Chapter 2

Inside the VIP hospital ward, Nikki looked unsettled. "Will Madison be alright, Evan? She looked so angry… And I wanted to explain things to her. I never expected to suffer a relapse at that moment."

Nikki looked guilty as tears kept streaming down her cheek. Evan wiped away her tears and cradled her gently in his arms. "Nothing is going to happen. Madison will be alright."

However, she still felt a little scared, "But you're supposed to get married today. This is all my fault. I should explain things to her. I don't want you to get into an argument with Madison over me."

That was when another of Evan's assistants pushed the door open and rushed in. "Mr. Jones, the police just informed us that the sea of flowers you prepared for Ms. Shore is obstructing the traffic, and an ambulance needs to get through right away.

"The patient had been involved in a car accident and is in critical condition, and they have asked us to clear everything, which we are in the middle of doing…"

Before he could finish, Nikki cried even more violently. "Did you do that for me? I didn't even get to see it…"

Evan immediately gave the orders the second Nikki sobbed about it, "Stop everything."

"But…"

"No buts." Evan grunted coldly. "Inform the hospital to send a helicopter for the patient, and this can be solved. I'll pay for it."

His assistant was put on the spot. "But making the arrangements might cause a delay, and the patient might not be able to make it. If anything happens to the patient, it would affect Jones Corporation's reputation."

Evan scoffed. "What's there to be worried about? Madison's a great lawyer, and the company will be our shared asset once we get married. She'll do everything she can to handle the aftermath of this. I need to accompany Nikki right now, and no one is allowed to disturb us unless it's an emergency, including Madison.

"Interrupt us again, and you and Madison can get out of the company."

The assistant wanted to say more but left helplessly in the end. I floated to their side, blinking at them. I felt something cold drip from the corner of my eye, and I wondered if that was blood or tears.

Evan had no idea I was about to die, and his plan to get me to defend his company later would fall through. However, the team of lawyers hired by Jones Corporation would take care of everything, including my death, and the thought of this suddenly made me upset.

He stayed by Nikki's side the next few days and did not leave her, even when he had to handle work. Evan gave Nikki everything she asked for, and I watched as he bought her an island and named a star after her just because she mentioned casually, "I'd like to have a home of my own.

"The universe is forever. I'd like to have forever too."

I smiled bitterly. I did not realize Evan was now a rich and powerful man. He was no longer the same person he was when I first met him. Back then, he was pitiful, downtrodden, and easily bullied by anyone.

The last few days, Evan would tuck Nikki into bed late at night, and after that, he could check his phone over and over for any texts from me with a blank look in his eye. I knew what was going through his mind. He was thinking about why I ignored him for so long despite being deeply in love with him. When we argued over Nikki before, I would compromise within half a day.

It had been days since I contacted him, and Evan started to feel unsettled. He hesitated before texting me: [We'll get married once Nikki's condition has stabilized. What's the surprise you wanted to talk to me about?]

That was only when I realized our last text to each other was a few days ago. I had informed them then: [I have a surprise for you on the day we get married.]

My head suddenly hurt. I had forgotten something, but I could not remember what it was, no matter how hard I tried.