Chapter 5 Kael , We're Done ! She remembered back in the day - once she'd twisted her ankle , and it wasn't even that bad , but he'd gotten teary - eyed with worry and carried her all the way to the clinic . After they started working , women had faked injuries to get close to him before . Every time , he'd shut them down cold - never even sparing a glance . Now , that one - of - a - kind care was gone . Given to someone else . ] ] Nova squeezed her eyes shut , tears streaming down her cheeks . Her heart felt like it was freezing over , piece by piece . Her phone vibrated . It was a text from Kael : [ Baby , something came up at work . I'll come pick you up later . ] ] ] Heh . Nova's heart ached so bad it went numb . She typed back : [ No need . ] ] Kael , I don't need you anymore . ]] Sometime while she'd been standing there , it had started to rain . ]] Nova walked aimlessly down the street , getting soaked to the bone , but she didn't feel cold at all . ] When she got home , she took a shower . Then she walked to the calendar and drew an X on the 26th . [] Good . Only 27 days left . [ ] Soon , she'd be out of this place that had made her so miserable . [ ] And then Kael could have his precious little mistress all to himself . [ ] That night , she tossed and turned . ] She drifted off eventually , but her head throbbed - she had a fever . [ ] Instinctively , she reached for the other side of the bed , her voice weak with a hint of grievance . " Kael ... I don't feel good ... Kael ... " [ ] Her hand hit cold sheets , yanking her back to reality . [] She remembered , belatedly , that Kael was with Sloane right now . Probably tangled up in bed with her . Like he'd even remember she existed . [ ] A bitter taste spread across her tongue . She bit her lip , threw back the covers , and got dressed . She went to the hospital alone . ] ] 3 She checked in alone , saw the doctor alone , got admitted alone , and sat through the IV alone . The old Kael would have been beside himself with worry . [ ] The man who'd fought so hard to win her , who'd treated her like she was his whole world - how could he let her go through this alone ? ] Nova let out a bitter laugh She pushed the IV stand out of the room , wanting to buy a bottle of water . But as soon as she stepped into the hallway , she froze . [ ] Kael was helping Sloane walk . His eyes were filled with concern , and they were laughing about something . ] Nova's steps halted . Her eyes turned red Sloane noticed her , paused , then immediately clung tighter to Kael's arm . Her face was pale , looking innocent and fragile . [ ] Chapter & Kart Were Done ! " Ms. Hale ? You're here too - are you not feeling well ? " ] Kael's body went rigid when he heard her voice . He looked up , and his eyes locked onto Nova . [ ] He pulled his arm away from Sloane so fast , she stumbled . She frowned at Nova , a flash of malice in her eyes . [ ] " Baby , don't get the wrong idea . " Kael hurried over , his voice anxious . " I finished work and ran into Sloane - she'd been harassed . I was just helping her . " " Where was her assistant ? " Nova cut him off , her gaze light but sharp , falling on Sloane's calf . " Did she have to have you bring her to the hospital ? " ] Sloane looked down , dabbing at her eyes with a tissue . " My assistant wasn't with me . Some drunk men surrounded me ... Mr. Voss saved me . He was kind enough to drive me here . I don't know what I would've done without him . " [ ] Her voice trembled , tears streaming down her face - so pitiful it made people's hearts ache . [] It sounded like gratitude , but it was really a show of pride . [ ] Kael had given her the confidence to act like this . [ ] Nova's chest ached . " I see . " [ ] Kael's eyes hardened . He shot Sloane a cold look , then turned back to Nova , his tone soft . " She's just an actress , baby . I only helped her because she's tied to our company's interests . Otherwise , I wouldn't even look at her . " [ ] An actress ? Sloane's face turned red , then pale . Tears poured down her cheeks . [ ] She bit her lip , looking humiliated . " You're right ... I'm just an actress . I shouldn't have made Ms. Hale upset . I'll leave now . " " I She limped away , pretending her calf hurt . ] Kael frowned , a twinge of discomfort in his chest . ] But he pushed it aside , helped Nova back to her room , pestered the doctor with questions , then had someone bring soup and vegetables . He even fed her himself . ] The nurses at the station whispered about how sweet he was - so envious . But Nova felt nothing . ] ] She didn't want something that had been touched by someone else . [ ] Just then , her phone vibrated on the pillow . She frowned , picking it up - it was a live stream notification . ] On the screen , Sloane was standing by the waterfront , talking to the camera . " My guy made me upset earlier , but he said he'll make it up to me - with a big fireworks show ! And a drone display too ! Everyone's welcome to watch ! " ]} The comments were full of mockery . ] [ Wow , bold of you to lie . Do you know how much fireworks and drone show cost ? ] ] ] [ Yeah , stop bragging - no one believes you . ] ] Sloane pouted , looking upset . " It's true ! You guys have to trust me ! " Then , the live stream lit up with massive gifts - luxury yachts , diamond necklaces - all from an account named " Sloane's Guy . " ] ] Seconds later , fireworks exploded in the sky , bright and dazzling . Sloane's grin was so wide it reached her ears . " See ? I told you I wasn't lying ! " }] [ Whoa , that's a real sugar daddy ! I'm jealous ! accoun [ He's basically on Mr. Voss level ! Remember when he spent millions on Mrs. Voss ' birthday fireworks ? Total relationship goals ! [ ] Nova's eyes glistened with tears . She looked up at Kael , who was standing on the balcony , staring at his phone . [ ] His face was soft - so doting . ] He was " Sloane's Guy " Chapter 5 Kael , We're Donel Kael noticed her gaze , quickly put his phone away , and walked over . He picked up the soup , which had cooled on the balcony , and held a spoon to her lips . ] " C'mon , baby . It's not hot anymore . Eat a little - you need to keep your strength up . " [ ] Nova's hands tightened around her phone , her knuckles white . She stared at him , at that fake worried look on his face . ] Kael , how do you lie so well ? ] She closed her eyes , pushing his hand away . " I don't want it . I feel sick to my stomach . " [ ] She rolled over , facing the wall . Her eyes stung . ] On her birthday that year , Kael had thrown her a fireworks show that every woman in New York had envied . He'd spent millions - just to make her smile . [ ] Later , he'd just said . " As long as my girl's happy , it's worth it . I make money for her . " [ ] That quote had been all over the news . Everyone had gushed about how lucky she was . [ ] She'd fallen for him all over again that day . [ ] Now , Kael had given that one - of - a - kind love to another girl . Just to make her happy . Tears dampened Nova's pillow . Then , a warm body pressed against her back . Kael wrapped his arms around her . ] Tm sorry , baby . Don't be mad . Whatever you want - I'll cook it for you tomorrow . " e . " I He kissed her shoulder . " I saw you watching the fireworks earlier . When you're discharged , I'll get you an even bigger show . Way better than that one . " His words felt like a slap in the face . Nova pushed him away , sitting up . She held onto the last bit of hope she had , her voice quiet but steady . [ ] " What about the spokesperson ? What's your decision on that ? " ] ] ( 4 )