"Nova," Eliza's voice was as cold as ice, almost mocking. "Stop trying to make yourself relevant in front of me. Even if he slept with you right here, I wouldn't feel a thing."

"Really?" Nova smirked, her lips curling. "Then why the suicide attempt? Are you fishing for sympathy? Clearly, you're just jealous."

"You're not that important."

"Well, how about this? Is this important enough?"

Nova pulled out a necklace with a dazzling 9.9-carat diamond, so bright it was nearly blinding.

This necklace was called 'Tears of a Goddess.' It's famous in the jewelry world and rumored to grant its owner the world's most precious, everlasting love. Every year, people with a bit of money and a lot of love would try to bid on it, making it the dream necklace for many women. For Nova to have it was pretty ironic.

"Do you know how much this is worth? It's Casper's engagement gift to me.

"Casper and I are getting engaged soon. You've heard, haven't you? The house has been bought, and he truly loves me.

"Casper said he would give me the most romantic engagement gift and an unforgettable wedding. He said he'd make me the happiest woman in the world..."

Nova kept talking, but Eliza put in her earplugs, drowning out the noise. The world became quiet.

wasn't done

door to the hospital room opened, and Dillon walked in. Nova hastily tucked the diamond necklace

at her, puzzled. "What are you doing

be going then." Nova avoided Dillon's gaze and made a quick

an eyebrow. He turned and placed the bouquet he was carrying on the nightstand next to

boxes. "Ma'am, these

handed her a black card. "This is Mr. Casper's card for you, no spending limit.

Casper was scared. Scared she'd actually go through with her suicide. Widowhood was one thing, but if she died

I want

recovered yet. It's... not advisable to leave the hospital now." And those scars on her wrists would take a long time to heal completely without a trace,

on my

Dillon was in a tough spot, as this wasn't his call to make, "...I'll discuss it with Mr. Casper and see what he

hospital, Dillon returned to Welton

she?" Casper leaned back

hands in front, softly responding, "Madam said she wants to be

"What's the doctor's opinion?"

the wounds on her arm are minor, but she must

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255