Only Ashley knew what Ethan had been waiting for . But why should she give him the answer he so desperately wanted ? He had once shattered her belief in love , crushed her hope for life , and now , he'd ruined her wedding too . She wasn't a saint . She had no obligation to forgive him . The more he chased an answer , the deeper she sank into silence . And truth be told , she had given him the answer - many times . In this life or the next , Ashley would never choose Ethan again . Loving him was the one mistake she would never forgive herself for . But he had never truly listened … The chaos at the wedding had gone viral . Details of Ashley's and Ethan's past were dug up and spread across the internet , igniting massive attention both at home and abroad . Even Lila Bennett , who had been off the radar for years , was dragged back into the spotlight . After her divorce from Ethan , Lila had left the country to study business management . When the Whitmore Group fell from grace , the Bennett family swiftly rose in power , now on the verge of becoming the most powerful family in Arlington Heights . As the only daughter of the Bennetts , Lila took full responsibility for the family's future . She shed her once - arrogant persona and buried herself in hard work and learning - becoming capable , composed , and worthy of the title heiress . Ashley never imagined she'd see her again , let alone have a calm conversation with her . So when Lila showed up at her door , Ashley was more than surprised . The girl in frilly pink princess dresses was long gone . Lila now wore a tailored suit , her black - rimmed glasses lending her a maturity that made her seem like a different person altogether . " Dr. Whitmore , " she said softly , " I didn't expect you to agree to see me . I owe you an apology for everything I did back then . I was immature and selfish , and I hurt you . " Without a word , Lila sank to her knees . " I'm sorry . " Chapter 20 100.00 % Wife on the Run , Again ! ( DUBBED ) > " I know you don't want to return to that place - probably not even this country - so I took the liberty of bringing you this . " She held out a repaired watch . " It's not what it once was … but maybe it's something you can keep close . " Ashley accepted the watch and gently helped Lila to her feet . " I accept your apology . Let's consider this matter closed . From now on , let's stay out of each other's lives and live them well . " If it weren't for Ethan , they never would've crossed paths . Lila nodded , gave her a polite bow , and turned to leave . " Just as you wish . I hope peace and happiness find us both . " After seeing Lila off , Ashley stepped outside . Cyrael was leaning against the car , waiting for her . Today , they were heading to her mother's house for dinner . Ashley had been saving a quiet little secret for tonight . " I'm pregnant , " she said quietly at the table . Everyone froze . Then came the clatter of utensils falling , followed by Cyrael's stunned laughter and tears . He scooped her into his arms and spun in giddy circles . "I'm going to be a dad ! A dad ! Ashley , you're amazing ! " " Easy ! Don't hurt her - put her down ! " her mother scolded , rushing over . " The first trimester is delicate . You need to be extra careful ! " " Right , right , of course . " Cyrael nodded furiously , gently placing Ashley on the couch . " From today on , I'm on 24 - hour husband duty . Everything else can wait . " True to his word , Cyrael dropped all work from that day forward . He didn't even look at a paintbrush . From making tea to buttoning her coat , he did it all - almost like he wished he could carry the pregnancy for her . Eight months later , Ashley gave birth to twins - a boy and a girl . Cyrael's eyes never left Ashley - not even for a second to look at the babies . He held Ashley in his arms , tears streaming down his face . Chapter 20 100.00 % Wife on the Run , Again ! ( DUBBED ) " No more . Never again . I'll get a vasectomy . " " It hurts too much . I can't bear to see you like this . " Ashley cried too , overwhelmed by his love . This - this was love , in its truest form . She was thankful . Thankful to have met Cyrael in this life . Thankful for a love where both sides lifted each other up , cherished each other fully . On the twins ' first birthday , Cyrael released a video he'd spent two years compiling - every moment from her pregnancy to the babies ' first words . In the footage , Ashley was always smiling - truly , radiantly happy . The video also played in a hospital room - where a man , barely alive , lay wired to countless machines . That day , Ethan finally exhaled his last breath . Perhaps , at last , he'd heard the answer . Maybe he realized that holding on was meaningless . Ashley Whitmore would never answer him . Not in this life . Not ever .