Chapter 5 Lilian's voice was so faint that Silas didn't catch it . He frowned , leaning in closer. " What did you just say ? " She opened her mouth to repeat herself , but before she could speak , the hospital room door swung open . A ով nurse hurried in . " Mr. Erelan , Ms. Avenel needs to go for her tests , but she refuses to cooperate unless you're there . She can't find you … " Silas's brows knitted tighter . Without a word or even a backward glance . at Lilian , he turned on his heel and strode out .. The moment the door closed behind him , Lilian yanked out her IV . Ignoring the searing pain and the doctors ' protests , she forced herself through the discharge paperwork . She knew her time was running out , Since she'd already decided to die , it was time to settle her affairs before she went . A bitter smile twisted her lips . Silas … wasn't going to be the one to take care of her remains . She went to a photo studio and took a portrait for her memorial . Then she bought a burial plot and picked out a small urn . When she returned to the villa , the sound of paws clicking across the Chapter 5 hardwood echoed from the living room . " A golden retriever bounded toward her , tail wagging like a propeller , its wet nose nuzzling her leg . Lilian's eyes burned with tears as she knelt and hugged him . " Goldy … " They'd adopted Goldy together when she and Silas were 18 . Back then , they'd just moved in together . Silas had cradled the puppy in his arms and laughed . " Lili , from now on , we're a family of three . We'll grow old together . " But now , the home was gone , the love was gone , and growing old together was nothing but a dream . " Woof ! " The dog dropped a toy ball at her feet , looking up at her with hopeful eyes . Lilian stroked his head . " Good boy . I'll make you something special to eat . " She forced herself to cook a pot of oatmeal for Goldy , watching him devour it with a bittersweet ache in her heart . She only had three days left in this world . Goldy was getting old , too - he needed a good home . After searching all day , Lilian finally found the perfect adopters , a retired couple , both former teachers , with a yard and years of experience with golden retrievers . She packed up Goldy's toys and food , ready to take him out , when the villa door suddenly burst open .. Vivian strode in on high heels , her gaze landing on Goldy as a cold smile curled her lips . " Lilian , Silas has already destroyed almost everything you Chapter S care about . Now … all that's left is this dog , isn't it ? " Lilian stiffened , instinctively shielding Goldy behind her . " What are you trying to do ? " Silas hasn't said a word - you have no right to touch him ! " Her voice shook . " We've had him for ten years . Silas cares about him too - he'd never let you hurt him ! " Vivian scoffed . " You're so naive . He hates you , and everything connected to you . " She clapped her hands . Two bodyguards rushed in , grabbing Goldy's collar roughly . " No ! " Lilian lunged to stop them , but was shoved aside . Her forehead slammed into the coffee table , blood streaming down her face . Goldy , terrified , fought to protect his owner , but a stun baton cracked against him . He collapsed with a howl of pain . " Goldy ! " Lilian screamed , tearing herself free from the guards to cradle her dog , accidentally bumping into Vivian . " Ah ! " Vivian tumbled down the stairs , blood pooling rapidly on the floor . " What the hell is going on ?! " Silas's voice thundered from the doorway . He rushed in , scooping Vivian into his arms , his eyes icy as he glared at Lilian . " You pushed her ? She just had a kidney transplant - are you trying to kill her ?! " Blood streamed down Lilian's face as she trembled , pointing at Goldy's lifeless body . " She killed Goldy ! He didn't do anything wrong ! " Chapter 5 11 Silas paused , his gaze flickering to Goldy's corpse , a brief shadow of hesitation crossing his face . But then his voice turned cold . " It's better this way . " Anything that proves we ever loved each other shouldn't be left behind . " Those words shattered Lilian completely . She stared at him in agony , tears streaming down her cheeks . He was right … There shouldn't be anything left . After all , even the man himself didn't love her anymore .