Chapter 10 Since it was a personal matter , Lucas didn't dare ask further . He quietly drove off . As the car sped further away , Hudson glanced at the rearview mirror , his gaze fixed on the woman still lying on the ground . His contempt deepened . He thought , ' It has been a while since I last saw her . It seems like she has become a better actress . ' Though Samantha had grown up in luxury , Theo had made her practice various sports from a young age , ensuring she was strong and resilient . A woman with a black belt in taekwondo , as strong as an athlete , should never have fainted like that . To him , it was all just an act to get money . Hudson coldly shifted his gaze , no longer interested . When Hudson's car disappeared from view , Wesley rushed to Samantha's side . When Samantha woke up again , she found herself in the same room she had just left . An IV was hooked into her hand , the cold fluid slowly seeping into her veins , and her left hand was bandaged . The clock on the wall read 3 AM . Before she could say anything , Wesley's gentle voice interrupted , " Sorry , I followed you because I was worried you might do something reckless . " Samantha tried to sit up , but Wesley quickly gave her another pillow and handed her some water . Once she felt a little better , she said , " Wesley , 10:16 Chapter 10 you saw everything ? " " Sorry , I didn't mean to invade your privacy . " 1299ction Wesley was so clean and pure that it was easy to see through . He was nothing like Hudson . " It's fine . I'm his wife ; it's not like we're hiding anything , " she replied with a bitter laugh . Wesley looked moment confused . Samantha smiled bitterly and continued , " Right , everyone thinks Jennifer is the one he's marrying , not me . Even if you don't believe me ... Wesley quickly cut her off . " No , I believe you . I recognize your wedding ring . It's a limited edition from Sapphire Loom , released three years ago . There's only one in the world . The magazine reported that it was designed by Sapphire Loom's owner for his wife . I know the owner of Sapphire Loom is Hudson . " In the past , he had considered the nature of their relationship , but after seeing the rumors about Hudson and Jennifer , and never once seeing Hudson at the hospital over the past two years , Wesley dismissed the thought . Samantha instinctively touched where her ring used to be . The space was empty , the skin there paler than the surrounding areas , as if reminding her of the ridiculous marriage she had once been part of . " It doesn't matter whether I'm Mrs. Ashley anymore . Tomorrow at 9 AM , we'll be divorced . " " Does he know about your illness ? " Wesley asked softly . " He doesn't deserve to know . " Samantha's voice was calm when she mentioned Hudson , as if she had 10:17 Chapter 10 11 288 Vouchers come to terms with it . But Wesley knew better . Someone who truly loved another could never licking them in move on so easily . She had merely hidden her won another could never private when no one was around . Wesley didn't press the matter further but shifted the topic . " I know you still haven't paid for Theo's surgery . Let me lend you the money for now , and you can pay me back later . " He knew that Samantha , a young woman , wasn't earning much . She had repeatedly turned down his offers to help . Samantha shook her head once again . " No , Wesley . " " Theo's condition is critical . Are you really going to let that scum insult you rather than accept my help ? I'm not asking for anything in return . I just want to help . My family might not be as rich as the Ashley family , but we're not a poor one . This money is just a drop in the bucket for me . Don't feel burdened . " Samantha slowly looked up at him , her pale face full of pain . It was heartbreaking to see her like this . " Wesley , I know you want to help me , but ... I can't pay you back because I don't think I can live that long . " She couldn't repay his kindness or the money , not anymore . As she watched the IV fluid nearing its end , Samantha decisively pulled out the needle . There was no cotton to stop the bleeding , and blood started to pour out . She didn't care . She stood up and grabbed her coat . " Wesley , don't worry about the money . Once I get the divorce papers from him , he'll give me 3 million dollars . My dad just had surgery yesterday . I'm going to see him . " 10 : 170 Chapter 10 288 Vour hamp Her stubbornness showed again , just like when no one understood why the so - called genius like her gave up on her sone understood why to get married . Even her mentor had once lamented , saying , " What a promising young woman , what a shame . I wonder who ruined her . " 10 17 Chapter 11