Chapter 6 Chloe didn't see Liam in the days that followed . But before leaving , she had to return to the hospital one last time to have her bandages changed . The hospital corridor now featured Isabella's updated profile , prominently displayed among the experts on the first floor . Chloe glanced at it , but her eyes widened in shock when she saw the listed published paper . It was her own undergraduate thesis ! She checked the name and date repeatedly . Both were from around the same time as hers . " Hello , Ms. Thompson . " A woman's voice pulled Chloe back to reality . She turned to see Isabella . " Care to chat ? " The other woman raised an eyebrow , tilting her head towards a nearby lounge area . Chloe observed Isabella . Everything about her was impeccable - the crisply ironed white coat , the meticulously styled cascading curls . Isabella smiled and began . " The day the court called , it wasn't Liam who answered . It was me . " She batted her eyelashes , feigning innocence . " I didn't know that staying silent meant agreeing to the divorce . You don't blame me , do you , Ms. Thompson ? " Chloe was silent for a few breaths , then shook her head . " No. I'm the one who wanted the divorce . Letting go is better for me . " Isabella seemed uninterested in Chloe's response , immediately continuing . " And , about the car accident , it really was an accident . I apologized to Liam , and he promised nothing would happen to me . I suppose ... you won't make a big deal out of it either , Ms. Chapter 6 Wanna watch the rest of " Office Girl " ? Download Drama Pops and watch the re ... Download 23.08 % Thompson ? " Chloe stared intently at her , saying nothing . She knew deep down that many things were beyond her control right now . Liam protecting Isabella was exactly what she expected . " You saw it , didn't you ? That thesis . " Isabella's tone darkened . " Yes , it's exactly what you're thinking . It was ... Liam knew I was doing research and actively gave it to me . " " These past three years , thank you for taking care of Liam . I was abroad focusing on my research and couldn't be with him all the time . I only found out later that my sudden departure ... caused his mutism . " Isabella pretended to be troubled , massaging her temples , but quickly broke into a smile again . " But look how much better he's gotten in the short time since I've been back ! " Chloe lowered her gaze , unconsciously stirring the coffee a nurse had handed her . " Are you here to flaunt how much Liam loves you ? " She put down the spoon and threw back the bitter Americano in one gulp . " There's no need . I don't care about Liam's past , present , or future anymore . I have no interest in a mute . " " I hope you enjoy using my leftovers . " Chloe stopped paying attention to the other woman , stood up , and walked straight to the payment counter . " Ms. Thompson ! " Isabella , seemingly dissatisfied with Chloe's reaction , stood up and made a grab for Chloe's right hand . Chloe winced in pain from the grip and forcefully shook her off . BANG ! Out of the corner of her eye , Chloe caught a glimpse of a familiar tall figure . It was Liam ! Chapter 6 23.08 % Wanna watch the rest of " Office Girl " ? Download Drama Pops and watch the re ... Download He rushed to help up Isabella , who had just bumped into the railing . " Liam , it's nothing , really , I'm not that ... fragile . I just lost my balance for a second . " Chloe paused for a moment , then decided to ignore them and strode forward . But Liam's hand shot out , slapping her across the face . The sharp SMACK echoed in the hospital corridor . Nearby patients and staff turned to stare . Liam himself seemed slightly taken aback . " You ... " He looked at his own palm , but his expression quickly returned to its usual coldness . " Apologize ! " Chloe held her stinging , swollen cheek , almost wanting to laugh . Every time Liam truly spoke to her , it was about Isabella . What did Isabella have that she didn't ? But it didn't matter anymore . " Liam ! How could you hit Ms. Thompson ! " " It's alright , Liam . Ms. Thompson doesn't need to apologize . " Liam seemed to want to insist , but Isabella smoothly linked her arm through his , speaking softly . Liam , the ice block , began to thaw instantly . Once ... Chloe had truly believed that if she was considerate enough , Liam would eventually accept her . She believed that if she consulted every medical text , Liam's mutism would surely be cured . She had fantasized so many times . But the real Liam had never belonged to her . Chapter 6