"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.

still wasn't done showing

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

at her, puzzled. "What are you

her... I'll, I'll be going then." Nova avoided Dillon's gaze and

He turned and placed the bouquet he was carrying on the nightstand

took out several beautifully wrapped small boxes. "Ma'am, these are the jewels Mr. Casper personally

black card. "This is Mr. Casper's card for you, no

one thing, but if she died by suicide, it would have an immeasurable impact on the Welton family Welton

want to be

body hasn't fully recovered yet. It's... not advisable to leave the hospital now." And those scars on her wrists would take a long time to

my wrist. I

wasn't his call to make, "...I'll

the hospital, Dillon returned to Welton

back in his chair, his voice

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

"What's the doctor's opinion?"

arm are minor, but she must continue with the medication

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