Felicia's body trembled violently , and she jolted awake with a sharp cry , " No ! " The echo of Willard's cold , heartless words still pierced her heart like a blade . She wiped away the tears that had fallen , her sleepiness gone . Draping a coat over her shoulders , she decided to go downstairs for a walk in the garden . Just as she reached the first floor , the crisp sound of plates and soft murmuring voices drifted from the dining room . Among them , Alicia's gentle tone was unmistakable . " Willard , the medicine is so bitter ... But I'll take it , no matter what , since you prepared it for me . " Oh , Felicia was startled today , too , wasn't she ? It's so late . Shouldn't you go to her ? She might be upset if she sees you here with me . " Felicia held her breath and stood perfectly still , not making a sound . After what felt like an eternity , Willard's voice came . " It's fine . " He had protected Alicia perfectly during the day . And though she hadn't been hurt in the slightest , he still stayed by her side . Yet toward Felicia , he had never cared - not whether she was jealous , not if she was injured , not even if she was hurting . Who held his heart was painfully clear . The night breeze was cold , piercing right through Felicia and freezing her in place . Though she pulled her coat tighter , no warmth reached her heart . She glanced back at the soft , warm glow spilling from the dining room , which only deepened the bitterness overwhelming her . Turning away , she retreated to the bedroom , all desire for a walk gone . 07:11 Chapter 3 283 Vouchers She tossed and turned in bed , sleep stubbornly out of reach . Then she heard the door push open . Instantly still , she held her breath , not daring to move a muscle . She squeezed her eyes shut , feigning sleep . Familiar footsteps drew near , then grew faint as they passed by . He must have gone . into the bathroom . Soon , the sound of running water filled the room . In a daze , she fell into sleep and dreamed that a warm , broad hand was gently holding her injured ankle . When she woke the next morning , she was alone . She reached out to the other side of the bed - only to find it cold and empty . A faint , self - mocking laugh escaped her . Sure enough , it was just a dream . Willard had slept in the guest room on their wedding night . In all the days since , he only ever entered their bedroom to use the shower . Suddenly , someone pounded heavily on the door . The housekeeper's anxious voice broke through , snapping Felicia abruptly back to reality . " Mrs. Cobb , Mr. Cobb has been hurt ! Someone caused trouble at the opening ceremony , and he took a blade for Sir Cobb ! His condition is serious ! " Felicia's expression changed drastically . She scrambled for the nearest clothes , threw them on , and rushed out the door . She reached the hospital as quickly as she could , just in time to see Willard being lifted from the ambulance on a stretcher , covered in blood . The medical team waiting at the entrance hurriedly transferred him to a gurney . His white shirt was soaked through with crimson , his face frighteningly pale . Felicia's breath caught in her throat . For a moment , she felt as if her heart had stopped beating . Noticing the sweat beading on his forehead , she quickly reached for a tissue to gently wipe it away .. But the moment her hand drew near , he turned his head sharply away as if recoiling from the touch of some vile plague . 07:11 201 288 Vouchers Her hand froze in mid - air , and she could only stare at him in stunned silence . His lips pressed into a thin , hard line before he closed his eyes , shutting her out . completely . The message was unmistakable - he had no wish to speak to her , leaving her stranded in a void of helplessness . Just then , Alicia rushed over . She brushed past Felicia and leaned in close to Willard to carefully wipe the cold sweat from his forehead . " Willard can't stand being touched by just anyone . We grew up together , and I'm the only one who can go near him . " Her words sent a piercing pain through Felicia's heart again . Felicia clenched her fists , her nails digging into her flesh . Lowering her gaze to conceal the bitterness in her eyes , she said softly , "I see . " The doctor soon hurried into the operating room , and the procedure began . Hours passed . Felicia , who had been waiting anxiously by the door , grew more restless with every moment . Just then , the light above the OR door switched off . The doctor emerged , followed by Willard being wheeled out by the medical staff . The doctor announced , " The surgery was a success . The patient just needs to be monitored closely overnight . As the doctor left , Alicia quickly said , " I'll take care of Willard , Felicia . You can go back now . " Thinking of Willard's rejection and his obvious comfort with Alicia , Felicia was overwhelmed by bitterness again . She gently nodded and left the hospital without saying another word . Worried about Willard , she couldn't go to sleep whatsoever , even till the dead of the night . It was nearly dawn before she finally felt the faint pull of sleep . Just as she lay down , however , another knock came at the door . " Mrs. Cobb , Sir Cobb has decided to name Mr. Cobb as his heir . He wants to see you 07:11 Chapter 3 at the hospital now . " 258 Mouchers Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!