As soon as Ashley stepped closer to the bed , a pillow hit her square in the chest . " What right do you have to be anywhere near my husband ? Lila shrieked louder , tears spilling down her cheeks . " I don't want you near him ! " Ethan rushed forward to hold her . " Don't cry , babe , I thought you'd enjoy having a therapist tell you a story . That's why I brought her . " " I don't want any other woman around you ! Make her leave ! " Lila snapped , hurling another pillow at Ashley . " Alright . " Ethan stroked her hair gently , full of concern , then turned cold as he looked toward the door . " What are you waiting for ? Throw her out , " he ordered the bodyguards . Ashley was frozen to the core , not even given a chance to speak before the guards dragged her outside . The early autumn night was bitter cold . Up in the mountains , it was even worse . Shivering , Ashley stood outside the villa , numb to the bone . She couldn't get a cab and had no choice but to walk down the hill . Her thoughts drifted to a memory - when they had just gotten together . She'd taken him to visit left - behind children in the mountains . They missed the last bus and had to walk all the way down . Ethan had insisted on carrying her for two hours , his feet blistered and bleeding from cheap shoes that didn't fit . But he never once complained . " A few blisters are nothing . As long as you're safe , Ash , nothing else matters . I'll never let anything touch you , " His soft words still echoed in her ears . But that man didn't exist anymore . No - Ethan Campbell , heir of Arlington Heights , had never loved her . The man who had once loved her with his whole heart was just plain Eth - the man with nothing . And the day he got his memory back , that Eth had died . Her heel suddenly got stuck in a crack in the stones . She fell , hard , scraping her palm open . Pain shot up her arm , but Ashley clenched her teeth and tried to hold it in . Tears still slipped from her eyes . Chapter 3 15.00 % HABLAY CONECTATE OR VIDEO EN DIRECTO Tango- Live Stream , Vide … ( 4.92m ) | Tango Learn More She cried a long time before she found the strength to get up , dragging her wounded body step by step down the mountain . Ashley couldn't even remember how she made it home . By the time she did , the sun was already rising . She cleaned herself up , then went straight to the immigration office . She filed for an expedited application -her paperwork would be ready in fifteen days . After that , she returned to the counseling center to submit her resignation . She had never taken a vacation -working nonstop just to build a better life with Ethan . Now , before leaving , she decided to use her unused leave . As soon as she walked out of the clinic , her phone rang . Ethan . " Pick up the dress and bring it to me . Two addresses - forty minutes , " he ordered , voice like steel . " Ethan , we don't have anything to do with each other anymore , " Ashley reminded him . He paused - then let out a cold laugh . " Don't want your father's Vintage Heirloom Watch back ? Lila knows about you now . You'd better show up and apologize . Now ." Before she could reply , he hung up . Ashley didn't want to go , but she had no choice . She headed to the hotel Ethan mentioned . After searching the ballroom and nearby hallways , she finally found their room on the second floor . Just as she reached to knock , the door creaked open on its own . Inside , Ethan sat on the couch while Lila straddled his lap , swaying deliberately , teasing him with every subtle movement . His throat bobbed . Lust and affection burned in his eyes . His voice was painfully soft . " Lila , baby … let me in , please ? I can't hold it anymore … " " Hmph , just thinking about you messing around with that cheap trash Ashley makes me furious ! " Lila pouted through her tears . " I was set up by Vincent Campbell - I nearly got hit by a car . I really lost my memory - that's the only reason she was ever in my life , " Ethan rasped . Chapter 3 t HABLAY CONECTATE OR VIDEO EN DIRECTO Tango- Live Stream , Vide … ( 4.92m ) | Tango 15.00 % D Learn More " Since I remembered who I was , I've only touched her once . That night you kicked me out , I got drunk … and in my haze , I thought she was you … " " Lila , she means nothing to me . That's why I didn't tell you . You have to believe me - you're the only one I love . I've already paid her to vanish . You'll never see her again . Please don't be mad . " His face flushed deep red , his whole body trembling , but he waited for her consent . Outside , Ashley's face went pale . She remembered how , when they were together , he never once asked how she felt . He took her whenever he wanted - without hesitation , without pause . And he had called it love . " Ash , I love you so much I can't help myself . I want to be with you every second . I can't control it . " And she had believed him - mistaking that hunger for proof of love . But now she knew - when he truly loved someone , even on the edge , he would still wait for her to say yes . " Fine … just this once , " Lila whispered breathlessly , already responding to him . Ethan smirked . With one firm motion , he slid into her . Lila gasped , her body collapsing against his shoulder , moving in rhythm with his thrusts . " You liar … You said just once ! This is assault - I should sue you , " she moaned playfully . " Do it . Sentence me to life - chained to your side , dying of pleasure , " he grunted . " What about Ashley ? She tried to steal my husband - what does she get ? " " Whatever you decide , babe . I'll support you forever . Now stop bringing her up . This is our moment . " " I want her on a leash - until I'm over it . Mm … not so rough . " Chapter 3