fell on purpose- " " Enough ! " Robert's voice cracked like a whip . His eyes burned with ice " It's bad enough you hurt her before . Now you dare accuse her ? I've known bydia for years . I know exactly what kind of person she is . " He turned to his aide " What's the punishment for intentional injury ? " The guard hesitated . " By regulation ... twenty lashes , then confinement in a cell until she writes a confession . " " Do it. " Robert's order was merciless . He didn't look at Wendy once . As two guards dragged her away , Wendy actually smiled . It was a calm smile , without struggle , but filled with something that made Robert's chest tighten when her eyes lingered on him . Chapter 6 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!