Chapter 48 Ian took the stuff , his gaze darkening as he picked up the bank card . 63 55 vauchers Andrea spoke cautiously , " Mrs. Hamilton asked me to give this to you . She wanted you to know there's 300 million on it . She said she would tell you the password the day you get the divorce certificate with her . " Ian tossed both the divorce papers and the bank card onto the coffee table . " Robert will be here any minute . Go pack your things . " Ian sat on the couch , lighting a cigarette . ' So she managed to put together 300 million just like that ? I must've sold off that jewelry set on the sly , Ian thought . Andrea hadn't expected that , with the divorce papers and bank card right there , Ian still wanted her out of the house . Andrea clenched her fists , bitterness choking her words as she bit them back . " Ian , why can't you just admit you still care about me ? " Ian leaned forward , elbows on his knees , taking a slow , heavy drag from his cigarette . His tone was hard to read . " Andrea , what we had ended six years ago . " The faint haze of smoke blurred his vision as he stared hard at the divorce papers and bank card on the coffee table . Andrea stood before him , her eyes full of frustration . " Ian , I know your family doesn't approve of me . They've given you so much pressure , and you can't just leave Mrs. Hamilton and get back with me as you please . Her voice softened . " Ian , I get it . If that's all our lives are ever going to be , I'll just have to accept it . But please , don't be so heartless with your words . Hearing that from you really breaks my heart . " Ian stubbed out his cigarette and stood up . " Andrea , nobody can stop me from doing what I want . If I'm not getting a divorce , it's because I don't want to . " He went on , " Chloe has been spoiled since she was little . She can't handle being wronged . Whether she wants to run away or threatens divorce , it's all just between me and her . " Ian added , " I don't need your understanding . Just take Clint and leave . That's the biggest help you can give me . " Andrea just stood there , unsure what to do with herself . She'd finally gotten into this house . No way was she going to get kicked out without a fight . Before Andrea could reply , her tears came first , stinging in her eyes . " lan , it's not like we forced our way in here . Mrs. Hamilton was the one who insisted we move in . Now you're telling us to pack up and go ? If anyone hears about this , how am I supposed to hold my head up ? " 13:24 Thu , Oct 2 Chapter 48 F : P Ian looked tired , rubbing his eyes . " Andrea , this place is my home with Chloe . Do you really think you beton here Andrea shot back , " lan , you lied to Mrs. Hamilton for me . You vanished for a whole month without a sinde call or text . That didn't bother you . But now , just because I moved in at Mrs. Hamilton's invitav , I'm suddenly the one in the wrong ? Am I really that unreasonable ? Ian looked away , masking the turmoil in his eyes . He knew he'd fallen short here , and he wasn't about to deny it . Seeing lan stay silent , Andrea pressed on , her voice unyielding She said , " lan , you've been married to Mrs. Hamilton for three years , and when she begged you to buy her pads , you wouldn't even bother . But just one call from me , and you rushed to the store and picked out half a dozen brands for me to choose from . " You stood up to your grandfather for my sake . You made it clear to Mrs. Hamilton that I was the one you really wanted to marry , not her . " You said it yourself . After losing me , you never found happiness again . You only settled for her because you had no choice , and you married her out of desperation . " So how can you still pretend you don't feel anything for me ?" ***** Every word Andrea said hit Ian harder , dragging his heart down . It felt like a mountain was crushing his chest . He could barely breathe . He asked quietly , " Did Chloe really say all that to you ? " Andrea nodded . " If Mrs. Hamilton hadn't told me herself , how could I possibly know ? " Andrea carefully stepped up to lan , tentatively reaching for his hand . " Ian , now that Mrs. Hamilton has decided to let us be together , and since neither of us can really let go of the other , can't we start over ? " As she spoke , she pressed herself closer and rose onto her toes , trying to kiss him . Jan didn't move , almost like he was testing his own feelings , standing utterly still . But just as Andrea's lips were about to touch his , lan suddenly recoiled and pushed her away without thinking . He turned his back to her . " Robert is here . Pack your things and take Clint home . " Jan couldn't accept Andrea , neither in his heart nor in his body . This time , lan knew it for sure . All he felt for Andrea now was guilt and responsibility . There wasn't a trace of love left . 13:24 Thu , Oct 2 Chapter 48 Andrea staggered back , almost losing her footing from the shock . 2200 CD 155 vouchers Her face was filled with disbelief as she demanded , " Tan , I've loved you for so many years and given up so much for you . How can you be this heartless to me ? " Jan turned to face her , his gaze icy and detached , " Andrea , " he said , " I know you've sacrificed a lot for me over these six years and gone through so much pain . That's why I've always tried my best to give you what you asked for . I even faked a paternity test to protect you and Clint . " I kept the truth from Chloe just to spare your dignity . For you two , I put Chloe aside , made her suffer , made her stay up at night in misery , all so I could look after you and Clint . " lan continued , " Andrea , I can compensate you and Clint as much as you need , but I will never put my marriage on the line . Do you hear me ? " Andrea finally lost it , tears streaming down her face as she lifted her left hand . " Ian , do you see what this is ? " The instant lan saw the wedding ring on her finger , his expression went stone cold . He immediately tried to snatch the ring off Andrea's finger . " How did Chloe's wedding ring end up on you ? " Andrea backed away , dodging him . " Ian , she took it off herself and gave it to me . Bet you didn't see that coming , did you ? " Ian's eyes darkened . He stepped forward , gripping Andrea's wrist tight and tore the wedding ring off her finger . Andrea gasped , her hand aching as tears streamed down uncontrollably . " Ian , Mrs. Hamilton doesn't want you anymore . " " Shut up ," Ian snapped . He grabbed a tissue and furiously scrubbed at the ring . Chloe was always a clean freak . No one was ever allowed to touch her things . She'd totally hate it . Ian's actions set Andrea off again . She lunged at him , clutching his arm . " lan , you love me , not Mrs. Hamilton . Just look . Your wedding rings don't even match . " Ian pushed her aside and stuffed the ring into his pocket . Honestly , they never had matching rings . He hadn't lifted a finger for the wedding . Chloe had done it all . 13:24 Thu , Oct 2 Chapter 48 He'd just told his assistant to pick out the rings . 55 vouchers When asked if he wanted matching bands or something fancy and what the budget was , Ian had just shrugged and said , " Whatever . " As lan recalled slipping the ring onto Chloe's finger and seeing her radiant with joy , a sharp pain pierced his heart , as if he'd been hit hard from within . Just then , Robert knocked and strode in . Ian pointed at Andrea . " Help her pack and take them home right now . " With that , Ian grabbed the divorce papers and bank card from the coffee table and stormed out . " Ian , she's gone . You'll never find her ," Andrea shouted , her voice breaking into sobs . Hearing her cries , Ian quickened his pace . Chloe was staying with her parents . She was likely still awake . No matter how angry or unreasonable she was , she wouldn't just let someone else move into their home and give away their wedding ring . She'd crossed a line this time . Ian had to talk to her .