Chapter 7 Bang ! The door slammed open as Edgar stormed in , bringing a gust of cold air with him . His eyes locked straight onto Amelia , who was crying . Without hesitation , he rushed over and shoved Stephanie aside . " Stephanie , what the hell are you doing ?! " he snapped , barely keeping his anger in check . Caught off guard , Stephanie stumbled back , hitting the back of her head hard against the corner of the table . She felt warm blood slowly sliding down her neck . " Edgar … " she whispered , her voice shaky , full of disbelief . But he didn't even look at her . All his focus was on Amelia , holding her close while his expression filled with worry . " Mr. Ferguson … " She suddenly backed away from his arms , hugging herself like she was scared . " Let's keep our distance from now on . Please don't chase after me anymore … " She turned and headed for the door , her shoulders trembling like she was about to fall apart . " Don't go ! " Edgar grabbed her wrist , stopping her . Then , he turned toward Stephanie , eyes sharp and icy . " How dare you lay a hand on Amelia ?! Looks like the last punishment didn't teach you 15 : 031 Chapter 7 anything . " He signaled his bodyguard . " Take her to the confinement room . " Stephanie stared at him in disbelief . " What did you just say ? " 11 He repeated it , no emotion in his voice . " Lock you in the confinement room . " Her whole body went cold . Suddenly , her mind flashed back to that one rainy night long ago . She'd been locked in a dark utility room because of someone's jealousy for her excellent work . She was curled up in the corner , shaking uncontrollably due to claustrophobia . Back then , Edgar had kicked the door open and carried her out . " Don't be scared , " he'd said , voice gentle . " I'm here . No one is going to hurt you . " 44 But now , Edgar was the one shoving her into that same dark space . As the bodyguard dragged her away , Stephanie clung to the doorframe , pleading , " Edgar ! You know I'm terrified of the dark ! " He hesitated for a second , then coldly said , " This time , no one is coming for you . " When the door slammed shut , the pitch - black room swallowed her whole . She curled up in the corner and started pounding on the metal door . " Let me out ! Edgar ! " No one responded . Her breathing turned fast and shallow . Her mind played tricks on her . She X35 86 % 15:03 Chapter 7 felt like she was reliving that horrible night in the utility room . But this time , she knew no one would show up . vup . 11 289 IV ACTRES After a long time , the door creaked open . Light poured in , blinding her . " Do you realize what you did wrong ? " Edgar asked , standing in the doorway . The backlight hid his expression . Stephanie pushed herself up , her voice too hoarse to speak . She walked right past him , her eyes dull and lifeless . Days went by . Stephanie never stepped outside . She packed her luggage blankly , skipped over Amelia's smug messages without opening them , and ignored the flood of missed calls from Edgar . Then , she received a call from the hospital . " Ms. Sanchez , your grandmother suffered a sudden brain bleed . Her condition is very serious . Please come immediately ! Her hands turned cold . The phone nearly slipped out of her grip . At the hospital , the air reeked of disinfectant , and voices echoed all around . Stephanie ran stumblingly , but she suddenly froze when she turned a corner . Edgar was hugging Amelia and coaxing her softly , " Don't be afraid . None of this is your fault . " She rested in his arms , eyes red like she'd been crying . " You … " Stephanie's voice was shaking . " Why are you two here ? " 15.025 Chapter 7 Edgar looked up and casually said , " Amelia twisted her ankle . I brought her in . " Then , after a short pause , he added , " I didn't expect to meet your grandmother . " Stephanie felt a chill wash over her . " What did you do in front of her ? " " Nothing , " he said flatly . " She just saw me holding Amelia . Maybe she misunderstood , got upset , and … " Vine her " She misunderstood ? " Stephanie let out a bitter laugh . " She saw you two hug each other , and you think that's just a misunderstanding ? " " Stephanie ! " Edgar's face darkened . " I called in top doctors . Your grandmother will be fine . " Just then , the operating room lights flicked off . A doctor came out , pulled off his mask , and shook his head heavily . " I'm sorry . We did everything we could . She passed peacefully . Her final wish was for you to find happiness … " Chapter B