Chapter 4 The divorce papers were signed with decisive strokes . I reached for the agreement when Ryan's mother suddenly lunged forward , gripping my wrist with surprising strength that nearly crushed my bones . " Victoria , please wait ! Ryan's just confused right now . You two have so much history together - you can't just throw it all away ! " Her tears burned against my skin as Ryan's father stood nearby , eyes red rimmed , lips moving before finally managing only : " Stop this nonsense . " But Ryan suddenly stood up , the abrupt movement pulling at his shoulder wound . He grunted in pain but still reached out to pull his parents back . Mom , Dad , don't . " His voice was several degrees colder than usual , stripped of all warmth , left with nothing but harsh finality . The divorce is the right thing to do . " stared at him , caught off guard . I'd never expected this man who used to act like a puppy around me to be so decisive . His parents were still quietly sobbing , but Ryan had already placed the signed divorce agreement in front of me . Without another word , he helped his parents toward the door . As they passed the threshold , they nearly collided with Lily Sinclair tanding there . ily was still in a hospital gown , pale as paper , her belly noticeably deflated . Something about the timing felt completely wrong . When she saw the divorce papers in my hands , her eyes lit up for just a split second before she quickly lowered her head , putting on guilty expression . Ryan , I'm so sorry . This is all my fault ... " tyan didn't look at her , just said flatly , " It's not about you , " and continued escorting his parents out . turned to leave with the divorce papers when Lily suddenly stepped forward , catching my sleeve . Ms. Rodriguez , " her voice was soft , with a barely detectable tremor . Don't you regret this at all ? Ryan loves you so much - you're really going to give up on him ? " looked down at her hand gripping my sleeve . Her nails were perfectly manicured but had an unnatural pink tint , like she'd been ligging them into her palms while crying . Regret ? " I smiled and pulled free . My only regret is not seeing through this sooner . Some people's ' love ' was never exclusive to begin with . " Lily's face went ghostly white as tears started falling again . 'I never wanted to destroy your relationship . I was just ... so scared . Ryan was my only support ... " She trembled and sobbed , drawing concerned looks from passing nurses . 13:40 Played the Perfect Housewife for 3 Years ... Then Revealed I'm FBI's Top Agent ! 42.9 % Trestn't be bothered with hei performance anymore I turned and walked away After leaving the hospital , I handled the remaining legal paperwork and moved my belongings out of the house Id shared with Ryan . I thought that would be the end of it - Time to start a new life . Until en weeks later , while grocery shopping . I spotted a familiar figure : Lily Sinclair . She wore a stylish dress , her complexion much healthier , chatting with a middle - aged woman with unmistakable satisfaction in her expression I started to avoid them but heard her mention my name . Victoria was just so petty . Ryan showed me a little kindness and she threw a tantrum about divorce . Well , now she's gone and Ryan finally has some peace . " The middle - aged woman chuckled in agreement : " You're so understanding . Detective Rodriguez will definitely take good care of you now . " Lily's smile grew even brighter , though her eyes kept drifting toward me. When she spotted me , her smile instantly froze before she slipped back into that fragile mask , hurrying over . Victoria ! What a coincidence . " She feigned concern . " How have you been ? Ryan ... he really misses you . " watched her fake performance with disgust . How I'm doing is none of your business . " said coldly , " And stop mentioning Ryan to me . We have nothing to do with each other anymore . " After that , I pushed my cart past her without another glance . he clenched her shopping bags tighter , nails nearly digging into her palms . Victoria Rodriguez , you think leaving solves everything ? Ryan can only be mine ! " Chapter 8 Chapter 5