Kahl's hawk-like eyes were locked on Fiona with his thin lips slightly pursed. He gave off an invisible sense of oppression, prompting Fiona to stand there, not knowing if she should approach him or not.

Kahl didn't seem to notice her struggle and just gazed at her apathetically as if she were a stranger. While Fiona stared at him for a while, lost in his captivating ocean eyes that she had fallen in love with years ago.

An oppressive silence fell between Fiona and Kahl. None of them attempted to break it as they looked at each other, preoccupied with their thoughts.`

Fiona had always known that Kahl had a mistress. But it wasn't until Alice took the initiative to confront her then that she knew who she was.

However, that confrontation didn't hold a candle to Fiona's pain and sorrow when she knew that Kahl had let Alice carry his illegitimate child for six months.

Seeing how Fiona remained silent, Kahl coldly asked with his eyes full of indifference, "How is she?"

If not for wanting to know Alice's condition, Fiona was sure that Kahl would not take the initiative to talk to her.

Seeing Alice's critical condition earlier, Fiona suppressed her emotions and forced herself to be professional while attending to the patient. Now, faced with Kahl's concern toward that woman, Fiona didn't know what to feel anymore. She could only answer quietly, "Alice is out of danger, but the child couldn't make it. I'm sorry."

Laura Davis, Kahl's mother, just so happened to arrive at this moment and heard Fiona's words. Laura immediately rushed over and exclaimed, "What?! You failed to save the baby?!"

Fiona quickly turned her head and saw her mother-in-law and Megan Johnson, the nanny of the Brown family, rushing over.

Her heart turned cold upon seeing fear and dread on their faces. A wry smile curved on her lips. Of course, Laura knew Alice was Kahl's mistress. It would be strange for her not to know she was pregnant with his child.

Laura furiously charged at Fiona and madly accused her, "You're a great doctor! How can you not save their baby?"

Honestly, after knowing Fiona was the doctor in charge of the emergency operation on Alice, Laura felt a little ashamed for hiding Alice's pregnancy from Fiona. However, as soon as she heard what Fiona had said, her embarrassment vanished, and she blew her top.

Fiona couldn't believe how ridiculous they thought of her. Did they think she was a martyr that they could easily trample on? How could Laura demand her to save Kahl's mistress and their child like it should be a given?

"Mom..." Fiona grievously mustered.

"Don't even call me mom!" Laura hissed, "I don't have a useless daughter-in-law like you! You can't even save Kahl's child."

Fiona smiled dryly and pretended to be calm as she asked, "Mom, have you known all along that your son is having an extramarital affair with Alice? I'm your son's nominal wife, the Brown family's daughter-in-law, and that woman is nothing but a mistress."

"A mistress?" Laura shrieked and continued to scold her, "She's much better than you! Alice can at least carry his child. I'm warning you, watch your mouth!"

Standing on the side, Kahl abruptly exclaimed, "Enough!" His tone was icy, rooting the women before him to the floor. No one dared to go against his words. "If you are going to bark at each other, go back. We're still in the hospital."

After saying that, Kahl turned around and left, not bothering to give Fiona an explanation.

Fiona suddenly realized how foolish she was. Alice, her husband's mistress, had been pregnant for six months, and she was the last to know. Perhaps if not for Alice's mishap, Fiona would never know this fact until the child was born.

Knowing this, Fiona lost her strength and slumped against the corridor wall. An overwhelming sense of depression racked her insides as weak sobs escaped her lips.

It was an eventful night. Though feeling crushed, Fiona still had to return to work. The swarm of patients and critical hours had momentarily pulled her mind out of the mire. Somehow, the pain and grievances of families had calmed the bitterness in her heart.

When Fiona arrived at Browns' villa the next day's evening, only darkness and silence greeted her. Even after she had walked inside, Fiona didn't see anyone.

Laura accompanied Alice to the hospital, and it seemed that the Brown family's entire staff was assigned to look after Alice.

Thinking of this, Fiona couldn't help but inwardly mock herself. The difference in the treatments she and Alice received was quite apparent. Everyone would value Alice, yet they would ignore Fiona, Kahl's nominal wife.

Not in the mood to turn on the lights, Fiona headed directly to her bedroom upstairs.

But just as she reached the stairs, Fiona heard the faint metallic sound of the lighter igniting, and it came from the couch in the living room.

She slowly turned her head and saw a vague figure in the darkness.

The small fire from his lighter illuminated his handsome face as he lit the cigarette hanging between his thin lips.

It was Kahl.

Fiona didn't expect that he would be at home. She paused and tightly clutched the handrail, but she remained silent and let him speak.

Kahl didn't look at her and continued smoking. After an unknown time passed, he faintly said, "As you can see, Alice was pregnant with my child. Do you want to hear an explanation from me?"

Despite the words coming from his mouth, Kahl's voice sounded distant, revealing his indifference and impatience toward her.

Fiona's hand gripping the handrail turned pale as she tightened her fingers around it, her eyelashes quivering a little. Of course, she wanted to hear an explanation! Her heart was not of stone. Her husband had a child with another woman, and everyone except her was aware of it. She couldn't possibly remain unaffected after what happened.

