That was when the hospital called . Vivian had taken a fall , and they asked him to come right away . Damien forced himself to shove down the pain threatening to consume him and rushed to the hospital The moment he stepped into the room , Vivian threw herself into his arms , sobbing uncontrollably . Damien stiffened but eventually raised a hand to gently pat her back . " Damien , it hurts ! " Vivian whimpered , tears falling like broken pearls . " I woke up and didn't see you . I wanted to look for you , but I tripped and fell … " Her voice cracked with guilt and fear . 1/2 Chapter 6 +25 BONUS " I'm sorry . I'll never forgive myself if something happens to this baby … " Pushing aside the ache in his chest from my absence , Damien comforted the trembling woman in his arms . " It's okay . It's okay . " The baby's fine . You're both fine . Don't worry . " Vivian raised her tear - streaked face to look at him . Her voice trembled . " Damien , I know I've only been able to stay by your side because of this baby . But the truth is … I've always loved you . That's why I agreed to marry you . And when you were poisoned , I didn't hesitate to become the antidote . " She gripped his hands tightly . " Damien , can't you accept me ? " Damien pulled his hands free , gently pushing her back . He couldn't bring himself to scold her , but his face darkened . " Vivian , I'll send you abroad once the baby is born . I'll make sure you have enough money to live comfortably . But beyond that don't ask for more . " Vivian's face went pale . Still , she clung to him desperately . " Damien , nothing else matters . I love you . Please don't make me leave . We're legally married now , and Estelle's already gone . Can't the three of us just stay together … as a family ? " His expression turned ice - cold . " Vivian , watch your place . The only reason we married was to avenge Aaron . Have you forgotten him ? " " Aaron is dead ! He's been gone for years . I'm still here - alive . We even have a child now . Do you expect me to spend my whole life mourning a dead man … and give up my own chance at happiness ? " 212