Sunlight streamed through the window and fell upon Felicia , yet seeped into her bones . a sudden chill After a moment of heavy silence , she slowly rose to her feet and said flatly , " OK . " Now she understood why Willard had left Alicia's side to seek her out . In her previous life , this realization would have shattered her heart . But now , she felt an eerie , unsettling calm . Eric Meyer was the doctor Laurel had hired to help improve her health . At Felicia's request , Laurel had scheduled him for a session at the Cobb's villa in three days . After dinner , Felicia and Willard went back to the Cobb's villa . They sat close to each other in the back seat of the car vet she felt a world apart from him . This book had been added on your bookshelf . She turned her gaze away from him - immersed in his work - and looked out at the passing world beyond the window . This time , she refused to be consumed by the exhausting triangle between Willard , Alicia , and herself . She'd live for herself . When they arrived at the villa , Willard suddenly said , " Thank you . " Without another word , he got out of the car and walked toward the courtyard , not even glancing back . Staring at his retreating figure , Felicia felt a sudden wave of release , as if invisible chains around her heart had shattered . In a clear , brisk tone , she said , " Willard , let's get a divorce . " He jerked his head back abruptly , fists clenching unconsciously at his sides . A trace of coldness flashed in his deep - set eyes . " What are you talking about ? You ask for a divorce the moment Alicia returns ? Are 07.10 Chapter 2 262 Vouchers : you trying to ruin her reputation in showbiz ? " The blade of his harsh words plunged deep into her heart . His first thought was to protect Alicia - even though Felicia hadn't even mentioned . her name . He cared for Alicia so deeply that even when granting her a proper status , his first . concern was protecting her reputation . Yet toward Felicia , he held nothing but . suspicion . Though she was willingly stepping aside so he could be with the one he loved , he still accused her of scheming . eyes , A peculiar feeling stirred within Willard when he saw Felicia's red - rimmed and he instinctively averted his gaze . The feeling was so unsettling that he turned to leave , not wanting to see her red eyes for even another second . For the next few days , both Alicia and Willard left early and returned late , and they barely saw each other . The villa was cavernous , and Felicia had grown accustomed to being the only one sitting at the long dining table . That morning , she was awakened by a knock at the door . The housekeeper's voice sounded from the hallway . " Mrs. Cobb , Mr. Cobb wishes to see you as soon as possible . He's waiting downstairs . " Still groggy , Felicia was puzzled . How come Willard was home today ? By the time she had washed up and gone downstairs , she found Willard , Alicia , and Eric in the living room . Her hand tightened slightly on the railing , a pang of bitter understanding shooting through her . Willard , who went to the office without fail every day , had stayed home today all for Alicia . He had even asked her to go downstairs to provide a cover for Alicia's examination , lest their arrangement tarnish Alicia's precious reputation . 07:10 Chapter 2 2018 Volchert Eric examined Felicia with his usual skill and efficiency . Finding nothing seriously . wrong , he prescribed some daily maintenance medication . After instructing her on its use , he packed his bag to leave . Just then , Willard said , " Dr. Meyer , could you examine Alicia as well ? " Eric couldn't help but shoot a surprised glance at Felicia . His arrangement , after all , was exclusively for her care . Felicia's hand holding the coffee paused for a second . Then she looked up and said . softly , " We would appreciate it , Dr. Meyer . " Eric nodded and proceeded to examine Alicia before writing out a prescription for her . A maid stepped forward to pour coffee . Suddenly , her hand slipped , and the scalding coffee pot she was holding fell , shattering directly toward them . Startled , Felicia instinctively moved to shield Willard . But Willard , seated beside her , leaped forward and protected Alicia instead . Staring blankly at his retreating back , Felicia felt the sight slice through her like a sharp blade , piercing straight into her heart . People always said that instinct revealed the truth . In that moment , Willard , the man she had tried to protect , was shielding another woman . Tears blurred her vision , and the bitterness was so overwhelming it felt as though it would tear her apart . She stood frozen , even forgetting to dodge as shattered pieces of the coffee pot hit the floor . The scalding water splashed onto her bare ankle , and she cried out in sharp pain . But her soft cry was drowned out by Willard's low growl . " You can't even do this right ? Go see the housekeeper and collect your final paycheck ." Terrified , the maid quickly looked toward Alicia . 07:10 Chapter 2 288 Vouchers ! A trace of anxiety flashed across Alicia's face as she said softly , " Willard , come on . Don't be so hard on her . I was just startled , that's all . I'll be fine after resting a bit . " But he still looked grim . Noticing this , she continued , " The housekeeper mentioned she comes from a very poor family . Can't we give her another chance ? " Only then did his frown ease , his anger dissipating . " Tell the housekeeper to see that she's properly trained . I won't tolerate another mistake like this . " The maid quickly thanked them . Willard carefully guided Alicia away from the shattered porcelain on the floor , saying to Felicia , " Alicia is shaken . I'll take her upstairs to rest . " With that , he supported Alicia up the steps , not even glancing at the pale - faced Felicia .. Felicia hadh her heart was already numb from bitterness , yet a fresh , lancing pain struck her now - so sharp it stole her breath away . In the living room , the maid was quietly clearing the shattered pieces from the floor . Eric was just about to take his leave when his eyes fell on the large , red burn across Felicia's ankle . He exclaimed , " Mrs. Cobb , you're injured ! You need to treat the burn immediately . I'll prescribe an ointment for you . We must avoid scarring . " He carefully applied the ointment himself , offered a few quiet words of instruction , and then departed . Back in the bedroom , Felicia leaned against the headboard , gazing absently at the wedding photo hanging on the wall . In the picture , she was radiant , smiling brightly , while Willard was expressionless . It was clear now that she had been the only one immersed in the joy of their marriage . Her heart felt as though it had been plunged into icy water . A deep , chilling cold began to spread throughout her entire body , and she could do nothing but wrap her arms tightly around herself . Just then , Willard pushed open the door and walked in with a glass of warm milk . 07:10 Chapter 2 Seeing her in bed , her gaze distant and lost , he handed the glass over and said gently , " The housekeeper mentioned your calf is burned . Let me see . " Without bothering to look up at him , she lay down and slid under the blanket , saying flatly , " I'm fine . Go ahead and take care of Alicia . I'm tired and need to sleep . " Her tone was nothing but detached .. Willard's grip tightened around the glass . He opened his mouth as if to speak , but seeing her eyes already closed , he swallowed his words . Without another sound , he turned and left . Soon , Felicia drifted into sleep - and then , the nightmare came . In the nightmare , she was back in her past life , begging Willard to help Darren out of jail . Rain fell in heavy sheets , drenching her completely as she slumped to the ground . Clutching the hem of his trousers , she pleaded desperately , " Willard , I know you hate me . Come at me then ! Let's get a divorce . I'll disappear from your life forever . Please ... Help my dad , I'm begging you . " But he turned around , his eyes devoid of any emotion . Her hands closed around nothing but cold air , and her heart plunged into an abyss . All that remained was the echo of his icy , merciless voice . " Felicia , the evidence is solid . This is what your family deserves . " 07:10 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!