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On the day Jessica Iskandar was diagnosed with stomach cancer, Kevin Aprilio was accompanying his girlfriend, who wanted to do a medical test for her son.

In the hospital corridor, Jonas Martin, who was holding a biopsy report, said with a serious face, "Jessica, the results are out, stage 3A malignant tumor. If the operation is successful, the percentage you have to survive for five years is 15-30%."

Jessica's slender fingers tightly pulled the shoulder strap of her bag. With her slightly pale and serious face, she asked, "Jonas, how long can I live without surgery?"

"Half a year to a year, everyone is different. In your case, it's better for you to undergo two stages of chemotherapy before surgery so that you can reduce the risk of spreading and metastasis."

Jessica bit her lip and said with a sad expression, "Thank you."

"What do you have to thank me for? I will arrange for you to be hospitalized."

"No need, I have no intention of undergoing treatment. I won't be able to survive.”

Just as Jonas wanted to say a few more words, Jessica respectfully bowed to him and said, "Jonas, please help me keep this a secret. I don't want my family to worry."

The Iskandar family was already bankrupt. Jessica was struggling to bear the high costs for her father. She would only add to her family's suffering if she told them about her condition.

Jonas sighed helplessly and then said, "Don't worry, I will keep this secret well. I heard you're married, your husband..."

"Jonas, please help take care of my father. I'll go first, I still have some business."

Jessica seemed very reluctant to talk about this topic. She had already walked away before Jonas could react.

Jonas shook his head.

Based on rumors, Jessica took a leave of absence from her studies to get married before she graduated from university. The former genius student at medical school was in a very bad state at the moment, her condition was very sad.

Only Jessica had been busy taking care of her father's treatment for the past two years. Even when her own illness relapsed, the person who took her to the hospital was someone else who happened to see her on the street. From the beginning until now, her husband's figure had not been seen.

Jessica recalled memories of the past. Kevin had been sincere to her at the beginning of their marriage. Unfortunately, everything changed when Kevin's lover returned from abroad pregnant. At the same time, Jessica, who was also pregnant, fell into the water with Kevin's lover.

While struggling, Jessica saw Kevin desperately swimming towards Maudy Wilson. Maudy and Jessica, who were both shocked, gave birth prematurely at the same time. Because Jessica was saved too late, her child died in her womb when she was taken to the hospital.

On the seventh day after her child left, Kevin filed for divorce. However, Jessica had not agreed to it.

 Now that Jessica knew about her illness, she felt like she couldn't stand it anymore.

With trembling hands, Jessica called Kevin. After ringing three times, Kevin's deep and cold voice was heard, "Apart from the divorce, I don't want to see you."

Jessica felt very sad, her eyes felt a little hot. She gave up on telling Kevin about her illness. Maudy's voice suddenly came from the phone, "Kevin, our baby has to undergo an examination."

The tears that Jessica had been holding back finally fell. In addition to losing her child, her household was also destroyed. Meanwhile, Kevin had built a new family with someone else. It was time to end all of this.

Jessica no longer begged and pleaded like before. Her sad words were heard, "Kevin, let's get a divorce."

The man on the phone was silent for a moment, then a cold laugh was heard. "Jessica, what other tricks are you playing?" Kevin asked.

Jessica closed her eyes and said calmly, "Kevin, I'll wait for you at home.”

 After hanging up the phone, Jessica, who was leaning against the wall, fell down because she was so weak. The heavy rain outside the corridor came in because of the wind and wet her body. She gripped her phone and bit her sleeve while crying silently.

Kevin was stunned when the phone call suddenly ended. Jessica had been fighting a cold war for a year and was reluctant to get a divorce.

Why did she suddenly change her mind today?

Jessica's voice sounded a little sobbing. Seeing the heavy rain falling outside, Kevin immediately stepped out of the examination room.

"Kevin, where are you going?" Maudy chased after him while carrying their child. However, all she saw was Kevin walking further away. That warm face suddenly turned gloomy and scary.

"Damn it, it turns out he still hasn't given up," Kevin said to himself.

Kevin had not set foot in their wedding room for a long time. He thought Jessica would serve a table full of his favorite dishes and wait for him to come home. However, when he arrived, the villa looked empty, poorly lit, and there was a gloomy aura.

Winter nights always come early, it was only past six o'clock, and it was already dark outside.

Kevin glanced at the wilted flowers on the dining table.

With her nature, Jessica would never let the flowers wilt like this, she would definitely throw them away. So there was only one possibility, she had not been home for the past few days, she was most likely in the hospital.

As she pushed the door and walked in, Jessica saw a tall man standing beside the table, wearing a suit. As soon as the owner of the handsome, icy face looked at Jessica, there was incredible hatred in his dark eyes.

Jessica, who was soaked from running through the heavy rain after getting off the bus, felt her body tremble as she saw Kevin's very cold gaze.

"Where are you going?" Kevin asked in a cold voice.

Jessica's usually bright eyes were now dull. She looked at Kevin and said in a flat tone, "Do you still care about my life and death?"

Kevin sneered and replied, "I'm afraid no one will sign if you die."

That sentence felt like thousands of thorns stabbing into her heart. Jessica walked into the room drenched in sweat. She didn't cry, nor did she make a fuss. Jessica calmly took out a document bag containing the agreement.

"Don't worry, I've signed it."

The black-and-white agreement was placed on the dining table. Kevin had never felt that the word "divorce" written on the paper could be so dazzling to the eye.

Jessica only had one request, 20 billion dollar as compensation.

"As expected, how could you want a divorce? It turns out it's for money."

Kevin's mocking expression filled Jessica's eyes. If Jessica had previously tried to explain, today she was really too tired.

 Therefore, Jessica just stood there quietly and replied softly, "I can basically take half of Mr. Kevin's wealth, but I only want 20 billion dollar. You could say that I'm too kind." 

Kevin stepped forward, his tall and big figure covering Jessica's body. His slender fingers gripped Jessica's chin, and then he said in a cold and firm voice, "What do you call me?" 

"If Mr. Kevin doesn't like being called that, I don't mind calling you ex-husband either. You can leave after signing." 

The woman's stern face made Kevin feel unhappy. "This is my house. Do you have the right to ask me to leave?" Kevin said. 

Jessica smiled sarcastically and said, "I don't have the right. Mr. Kevin, don't worry, I'll move out of here after getting the divorce certificate." 

After saying that, Jessica pushed Kevin's hand away. Her gloomy eyes stared straight at Kevin, and then she said coldly, "Mr. Kevin, tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, bring the divorce certificate and family card. We'll meet at the Civil Registry Office."