Chapter 12 Though the doctor had said Patricia could be discharged after one day , Mr. and Mrs. Campbell insisted she stay hospitalized for observation . Timothy agreed . For five consecutive days , Timothy remained at Patricia's bedside . From imported premium recovery supplements to limited - edition floral arrangements , he promptly fulfilled every request she casually mentioned . The room piled high with exquisitely wrapped gifts . Patricia snapped a selfie with the gifts as backdrop , asking in a coy tone . " Timothy , does this angle look good ? " " Does it seem odd at all ? " Timothy nodded absentmindedly , his eyes scanning Patricia's latest Social Media Feed post - a nine - grid collage featuring bracelets and jewelry he'd gifted her , captioned " Favorites get away with anything . " Shirley's name flashed among the likes before vanishing instantly . His fingers trembled slightly as he exited , accidentally tapping their chat history . The last message still read : " I agree to the divorce . " What exactly was Shirley playing at ? 0.00 % 11 NO 12 00:29 Chapter 12 When Patricia left the hospital , she spotted a limited - edition bag Timothy readily agreed to buy . 17 288 Vouchers At the mall , Patricia selected a gray one . As Timothy reached for his card , he suddenly remembered - Shirley liked this brand too . Without thinking , he told the clerk , " Same thing , two of them . " The clerk seemed unfazed and quietly placed the bags directly in the back seat . Patricia didn't notice them throughout the ride . After dropping Patricia off , Timothy carried the bags home only to find the house empty . Shirley wasn't home either . Timothy's grip on the shopping bag suddenly tightened . As if remembering something , he rushed into the bedroom and rummaged through the closet - all of Shirley's clothes were gone . Even her ID documents seemed to have disappeared . This wasn't a sudden decision . She had planned this long ago . He was a bit flustered and started calling her But after several calls , Shirley's number was so familiar he could dial it by heart , yet the receiver only gave a mechanical electronic tone . " The number you dialed is switched off . Please try again later. " Timothy slumped onto the sofa . The messages he sent were all rejected , a sea of red exclamation marks that made him dizzy . He suddenly remembered the birthday gift the bodyguard had 31.72 % N12 00:29 Chapter 12 288 Vouchers mentioned and rushed madly to the garage . In the trunk , a silver gift box lay quietly in the corner , with Shirley's elegant handwriting on the seal : " For Timothy . " After tremblingly unwrapping it , it was surprisingly the divorce agreement between him and Shirley . At the wife's signature spot , the word " Shirley " was written with great force . Under the agreement was a note , Shirley's handwriting still neat : " Wish you and Patricia happiness . " Timothy's hand gripping the note bulged with veins , his nails almost tearing the paper . His phone suddenly vibrated , Patricia sent a new message : " Thanks for buying me the limited edition , all my friends are so jealous ! " In the attached photo , Patricia held up the bag he bought , beaming with a bright smile . Timothy stared at the screen , his throat tight , his mind filled with Shirley . " How could this happen ? Didn't she love me ? " Timothy muttered to himself in the silent garage . 71.04 %