Chapter 5 When I arrived at the hospital , I followed the nurse to begin the pre - surgery preparations . I didn't expect to see Gavin there . He was wearing his white doctor's coat , followed by a group of interns . " Dr. Hendrix is so handsome ! " " I heard he's here to guide the cardiology department today . " " His wife is so lucky to see such a gorgeous husband every day . " " If Dr. Hendrix were my husband , even if he made a mistake , I'd slap myself instead of blaming him ! " One of the nurses glanced at me and then asked , " Ms. Clark , are you sure you want us to call your family only after the procedure ? " I nodded . She glanced down at the form in her hand again . " Patient's family … Gavin Hendrix? Gavin Hendrix ! " " Your husband's name is Gavin Hendrix ? " " Isn't that the same as Dr. Hendrix ? " I shook my head , my gaze fixed on Gavin as he walked away , and replied calmly , " It's him . " The nurse gasped , covering her mouth in disbelief . I ignored her stunned reaction and reminded her again . " Please notify Gavin only after the procedure is done . " The nurse nodded and walked away . As I waited for the surgery , I began organizing all the conversations and evidence of Nicole's interactions with me . I even packaged all the videos Nicole had sent me . Once everything was sorted , I forwarded them to Gavin's email . I didn't know when he would see them , but I knew Nicole's plans were about to fall apart . After waiting a few minutes , the nurse wheeled me into the operating room . The room was freezing , so cold that I couldn't stop trembling . In a daze , memories from college flooded back . Our school had sent us to a rural area to gather information , but we encountered a mudslide . I was trapped in a car for an entire day and night , and everyone thought I was dead . Only Gavin refused to give up . I remembered that day vividly - torrential rain pouring down , and Gavin appearing in front of ine when I was on the brink of death . Cherife Que Me 400K Chapter 5 He held me tightly , his heartbeat louder than the thunder . " Hannah , I can never lose you , " he had said . When I opened my eyes again , Gavin was standing before me , just like back then . His eyes were bloodshot , and his voice was hoarse as he asked , " Hannah , why ? * I knew Gavin hadn't checked the things I sent him . If he had , how could he shamelessly ask me why ? So I answered bluntly , " Gavin , was cheating fun ? " He froze , his gaze trembling before his arms fell limply to his sides . " Sweetheart … Hannah , let me explain , " he pleaded . " I don't love Nicole . She was just a momentary distraction . The person I truly love has always been you . " Cheating , yet still speaking of love . I laughed bitterly , the motion pulling at my stomach and causing a sharp pain . " Gavin , your so - called love is cheap and disgusting ! " My words struck him hard . He staggered , and for the first time , I noticed the wound on his left hand . " The thing is , Dr. Hendrix went crazy when he got the call and rushed straight to the OR , " the nurse said hesitantly , looking between us . " He cut his hand with a scalpel . We told him to get it treated , but he wouldn't … " Gavin's profession as a surgeon made the importance of his hands undeniable . Yet here he was , letting his hand bleed freely , his white coat stained with dark patches of blood . But all I could picture was Nicole wearing that same white coat , sitting on his lap . " Gavin , let's get a divorce ! " I said it calmly , then closed my eyes . " I need to rest . Anyone irrelevant , please leave . " Gavin leaned against the wall , his eyes cast downward . After a few seconds , he lifted his head . " Sweetheart , you just had surgery ; you need to rest , " " I'll make something to help you recover . Just focus on resting . " He avoided mentioning divorce altogether . But I showed no mercy in tearing through his pretense . " Gavin , I said I want a divorce . Didn't you understand ? " " Or do you think I'm so stupid , so naive , that a few words from you can make me overlook your infidelity ? " 1 fixed my gaze on him and spoke each word with precision . Chapter S " Sweetheart . that's not what I meant , " he said , flustered . " Nicole and I … it was just a physical thing . She's nothing more than an outlet for my desires . The one I love is you . " An outlet for his desires ? Can love and sex really be separated so neatly ? During all those nights he spent with Nicole , was there truly never a inoment when he loved her ? Besides , why would I ever want a man who has been tainted ? " Gavin , you disgust me ! " I spat . " Why don't you check what I sent to your email ? " " Every filthy thing you did with Nicole - I see it every time I close my eyes . Gavin , you're revolting ! " I pointed toward the door , issuing my ultimatum . " Get out ! " I used every ounce of strength in my body to shout those words .