Chapter 1 On the day Samantha Chapman was diagnosed with stomach cancer , Hudson Ashley was busy accompanying his beloved Jennifer White to the hospital to get their son's check - up . In the hospital corridor , Wesley Barrett held the biopsy report with a grim expression , saying , " Samantha , the results are in . It's a stage 3A malignant tumor . If the surgery is successful , the five - year survival rate is between 15 % and 30 % ." Samantha's slender fingers tightened around the strap of her handbag , her pale face filled with solemnity . " Wesley , how long do I have left if I don't have surgery ? " " Six months to a year , it varies . Your best option is to undergo two rounds of chemotherapy before surgery to prevent further spread and metastasis , " Wesley explained . Samantha bit her lip , struggling to speak . " Thank you ." " No need to thank me . I'll arrange your admission ," Wesley replied , though his voice betrayed concern . " I won't need that . I'm not going through with the treatment . I can't bear it ," Samantha said softly . Chapter 1 Wesley tried to say more , but Samantha bowed her head and added , " Wesley , please keep this to yourself . I don't want my family to worry ." The Chapman family was bankrupt , and Samantha was already drained trying to cover her father Theo's enormous medical costs . Telling her family about her diagnosis would only add to their burdens . With a resigned sigh , Wesley said , " Don't worry , I'll keep it between us . I heard you're married now . How's your husband handling it ? " " Wesley , please take good care of my father . I have to take care of something else , so I'll be leaving now ." Samantha seemed to avoid the subject , not waiting for his response as she hurriedly walked away . Wesley shook his head , recalling how she had abandoned her promising medical career to marry young -a brilliant medical prodigy who once seemed destined for greatness , only to now be left with nothing but scars . For the past two years , it had been Samantha alone caring for her father , and even when she had fallen ill , a stranger had brought her to the hospital . Her husband was nowhere to be seen . Chapter 1 Samantha thought back to her first year of marriage when Hudson had truly been kind to her , but everything changed after Jennifer returned to the country pregnant . Both she and Jennifer had fallen into the water . While struggling , Samantha saw Hudson desperately swim toward Jennifer . Both women gave birth prematurely due to the shock , and by the time Samantha was rescued , it was too late . Their child had died in her womb . Seven days later , Hudson filed for divorce , though she never agreed to it . Now , faced with her illness , Samantha had no more strength to resist . With trembling hands , she dialed his number . After three rings , his cold voice answered , " I won't see you unless it's about the divorce . " Tears welled up in Samantha's eyes , and she swallowed the words she had meant to say . Then , Jennifer's voice interrupted the call . " Hudson , the baby needs the check - up now ." At that moment , Samantha's long - suppressed tears fell freely . Her child was gone , her family destroyed , and Hudson had built a new one with someone else . Chapter 1 It was time for it all to end . Without the pleading tone she once used , Samantha's voice was barely above a whisper . " Hudson , let's get a divorce ." " There was a brief pause on the other end of the line before Hudson sneered , " Samantha , what are you up to now ? " Samantha closed her eyes , every word deliberate . " I'll be at home waiting for you ." Hanging up the phone drained the last of her energy . Samantha slid to the floor , and the heavy rain outside soaked her as she cried silently , holding the phone in her hand , biting her sleeve . Hudson stared at the sudden disconnect with confusion . In the past year of silent tension , she had refused to divorce . Hudson wondered why she had suddenly changed her mind . Her voice , tinged with unshed tears , echoed in his mind as he walked out of the diagnostic room . " Hudson , where are you going ? " Jennifer , holding their baby , rushed out , but all she saw was Hudson's rapidly retreating figure . His once - gentle face had turned dark with rage . Jennifer thought to herself , ' That bitch still hasn't given up ! Chapter 1 Hudson had not stepped into their marital home for a long time . He had expected Samantha to have prepared his favorite dishes , but when he arrived , the house was empty and cold , not a light on . The winter nights came early . It was only just after six , and the sky was already dark . His eyes moved to the wilted flowers on the dining table . Samantha was the kind of woman who would never let flowers die like this unless she had been away , likely at the hospital .