Meanwhile, inside the private room at the upscale club, Henry stared at his phone with a deep frown.

He had expected Yvette to cry or throw a tantrum. He never imagined she would react so calmly.

“What did she reply?” A friend leaned over. His eyes widened. “Just… just a word? ‘Okay’?”

“That’s not right…” Another friend rubbed his chin. “With how obsessed she is with you, she shouldn’t be this calm.”

The group looked confused for a moment. Then, someone suddenly realized something.

“Wait! Could it be that she came by earlier and overheard our conversation at the door? Maybe she already knows the baby and the wedding are fake. That’s why she’s acting so indifferent.”

Henry’s frown grew even deeper as he listened to their speculations.

Given Yvette’s personality, after waiting for so many years, she would have made a scene if she knew he liked someone else and had a child.

Her calmness had to mean she knew the truth. She was playing her usual push-and-pull game.

His friends immediately agreed. They quickly started suggesting some ideas.

“Then, Henry, you should keep playing along with Sophia. This is a rare chance to strengthen your relationship. She definitely hasn’t given up yet. Once you two are really together, she’ll have no choice but to let go.”

“Exactly! Yvette’s attitude doesn’t matter. What matters is that you take advantage of the moment and win over the one you love. Once it’s done, all the problems will be solved.”

The group chatted excitedly when Yarden pushed open the door. His gaze landed on Henry.

“Henry, come out. I need to talk to you about Yvette.”

‘Did she go to her brother to complain?’ he thought.

Henry lazily raised his eyes. He was about to speak when his phone rang.

“Henry? Are you free now? Weren’t we supposed to play along for your friend’s sister? I want you to help me pick out some baby supplies. That will make it look even more realistic.”

Hearing Sophia Sinclair’s gentle voice, Henry agreed without hesitation.

He got up and left immediately. Before leaving, he said to Yarden, “We’ll talk later. I have something to do today.”

“Just a few minutes…”

Seeing how he was in a rush, Yarden tried calling him back, but a few of his friends held him back.

“Forget it, Yarden. Henry is in a hurry to be with the one he likes. Don’t try to stop him.”

“Yeah. You know he likes Sophia. After waiting for so many years, he finally has a chance to confess. You should stop trying to set your sister up with him.”

Yarden frowned.

“That’s not what I meant.”

He wanted to tell Henry that Yvette had made up her mind and planned to study abroad. She would not bother him anymore.

After resting for the night, Yvette went out to apply for her visa.

The staff told her it could be approved in as little as two weeks.

After spending a few days at home, Yarden’s birthday arrived.

He liked lively celebrations. He held a banquet every year. Yvette changed into a formal dress and went to the party.

The hall was full of guests and bustling with energy. His group of friends was there as well.

Yvette did not want to run into them, so she made sure to avoid them.

Soon, Henry appeared. He held Sophia in one arm and the baby in the other.

Everyone saw him looking proud and triumphant. They felt envious and began talking excitedly among themselves.

“Who would have thought Henry would be the first to settle down? I heard he has liked Sophia for more than ten years! Now, he has a wife and a child. He’s winning in life!”

“It’s such a shame for all the girls who liked him. Their hearts must be broken. Hahaha!”

Yvette listened in indifference.

A moment later, Henry walked over with Sophia. He called out to her.

“Yvette, I haven’t introduced you yet. This is my wife and my child.”

All eyes in the hall immediately turned to them.

Yvette’s face did not change. She forced out a small smile. “Hello, Sophia.”

Sophia, clearly a skilled actress, extended her hand with a gentle smile. “You must be Yvette! Henry mentioned you so many times. You’re young and still learning about love. Now that Henry has our baby and me, you can put all those feelings behind you. We’re planning our wedding next month. You must come!”

Yvette lowered her gaze. “I understand, Sophia. I crossed the line before. From now on, I’ll make sure it doesn’t happen. I wish you both happiness.”

Hearing her, the friends around quickly started teasing her.

“What are you talking about? The time you called Henry in the middle of the night and made him come pick you up? Or when you got drunk and said in public that you would only marry him? Or when you went to the Lawson family villa and asked the servants about his type?”

