Chapter 16 Rain hammered steadily against the windows . When Patrick dropped Ian off , the doctor had just left . E 55 vouchers Ian went straight to the bedside , eyes narrowing at Chloe's pale face . Even in sleep , her brow was furrowed , lashes damp , as if trapped in a nightmare . He grabbed her hand - it was scorching hot . Chloe had been fine when he left earlier , still arguing , still full of energy . Ian wondered . She couldn't just suddenly fall so ill . If he hadn't seen it himself , he wouldn't have believed it . In his memories , Chloe had always been healthy , and even rarely caught a cold . " When did she start running a fever ? " Ian asked Mia quietly . " I couldn't reach Chloe just now , and couldn't reach you either . Mom was worried you two had quarrels , so I came over , " Mia replied . " She was already lying in the rain outside when I arrived . I have no idea how long she'd been there . " Patrick elbowed Ian . " You two fight when you left ? " Ian's expression darkened like storm clouds . " You two can go home ," he said flatly to Patrick and Mia . Mia hesitated . " Hey Ian , " she added . " Chloe had already taken the medicine . Remember to help with physical copling , check her temperature every hour , and if it keeps rising , take her to the hospital ." Ian nodded without a word , jaw tight . Patrick grabbed Mia by the arm . " Let's go . " " No , I have to find Andrea first , " Mia clutched his collar . " Patrick , you know where Andrea's hiding , right ? Take me to her ! " " That's none of your business ! " Patrick dragged her out , leaving Ian and Chloe behind . Back in the bedroom , Ian rolled up his sleeves to measure Chloe's temperature . After that , he fed her some water , wiped her face and arms with cold water to cool her down . Each gesture of his were calm and exact , as if performing a delicate procedure rather than caring for his wife . " Ian ... " Chloe's hands waved weakly , calling out in her sleep . Ian held her hands gently , brushing the sweat from her palms . Even in dreams , she was reaching for him . Ian knew she could never leave . Tonight had been his fault . He should have waited for her to calm down before leaving . Chloe lay feverish and dazed for three days . When she finally woke , her head still felt heavy . She had missed a meeting with Eric Jordan , the senior Mr. Murphy had introduced her to , and now she needed to send an apology . Walking out of the bedroom , Chloe noticed the study door ajar . Ian was on the phone . It was a workday , over ten in the morning , yet he hadn't gone to the office . Seeing her frozen in the hallway , Ian approached and raised a hand to check her forehead . But Chloe turned her head , avoiding him . " Chloe , " Ian's face darkened . " Is this how you thank your husband for taking care Chloe ignored him , heading toward the stairs . She wanted to argue , to release all the anger inside . But she had neither strength nor Back in the bedroom , neither spoke of the " affair " a Chloe realized there was little left to discuss with lan expect for the affair topic . She moved toward the dressing room , but Ian caught her wrist . Chapter 16 55 vouchers " Why didn't you call me when you were sick ? " he asked . " You were out cold for three days . What if I was not here ? " Chloe looked at him , unnervingly calm . " I didn't want to interrupt your little affair ." A faint feeling of desperation clung to her , and Ian didn't like it one bit . He paused , then switched topics . " I'm leaving for Tecnovia this afternoon , " he said . " The studio staff will deliver the wedding dress later . You ... " " I'm not available ," Chloe cut him off flatly , pulling her hand away . Ian's tone tightened with irritation . " Chloe , you've thrown a tantrum already . I hope you know when to stop . " Chloe shot him a single look and continued to the dressing room . Then , dressing neatly , she left the house without another word . After Chloe had left , the studio staff brought Ian the new copy of the wedding photos . No longer after that , Mitchell appeared at the house gate . " Mr. Hamilton , " he reported , " It's time to depart . " " I'm delaying departure by two hours , " Ian instructed , but said nothing more . Mitchell glanced at the studio staff moving in and out . Having no choice , he then quietly left . That evening , Chloe returned with a stack of medical textbooks . The new wedding photos were already hung up . She stared at the photos on the wall , expression unreadable . To her , Ian had always been a master of appearances . He would never allow her to ruin the image of a successful career , a harmonious family , and an impeccable character . Later , Mia came by with some dinner , and was surprised by the medical textbooks . " Chloe , are you seriously planning to divorce lan ? " she asked . Chloe closed her books . " I'm going to start my hospital internship ." Mia's eyes shimmered with concern . " You don't have to work so hard . Ian... he may be a jerk , but he still cares about you . He even called me at noon today to come keep you company . " Chloe lowered her gaze . Yes , Ian had been generous with her and the Irvine family . But that generosity came with calculations , strategies , and investments . She couldn't tell Mia the truth - that she hadn't divorced Ian because he had coerced her with money . He was still her brother , after all . Changing the subject , Chloe said , " Anyway , there's nothing to do at home . Better to keep busy . I'll get a health check soon . And on Monday , I can start work . " " Okay , " Mia nodded eagerly . " I'll come with you to the health check ." On the day of the healthy check , Chloe skipped breakfast . Mia , worried about her , brought a lunchbox of breakfast from Miranda and stayed by her side . After over an hour , all tests were done . Holding a stack of medical reports , Mia guided Chloe out of the elevator and found a place to sit . " Chloe , eat something first , " she said , handing Chloe the lunchbox . Just then , a small boy dashed past , bumping into Mia . The reports toppled to the floor , and the lunchbox rolled across the hall , stopping against a trash bin . " Hey you , stop right there ! " Mia shouted . Chloe reached out , laying a hand on Mja's arm . " Mia , i Nearby , Andrea , about to Chloe . enter the elevato fine . " at the sound of Mia's voice . Her eyes flicked between Chloe and Mia before settling on P P. Chapter 16 She recognized her - the woman lan had married . She had secretly met her once . ' No wonder lan keeps his distance from me , she thought . ' Chloe ... her beauty is surely impossible to ignore . Andrea walked over , deliberately ignoring Chloe , bent down , and picked up the fallen reports , handing them to Mia . " Excuse me ," she asked , testing the waters . 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