However, with Kahl being insincere, getting an explanation from him was no longer needed. The least she could do was keep a little dignity to herself.

"No need. I want to have a rest," Fiona calmly replied.

Crushing the cigarette butt in the ashtray, Kahl got up from the couch and put his hands inside his pocket before dropping a cold emotional bomb on her. "Good, I don't think there's anything to explain either. Anyway, I'll have the lawyer draft our divorce agreement."

"Divorce?" Fiona repeated in disbelief, wishing that she had misheard Kahl's words.

"Yes, divorce." He emotionlessly confirmed and turned to her.

Shrouded in darkness, Kahl could only roughly make out Fiona's silhouette. But his eyes didn't miss the injured expression that momentarily flashed across her face when their eyes met. However, Kahl didn't seem to care.

"Given how things are, it's time we end this marriage," he continued, his tone akin to discussing a business deal.

Trying to keep her emotions at bay, Fiona asked hoarsely, "So you can marry Alice and give her a title, right?"

Perhaps Fiona had expected this to happen long ago. Still, she did not anticipate it to come so quickly. This sudden slap from reality was a little brutal for her to take in.

Kahl's eyes darkened slightly. He said with disdain, "It's none of your business. You just need to sign the divorce agreement."

Fiona felt her heart quiver. Suppressing her heart's sorrow, she softly whispered, "Alright."

Her reply dumbfounded Kahl. He didn't expect Fiona's decisiveness this time. Even though she knew he was having an affair, she always turned a blind eye to avoid arguing with him. Unbeknownst to him, it took all her energy to utter that single word.

Disbelief lingered in Kahl's eyes as he looked at Fiona. But he pretended it was nothing and covered it up, asking blandly, "Tell me, what are your conditions?"

Kahl's tone was monotonous, but Fiona could still discern his hidden contempt toward her.

Fiona didn't mind it. She raised an eyebrow at him and challenged, "Conditions? Why, will you really give me whatever I want?"

Kahl looked at her, trying to guess what Fiona was thinking. He spoke nonchalantly, "Although you haven't contributed to the Brown family in any way, you've been my fiancée since you were ten. For that, I will meet whatever condition you want."

Fiona's smile widened from hearing it. "Fine."

Suddenly, Fiona walked toward Kahl and grasped his wrist to make him look at her. After meeting his eyes, Fiona pointed at his chest. She solemnly said, "Then, give me everything that belongs to the Brown family, including you."

Kahl didn't say anything, obviously surprised by Fiona's straightforward demand.

"I want you, your heart, your everything," Fiona added and smiled lovingly at him. The moonlight seemed to accentuate her warm smile, yet, the pained look in her eyes as she looked at him magnified when Fiona uttered hoarsely, "Can you give them all to me?"

For a moment, Kahl didn't know what to answer. He had never thought that Fiona would say such brazen words to him. He gazed at Fiona, looking for that considerate and obedient girl in his memory.

Ten years ago, that little girl constantly followed him despite being driven away and his obvious dislike toward her. Kahl shouted and ridiculed her just to get her to leave, but Fiona never cared and still clung to him. That Fiona was indifferent to anything that had nothing to do with Kahl.

Kahl couldn't help but feel surprised. Fiona never asked him for anything except to stay quietly by his side. This time, when Fiona finally told him what she really wanted, a trace of ridicule floated in the corner of his mouth. So that was what Fiona always wanted; the Brown Family's wealth. Feeling disgusted, Kahl pushed her hands away from him.

However, before he could say anything, an angry curse rang outside the door, making Kahl and Fiona simultaneously turn their heads in that direction.

An angry-looking Laura appeared, followed by Megan.

"What did you say?!" her mother-in-law exclaimed.

"You wanted everything that belonged to the Brown family? How dare you say that?" She added, gritting her teeth as she glared at Fiona.

"You failed to keep Kahl's child, and you have the cheek to demand everything that belonged to Brown Family? Do you think you're worth that much?" Laura disdainfully blamed her.

While hearing Laura's furious yelling, Megan went to turn on the light. With a "click," the entire living room brightened.

The sudden light blinded Fiona, who had grown accustomed to the darkness, so she quickly blinked her eyes to adjust to the sudden brightness.

When Fiona got used to it, it was already too late. A resounding slap echoed across the living room, rendering her stunned. Fiona traced the stinging sensation on her cheek and looked at Laura stooped. It felt so painful that her tears almost fell.

Laura, too lost in grief, harshly accused her, "Tell me, did you intentionally kill that innocent baby just because you're feeling jealous towards Alice?"

Fiona staggered a few steps back. Her face looked paler by the second. She couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"Mom–" She tried to defend herself, but Laura's blasting voice beat her to it.

"Don't call me mom, you murderer!" Laura shouted, pointing her trembling finger at Fiona's face. Anger twisted her expression terribly.

"Fiona Smith, we have raised you for more than ten years. If you can't get pregnant with Kahl's child, why can't you let him have a baby with another woman? How could you kill Alice's baby? How can you be so vicious?!"

Fiona's body shook with Laura's constant accusations.

"No! Believe me, Mom. Alice had already lost too much blood when she was sent to the hospital. It was too late for the baby. If I didn't save Alice, she and her unborn child would be in grave danger," she voiced.