“Yvette, Henry has a family now! If you keep hanging around him like this, it’ll embarrass you and the Wilson family. You need to be sensible. Don’t let your actions ruin the friendship between Yarden and Henry just because of you.”

Each teasing remark felt like salt on Yvette’s wounded heart.

She subconsciously looked at Henry. He stood only a few steps away. His expression was indifferent.

For a moment, she felt as if he had become a completely different person. He was no longer the Henry she remembered. He was not the same person who always cared for her.

When she thought about it, she realized he had always been cold toward other admirers. He never gave them any hope.

It seemed that his past tolerance of her pursuit had only been out of respect for Yarden. He did not want to make things awkward.

Since he was with the one he truly loved, he was drawing a clear line between them.

After all, in his heart, Sophia was more important than anything else.

Thinking this, a sharp, bitter ache washed over Yvette. She nodded slightly and turned to leave.

The birthday banquet had just begun. Yarden arrived late and busied himself greeting the guests. He did not notice Yvette at all.

Henry, on the other hand, wasted no time. He openly introduced Sophia as his wife to everyone.

He held back toasts meant for her, fed her the tastiest treats, straightened her messy dress, and massaged her sore shoulders.

Everyone praised him for how much he spoiled his wife. They said Sophia was lucky to have him and called them a perfect couple.

Yvette watched from a distance. Her mouth tasted bitter. She forced herself to look away.

She sat alone in a corner. Sophia walked over with a glass of wine and broke the silence.

“It’s Yarden’s birthday, and you’re sitting here without saying a word. Are you upset?”

Yvette had not expected her to come. She stepped back a little instinctively.

“I’m not upset, Sophia. I have let go of all my feelings for Henry.”

Sophia paused for a moment. Her eyes were filled with a mixture of emotions.

“But Henry told me that you have been pursuing him for many years. You were determined to be with him.”

“That was before. Once I realized he liked you and had done so for many years, I gave up. I wish you both happiness.”

After that, Yvette stood up to leave. Sophia grabbed her hand.

“You said Henry has liked me for many years? Where did you hear that? Did he tell you that himself?”

Yvette did not want to continue the conversation. “Everyone says so. You can ask him yourself. I don’t know.”

Sophia refused to let her go. She wanted a clear answer.

As they pulled at each other, the chandelier above suddenly came loose and began to fall.

Looking up, Yvette froze as she saw it hurtling toward them.

Before she could react, Henry’s face changed instantly. He rushed forward and dragged Sophia out of the way.

The chandelier, weighing more than 50 pounds, crashed down on Yvette. She crashed to the floor with a loud thud.

She bled profusely. Her limbs and bones felt as if they were breaking, and pain tore through her with every movement.

She lay in a pool of blood. She shook with fear. Screams filled the air around her.

The world grew blurry. Just before she lost consciousness, the last thing she saw was Henry holding Sophia and comforting her.

Yvette did not know how long she had been unconscious. When she opened her eyes, Yarden was by her bed. His eyes were red with concern.

“I’m sorry, Yvette. I should have protected you. This wouldn’t have happened if I had tried to protect you.”

Yvette shook her head. Her voice was weak and hoarse.

“It’s not your fault, Yarden. Everything happened so fast. You were too far away to help me.”

Hearing this, Yarden thought about the accident again and felt even more guilty.

“I couldn’t reach you in time, but Henry was so close. He could have helped! If Sophia hadn’t distracted you, you might have avoided this.”

Yvette shook her head and softly said, “Yarden, he saved the person he cares about most. That was instinct, and he did nothing wrong. I used to be obsessed, but after this, I have truly let go.”

“All right. As long as you have let go, I’ll support any decision you make.”

Yarden held her hand tightly and nodded firmly.

Yvette forced a small smile and slowly calmed herself.

Her condition stabilized. After several days of watching over her without rest, Yarden finally allowed himself to sleep.

The hospital room grew quiet. Yvette took out her phone and booked a flight for ten days later.

The airline called to confirm the reservation. She listened carefully and did not notice the footsteps at the door.

“The earliest flight to Amerika is on the 19th. First class.”

“First class?”

Yvette was startled when she saw Henry at the door.

