Chapter 1 " My name is Liam Walker . I ... I don't even know where to begin . I'm calling because I'm in love with someone . Completely in love . " Chloe Thompson , unable to sleep late at night , turned on the radio and was met with the rich , magnetic voice of her husband , Liam - a man diagnosed with selective mutism . Chloe had been married to Liam for three years . For the first two , they could manage a few strained sentences , but for the last three months , even face - to - face , he hadn't uttered a single word to her . " It's been three years since we last saw each other . I'm really looking forward to meeting you tomorrow . " It was painfully clear the words coming through the radio weren't meant for Chloe . " I love you , Isabella . " *** Liam's voice , usually so flat , carried more emotion than Chloe had ever heard . The confession ended quickly , followed by the host's enamored and praising remarks . But Chloe , propped against her headboard , sat frozen , unable to process what she'd just heard . Their marriage had been arranged by their families . She'd fallen for him at first sight , but Liam kept everyone at arm's length , a fortress of silence as impenetrable as stone . Only during their initial meeting did his mother offer an explanation . " Chloe , dear , you have to understand ... Liam has selective mutism . " Chloe called his mother . " Chloe , sweetheart , still awake at this hour ? " Chloe's nose stung , and a sob escaped her . Liam's mother sounded alarmed , " What's wrong ? Did Liam upset you ? " " You knew Isabella Rossi was back ? " Chloe froze . So , she was the only one who hadn't known . " I'm sorry , Chloe ... I wasn't entirely honest with you three years ago . Liam's mutism started right Chapter 1 Download 3.85 % after his ex - girlfriend , Isabella , left him . " " I had no choice but to drag him to every single one of those matchmaking dates ... " " Pathetic , isn't it ? The heir to the prestigious Walker family of Crestwood , rendered mute ... But don't you worry , Chloe . No matter what , I'll keep that stubborn son of mine in line . " Chloe couldn't remember how she ended the call or how she survived that long , lonely night . Back then , she had researched his condition extensively . One listed cause stuck with her : [ Experiencing a significant external trauma . ] She hadn't understood . She'd subtly asked numerous members of the Walker family but never got a clear answer . She tried everything from talk therapy and ECT to gourmet meals and even chakra healing . She once took him to a comedy show , laughing hysterically herself while he sat rigid and silent beside her . When he proposed , he seemed to gather every ounce of his willpower to say just one word . " [ Marry . " ] The joy she felt then was a stark contrast to the agony she felt now . Of course , she could never cure Liam's mutism . She wasn't his cure . A bitter taste filled her mouth , followed by a creeping fear . His cure was back . So , what did that make her ? Her relaxed hands slowly clenched . A wave of stubborn resolve washed over her . If Liam didn't love her , there was no point drowning in this marriage any longer . He wouldn't divorce her . So , the decision was hers to make . Fine . She would be the one to file for divorce , to completely step aside for Liam and his so - called ... cure . Once her mind was made up , Chloe freshened up . Three years ago , she had given up a chance to study medicine abroad for Liam . Maybe it wasn't too late to reclaim that path . An hour later , she left the house , heading to a nearby mall to buy herself some new clothes . Chapter 1 Wanna watch the rest of " Office Girl " ? Download Drama Pops and watch the re ... Download 3.85 % " Miss, Just so you know , this style just came in and that's the last one in your size . It fits you perfectly , if I may say - shall I ring it up for you ? " Chloe nodded , pulling a card from her purse and handing it to the sales assistant . " I'm so sorry , but we have an unusual situation . Another client is determined to have this dress and has asked if she could ... make it worth your while to let it go . I know it's an inconvenience . " Chloe followed the assistant's gaze to a vibrant girl in high heels , chatting animatedly with a man . She stood up and took a few steps forward , her eyes meeting the man's . It was Liam ! Then ... this girl must be Isabella . Liam's face instantly hardened . His lips parted , but no sound came out . He stared expressionlessly at Chloe , then tapped his phone screen with his right index finger . Chloe knew that gesture all too well . It meant he wanted to communicate via text . [ What are you doing here ? ] [ Are you following me ? ] [ Go home . ] Three messages popped up in quick succession , shattering any remaining hope she had . Isabella clung tightly to Liam's arm , smiling as she asked , " Liam , who is this ? A friend ? " Then she swayed slightly , beginning to whine . " Can you ask her to let me have this dress ? I really want it . " ركة Liam gave a soft , gentle smile , patted his phone reassuringly , and without even consulting Chloe , handed his card directly to the sales assistant to complete the purchase . " A friend . " Those words hit Chloe like a block of ice , covering her in goosebumps . She nearly lost her balance . So ... her three years of marriage boiled down to this ... being labeled a ' friend ' by Liam . A light in the mall flickered . Instinctively , Chloe looked up just as an overhead spotlight came loose . Chapter 1 Download 3.85 % t BANG ! A sharp , explosive pain erupted across her back . In that single moment , Chloe felt a warm wetness beneath her . Trembling , she touched it - her hand came away covered in blood . The store instantly descended into chaos . Screams and frantic phone calls buzzed in her ears , but when she managed to look up , all she saw was Liam scooping Isabella into his arms , his face a mask of panic as he scanned the area . " Call an ambulance ! An ambulance ! " She had never seen Liam look so terrified . " Sir , I'm sorry , but this young lady needs immediate medical attention . The next ambulance will be here shortly . Her injuries are critical . " Paramedics carefully moved the semi - conscious Chloe onto a stretcher , only to be violently blocked by a furious Liam . " Save her first ! " With that , Chloe felt a strong shove , sending her tumbling off the stretcher onto the hard floor . The jolt of pain cleared her fading consciousness . She watched , helpless , as Liam gently placed Isabella onto the stretcher . " Sir , she only has a sprained wrist ! It's not serious ! " " You're misusing emergency medical resources ! " " Her hands are her livelihood ! She's a surgeon , for God's sake ! " Chloe was stunned . This was the longest sentence Liam had spoken in nearly two years . And not a single word of it was for her . Liam finished speaking and immediately urged everyone to load Isabella into the ambulance . Leaning against a nearby rack , Chloe gasped for air , but each breath seemed to pull at the wound on her back , intensifying the pain . Chapter 1 Download 3.85 % She didn't know which hurt more - the gash on her back or the one in her heart . Hadn't she given up her own medical career for Liam ? How could Isabella's hands be more important ? What did that make her ? A mechanical , hollow smile twisted Chloe's lips . She was just a ... friend . The pain finally overwhelmed her , and she lost consciousness . Chapter 1 Wanna watch the rest of " Office Girl " ? Download Drama Pops and watch the re ... Do