" Mia , the company's been swamped lately . After your surgery , I'll clear my schedule to take proper care of you . " " Tomorrow's the foundation launch - I'll try to get there early to be with you . " Mia noticed a long hair that wasn't hers caught in his white shirt collar . She nodded quietly . But silently , she thought : It doesn't matter anymore . The next day , Mia dragged her swollen body into a gown one last time and took the stage for the ribbon cutting . Just as applause thundered through the room , a sharp scream cut through the noise . She looked toward the sound to see the crowd parting around a pregnant woman sitting on the ground , clutching her belly . The woman looked up - it was Letty Kane . At that moment , Mia's scalp went numb as she froze in place . She'd been avoiding them like a fool , just wanting to die in peace . But they insisted on forcing her to face the bloody truth , unwilling to leave her even a shred of dignity . When Dominic arrived , dozens of cameras were trained on the stage while Letty knelt before Mia , clutching her legs and pleading desperately . Her forehead was bloody and raw , her voice choked with tears . " I'm so sorry , Mia . I really didn't disappear on purpose back then . " " Those people kept threatening me , saying they'd kill me if I dared testify in court . " " I've lived with guilt and pain every single day for three years . If Mr. Cross hadn't protected me , I would have killed myself when your Mom and Dad died . I know I'm deeply sinful . I don't ask for your forgiveness - I just hope you'll spare my life , okay ? " Reporters and media personnel looked back and forth between them with excited , gossipy eyes . When they saw Dominic arrive , microphones immediately thrust toward him . " Mr. Cross , she said you protected her ? What's your relationship ? Is that your child in her belly ? " 01:19 My ' Dead ' Husband Chose His Mistress Over His Dving Mom ? I Made Him Lose Both ! 7.1 % htt Dominic kept his head down coldly , refusing to answer any questions . He immediately had security clear the room . Within minutes , only Mia and Lety remained in the vast banquet hall . He approached , instinctively reaching to help Letty up , but pulled his hand back at the last second . When he looked at Mia , there was blame in his eyes . " Mia , whatever this is about , did you really need to make her kneel ? " Mia just looked down at Letty , asking calmly : " If you've been hiding for three years , why show up today ? " Letty's body stiffened as she said pitifully . I heard you established a foundation and had every charity worker looking for me ... Mia , I've been hiding for three years . I can barely survive anymore ! " Please , can you spare the child in my belly ? Let him grow up safely . He already doesn't have a father - isn't that pitiful enough ? I'll to anything to atone , work like a slave if you want . " Dominic spoke up then . Mia , I've investigated what happened back then . It wasn't her fault - she was just powerless and got used by others . " She's lived in repentance for three years . Stop being so aggressive . Can't you just move forward ? " Mia looked at him , but not a single word of her accusations made it past her throat . t was Letty who'd betrayed her trust and indirectly killed her parents . It was Letty who'd had an affair with her husband and gotten regnant . It was Letty who'd destroyed her foundation . And it was Letty kneeling before her , forcing her to forgive . o who exactly was being aggressive ? ler whole body went weak , chest pain nearly suffocating her . But she held onto her last shred of dignity , keeping her back straight s she turned and walked away alone . nly when she got in the car did she collapse heavily in the back seat . he closed her eyes , letting tears slide down from the corners . But what appeared in her mind was the image of Dominic lifting Letty p , tenderly wiping the wounds on her forehead . He couldn't even wait for Mia to completely disappear from the banquet hall . er phone rang . She answered , and curses exploded directly in her ear through the speaker . You fraud spawn , acting like some saint with your foundation ! Your money's dirty , disgusting ! " Your parents deserved to die ! You should hurry up and join them in hell , bitch ! Making a pregnant woman kowtow to you - aren't ou afraid you'll be cursed ? I heard you were a bully since childhood ! Just go die already ! " fia hung up abruptly , but the phone kept ringing . ext after text poured in . he didn't know what was happening until the driver handed over his phone . Mrs. Cross Forces Pregnant Woman to Kneel in Apology at Foundation Event - Investigation Reveals Her Parents Were Both 01:19 My Dead ' Husband Chose Hie Mistress Over His Dying Mom2 1 Mado Him Lose Both ! 7.3 % Chapter 3 Fraudsters Who Embezzled Hundreds of Millions ! " " According to insider sources , during her school years , Mrs. Cross bullied impoverished student Letty K. for years , demanding the victim submit to her completely . The victim wasn't even allowed to get better grades , or Mrs. Cross would stop funding her and make physical threats . " The accompanying photo showed Letty kneeling and kowtowing before her . Mia's knuckles went white gripping the phone . She scrolled through comment after comment . Several people claiming to be her high school classmates had come forward to " confirm " her bullying of Letty . Her breathing grew more and more rapid . Her hands shook as she tried to type explanations , but her comments were deleted the moment she posted them . The driver in front suddenly accelerated , glancing in the rearview mirror nervously : " Ma'am , there are over a dozen cars that have been chasing us . " Mia looked back and noticed the cars had no license plates . The people inside wore masks and were waving iron bars out the windows . Panicked , she grabbed her phone and dialed Dominic's number , watching in terror as the cars closed in behind them . At that very moment in the banquet hall , Dominic was frowning at the trending topics on his phone . He called his assistant to deal with those ridiculous rumors , but the next second , Letty grasped his hand . Tears dripped onto his skin as her shoulders trembled . Dominic gripped her shoulders , his voice heavy : What they're saying online ... is it true ? " Letty choked out a sob and threw herself into his arms . Dominic , I don't want to remember those times . It's too painful . " It's all in the past . Don't blame Mia - I'm sure she didn't mean it . " She sponsored me , so she's my savior . Whatever she did to me was deserved . Even if she told me to die right now , I ... I wouldn't dare lisobey . " Dominic wrapped his arms around Letty , holding her tightly as his eyes reddened with heartache . Thinking about how she'd saved him in that alley during high school while enduring daily bullying from Mia made breathing difficult . If only he'd known earlier - he would have protected her ! Mia's call kept ringing beside him . He glared at the screen in fury and switched the phone off entirely . 01:19 My ' Dead ' Husband Chose His Mistress Over His Dving Mom ? I Made Him Lose Both ! 7.6 % Chapter 4 Chapter 4