Felicia was taken aback by the housekeeper's words . In her previous life , it had taken three more years before Willard was officially named the heir . How come it was happening now ? She changed her clothes and went downstairs . At the sight of her , the housekeeper approached with a grin . " Mrs. Cobb , once Mr. Cobb takes charge , you'll be the lady of the house ! " Gregory's eldest son had passed away . His second son showed no interest in the family business , and the youngest lived a frivolous , extravagant life , devoted to pleasure only . Among all the grandsons , only Willard , who was newly acknowledged , possessed a sharp mind for business . Gregory had always scrutinized potential heirs with extreme caution . He had never committed to a will or openly favored anyone . What could have compelled him to make such a hasty decision now ? Felicia smiled bitterly , " Is that really a good thing ? " In her previous life , the moment Willard was named heir , he had begun his retaliation against the Pascall family . His reason was simple - he had always harbored a deep grudge against Laurel for forcing Alicia away . But this time , Felicia had already brought Alicia back herself . If she to took the initiative to propose a divorce - to step aside so Willard and Alicia could be together - perhaps he wouldn't go after her family . The faint murmur of voices from the ward felt unusually harsh , causing Felicia to freeze just outside the door . 0.00 % 03:11 Chapter 4 29 % Vouchers " Willard , get better soon ... Alright ? I've been so worried about you . The door was slightly ajar . Through the gap , Felicia saw Alicia holding Willard's hand , gently pressing it against her own cheek . He showed no intention of pushing her away , not even a flicker of impatience crossed his face . A cold numbness shot from Felicia's hand on the doorknob straight through her body . She let go , her nails digging sharply into her palm . Walking in now would only intrude , shattering their tender , intimate moment . She was certain neither of them wanted her there . Turning decisively , she walked away . She had no intention of torturing herself any longer . Just as she stepped out of the hospital , a deafening clap of thunder shattered the air . The once - clear sky was suddenly choked with dark clouds , and a heavy downpour began without warning . It reminded her vividly of that day in her previous life - the day she had begged Willard desperately in the relentless rain . Her thin clothes were soaked through in an instant . She looked ahead and walked slowly toward the parking lot , her gaze empty and distant . Seeing Felicia like this , the housekeeper was terrified , and her expression changed drastically . She quickly retrieved a blanket from the car and carefully handed it to Felicia . " Mrs. Cobb , you should dry yourself off before you catch a cold . " After arriving home , Felicia ate the soup the housekeeper had made for her and gazed out at the dark sky . In her previous life , everything she had done was a mistake , each action only fueling Willard's anger . He and Alicia were truly in love , and she had been nothing but a joke standing between them . 07:11 Chapter 4 Mouchers . As much as it pained her , letting go and divorcing him was the only way to protect . her family . She sat motionless through the entire night . Early the next morning , she let out a breath , turned on her laptop , and printed out a divorce agreement . Just as she held the papers in her hand , the housekeeper knocked and informed her that Willard wished to see her at the hospital . " Alright . I'll be there right away . " Felicia's voice was eerily calm as she clutched the divorce agreement , its crisp touch a constant reminder that everything between her and Willard was about to end . Today , Willard was alone in the ward . After pushing the door open , Felicia stood by the door and shot him a meaningful glance before approaching the bed . Looking at her , Willard opened his mouth . He wanted to ask her - why hadn't she come to see him after he was injured ? Did he mean so little to her ? But before he could speak , she handed him the document . " Willard , this is the divorce agreement . Sign it . " 07.111 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!
