6 The sharp , antiseptic tang of the hospital filled Jocelyn's nostrils . She tried hard to open her eyes and saw the pale hospital ceiling . " Are you awake ? ' the nurse asked while adjusting the IV bottle . " How are you feeling ? " Jocelyn's throat felt a burning pain . " Who brought me here ? " " The staff from the cruise ship , " the nurse replied , handing her a cup of warm water . " You have been unconscious for two days . Do you want to contact your family ? " The voices of other nurses talking could be heard outside the door . " Did you hear ? Mr. Goodall was so concerned about Ms. Compton . Over just an allergy , he cleared an entire floor and flew in specialists . " " Apparently , he hasn't left her side for the past two days , not even for company meetings . " Jocelyn said bitterly , " No need . I don't have a family . " After being discharged from the hospital , Jocelyn went back home . She began packing , throwing away items connected to Nelson one by one into the trash bin . The first necklace he gave her , the wedding anniversary photo , the small gifts he brought back from his business trips ... Nelson was always with Kaila , arriving home late and leaving early , and didn't notice anything missing . One day , he came home early and saw Jocelyn sitting on the sofa , deep in thought . " Why haven't you been going to school recently ? " he asked casually , hanging up his suit jacket . Jocelyn didn't even look up . 1 quit . " " Why ? " Nelson frowned . " You were doing well , weren't you ? " I'm tired . Her voice was steady . " I don't want to continue it anymore . " Nelson nodded and didn't ask any more questions . 00.49 2.2 % < 6 Menu He poured a glass of water and suddenly remembered something . " By the way , your research project ended , didn't it ? " Jocelyn's fingers clenched tightly . " Why are you asking about this ? " " Kaila needs scientific research achievements for her postgraduate recommendation , " Nelson said matter - of - factly . Your project is solid , so I allowed her to publish the paper . " " What ? " Jocelyn stood up abruptly , her voice trembling . That was three years of my hard work ! " Nelson's expression remained indifferent . It's just a project . Only then did she realize why Nelson was so calm . He knew that no matter how much she protested , it wouldn't change anything . Her marriage , career , and dignity were all ruined by Nelson and Kaila . As she walked out of the school gate , it started to rain . Jocelyn stood in the downpour , letting the rain soak her . She suddenly remembered that other rainy night , years ago , when Nelson had stood drenched outside her dormitory door , dutching roses that were wilting in the deluge . He had stood there , resolute , letting the rain pour over him , until she'd finally relented and let him in . " Jocelyn , be with me . I will always love you . You are the only love of my life . " Now , revisiting that memory , that promise felt like this rain . It seemed intense , but ultimately it was just water washing away , leaving nothing behind . It had been nothing more than a careless confession of love whispered in the heat of passion . 000 49 2.2 % < 6 Menu She slowly crouched down , hugged herself , and started crying . The next day , Jocelyn was packing her luggage when the doorbell rang . She opened the door and saw Kaila standing there , holding a fancy gift box . " Nelson isn't here , " Jocelyn said calmly . " He went to the company . You shouldn't come here . " " I know , Ms. Shaw . " Kaila tilted her head , smiling . " I came to see you . " She walked in , placing the gift box on the table . I came to thank you . Without your research results , I wouldn't have won that award or been admitted to graduate school early . " She paused , her tone sharp with challenge . " It's not just this project . Several important topics you worked on now bear my name instead of yours . " Ms. Shaw , with your obvious talents , it's good that you resigned . " Kaila leaned closer to Jocelyn , lowering her voice . Tll need your help with my own research down the line . Future papers will require your input . " Jocelyn stared at her , her gaze calm . " Are you finished ? You can leave now . " Kaila looked taken aback , clearly unprepared for such a lack of reaction . Her voice became sharp . Ms. Shaw , are you so devastated that you can't even get angry ? " Just then, the sound of a car engine came from outside . Nelson had returned . Kalla's eyes flickered , and she suddenly stepped back , crying , " Ms. Shaw , please let me go ! I promise to leave the country and never see Mr. Goodall again ! I don't want to die . " < 7