Chapter 5 Chloe lingered outside for a while . She bought a new phone , filed a police report , gave her statement . She finalized her plans for a master's degree application later in the year with a study abroad agency and bought a plane ticket to the UKdeparting in ten days . She planned to treat her hand while studying . It was already 7 PM when she got home . Seeing the thick layer of dust on the half - packed boxes confirmed that Liam hadn't been back . After a small meal , Chloe continued sorting through her things . The lock clicked . The door opened . It was Liam . He watched her movements , his face reverting to its usual cold mask . He sensed something different about Chloe today but couldn't pinpoint what . Without pause , he strode straight into the bedroom . The sound of frantic rummaging followed . He stormed out , tearing through the neatly packed boxes of his clothes and belongings , scattering everything . " What are you doing ?! " Chloe stepped forward , but he shoved her aside , sending her crashing to the floor . " Where is the voice recorder ?! " It was Liam's voice . How long had it been since he'd spoken directly to her ? " What voice recorder ? I haven't seen it . " Chloe spoke , noticing fresh blood slowly seeping through the bandages on her right hand . The frantic searching continued . Chloe looked up , seeing a side of Liam she'd never witnessed- disheveled , sweat pouring down his forehead , tie loosened , his suit jacket smudged with dust . " Where is the recorder ?! " Liam stopped , looming over her . Chapter 5 19.23 % Download " I told you , I haven't seen it ! " For the first time , Chloe stood her ground . Using her left hand to push herself up unsteadily , she met his gaze squarely . Liam seemed distraught, his anger mounting . He clenched and unclenched his fists , finally slamming one into a nearby glass sliding door with a CRASH . Glass shards rained down . " Where . Is . My . Recorder ? " Liam took several steps closer , his questioning relentless. Blood dripped steadily from his right hand . Chloe had never seen him look so unhinged . Summoning all her courage , she pushed him away and tried to limp out the front door . " Um ... testing ? Okay . It's Liam . Liam Walker . I'm eighteen today . And ... I think I'm gonna tell Isabella Rossi that I ... I have feelings for you . I really like you . " " Isabella , it's our two - year anniversary . I hope we stay together forever . " " Isabella , three years together . This year's wish is the same to be together always . " " Isabella ... why did you leave ? " " Isabella , I'm planning to get married . " Liam stumbled against a pile of clutter , and a slightly worn voice recorder tumbled out from somewhere , its red light blinking as it began to play . It was a collection of love letters Liam had recorded for Isabella , starting from his youth . " Goodbye , Isabella . I hope I can see you again . " " Goodbye . " " Goodbye . " The recorder seemed damaged from the impact , stuck on a loop , repeating " Goodbye " over and over . Liam scrambled to pick it up , frantically pressing the power button , but it was useless . Chapter 5 Download 19.23 % Chloe , who had been about to leave , stopped . She turned slowly , leaning against the entryway shoe cabinet for support . Tears streamed down her face . " Liam Walker . " " If you didn't love me , why did you marry me ? " Liam's Adam's apple bobbed . He seemed to want to say something , but the words wouldn't come . [ Let me explain , Chloe . ] The message flashed on his phone screen . Chloe closed her eyes , forcing herself to stay calm . She brutally suppressed the ache rising in her chest . " Get out . Take all your things and get out of my house . " Liam pressed his lips into a tight line , clutching the endlessly looping recorder , and brushed past her out the door . [ Sorry . ] Chapter 5 D Wanna watch the rest of " Office Girl " ? Download Drama Pops and watch the r ..... Download