Chapter 14 After recuperating in Thailand for nearly two weeks , Liam chartered a flight back home . His heart condition had stabilized somewhat , but his selective mutism had worsened again . He couldn't speak a full , fluid sentence even to Isabella . He had returned to work the day after regaining consciousness . Isabella , however , continued her routine of shopping , island hopping , and clubbing non - stop , thoroughly enjoying herself . She had even rented a short - term place elsewhere and seemed somewhat displeased when Liam finalized the return date . " Time to go back to work already ...... " " Liam ... can I quit my job ... ? " Isabella batted her eyelashes at him on the plane . Liam habitually started to raise his hand to pat her head , but halfway up , he inexplicably changed course and reached for his water glass instead . [ That's your decision to make . ] " The moment we get back , let's go file for the marriage license . I've got all my paperwork . I need to make this official . " Isabella pouted and shook his arm , her voice dripping with sweetness . But her words hit him like a bucket of ice water , and Liam froze . The thought struck him out of nowhere : when they married , Chloe had taken his last name . Her name was tied to his on everything from mortgage documents to financial accounts , as his legal next of kin . Now ... he had no idea what she called herself . Isabella , clearly unhappy with Liam's silence , frowned and began to ramp up the passive - aggressive comments . S " Liam , you won't agree to marry me , and you won't introduce me to your parents . Are you even serious about me , or are you just stringing me along ? " " Before I went abroad , you said you would marry me . Now I'm back , and you're free . You're not reacting to the idea of marriage now . Is it because you still have feelings for your Chloe ? Now that she's gone , you're starting to miss her !? " This statement inadvertently struck a chord in Liam . He didn't even look at Isabella beside him , just stared blankly at the cup he had just drunk from . Chapter 14 Download 53.85 % Had he been thinking about Chloe so frequently lately ? Was he reluctant to let her go ? Did he still care about her ? If Chloe were still here , would she have forced him to travel abroad amidst his high - pressure work ? Would she have noticed his discomfort immediately ? Would he have needed a second emergency intervention at the hospital ? Would his mutism have worsened ...... A BANG brought Liam back to reality . He turned to see Isabella standing angrily beside him , a shattered water glass at her feet , water spilled everywhere . A few flight attendants hesitated , unsure whether to clean it up . " Liam Walker ! Say something ! Why won't you answer me ?! " " Do you love me or not ? Tell me ! " Liam looked up . Isabella's voice was deafening , her face full of rage , her features contorted . In that instant , he felt the woman before him was a complete stranger - neither playful nor docile . What had gone wrong ? A sharp , crisp slap rang out . Liam stared in disbelief , his right hand rising to his stinging cheek as he looked at Isabella . Isabella also seemed panicked , looking at her own hand in shock . The only sound in the cabin was the hum of the air conditioning . Everyone was stunned by the sudden turn of events . " Liam , I'm sorry , I'm sorry ... I didn't mean to . " " I was just too anxious . You weren't responding ... I didn't know why you wouldn't talk to me . ' Isabella's tears began to fall . She tried to throw herself at Liam again but was stopped by his assistant . " } Liam turned away , feeling an immense tightness in his chest . He waved his right hand wearily . Chapter 14 53.85 % Wanna watch the rest of " Office Girl " ? Download Drama Pops and watch the re ... Download Immediately , several bodyguards stepped forward and escorted the still - crying Isabella to another cabin . His heart was pounding , beating uncontrollably fast , his breathing growing more and more rapid . Liam lost consciousness once more . Chapter 14