“It’s nothing.”

She denied it, but Henry sensed something was wrong. He fixed his gaze on her.

“Since when did you start lying? Where are you going with that ticket?”

Under his questioning, Yvette fell silent for a few seconds before speaking in a hoarse voice.

“You’re about to get married. Wherever I go has nothing to do with you, right?”

Henry had some doubts at first. After hearing that, he decided it was just another one of her tricks. His expression turned cold again.

“You’re right. It has nothing to do with me. Sophia was worried about you, so she asked me to come and check on you.”

“I’m fine. Henry, please leave.”

Her distant attitude surprised him.

He was about to speak when a nurse knocked on the door and came in to tell her it was time for a follow-up.

Yvette had injured her leg. She struggled to get out of bed on her own. She almost fell.

Henry reacted quickly and steadied her. She thanked him softly. Then, she pushed the wheelchair and tried to leave by herself.

He saw her covered in injuries and struggling to move. In the end, he could not bring himself to ignore it. He stepped forward and pushed the wheelchair for her.

“Where’s the examination room? I’ll take you there.”

“No need. I can manage.”

Yvette refused, but Henry insisted. He pushed her out of the room.

They reached the ground floor and ran into Sophia.

The moment he saw her, Henry let go of the wheelchair and went up to her.

The path sloped downward. The wheelchair rolled forward before anyone could stop it.

“Ahhh!”

Yvette’s heart raced when she saw herself about to hit the flower bed. She forced herself out of the chair and fell to the ground.

She hit the ground hard. Her hands and knees were scraped, and blood began to seep out of fresh wounds.

She let out a low groan. She covered her wounds, and cold sweat covered her forehead.

Sophia was startled. She stepped forward to check on her.

The wheelchair had fallen apart. Sophia looked at Yvette’s injuries and tugged on Henry’s hand.

“Henry, Yvette is hurt, and the wheelchair is broken. Carry her over so she can get treated.”

Henry’s expression changed slightly.

He looked at Yvette, who was clearly in pain. Then, he looked at Sophia and shook his head.

“No. I’m about to get married. I can’t carry another woman.”

Every word pierced Yvette’s heart. She clenched her fists so hard that her nails dug into her skin and drew blood.

Sophia could not persuade him, so she told him to get a new wheelchair instead.

This time, Henry agreed.

After he left, Sophia handed her a handkerchief.

“Henry is just like that. He only listens to me. Don’t take it to heart. You were hurt that day at the hotel, and I feel somewhat responsible. The baby has had a fever these past two days, so I couldn’t come. I asked him to check on you for me. I didn’t expect another accident. It wasn’t intentional, but we’re still at fault. I’m really sorry.”

Yvette did not know what she was trying to do this time. She endured the pain and stood up on her own.

“Sophia, as I said, I don’t like Henry in that way anymore. It doesn’t matter if you’re acting or really getting married. I don’t care.”

After that, she forced herself forward on unsteady legs and tried to leave.

Sophia refused to let it go. She followed her.

“So you knew Henry and I were just acting…”

She stopped mid-sentence. A loud splash made Yvette turn around.

Sophia had fallen into the pool and was struggling as she called for help. Yvette hesitated for a few seconds, then reached out to help her.

Henry returned at that moment. He rushed over and jumped into the pool. He pulled Sophia out.

Sophia looked pale and weak. She coughed hard. Henry looked at Yvette in anger.

“I was gone for a few minutes, and you pushed Sophia into the water?!”

Yvette had not expected that he would blame her for this.

She saw how furious he was. She tried to explain, but he did not give her a chance.

He held Sophia and stood up. Then, he pushed Yvette into the pool.

“I put up with you before, no matter how you chased after me. Sophia is my limit. If you dare to hurt her again, I won’t show you mercy!”

His cold and harsh voice filled Yvette’s ears along with the freezing water.

Blood from her wounds spread through the water and turned it red.

She could not swim. She struggled with all her strength, but she could not get out.

She gulped for air as it slowly became harder to breathe. Her face began to lose color. Her heartbeat grew weaker.

Wave after wave of dizziness hit her. Her consciousness sank into darkness.