Chapter 15 Jessica agreed. Anthony covered his mouth with a light cough, disapproval in his voice. "He's clearly doing this on purpose, Jessica. Do you still have feelings for-" Jessica cut him off coldly. "I'm not my mother, endlessly forgiving a man who betrayed her until she had a break- down and chose death over everything." "Since you've agreed to hand The Moore family to me, my decisions don't require your approval." Anthony fell silent. Jessica was far more clear-headed than he'd expected. Just like when she was little. Five-year-old Jessica didn't understand infidelity, only that her father rarely came home. Craving his affection, she'd cling to him whenever he visited. Then she saw the strange woman beside her father. Her mother screamed hysterically at him all night over that wom- After that, Jessica never called Anthony "Dad" again. The meeting with Sean was set for two days later. With Jessica still recovering, Alexander accompanied her. Sean had waited long enough-clean-shaven, hair styled, wearing the suit Jessica once bought him. He shot up when she entered, but bodyguards blocked his path. "Darling..." His voice pleaded, fragile. Jessica slid a contract across the table, all business. "The acquisition papers. Sign if there are no issues." Sean ignored it, eyes fixed on Jessica's bandaged head. He rushed to explain, desperate for a chance. "Darling, I didn't know Tiffany deceived me! I never realized it was you that night-or at Emma's birthday banquet! You're the only one I've ever loved!" 0.0 % 08:11 Chapter 15 288 iVouchers "Remember when I promised as kids I'd never make you cry? If Tiffany hadn't pretended to be you, I'd never have glanced her way, let alone..." Jessica spoke calmly. "Sean, what's done is done. We can't go back." "Alexander, let's leave." Alexander wheeled her toward the door. "No! Please!" Sean's eyes widened in panic. He shoved past guards, dropping to his knees before her. "I know I was wrong-I shouldn't have betrayed you. We both hated cheaters, yet I became one." "Darling, I'll do anything for forgiveness. I can't lose you. Please." Jessica stared down at him, unmoved. "You should've known everything was over the moment you were intimate with Tiffany." "Sean, we ended long ago. "I'm not your wife, nor am I Jessica whose Social Security Number and ID card you voided." Alexander pushed her wheelchair out without looking back. Sean stared blankly at Jessica's retreating figure, just as his phone received notifications about the revoked death dec- laration judgment and failed Social Security Number restoration. At that moment, he fully realized nothing he did mattered anymore. He had personally destroyed the bond between him and Jessica. Sean painfully knelt on the ground. Jessica needed surgery and flew abroad that same night. These past days, Sean could only think of Jessica. His untreated back injury had severely worsened. He collapsed right after leaving the company. When he woke, no one was around. He gazed emptily at the ceiling for a long time, throat parched, before struggling to rise. On the way, he encountered Anthony, also in a patient gown, gaunt and seemingly near death. Before Sean spoke, Anthony began. "The day Jessica ran away, I knew she went to you." 34.5 % 08:11 Chapter 15 288 iVouchers "I feared you'd deceive her like her mother was by scum like me. So I had her watched and secretly supported you." "I sneaked into your wedding. Jessica smiled so happily-it reminded me of her mother." "I thought repeated affairs would make her mother accept it... until she died before my eyes." "...I believed Jessica found true love, so I withdrew her protection. Yet my worst fear happened." Anthony said more. But Sean knew this was persuasion to give up. Once Jessica decided something, she never looked back. Like Anthony, he'd made too many mistakes. A full month passed before Jessica returned. Her facial burns were too severe for recovery. Doctors gave her a new face, marking Jessica's rebirth. Wearing a baseball cap, Sean spotted her from afar. This time, despite Jessica's changed appearance, Sean recognized her instantly. His eyes stung. One month apart felt like a century-longing surged so violently he nearly rushed forward. But as his foot lifted, he restrained himself. Alexander whispered in Jessica's ear: "It's Sean." Jessica replied flatly: "Ignore him." Sean watched Jessica enter the car and vanish from sight. He mouthed silently: "Jessica, I'm sorry." "I won't disturb you again." Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!