Not long after Jessica left , Michael woke up . Looking at the back of Jessica as she left , Sophie was flustered . Out of the corner of her eye , she saw Michael's dejected profile and quickly turned to comfort him , " Michael , don't overthink it . My sister still loves you the most . Otherwise , she wouldn't have rushed to get you to the hospital . Don't worry , She won't let Chris off the hook . " Michael smiled faintly , but his head drooped .. Was that really the case ? Jessica's heart didn't seem to be filled with only him . Earlier , Jessica's expression had indeed shown panic , but when she looked at Chris , there was disbelief in her eyes . Moreover … Michael had clearly seen Jessica and Chris coming out of the same room together . The Wilder family was large and influential , with more rooms in their house than anyone could count . According to Sophie , the two of them had no feelings for each other and had been sleeping separately for a long time . So why had they slept together last night ? He acted quickly because he could tell that Chris held a different position in Jessica's heart . In order to ensure that Chris didn't become another version of him He had no choice but to take such a step . " Sophie , I'm fine , you can go back now . " When Jessica returned home and couldn't find Chris , she threw a tantrum . The whole family didn't dare speak up . That was until Linda came downstairs , and everyone finally saw their savior . " What's going on ? " Linda , a strong woman who had ruled the business world , still exuded an impressive presence even though she had retired from the Wilder Group years ago . She was still wearing home clothes , a shawl casually draped around her shoulders . " Mom , where's Chris ? " Linda looked up , feeling helpless . She didn't know what kind of spell Michael had cast on Jessica . Even after so many years , and with more suitable men appearing by her side , the moment he returned , he ruined everything . It was inevitable that Chris couldn't keep Jessica , but her smart daughter still hadn't realized her true feelings . That was a bit strange . " What do you need him for ? " Linda asked in annoyance . " Yesterday was my birthday , and you brought an unqualified person onto the stage . This morning , you caused a scene as well . Do you want me dead or something ? " Hearing her mother's words , Jessica immediately suppressed her dissatisfaction . " He hurt Michael , I need an explanation . " " An explanation for what ? " Linda continued to stand by Chris's side as usual . " He's your husband , you've been with him for five years . If you don't trust him , fine , but now you want to speak up for an outsider ? Don't blame me for not warning you - back then , Michael couldn't marry you , and nothing has changed . " " Mom ! " What was she even saying ? She was already married . It wasn't as if Michael's return would make her divorce Chris . Chapter 18 +25 BONUS Linda hummed lightly and Albert brought her coffee . After that , he said to Jessica , " Ms. Wilder , Mr. Green has already left . In my opinion , he's not the type to do such things . " The whole family was speaking up for Chris , which made Jessica iritated . The real victim was still lying in the hospital , while Chris , the perpetrator , had everyone defending him . For a moment , Jessica thought back to when she had planned to cope with Michael . She had always been rebellious , and now , with real power in her hands , she no longer feared anyone who might try to tear them apart . At the hospital , Chris had performed two surgeries early in the moming . He had just taken a brief rest when he was dragged to the conference room to discuss upcoming surgery plans . He was so busy he forgot all about the situation with Michael . That was until Jessica came knocking on his door . Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!