Chapter 7 When Hazel opened her eyes , Vincent was sitting beside her . He was injured , too , yet insisted on staying by her side . But Hazel felt nothing . She turned her head coldly , unmoved by his presence or his concern . Vincent didn't get angry ; he leaned closer , trying to please her . " The doctor says your injuries aren't serious . The grand cruise gala is in two days . I want to invite you for a dance . " It was their old agreement . But before Hazel could answer , Milena walked in carrying a cake . She pouted , " Vincent , didn't you promise you'll dance with me ? " The atmosphere in the ward instantly became awkward . Hazel didn't care . She ordered both of them out , cold and firm . Right now , all she wanted was a good sleep . But Milena wouldn't leave . She opened the elegant cake box and held it out to Hazel . " Hazel , " she said sweetly , " I'm sorry for what I did . I made this cake myself to apologize . Try it ." Hazel hesitated . But she was weak and starving , she needed food to regain her strength . She scooped up a spoonful and put it in her mouth . Then her face twisted . A strange , metallic sweetness exploded on her tongue . She turned and spat it out . When she looked back at the cake , she froze . Inside the cream was a layer of unmixed gray powder . " Milena ! What did you put in this ? " she pressed . For a moment , a flicker of satisfaction flashed in Milena's eyes - but it vanished just as quickly , replaced by an innocent smile . " Oh , that one ? It was in the tin on your desk . I thought it was flour . How is it ? Do you like it ? " Hazel's heart stopped . That tin ... it held her father's ashes . Her hand trembled as fury surged through her veins . She swung , striking Milena hard across the face . " Milena , you bitch ! Why don't you just die ?! " Vincent rushed to intervene . " Enough ! Why do you always have to lose control ? " Hazel didn't want to see either of them . She drove them both out and , staring at the cake , broke down completely . She had failed to protect even her father's remains . While He Cared for Her , I Ran With His Enemy 1/3 27.5 % 8:50 Wed , Oct 15 d ... 99 After a brief moment of grief , Hazel headed straight for her sister's ward . Insisted she'd only stayed there . No matter how much Vincent tried to persuade her , she wouldn't leave her sister's side . Her sister was all she had left . Even if it meant dying , she would protect her . Vincent sighed helplessly and left her , letting her calm down . That evening , the power went out . Every life - support system connected to Sadie stopped . Hazel panicked . She ran into the hallway , searching for help , but every corridor was empty . There wasn't a single doctor in sight . She called Vincent - ninety - nine times - but got no answer . She could only watch helplessly as Sadie grew cold in her arms . Using her last strength , Sadie squeezed Hazel's hand . " Don't cry ... Hazel ... " Then she closed her eyes forever . Hazel held her sister's lifeless body , crying until she nearly fainted . The next morning , she carried her sister to the crematorium . This time , she had her sister's ashes made into a necklace and wore it around her neck . No one would ever separate them again . When Vincent arrived , he explained that he had been in meetings and had his phone off . He asked what had happened . Hazel said nothing of the tragedy . Instead , she spoke calmly , " I've got my eye on a haute couture gown . It's thirty million . I want you to buy it for me for tonight's gala ." Vincent didn't even blink before agreeing . That evening , Hazel showed up at the cruise gala wearing the stunning gown , her beauty stealing every spotlight . For the first time , she didn't fade into the background- she owned the room . She danced the first dance with Vincent , earning cheers from everyone , outperforming Milena . Enraged and jealous , Milena dragged Hazel to the back of the yacht . " So , you still haven't given up on him ? You think you can compete with me ? " Hazel's eyes flicked briefly toward the hidden security camera behind them . She smiled faintly . " Vincent's my husband . Why should I give him up ? " Milena's face twisted . " But he loves me ! Who do you think you are ? " . " If you weren't around , " Milena snapped , " Vincent would be mine . " " You're the one forcing me to do this ! " 213 29.0 % 8:50 Wed , Oct 15 J ... 99 The next second , Milena shoved Hazel hard . Hazel , who was leaning against the railing , fell backward , hitting the metal guard before plunging into the sea . Milena regained his composure , reacting immediately and running back to the yacht , trying to cover up what she had done . *** Meanwhile , David who was waiting nearby , grabbed Hazel as soon as she fell and hauled her onto the lifeboat . They sped away in the opposite direction of the yacht , disappearing quickly into the night . Watching the yacht vanish into the darkness , Hazel pulled out her phone SIM card and tossed it into the sea . From that moment on , Hazel Wright ceased to exist . As their boat sailed across the sea surrounded by mountains , she was finally , completely free ... 8:50 Wed , Oct 15 ...