Chapter 20
Before Elio could finish his sentence, Samara’s voice interrupted:
“Elio, it hurts.”
Those few words wiped all trace of regret from Elio’s face. He frowned at me, signaling that I should leave immediately.
But this is my home too–where else am I supposed to go?
The sorrow in my heart overshadowed the sting on my face.
I packed my things, intending to spend the night in a hotel, hoping that perhaps this was all just a bad dream that a good night’s sleep could erase.
I received news that a heart matching mine had been found. It was the only piece of good news in these days, and it seemed my hopes were justified–bad times do pass.
Filled with optimism, I decided to bring this good news to Elio, hoping it might ease the tension between us.
Carrying a cup of hot milk as usual, I headed to Elio’s study, only to find him on a call with his assistant. I planned to quietly enter, leave the milk on the desk, and then slip away.
“Mr. Sutton, Ms. Keller has found a matching heart, but…” The assistant’s hesitant words echoed in the study, and I couldn’t help but eavesdrop.
“Just say it,” Elio’s emotionless voice cut through.
“But Ms. Moreno is also a match. What should we do…”
“Give it to Samara.”
As Elio’s words sank in, my hand trembled, causing the cup of milk to crash to the floor.
“Elio, you…” I was so furious and hurt that I couldn’t even form coherent words, my finger trembling as I pointed at him.This is property © NôvelDrama.Org.
Elio remained indifferent, his voice as cold as ever. “Aimee, since you already know, there’s no point in hiding it from you. Samara also has heart failure and needs a transplant. She returned to the country for her surgery. I’ll continue looking for a matching heart for you, but please do not disturb her.”
Once again, disappointment overwhelmed me. This time, Elio chose another’s life over mine at such a crucial moment. There was no excuse left for his favoritism.
It was bitterly ironic that the person I loved for over a decade would abandon me for the sake of another woman. The cruel reality was too much to bear.
My heart ached with every beat, and I left the place with resolute determination.
The repeated misunderstandings, the persistent favoritism–it seemed I was meant to be discarded. For years, I had unconditionally devoted myself to Elio, learning to cook just to alleviate his stomach troubles.
But it seemed he had never cared, thinking it was my duty. I let out a bitter laugh in my heart. It was all so unworthy, utterly pointless.