Chapter 2 The doctor jested that he had never encountered a husband as devoted to his wife as Eric was . Ariana was the one scheduled for surgery , yet it was Eric who shed tears . out of concern for her . However , when Ariana was brought out of the operating room , Eric was absent . All she found was a single WhatsApp message from Eric on her phone . " Sweetheart , something urgent came up at home . I have to hurry back . Stay at the hospital , and I'll come pick you up ! " This book had been added on your bookshelf . She waited a long time , but Erie never appeared When Ariana returned home alone after her surgery , she discovered that the supposed " urgent matter at the Gibson family " was actually related to Mandy . Howard had his men hold Mandy captive and used her to threaten Eric . For each day Eric refused to sleep with Mandy , Mr. Gibson vowed to go on a hunger strike . As a result , Eric was compelled to be with Mandy for the second time . This time , there were no drugs or alcohol involved . Eric and Mandy were together the whole night . The sound of them showering after each encounter kept coming from the Chapter 2 bathroom . Meanwhile , Ariana was in the next room , awake the entire night . She began with excruciating pain and a sense of falling apart , desperately wishing to go deaf and blind immediately - unable to see or hear , with all her senses obliterated ! She felt as though she was teetering on the edge of insanity ! Eventually , she became numb . She repeatedly counted , feeling numb all the while . They showered five times in total . This indicated that Eric and Mandy had been together intimately five times that night . This book had been added on your bookshelf Ariana felt utterly heartbroken . Today marked the third time , coinciding with their third wedding . anniversary . Just thirty minutes ago , Eric had reserved the entire city center building , organizing a celebration for her with fireworks and drones . " Sweetheart , I promise , you'll be the only one I love in this life . " It was at this moment that Mandy's call came through . " Mr. Gibson , I just got back from the hospital . Today is my ovulation day " Eric's affectionate confession came to an abrupt halt . He glanced at Ariana , his face filled with hesitation . 20915 " Sweetheart , I'll be right back . Wait for me ! " Eric pressed a kiss on Ariana's forehead , then hurried off . This time , just like the last , he never returned . Ariana came back on her own . That night , Ariana was surprisingly quiet . She was no longer , in the pain and collapse she had felt during the previous two times . She just sat quietly in the corridor with her knees hugged to her chest . The next room went on all night . And she sat there all night . It wasn't until the middle of the night that Eric emerged from the next room . Right behind him was Mandy . Mandy's legs trembled , and visible marks covered her neck and chest from their recent encounter . Ariana felt a sharp pang at the sight . Noticing Ariana's discomfort , Eric glanced up with a cold expression and barked at Mandy . " Leave . " Mandy stood still . She seemed unable to comprehend how the man who had just been so passionately involved with her could suddenly become so distant . Chamer 2 Her eyes were red , on the verge of tears , as she bit her lip and dashed out . Eric moved closer , wrapping Ariana in a hug . The sincerity of his distress . and love was clear in his eyes . " Sweetheart , I'm sorry . I just want Mandy to conceive quickly to honor Sir Gibson's last wish . " Eric held Ariana in his arms , but her gaze was empty . In the past , Eric's hugs always brought her comfort and warmth , making her heart flutter . But now , she felt indifferent . " Eric , do you remember the promise you made when you proposed ? " " Yes . To never betray you . Sweetheart , have you misunderstood something ? " 11430