Chapter 22 Daniel walked to Gemma , feeling relieved . Just when he was about to say something , she suddenly cut him off . " Do you really think you're some knight in shining armor swooping in to save a damsel in distress , Daniel Webb ? Did you forget who was responsible for having me face online slander . Who was the one who made me suffer in prison ? " The sharpness in Gemma's eyesed Daniel . " Don't forget that you were the one who put me in prison , Daniel ! " Gemma said . She gazed at the man whom she'd loved so deeply in the past . All she felt now was hatred and disgust . Daniel grew pale , his body tensing to the spot . " I know I've done many terrible things to you , sweetheart . But I swear to God I've only ever loved you ! I was so focused on making things up to Monica and fulfilling the promises I made to her . I'd thought that I could end things with her as soon as possible so you and I could live our lives in peace . I never expected her to hurt you ! " Monica's been lying to me all this time too . I never , ever imagined she'd reveal photos of her abuse in order to shift the blame on you . She even threatened me , saying that if I didn't reveal your photos , she'd put you in prison a second time … I really , really cannot bear seeing you behind bars again 11 Daniel couldn't suffer a pain like that a second time . It didn't look like he was putting up an act at all . But Gemma was no longer moved by him . " So you'd rather believe I'm capable of doing the most heinous things to get what I want , rather than believe me when I told you that Monica has been punishing me all this time . You said you love me , but your love is useless and pitiful … " Gemma said . Daniel's heart felt like it was bleeding . He shook his head , body trembling . " No. No ! I believe you , sweetheart . How could I not ? Please just give me another chance . Please let me take care of you . I swear on your grandmother's grave , I swear I'll- " Gemma slapped him on the face before he could finish his sentence . Daniel's cheek burned with pain . He couldn't tell which hurt more , his face or his heart . Gemma glared at him furiously . " You have no right to talk about my grandmother , Daniel Webb ! I never want to see you again . Now leave ! " Gemma then ran into the inn and shut the front gate , denying Daniel entry. Unable to see Gemma again , Daniel refused to leave . Jennifer smacked a broom on him , the dust making him cough . Hannah poured a pail of dirty water at Daniel's feet , soaking his trousers . Still , Daniel remained focused . He knew that these were Gemma's friends . So , he pleaded with them to speak to her . " I beg you . I really do love Gemma . I had my reasons for my actions ! " Jennifer cackled . " Is your so - called ' love ' having Gemma drink until she coughs up blood ? Or making her take the blame of hurting your ex- x - girlfriend ? Or revealing her most painful childhood trauma to the world ? Or is it killing Gemma's own grandmother in the name of protecting your ex - girlfriend ? " Why don't you just go to hell , you scum ? Do you have any idea how much Gemma suffered all those years in prison ? Where were you then ? Where were you when she had to swallow glass with her food ? Where were you when she couldn't sleep because her ribs had been broken , huh ? Tell me ! Where were you then ? "