Third Person's POV After leaving Debbii , Bryson did exactly as he had said - he began searching for Hedy's whereabouts . But even after making a full round of the press conference venue , he still couldn't find a single trace of her . For some reason , a sudden tightness gripped his chest . Hedy still hadn't shown up ... In an instant , Bryson's expression darkened , impatience stirring within him . He had already explained everything so clearly to her , so why hadn't she appeared ? He had made all the arrangements: as long as Hedy came to the conference , she could clear everything up . Then , naturally , he could pay back all the kindness Debbii had once shown him . And if Hedy still minded , he could gradually distance himself from Debbii in the future . ' If it goes as planned , everything can return to the way it has been before . ' At that thought , Bryson's brows furrowed tightly . He pulled out his phone again and again , yet no new messages came from Hedy . ' What on earth is she doing right now ? There are only two hours left before the press conference begins ! Why isn't she here yet ? ' When he opened his Messenger , a sharp pang tugged at his chest . His chat history with Hedy had stopped seven days ago . From that day onward , the records were all one - sided - messages from him with no replies from her . Scrolling further up , he noticed that ever since Debbii had returned to the country , Hedy's responses had grown shorter and colder . Meanwhile , his chat history with Debbii had increased rapidly . [ Hedy , one of my childhood friends just came back to the country . I'm going out for a meal , but I'll be back soon . ] [ Hedy , about that thing with Mom ... I'll explain when I get back . Debbii didn't mean it . ] [ Hedy ! What you did to Debbii was way out of line ! You must apologize to her , or I won't come home again ! ] After the first message , not a single one of these had ever received a reply from her . My Marriage Died in the Operating Room 1/2 35.2 % 9:45 Wed , Oct 15 Suddenly , a dull ache spread through his chest . From the day Debbii returned to the States , his relationship with Hedy had started to crumble - piece by piece - until now , when they had become like strangers . Bryson stared at his phone again and again , but in the end , he didn't dare call her . His hand trembled slightly as he dialed his secretary instead . " Get in touch with Hedy , " he instructed . " I remember I assigned someone to keep watch at that hospital room . Go check if she's already left . If not , urge her . She must arrive at the venue on time . " He paused for a moment of hesitation , then added , " Bring her that jewelry set she used to love . And the ones she liked at the auction before - take them all to her . Consider it ... some form of compensation . " With that , Bryson fell silent and hung up the phone . 10 9:45 Wed , Oct 15 Third Person's POV