Chapter 2 The first thing Chloe did upon waking in the hospital was send Liam a text . [ I want a divorce . ] No sooner had she sent it than Liam pushed the door open . He carried two gift boxes from the brand she'd seen at the mall . Placing them on the bedside cabinet , he sat directly in the chair next to her bed . Liam pulled out his phone , presumably seeing her message , but his expression remained unreadable . A suffocating silence filled the room , punctuated only by the incessant ding of Chloe's phone- Liam's replies . [ You always wear this brand . I picked two dresses I thought would suit you . ] [ When you're discharged , I'll have the whole brand come to the house . You can buy out the entire store if you want . ] [ Isabella is a doctor . Her hands are essential for her work . That's ... why I was so anxious . Please don't be angry . ] Chloe hung her head , watching the messages flood her screen . Tears once again blurred her vision . She couldn't hold it in any longer . " You can talk to her . Why not me ? We're face to face , and you still text ? " " Is this deliberate ?! A form of silent treatment ?! " Chloe looked up , her face streaked with tears , her voice choked with sobs , Liam's face remained an impassive mask . After what felt like an eternity of silence , he looked down and typed again . [ I'm sorry . I have selective mutism . ] He then pulled a document from his inner pocket and handed it to her , indicating she should sign . It was the deed transfer for their current apartment . Chapter 2 Download 7.69 % [ This is compensation . ] A sharp ringtone cut the air . Liam's face tightened , and he quickly answered his phone . His phone had excellent soundproofing ; Chloe couldn't hear the caller . But his next words were clear . " I'll be right there . " It had to be Isabella . Chloe already knew the answer . With a grim sense of purpose , Chloe navigated the county court's digital labyrinth on her phone . In the cold glow of the screen , she became the Petitioner . She uploaded the necessary documents , and when prompted about dispute resolution , she decisively selected ' Waive Mediation ' . The final step was paying the filing fee with a tap of her finger . The instant she received the email confirmation - ' Your Filing Has Been Accepted ' - a weight lifted . It was done . The system now gave Liam thirty days to respond . If he remained silent , the court would grant her everything she asked for by default . [ Deed transfer . 3pm at the title office . ] After a week in the hospital , Chloe received Liam's text . In that entire week , there had been no calls , no messages , no visits from Liam . She was getting used to being alone . Chloe arrived fashionably late at , but surprisingly , Liam was already waiting in the lobby . He hated tardiness , yet now , there wasn't a trace of impatience on his face . The moment she arrived , a staff member from the VIP counter came to assist them . Liam had even thoughtfully prepared a bouquet of flowers and a small velvet box , likely containing jewelry . A staff member moved to pull out a chair for Chloe , but Liam stopped him , indicating he would do it himself . Chapter 2 Wanna watch the rest of " Office Girl " ? Download Drama Pops and watch the re ... Download 7.69 % This surprised Chloe . After a moment's thought , she spoke . " Really ... you don't have to do this . " A faint smile even touched Liam's lips as he gently shook his head . Seeming to gather all his strength , he managed two strained words . " It's fine . " This rare gentleness and attempt to communicate felt alien . The paperwork was processed quickly . [ Go home first . I have to work overtime . ] A strange feeling began to churn in Chloe's gut , growing stronger until it peaked . She stepped outside and hailed a cab , only to realize she'd left her handbag inside . She had to go back for it . There , she saw Liam still standing in the hall , now holding an even larger bouquet of red roses than before . Isabella entered through the main doors , and he immediately went to her . They embraced , and Liam affectionately patted her head . " Right this way , Mr. and Mrs. Walker . We're so excited to show you the estate - it's ready for your exclusive viewing . " " With the recent transfer of your apartment , you now meet the criteria under the purchase restrictions and are eligible to buy another property . " " Watch your step , Mrs. Walker . " Isabella rested her head on Liam's shoulder as they walked into the inner office , both wearing expressions of pure happiness . Even though it was July , Chloe had never felt so cold . A cold that made her legs weak , that sent chills down her spine and cold sweat beading on her forehead . So , she was the one being cut out . Chapter 2