Chapter 5 Her hand remained frozen in place , still half - reaching for the ring . In that moment , Hudson took a step forward , his foot coming down on the ring , crushing it beneath his shoe without a hint of emotion as he walked past her . Samantha remained kneeling , staring at the crushed ring . This ring was the one Hudson had personally designed for her , reflecting her taste - simple , elegant , and unique . It was the only one of its kind . When he first placed it on her finger , Samantha had never taken it off , except when washing her hands . She had cherished it as a symbol of their bond . But now , in this moment , it was nothing more than a worthless trinket in Hudson's eyes . Jennifer's smile was sickeningly sweet as she stepped closer to Hudson , saying , " Hudson , there you are ! Just now , I was picking out some jewelry when I saw Ms. Chapman trying to sell her ring ." Hudson's face was an unreadable mask . His cold eyes landed on Samantha's face , her anger barely contained . He asked , " You're Chapter 5 trying to sell this ring ? " Samantha bit her lip , fighting back tears . " Yes . Do you want to buy it ? " Hudson's lips curled into a cruel smile . " I remember you saying this ring was important to you . Seems like your love for it wasn't as real as you made it out to be . Something without heart is nothing more than junk to me ." As Samantha tried to respond , a searing pain shot through her stomach , the tumor pressing painfully against her insides . What had started as a dull ache had now turned into excruciating pain . She looked at the pair of them , standing together like a perfect match . She suddenly lost the will to argue . No matter how much of her heart she laid bare , a man who had already turned away wouldn't care . Samantha picked up the ring slowly , walking back to the counter to retrieve the box and the receipt . Samantha didn't want to show weakness in front of Hudson . Even though she was on the verge of passing out from the pain , she walked with determination . Chapter 5 As she passed him , she coldly said , " Like Mr. Ashley , I once treated it like my life . Now it's just a worthless stone that can be traded for money " Hudson noticed something was wrong . Samantha's forehead was glistening with sweat , her face pale , clearly fighting against the pain . Suddenly , he grabbed her arm , his voice low and urgent . " What's wrong ? " Samantha jerked her arm away from him , her voice cold . " None of your business . " She didn't look back , her back straight as she disappeared from his sight . Hudson stared at her retreating figure , wondering why his heart still ached for someone he had chosen to let go . Samantha found a quiet corner, her hands trembling as she hurriedly pulled out painkillers from her bag . She knew the side effects of all the cancer treatments and medications , so she had only bought some painkillers and basic stomach meds - barely enough to numb the pain , but it was all she could do . Chapter 5 Looking out at the pouring rain , she wondered if there was really only one path left . It was the path she dreaded most , but for her father , she had no choice but to take the plunge . Samantha went home first to fix her disheveled appearance before hailing a cab to Arnryett Estate . More than a year ago , that woman had called herself . Samantha wasn't sure of how the person she once knew had changed over the years . As she looked at the grand estate , it seemed like life had been kind to that woman . The servant led her to the living room , where a beautiful woman sat , graceful and poised , just as Samantha remembered her . " Mantha ." The woman's eyes met hers . But no matter how she tried , Samantha couldn't bring herself to call her " Mom ." Cristina Delgado had left when Samantha was only eight years old . It was Theo's birthday that day , and Samantha had eagerly rushed home to celebrate with her father , only to be met with Chapter 5 the devastating sight of her parents ' divorce papers . In her desperation to chase Cristina , Samantha tumbled down the stairs , losing a shoe , yet she didn't even notice . She clung to Cristina's legs , crying and shouting , " Mom , please don't leave . " The elegant woman stroked her young cheek and whispered , " I'm sorry " " Mom , I got first place in my class this time . You haven't even seen my test paper . It needs a parent's signature ! " Samantha pleaded . " Mom , don't leave me ! I promise I won't go to the amusement park anymore . I won't make you angry again . I'll be good . Please ..." She frantically expressed her unwillingness to part , hoping Cristina would stay . But Cristina simply told her that her marriage to her father had been unhappy , and now she had found real happiness . Chapter 6