The assistant's email contained two attachments . One was labeled " Ashley , " the other bore my name . Gary didn't hesitate , downloading and opening my file first . But as the document loaded , his hands began trembling uncontrollably . " Jessica ... it must've hurt so much . " His voice cracked into a near whisper . The file contained all technically recovered message logs . Images flooded the screen - my arms and legs without an inch of unblemished skin . Lash marks overlapped with cigarette burns , all Victor's handiwork . Staring at those pictures , phantom pains shot through my limbs . " I sent you these photos , but you replied I was overacting . " Gary took a shuddering breath , scrolling down to see my referenced message . He choked out , " How ? I never saw these . " He frantically checked his phone , confirming no such record existed . Surprised , I murmured , " I later forwarded the pictures to Ashley too . " Suspicion flickered in Gary's eyes . Ensuring Guaiguai remained sound asleep , he slipped outside the hospital room . Seeing the child undisturbed , I followed . His fingers flew across the " Ashley " file . Within moments , Ashley's reply to me flashed onscreen . 0.0 % 09:52 Jessica , I showed Gary , he told me not to spoil you . " " It's okay Jessica , I'll help you persuade Victor , you stay home and relax . " The message content was familiar to me . But Gary tapped on the reply date , I was startled . " This is the day , Victor dragged me into the basement on this day ! " " Victor got really angry that time , baby was also tied up and beaten in the basement . " Gary put down the phone , took several deep breaths , then continued scrolling down . But the following content still surprised us . I looked at Gary , he spoke almost through gritted teeth . " Ashley . " " You really know how to scheme . " Although I had guessed it before , I still couldn't accept it . " Ashley and Victor were actually colluding together so early . " I felt deeply betrayed . " We were best friends back then . " At this moment , Ashley walked over with a bottle of water , the police were right beside her . " Gary , you've been busy till now , you must be thirsty , have some water . " Ashley handed over a bottle of water , her eyes looked like she had been crying . Gary didn't move , just looked at her coldly and questioned . " Was it you who deleted the distress message Jessica sent me ? " Ashley's expression froze . She withdrew her hand and nodded : " You were reviewing contracts nearby , and your phone happened to be unlocked . " Gary opened his mouth to speak , but Ashley cut him off , her voice choked with tears . 34.0 % " We were supposed to get married the day after tomorrow . I just came to see you one last Gary advanced on her coldly , his expression stern : " You knew she would die . " His hands clenched into tight fists , eyes bloodshot . I'd never seen Gary like this . Always composed and controlled , now he seemed unhinged . Ashley shook her head , wearing a bitter smile . " I just wanted Jessica out of our way forever . " Yet I detected a hint of jealousy in her eyes . " Is Ashley jealous of me ? Why ? Gary clearly doesn't care for me . " Watching Ashley leave with the police , I turned back to Gary in confusion . " Gary , why were you ever with Ashley ? " I murmured aloud . But Gary just lowered his head , tears falling onto the blessing bracelet on his left wrist . " Jessica , Jessica . " He whispered my name , even in his dreams . All night , Gary clutched his left wrist . Never letting go . 74.5 % 09:52 ་ ། ་ འ ། འངན་ IV Baby was awake , but her eyes looked hollow . It was when everything was almost over, that the billionaire told me that she found me looked familiar at first sight! Right after I got into a top college, my mom passed away because of severe illnes...