< 3 That hurt was raw and bleeding , as if someone had brutally torn it apart . She had clung to the fragile hope that even if his love had faded , Nelson would at least remember the bond they once shared . Yet , he had instructed someone to slap her ten times in front of a crowd , all for Kaila's sake . As she walked out of the school gate , the autumn wind stung her face , causing her to wince in pain . At home , she stood before the mirror , staring at her disheveled reflection . Her face was swollen , and there were bloodstains at the corners of her mouth . She suddenly laughed . As she laughed , tears streamed down her face in large drops . It took three days for the bruises on her face to finally fade before she could go back to school . As soon as she entered the office , her supervisor called out , " Jocelyn , Kaila missed several midterm exams . As her teacher , you need to look into it . " Jocelyn opened Kaila's Instagram . The latest post was a photo of Nelson taking her to an auction . She wore an incredibly valuable diamond necklace , with the caption , " Mr. Goodall says this necklace suits me . " Scrolling down , there were photos of them at various high - end locations : private yachts , Michelin - starred restaurants , horse racing tracks ... Jocelyn dialed Kaila's number . The background was noisy with music , and Kaila's voice was laced with laughter , " Hello ? Ms. Shaw ? " " You missed your midterm exams , " Jocelyn stated plainly . The school administration asked me to check on you . " Kaila chuckled , " It's just a few exams , right ? Since you're on good terms with the administration , just record some grades for me . She's not only your wife but also my teacher . How can I slap her ? " " Then let the bodyguards do it , " Nelson's tone was gentle , yet he spoke the cruelest words . " You don't need to get your hands dirty yourself . " Jocelyn's eyes widened in shock as she stared at the man who had once cherished and protected her . " Nelson , do you even know what you're saying ? " Nelson didn't even glance at her , raising his hand to signal the bodyguards behind him . " Do it . " Two tall bodyguards immediately grabbed Jocelyn , pinning her firmly against the wall . " Slap ! " The first slap landed , and a sharp buzzing filled Jocelyn's ears . Fragments of a rainy night years ago flashed before her eyes . Nelson stood before her , defending her against those who tried to harass her , his voice firm as he declared , " Anyone who dares lay a finger on her will be killed by me . " " Slap ! " The second slap shattered her memories , blood trickling from the corner of her mouth , staining her pale lips . Through her blurred vision , she saw Nelson gently covering Kaila's eyes , whispering something in her ear . Kaila pouted , giving his chest a light punch . By the time the tenth slap landed , Jocelyn could no longer feel the pain . She collapsed to the floor , her ears ringing with the gasps of the students . In her blurred vision , she saw Nelson speaking gently to Kaila , " Let's go . I'll take you to that restaurant you love . " Students in the hallway whispered among themselves , " Oh my , poor Ms. Shaw ... " " How could Mr. Goodall do this ? " " That girl is disgusting . She clearly did it herself ! " Jocelyn leaned against the wall and slowly got up . Her face throbbed with pain , each step feeling as if a knife were slicing into her . However , this physical pain was nothing compared to the ache in her heart . 000 44 1.8 % < 3 Menu When she returned home in the evening , she saw from a distance Nelson standing in the villa's courtyard , teaching Kaila how to drive with hands - on guidance . " Hold the steering wheel steady . Don't be nervous . " He stood beside the driver's seat , leaning close to Kaila , his voice gentle . " Don't worry . I'm here . " The sight struck a sharp , painful chord deep within her . Once , he had taught her to drive in the same way . Back then , she was clumsy and almost hit the guardrail , but Nelson had chuckled and pinched her face . " Don't be afraid . I'm here . " Now , he was saying the same words to another girl . " Try it yourself . " Nelson stepped back . Kaila bit her lip . " I'm ... I'm afraid of hitting someone . " " It's okay . " Nelson stroked her hair . " I'm here . " Then , Kaila confidently pressed the gas pedal . The car shot forward , directly towards Jocelyn . " Bang ! " Jocelyn was sent hurtling through the air before she crashed violently onto the ground . Blood seeped from beneath her , spreading across the ground . In severe pain , she vaguely saw Nelson rushing over . Yet , he wrapped his arms around the panicked Kaila . ' Are you okay ? Don't be scared . " Jocelyn lay in a pool of blood , her consciousness slipping away . When she woke up , she found herself in a hospital room . " You're awake , " Nelson stood by the bedside , his expression calm . " The doctor said you've got a few broken ribs . Just stay off work for a few days and get some rest . " Jocelyn tried to say something , but searing pain flared with each attempted breath , silencing her . f 00.44 AD Facebook Play Games on Facebook Get Instant Games anytime , anywhere on i 1.8 % OPEN > < 3 All she could manage was a glare , her bloodshot eyes fixed on his face . " Kaila didn't mean it , " Nelson continued . " She's just learning , got a bit nervous behind the wheel , that's all . " " She ... did it ... on purpose ... " Jocelyn gritted out through the sharp pain . " I wasn't ... even close to the driveway ... " A flicker of impatience crossed Nelson's face , his brow furrowing . " Jocelyn , what more do you want from me ? " Menu f 000 44