Chapter 29 So This Is What Marriage Has Done to You Curtis wasn't even sure how he ended the call . While his mind was still in turmoil , Sonya emerged from the interrogation room . " Curtis , this really has nothing to do with me . " She rushed to explain things . " I only heard your mom and sister talk about wanting you and Chloe to divorce . But I honestly had no idea they would go so far as to do something like this ! " Curtis regarded her in silence . Sonya's frustration flared . " You don't believe me ? Do you really think I would sink that low just to make you divorce her ? If that's what you think , don't bother coming to me again . At least that way I won't have to put up with everyone's judgment ! " With that , she turned and walked away . Curtis quickly stepped forward , blocking her path . " Sorry , Sonya . So much has happened today that my head's a mess , " he said , apologizing . A flicker crossed Sonya's eyes . " Curtis , I want you to understand that I'm not the kind of woman who schemes and frames others . If I truly wanted you to get a divorce , I would've said it openly and directly . " The remorse in Curtis ' gaze grew heavier . Of course . Sonya had always been a confident woman . She was decisive , bold , and unflinchingly upright . How could someone like her ever be entangled in something like this ? Joanne must have panicked when things went wrong and dragged Sonya down with her in a desperate attempt to absolve herself of blame . " I'm sorry . I shouldn't have doubted you . " Curtis looked extremely guilty . " It's all right . As long as you truly believe me , that's enough , " Sonya said . " Of course , I believe you . You saved my life . How could I not trust you ? " he replied . She smiled faintly at his words and lifted her hand , gently brushing aside the tousled strands of hair on his forehead . " Yes , I saved your life . So how could you not believe me ? Curtis , all I ask is that you never stop having faith in me . " Faith in her innocence - and faith that she really had once saved his life . In the hospital's VIP ward , Brian set Chloe's phone on the bedside table and looked at her as she lay in a drug - induced sleep from the sedative . Chapter 29 So This Is What Marriage Has Done to You 2/4 Yet even in slumber , her rest was far from peaceful . Her fair skin flushed , hot to the touch , and faint , fragmented moans slipped past her lips every so often . It was only the drug burning through her system . Once it was fully metabolized , she would be fine . " William , why do you think she turned me down ? I could've eased her pain in a much simpler way . " Brian's voice cut through the ward , making William , who stood behind him , straighten at once . " Ms. Quall is still married . She's probably holding back because of that , " William said , carefully choosing his words . After all , if they had really resolved it Brian's way , wouldn't that amount to infidelity ? But William also knew all too well that when it came to morality and propriety , Brian had never cared in the slightest . " Then , would she agree if she got divorced and became single again ? " Brian asked . For a moment , William had no idea how to respond . Fortunately , Brian hadn't really expected William to answer . He raised his hand and gently wiped the fine sheen of sweat from Chloe's forehead . " What should I do ? I can't stop wanting to keep her by my side . " He was eager to see just how many more intriguing surprises Chloe would reveal . William cast a sympathetic glance at the sleeping Chloe . To Brian , people had always fallen into two categories - the useful and the useless . Now , a third had emerged - those he desired . But for Chloe , that was hardly a blessing . When Chloe woke up , a wave of exhaustion washed over her , and her skin felt clammy from the heavy sweat that clung to her . " You're awake ? " A voice suddenly came from the side . Startled , she looked up to see Brian lounging casually on the couch not far from the bed . " What are you doing here? " she asked . " I brought you to the hospital . You were still unconscious , so of course I stayed , " Brian replied with ease . Chloe's thoughts drifted back to what had happened in the car and then to Brian bringing her here . After the treatment and a sedative , she'd slipped into a heavy sleep . " How long was I asleep ? " she asked . Chapter 29 So This Is What Marriage Has Done to You 3/4 Aside from the clammy stickiness clinging to her skin , the feverish heat had faded . The drug's effects must have finally worn off . " 18 hours , " Brian replied . " What ? " She froze , then eyed him warily . " And you- " " I stayed here with you for all 18 hours . Don't you think that deserves a thank you ? " Brian asked . Chloe was at a loss for words . They weren't even friends , yet he'd stayed in the hospital room with her the entire time . No wonder people called Brian a madman . He was utterly impossible to figure out . "Well ? " He arched a brow , still waiting for her gratitude . " Thank you , " she said awkwardly . Shortly afterward , the doctor examined Chloe again . Once it was confirmed that she was fine , she was finally cleared to leave the hospital . Her phone had run out of battery , so she rented a power bank at the hospital to charge it . The moment it powered back on , more than a hundred missed calls and messages lit up the screen . There were calls and texts from Lena , from the police station , and from Curtis . Before she could open a single message , her phone rang again . Chloe answered , and Lena's voice burst through the line . " You finally picked up ! I was worried sick . That Brian guy wouldn't even let me into the hospital to see you . He didn't do anything to you , did he ? " " No , he just had the doctor treat me . I accidentally inhaled a bit of laced knockout smoke back in the hotel room . It affected me for a while , but I'm fine now , " Chloe explained . Only then did Lena finally let out a breath of relief . " What about now- " " I'm about to get discharged , " Chloe said . " I'll wait for you at the entrance . You'll see me as soon as you come out , " Lena replied quickly . " Alright , " Chloe answered . After hanging up , she turned to Brian . " Oh , I almost forgot to mention , Mr. Steele . I had the clothes you gave me at the shopping mall dry - cleaned . I was planning to return them to you in person at the banquet , but things didn't work out . Once I get home , I'll send them over to the Steele residence . " " You're really going to refuse the things I give you ? " Brian's gaze darkened slightly . " The clothes are far too expensive . They're not suitable for me , " Chloe said . Chapter 29 So This Is What Marriage Has Done to You 4/4 He fixed her with a steady gaze and , after a moment , said , " Fine . But don't send it by courier . Since I gave it to you face - to - face , you should return it to me the same way . " " Alright , then I'll go home today and- " " I'll let you know when it's time to return them , " Brian interrupted flatly . She was dumbfounded . She actually had to wait for his go - ahead just to return a single piece of clothing ? Afterward , Chloe completed the discharge procedures . Since she had arrived in an evening gown , she bought a simple , inexpensive T - shirt and pants from the hospital kiosk to change into . When she walked out of the hospital , Lena was waiting at the entrance . But beside her stood another person . Before Chloe could even see who it was , the person suddenly rushed forward and pulled her into a tight embrace . " Clo , so this is what marriage has done to you ? "