Chapter 11 Amy woke up not feeling better , but started having nightmares every night . She'd often jolt awake at midnight , sitting up in bed crying until dawn . The hurt Ethan inflicted in her dreams made her fear anyone coming near . Edward wanted to hug her , but sometimes Amy pushed him away . In less than two weeks , she'd lost significant weight . Amy hated being like this , yet couldn't control herself . Ethan's cruelty had seeped into her bones like poison . It tormented her relentlessly every single day thereafter . After another fortnight , Amy finally broke down and began therapy . Progress was slow initially , but with Edward by her side , she persevered . A full year passed before Amy stabilized . Still , she couldn't accept Edward's feelings . " Edward , don't waste your time on me . It's pointless . " " I've got no strength left to love anyone else . " Edward chuckled softly , " Amy , don't be so absolute . You always lose to me . " His look of absolute certainty reminded Amy of their original bet . Back when she was marrying Ethan , she'd deliberately sent Edward an invitation . That very night , Edward intercepted her at her doorstep . " Have you really thought this through ? Do you actually know Ethan ? 10:22 288 VoucherFS Chapter 11 : 288 Vouchers You're marrying him ? " Compared to Edward's fury , Amy remained eerily calm . " I've thought it through completely . I'm marrying Ethan . ' " Fine ! Since I can't stop you , let's bet on who's right this time . If you win , I'll vanish forever . If you lose , you come with me ! " Something in Edward's unwavering gaze made her nod unconsciously . And just as Edward predicted , she lost spectacularly . Amy had no rebuttal , muttering only , " Suit yourself ! " With Edward's encouragement , she picked up her paintbrushes again . Life gradually returned to normal . A year later , Amy held her first solo art exhibition . This marked her second year free from Ethan . Two years wasn't terribly long , yet enough for rebirth . Present - day Amy radiated more grace , confidence , and warmth . Time had smoothed her scars as if Ethan never existed . " Someone bought your debut piece at a premium , " Edward said , pouring red wine into Amy's glass . " Who ? " Amy took the glass , swirling it gently . She wondered about the buyer - her inaugural work depicted two Funeral Flowers . " A mystery buyer who remained anonymous . 10:22 Chapter 11 Amy nodded , faint disappointment flickering in her eyes . But Edward swiftly diverted her attention : " There's a gala tomorrow evening . Will you be my date ? " 268 ( Vouchers After Edward's year - long devotion , Amy had grown more tolerant of him . She allowed his occasional affection , though neither pierced that final veil between them . She knew Edward was giving her time to accept him . This was also the first time Edward had asked her to attend a public event as his companion . Seeing Edward pretending not to care despite his obvious anticipation , Amy smiled : " I should be free tomorrow evening . Let's go together then ! " A flicker of surprise crossed Edward's face before he grinned at Amy . " Amy , seems like you're about to lose to me again . " At the next evening's banquet , Amy appeared on Edward's arm in an elegant evening gown . As a prominent figure abroad , Edward inevitably drew many seeking conversation . He worried about leaving Amy alone , yet didn't want her surrounded by curious onlookers . Amy gently patted his arm . " It's fine . I'll stay within your sight . Don't worry . " Edward still glanced at her uneasily several times before turning to converse with others . Having been absent from such occasions for so long , Amy retreated to a corner , feeling somewhat out of place . A petite cake on the table caught her eye . She picked one up but hadn't taken a bite when someone grabbed her arm . The face that appeared before her in the next second sent a shiver down her spine . " Amy , I knew it was you . " Ethan Johnson ! 10:22 Chapter 12 : 288 Vouchers Chapter 12