" Since she's so reluctant to leave , " I said , my voice flat , " let her stay . We have some things to settle . " Terence immediately stepped in front of Rose , a protective instinct he couldn't hide , " Amelia , what are you doing ? She's young and foolish . Don't stoop to her level . I'll make her leave , I promise you'll never see her again . " I looked at him , and any last flicker of love I might have felt for him died . " How generous of you , Terence , " I said with a cold smile . " She almost murdered your mother today . " 12.37 Chapter 2 Rose piped up from behind him . " That's because of you ! If you'd just told me who she was , none of this would have happened ! This is your fault ! You tried to kill his mother just to ruin our relationship ! You really are a toxic , manipulative bitch ! " I almost laughed . The way she twisted reality , turning herself into the victim , was truly something to behold . I was done arguing . My face hardened . " I told you exactly who she was . You chose not to believe me . Your actions constitute atte- mpted murder . I'm calling the police. You can save your story for them . " I raised my phone , but before I could dial , Terence snatched it out of my hand . His eyes were dark with a barely suppressed rage . "- Amelia , does this really need to get so messy ? Rose didn't mean for it to happen . Besides , my mother is fine now , isn't she ? Just let it go . " " Let it go ? " I repeated, my voice dripping with ice . " Why don't you go ask your mother if she's willing to ' let it go ' ? This woman attac- ked us . She will face the consequences . " His face flushed with anger . " Amelia , don't push it ! If you have a problem , take it out on me . Don't you have any decency , bullying a young woman like this ? This ends now . If you try to go after her , you'll force my hand . " Behind him , Rose stuck her tongue out at me in a childish , triumphant gesture . Then she leaned against Terence , her voice a path- etic whimper . " Jules , I'm so cold . I think I'm in shock . Can you just ... take me home ? " " Jules . Terence hesitated , looking at me , then took off his suit jacket and draped it over Rose's shoulders . " I'm taking her home . You ... look after Mom . We'll talk when I get back . " I stood up straight , my heart finally , completely numb . " There's nothing to talk about , Terence . I want a divorce . " " No , " he said instantly . " Absolutely not . I will not divorce you . " He started to move toward me , but Rose clung to his arm , holding him back . He stopped , gave me one long , searching look , and said , " I don't agree to a divorce , Amelia . Wait for me . I'll explain everything when I get back . " Then , wrapping a protective arm around Rose , he walked her out of the hospital . I laughed , a bitter , hollow sound . All those years of love and loyalty ... thrown away like garbage . Katherine woke up a short time later . Seeing only me by her bedside , a flicker of disappointment crossed her eyes . " Amelia , " she said , her voice weak . " Thank you for being here . Did you ... did you see Terence ? Did he come? " I bit my lip , unsure how to answer . Katherine had poured her entire life into raising Terence . She craved his affection , his care . I couldn't bear to disappoint her . She saw my hesitation and closed her eyes with a soft sigh . " Just tell me . I'm prepared . " I tried to soften the blow . " He's the one who brought you to the hospital . He had to step out for an urgent matter , but he'll be back soon . " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!