After I landed , my mom's friend's son came to pick me up . " Roxanne , I'm Rodrick Coleman . We've met before . " " Rodrick , I remember you . You told me that if I swallowed gum , I would die . I hid in my room and even wrote a will . " Rodrick looked a little embarrassed . " You sure hold a grudge . What about all the gifts I gave you ? " " You mean the newest test papers every year ? " His face turned even redder . " I also gave you phones ... and bags ... " I couldn't help but laugh . " Alright , so you're just teasing me now ? " I shrugged . " Yeah . What are you gonna do about it ? You can't hit me . " Now that I was free from all that drama , I felt so much lighter . Maybe this was the real me , playful and lively . After all those years with Darian , I had slowly lost myself .. But now that I'd left him , I was becoming myself again . Rodrick naturally took my luggage and started chatting easily . I happily played along , laughing at his jokes . Since Rodrick knew the area well , he took me out to eat and have fun every day . I was having a great time . Meanwhile , things weren't going well for Darian . 08:42 Chapter 7 He was hospitalized . " Darian ... Darian .... Someone's voice woke him up . He looked empty and lost . He had been so close to seeing me in my wedding dress . " Go away . " He turned his head away , ignoring Yvette , who stood there with red , crying eyes . " Do you have to be like this ? " " I only want Roxie . " " But she doesn't want you ! You've been dumped ! I'm the only one here for you ! " Yvette threw things around the room . Among the broken pieces stood a furious woman . Darian just stared coldly out the window , not even looking at her . " Please eat something , Darian . I'm begging you . " In the end , Yvette was the one who gave in . " I want Roxanne . " The door swung open . Brenda stood there , looking coldly at him . She put out her cigarette . " I'll let you leave . " " Really ? " Darian sat up suddenly , his face full of wild hope . " But on one condition . Your marriage will be arranged to benefit our Olsen family . Your only duty is to make the family stronger . " " Fine . " Just like that , he gave away the freedom he had struggled for half his life . " Darian , you always do such stupid things . " If you weren't my son , I wouldn't even bother with you . " Darian didn't care what she said . He rushed out of the hospital room . 08:42 Chapter 7 Brenda turned to Yvette , who stood there looking lost " You , too , get out before I lose my temper . " " I really love Darian ! " Yvette reacted like a cat on a hot tin roof . " Love ? " " Yes ! No matter if he's rich or poor , I love him ! " Brenda lit another cigarette . Through the smoke , she smiled unkindly . " But your ' love ' means nothing to him . Right now , you're just harassing him . " Yvette's face turned pale . Brenda patted her cheek . " Remember your place . If you're a mistress , just admit you're here for money . Don't talk about love . It's ridiculous . " Now get out . If Darian blames you for all this , I can't promise what he'll do . " 08:43