Chapter 42 63 E55 vouchers Chloe knew how much Ian loved Andrea , but hearing Andrea say it out loud still felt like a punch to the gut . Seeing Chloe's face fall , Andrea spoke with forced sympathy . " Ian told me he can't offer you love or a child . All he has left for you is the title of Mrs. Hamilton . He begged me not to leave because he pities you , and he's afraid it'll be embarrassing if things get ugly . " Chloe stood still , barely holding herself together . Andrea feigned innocence . " We're both women . I don't want to make this harder for you , but for the sake of Clint , I hope you'll step away from Ian . Clint deserves a father and a family ." Chloe kept her composure . " If Ian loves you and your child so much , he'll make it official for both of you sooner or later . There's no need to rush , Ms. Sherman . " With that , she turned and headed for the apartment building . Andrea suddenly grabbed Chloe's arm . She lowered her voice , venom in her words . " Ms. Irvine , clinging to the title of Mrs. Hamilton won't get you anywhere . Ian loves me , not you . You're just the third wheel messing things up between us . " Chloe tried to shake Andrea off , but Andrea just gripped her tighter . " The night I came back , Ian slept with me . He said every time he slept with you , his mind was always on me ." Chloe yanked her arm free and slapped Andrea across the face . She'd always known Ian wasn't faithful , but Andrea throwing it in her face made her snap . All her self - control went out the window . Andrea shrieked and fell to the ground . Seconds later , Ian came running over . " Andrea ! " He dropped to a crouch , inspecting her leg before helping her up . Andrea burst into tears and collapsed into Ian's arms . " Ian , I'm sorry . I just couldn't get out of the way in time . " Ian helped Andrea up , shooting Chloe a cold glare . " Chloe , I've warned you before . Stay away from Andrea . This is your last warning . " Chloe snapped , " If your eyes are that bad , get a doctor . I swear I didn't hurt her ." The hurt in Chloe's eyes stopped lan in his tracks . He was speechless for a moment . " Ian , my leg hurts so much . Can you please carry me upstairs ? " Andrea cried , tears streaming down her cheeks . Ian bent down and picked Andrea up , throwing a quick look over his shoulder at Chloe before stepping into the elevator . Chloe stood there , her heart numb , watching lan walk away with Andrea . 13:22 Thu , Oct 2 Chapter 42 55 vouchers Trying not to focus on the stabbing pain inside , she pulled up her sleeve and stared at the bloody marks Andrea's nails had scratched into her skin . She wiped her tears , fixed her makeup , and went upstairs to visit David . She was ready to sell her jewelry and divorce lan . She couldn't wait another second . Meanwhile , lan carried Andrea upstairs , and Linda rushed over to treat her injured knee . Andrea threw herself onto the couch , bawling . " Ian , I didn't think Mrs. Hamilton would barge in here . She said this house is your marital property and told me to pack up and leave . " No matter how I tried to explain , she just wouldn't believe me . She called me a homewrecker and said she went through hell just to marry you , swearing she'd never give you up no matter what . Then she said Clint would always be just your bastard kid . " I only tried to tell her there's nothing between us anymore . I came back for Clint and wasn't planning to ruin your marriage . But she wouldn't listen . She slapped me and swore she'd wipe me and Clint off the face of the earth . " ***** She noticed Ian seemed distracted , his mind elsewhere . She clung to his arm and cried , " Ian , I'm so scared . What will happen to me and Clint ? " Ian gently pulled away . " Don't worry . As long as I'm here , Kingsford will always have a place for you and Clint . He comforted Andrea briefly and then left in a hurry . He knew Chloe couldn't really end things with him . She kept wavering , even putting Jill's jewelry up for sale and threatening divorce . But deep down , he knew she was just testing him . Around eight that night , Chloe sat alone in her room , deep in thought . Her phone kept buzzing . She saw lan's name and declined the call . Then a text from him popped up . Jan : [ You have five minutes . If you're not downstairs by then , I'm coming up to get you . ] The TV in the living room was blaring . Chloe stood there , conflicted . Then she got up and changed . Frank and Jill had been nothing but kind and supportive since she moved back in , never complaining . But she could tell they were hurting inside . She couldn't let lan come here again and add to their worries . Chloe said she was going out for drinks and then crossed the street to wait opposite her apartment building . Ian rolled down his window . " Get in . " 13:22 Thu , Oct 2 Chapter 42 EZ 55 vouchers Chloe hesitated and then got into the passenger seat . " What do you want ? Just spit it out . " Ian's gaze locked onto Chloe's cold expression . " Aren't you the one who wants a divorce ? Then why are you still giving Andrea a hard time ? " Chloe didn't feel like arguing . Just divorce me and I promise I won't bother her anymore ." Ian asked . " And if I don't divorce you ? " Chloe said , " Then I have every right to deal with Andrea and her son . " Ian's voice turned steely . " Andrea and Clint may be at a disadvantage , but they've got me . Whatever happens , I'm responsible for them ." He paused and then spoke , " But Chloe , what about your parents ? They're just ordinary people . Who do they have to protect them ? Just you ? " Chloe felt as if she'd been stabbed through the heart . A chill and a pang gripped her chest . After being her childhood sweetheart for over twenty years , now , because of another woman , he wasn't just threatening her but her parents , too . Ian issued one last icy warning . " This is your final reminder . Stay away from Andrea . If you cross that line again , you'll deal with the consequences yourself . " Chloe lifted her chin , stubbornly holding back tears . " Ian , as long as you divorce me , I swear I won't cause them any trouble . " Ian grabbed her wrist . " Chloe , stop using divorce as a threat to test my limits . I know you're not really ready to end things . I've let you get away with your drama lately , but it's time you learned to deal with Andrea and Clint . I expect you to get along with them ." His eyes locked onto hers , watching every flicker of emotion . " Tomorrow , I'm leaving for Marlovia on business for a week . When I come back , I want you to have moved back into our home and remember your place .