Chapter 11 It seemed as though she had been destined to go down this path all along . Wesley knew what she was going through . He didn't ask more questions , but before she could leave , Samantha raised her phone and said , " My cab's here . " She blocked his way , making sure he couldn't stop her . She threw on her coat , and her fingers grasped the door handle . Wesley spoke up , his voice gentle but heavy with concern . " Samantha , have you ever regretted giving up everything to marry him ? " She thought about how Hudson had ruined the Chapman family , how Theo had been crushed and now lay in a hospital bed after a car accident , and how she had lost her precious child . She should regret it , but every time she closed her eyes , she thought back to the year of the cruise disaster when Hudson pulled her out of the storm . She forced herself to answer , her voice trembling , " No. " The door slammed shut with a loud click , and Wesley stood there , watching her retreating figure , his heart filled with a mixture of emotions . At the hospital , Theo was still in the ICU . She could only stand at a distance , unable to speak the words she so desperately wanted to . In her memories , Theo had always been a gentleman , calm and composed . Before her parents divorced , they had never even raised their voices to each other . After Cristina left him , Theo never remarried . The time he had left was spent caring for her . 10 17 Chapter 11 Hudson often mentioned her father , which made it clear that the one Hudson truly hated wasn't her . 1 ZER INGATAKA She remembered hearing about Hudson's sister when they were together- how she had gone missing as a child , and how his mother had gone mad with grief and spent years abroad . Samantha thought , ' What did his missing sister have to do with my father ? ' She decided to start with the people closest to her father . She went to the home of Kylen Santos , the driver , and Aidan Chambers , the housekeeper , before dawn . Strangely , these people who had been with her father for years had either mysteriously died in accidents or gone abroad with no way to contact them . The only one who knew the truth , her father , was still unconscious , leaving her feeling like a headless chicken , drifting aimlessly from dusk until dawn . It was clear that this couldn't be a coincidence . Someone had clearly orchestrated this . With no new information from the Chapman family , Samantha quickly turned her attention to Hudson's driver , Lucas , and his assistant , Matthew Parry . She glanced at her watch . It was only 7 AM . They should be on their way to pick up Hudson . Samantha dialed Matthew's number . After a few rings , he answered , as polite as always . " Mrs. Ashley . " Hearing that long - absent title made Samantha swallow the bitter lump in her throat . She quickly responded , " Mr. Parry , I'm going to meet Hudson for the divorce . Could you pick me up and take me there ? " 10:17 Chapter 11 1288 Vouchers He paused , clearly not thrilled about the situation . Like Hudson , he didn't like surprises . Samantha quickly added , " Please don't misunderstand . I have no other intentions . I just don't want any further delays today . My father's medical bills still haven't been cleared . I ... " She had a decent relationship with Matthew and Lucas , never mistreated either of them . When she slightly showed her vulnerability , Matthew agreed , saying , " Where are you ? I'll be there right away . " Samantha gave him the nearest address . It was on the way to Chaltine Chateau , where Jennifer lived . Although Samantha didn't want to admit it , Hudson had been caught there by the media multiple times . He had to have been staying there during the months they were apart . " Sorry , we're almost at Bensard Path . It might take another 20 minutes , " Matthew said . " Alright , " Samantha replied , somewhat surprised . She thought , Bensard Path ? That's near the Ashley villa . Hudson and Jennifer aren't living together ? ' She quickly dismissed the thought . Whether they lived together or not had nothing to do with her . Lucas arrived soon , and Matthew , as always , politely opened the car door . "Sorry for the wait , Mrs. Ashley . " Samantha nodded and got into the car . " It's fine . " Compared to Matthew's calm demeanor , Lucas was much more lively . " Why didn't you sleep a little longer on such a cold morning ? The sun hasn't risen yet . " 10:17 Chapter 11 288 ( Vouchers Matthew shot Lucas a warning look , and Lucas quickly shut up . Samantha settled into the car , her tone heavy with sorrow as she began speaking , " I used to think Hudson changed his heart because of Jennifer . But now I realize it's not just about one woman . You both must know about his sister . " The car screeched to a halt . Lucas quickly jerked the steering wheel to the side and waved his hand . " Mrs. Ashley , please don't say things like that . "