Chapter 8 He had already begun interning at a prestigious hospital by then , rarely at school . Their contact had only increased when they crossed paths at the hospital . This wasn't a reason to keep troubling Wesley . After eating and taking some stomach medication , Samantha felt a little better . Wesley brought up chemotherapy again . " Medicine has come a long way . Even in the late stages , some cancer patients survive . You have to believe in yourself . Chemotherapy is an effective treatment . " Samantha lowered her head . " I've studied medicine . I know both the benefits and the side effects of chemotherapy . " Wesley pressed on . " There's a good chance that surgery after chemotherapy can cure it . The side effects are tough , but if you have the will to fight through them ... " Samantha slowly lifted her head , her eyes filled with unshed tears . She struggled to control herself , her voice trembling as she whispered , " But I can't hold on anymore . " Chapter 8 Wesley's comforting words caught in his throat . As he looked into her bloodshot eyes , his heart felt tight . After a long pause , he asked , " Samantha , is there no one you care about in this world ? " She paused , then slowly replied , " Only my father . " " Then for him , you have to live ," Wesley urged . Samantha gave a bitter smile . " Thank you , Wesley . I feel better now . I won't disturb you anymore ." " Wesley noticed her wedding ring was missing . He opened his mouth to speak , but didn't say a word . " Where are you going ? Let me drive you , " he offered . " No need , I've called a cab . It'll be here soon , " she declined firmly . Wesley hesitated but agreed . However , with her sadness and those words , he couldn't shake the feeling that she might be thinking of ending it all . He quietly followed her car . The car stopped by the river . Samantha sat there , staring at the water , lost in thought . Although the rain had stopped , the temperature was low . Wesley was about to approach her when a black business car pulled up beside her . Chapter 8 The door opened , and a distinguished man , known for topping financial magazines , stepped out under the streetlight . Wesley was shocked , thinking , ' Could he be Samantha's husband ? ' The river breeze ruffled Samantha's hair , adding a tragic grace to her already frail appearance . Hudson instinctively raised his hand to brush her hair behind her ear but stopped himself . " Do you need something ? " Samantha asked coldly . Her gaze was icy as she studied him , as if trying to memorize his face . " Is the Chapman family's bankruptcy your doing ? " " Yes ," Hudson answered , without hesitation . Samantha's eyes narrowed . " Is that child your son ? " She stared at him , hoping she was just imagining things . But Hudson didn't deny it . He simply answered , his voice calm and emotionless , " Yes !" Samantha stepped forward , slapping him hard across the face . " Hudson , you're shameless ! " Hudson effortlessly caught her wrist , his hand brushing the Chapter 8 tear tracks on her face . " Does it hurt ? " " You bastard , why did you do this to Chapman family ever do to you ? " ne ? What did the Hudson's eyes were cold and detached as he spoke in a chilling tone , " Samantha , if you want to know the truth , why don't you ask your dear father what he's done ? " Her voice cracked as she asked , " Hudson , did you ever love me ? " His black eyes were filled with indifference . He slowly parted his lips and said , " No. From the beginning , you were just a pawn in my game . " Tears fell uncontrollably , hitting his hand , but the cold wind quickly snatched away any remaining warmth . " You hate me , don't you ? " " Yes . This is what the Chapman family owes me . Samantha , since you're Theo's daughter , I want you to suffer every day to atone for my sister's pain , " Hudson said coldly . " Your sister ? She's been missing for years . What does she have to do with the Chapman family ? " Samantha shot back . Hudson's gaze was full of disdain as he looked at her , his voice Chapter 8 colder than ever . " While you were basking in the love of everyone , my sister was suffering inhuman torture . You can guess the rest . I won't tell you the truth . I want you to live in fear forever , to experience the same pain my sister endured . " Hudson turned , coldly raising his foot to get into the car , leaving one final sentence . " I'll see you at the civil affairs office tomorrow at 9 AM . " Chapter 9