Chapter 5 Leaving Him for Abroad Elaine first met Skylar when she was 12 years old . Now , it had been exactly ten years since they'd known each other . How many decades did a person have in a lifetime ? Three y years years ago , he was paralyzed in a car accident . She tended to his every need for a whole year , and then she was married to him for another two In the end , she lost everything as a mere stand - in - her job , her friends , and now , even him . She looked around the empty bedroom and realized that she truly had nothing left . Birchwood Estate was under Skylar's name . There was not a single thing here that belonged to her . Even Madeline , who once doted on her , had passed away from illness a month ago . Before she died , Madeline was worried that Elaine might be mistreated , so she left Elaine with 20 % of Frey Holdings ' shares . Skylar said she wouldn't know how to manage those shares . Without a second thought , Elaine handed them all over to him She opened her hand , staring at her empty palm . She started to laugh softly . What did she have lett ? She really had nothing left at all . How had she let herself lose everything like this ? Elaine used to run her own design studio while she was in college . She had her circle of friends and even found time to help Madeline manage Frey Holdings . She juggled everything with ease . But later , she willingly gave up everything for Skylar , handing over all that Madeline had left her . devoted herself to taking care of him . She then As he was obsessive about cleanliness , she eventually became the only one who washed his clothes . He loved her cooking , so she took over the kitchen completely . Over time , she had spoiled him so much that he became increasingly picky about every aspect of his life . Eventually , Elaine managed everything for him , becoming practically the only maid in the entire household . She waited on him like he was a king . She did all the housework during the day and warmed his bed at night . Now , he said she had gone to great lengths to make The suffer for the last three years . Did he even consider if she ever had the time ? Just then , her phone suddenly rang , interrupting her thoughts . She answered the call , and Eric's weak voice came through on the other end . " Elaine , aren't you coming over yet ? " Elaine suddenly recalled that she had promised to visit him at the hospital yesterday . However , she hadn't expected everything that had happened since then Eric was only 12 years old . When Elaine was adopted by the Frey Lamily at 13 years old , the two - year - old Eric was adopted by another family . But two yours ago , that family had a child of their own and grew cold toward Eric . They barely cared for him anymore . Thinking of everything Skylar had done to her lately , Elaine suddenly felt a surge of fear . She was worried he might hurt Erle too . Sometimes , it only took a single instant to break a person's heart completely . She suddenly felt exhausted . " Eric , how about I take you overseas for treatment ?? ! Eric's weak voice came through the phone . " I'll listen to you , Elaine . But will Skylar agree to let you go abroad ? Will he come with us ? " Elaine mumbled a vague , " It's fine , " and hung up . Sise quickly packed a few things and took algab to the hospital to pick up Eric . Once she completed Eric's discharge paperwork , they started walking out of the hospital . That was when they ran into Marcus Middleton entering from outside the inpatient building . Elaine tried to avoid him , but Marcus had already spotted them . He approached in a few steps , looking at Eric and the suitcase beside Elaine . Elaine could only force a polite smile and greet him . Marcus looked surprised . " Eric's condition hasn't improved yet . Is he being discharged already ? "" Elaine nodded . " Dr. Middleton , I'm planning to take Eric abroad for treatment . We won't be staying here for treatment any longer . Marcus frowned as he said , " Why ? Don't listen to nonsense saying that foreign doctors are always better . The medical standards here are already top- notch . Besides , I'm trying to find a matching heart for you . How can you two travel in your state of health ? " Feeling embarrassed , Elaine blurted out a lie , " I've already made arrangements with a hospital and several doctors abroad . " Marcus blocked her path . " Which hospital ? Which doctors ? Tell me " Elaine fell silent , unable to answer . He reached out and pulled Eric over to his side , earnestly saying . " Don't mess around with your sister . Stay in the hospital and get treated . You're still so young . Besides undergoing treatment , you need to study as well . How will you manage that if you go abroad ? " Many people nearby cast curious glances . Elaine was a bit embarrassed and tried to pull Eric back . " Dr. Middleton , thank you for your concern , but I've made up my mind . " She reached out to pull Erke , but Marcus frowned and wouldn't let go . They were stuck in a silent standoff . Finally , Elaine gave in and let go , pushing the suitcase forward . " Eric , stay here at the hospital for a while . Once I've faished packing , I'll come back to per you She directly walked away , leaving Marcus to sigh helplessly . Under the curious stares around them , he finally released Eric and let him go . She had her head lowered and was checking the flight details on her phone when someone suddenly blocked her way . She nearly bumped right into hum Eric looked up as well . When he saw the person in front of them , he timidly called out , " Skylar " Skylar ignored him completely . His expression was dark as his icy gaze fell upon Elaine . Elaine instinctively tightened her grip on her suitcase handle . " Mr. Frey , what do you want ? " " Mr. Frey ? " Skylar scoffed at her words , his eyes growing even colder . Elaine fought the urge to retreat . She feared the oppressive air around him drawing near . She forced herself to stay calm . " You said you want a divorce I've already signed the agreement and left it in the bedroom at Birchwood Estate . " He acted as if he hadn't heard her at all and demanded coldly , " When did you start hooking up with him ? Elaine was confused for a moment . " What do you mean ? " His tone dripped with mockery as he said , " You can't even take your brother for a check - up without messing around with some doctor ? Are you really that desperate , that much of a slut ? Eric stepped protectively in front of Elaine , his eyes full of hostility . " I won't let you talk about Elaine like that ! I know that you're the one who fell for some other bitch . That's why you're abandoning her ! " Skylar's eyes were filled with disgust as he lunged forward to grab Eric . How could be dare call Thea a bitch ? Elaine nervously shielded Eric behind her . " He's just a child . If you've got a problem , take it out on me . Don't bully a child " Skylar's face twisted with utter disgust " You two really are siblings . Both are equally unbearable . I bet you've been having an affair with that doctor and were eager to cut ties with me . That's why you deliberately brought Thea back into the country . Do you really think I'm going to let you and your lover get away with this ? " Her fingers tightened abruptly as she raised her hand , ready to slap him.