hapter 15 " Chris , why are you still here ? " It was Michael . Like a little beast whose territory had been stolen , Michael finally showed his fangs , now that there were no onlookers . Chris held the water cup , feeling somewhat at a loss , but slowly he came to his senses . At least he was still Jessica's ex - husband , but what about Michael ? He was merely the ex - boyfriend who had been sent abroad during jessica's time of injury . He had never been part of Jessica's life over the past couple of years . If anyone had their territory stolen , it should be Michael who had taken it from him . " Shouldn't I be here ? " Chris countered . " After all , I am Jessica's husband and still the son - in - law of the Wilder family . I should be asking you , though . You have your own family abroad , and a daughter . Why come back to Chería ? " Michael chuckled , gradually stepping closer to Chris in the darkness . " What ? Are you complaining about me ? " Chris shrugged . " Not really , I just feel like your presence is a bit unnecessary . " " After all these years , you couldn't make Jessica love you . That's your incompetence . I'm just here to reclaim what's mine . Even if the Hall family doesn't acknowledge me , Jessica's heart still belongs to me . If you know what's good for you , you should leave now . I don't want to show too much of the other side of me in front of you . " But in reality , Chris already knew exactly what kind of person Michael was . They were both men , and they understood each other's intentions all too well . He had never thought of Michael as a simple man . Michael had gotten engaged , married , and had a daughter abroad . Even if they divorced , he could still live well abroad . Why come back now ? It was nothing more than the fact that Michael couldn't forget Jessica , and he couldn't give up the position he held in Cheria either . To put it simply , he wanted it all . " I have no intention of competing with you . Jessica has made her choice , and I will accept it , " said Chris as he drank the water , checking the time - it was about time to go to the hospital . " If that's the case , I'll leave the time and space to you . If Jessica wants to return to you , I won't stop her . A love that's stolen holds no meaning . " After saying that , he walked past Michael and was about to leave the room . " I heard you're leaving the country , " Michael said all of a sudden . Chris nodded . " I'm just giving you space , isn't that right ? " " But if you just leave like this , what does it mean to Jessica ? " Michael knew all too well the regret of an unforgettable lover . Once Chris left , he would become the next Michael . Jessica would never forget Chris in her lifetime . Michael would never allow such a thing to happen . So something had to be done … " Chris , you stole my Jessica , and this is the price you must pay . Don't think you can leave so easily . I won't let you leave even the slightest trace in Jessica's heart . " 1/2 Chapter 15 After saying that , Michael suddenly cried out in pain and collapsed to the ground , Chris was startled . +25 BONUS The lights in the living room were off , with only faint light from outside coming through the window . He saw Michael clutching his abdomen as he collapsed , and for a moment , he didn't react . Then , the sound of footsteps coming down the stairs echoed , and the first person to reach Michael's side was Sophie . " Michael ! What happened to you ? Why is there so much blood ? " Chris stood still , frowning . He met Michael's gaze , and the latter cocked his brows in a way that Sophie couldn't see . This was Michael's method to get rid of him , Today's Bonus Offer X Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!