Chapter 4 Chapter 4 288 iVouchers Over the next two days, Sean cleared his schedule to stay by Jessica's side. He had his assistant instruct doctors to falsify a critical diagnosis report, tenderly insisting she remain hospitalized for a year. He specifically told Jessica: "Darling, you're unwell. Limit your phone use." "Tell me what you'd like, I'll bring it to you." He was certain she didn't like scrolling through news or posts, so she'd never find out the truth-and he didn't take her phone away. But Jessica already knew everything. No amount of his affection could move her now. That night, torrential rain lashed New York as lightning cracked across the sky. Jessica cowered under the covers, trembling. Unwanted memories flooded her mind: Her mother's hysterical screams upon catching her father's affair in another storm; his mistress secretly poisoning her; thugs beating her with steel pipes... Jessica turned deathly pale, her body ice-cold with anguish. Sean's heart clenched. He immediately ordered soundproof blankets to seal every window and door crack despite the downpour. Holding Jessica tightly, he murmured reassurance into her ear again and again: "Darling, don't be afraid." "I'm here. No one will hurt you." Numb to his comfort, Jessica gradually stilled. Then she froze. Sean's phone was lit by an ongoing call with Tiffany-an earpiece glowed faintly beneath his collar. His whispered comforts weren't just for her. They were for Tiffany too. 0.0 % 08:09 Chapter 4 288 iVouchers Jessica stared blankly for a long moment. Finally, she pushed Sean away with eerie calm and lay back down. "I'm fine. It's late-you should rest." He thought she was just worrying about him, so he smiled and said: "Darling, how could I bear to leave? I'll stay here and watch you sleep." You share your love so easily. Of course you'd stay. Jessica remained silent. Sean's call continued all night. At dawn, Sean had workers install hospital-wide soundproofing and brought a limited-edition Victrola Gramophone to play classical music for Jessica. The nurse administering IV fluids gushed: "Mr. Mitchell panicked over last night's thunder! He renovated the whole hospital at daybreak..." "Mrs. Mitchell, he truly cherishes you." Jessica smiled bitterly. "Jessica's my wife. Who else should I cherish?" Sean grinned while peeling an apple, seeking praise. "Right, darling?" His laughter pierced Jessica's heart. She met his eyes, lips tight. "Yes. Sean vowed to love only me forever." "If he betrays me... he'll die." She watched for any flicker of guilt. But unfortunately, she was wrong. Sean showed none-as if the man entangled with Tiffany wasn't him. For one searing moment, Jessica nearly demanded: If you love me so deeply... why cheat? Just because Tiffany pretended to be the high-society princess? Her lips trembled for ages, but Jessica never asked. It wasn't necessary anymore. That man who'd tainted her-even if he'd mistaken her identity-she wouldn't keep him. 42.1 % 08:09 Chapter 4 A sudden knock echoed at the door, and Tiffany entered with guilt written all over her face. "Jessica, I'm to blame for not restraining those friends who hurt you. They've suffered enough. Please tell Sean to release them." "You lost your ID card, so I arranged a replacement." Jessica glimpsed that ID card. Instantly, all color drained from her face. Turns out they hadn't just secretly issued her death certificate-they'd altered her name too. Not Jessica, but Doggy Jones. Doggy... that filthy bitch.... 85.1 % 08:09 288 iVouchers Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!