All Chapters of Our Love in Ruins: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

He’d barely taken two steps before one of our coworkers, who’d just been checking my injuries, stopped him.“Mr. Nelson, Gwen really was impaled by a steel rod! If you don’t believe me, go see for yourself!”However, Derrick Nelson shoved him off.“I know the people in your department are close outside of work, but now is not the time for your nonsense! If you keep helping her put on this little act, I’ll make sure you’re written up when we get back!”My coworker stomped his foot in frustration. “I’m not lying! Just look at her lab coat. It’s soaked through with blood!”Serena Moore spoke up weakly. “That blood’s from earlier, when we were treating another patient.”Even one of the rescue team guys carrying a stretcher could tell something was wrong with me.“Mr. Nelson, Dr. Moore only has a minor injury. She doesn’t need a stretcher. We should prioritize Dr. Jones.”Still, Derrick threw a mocking jab my way, his eyes full of disgust.“Impressive. No matter where you are, you’

Chapter 2

Derrick froze for a second, then gritted his teeth and snapped, “Don’t regret this later!”That pendant was from the time we’d volunteered in a war zone together. He’d taken a bullet for me.I hadn’t really needed him to do it, but I’d been touched all the same. I was so sure he must have loved me enough to die for me.Now, I understood it had only ever been a stepping stone for his promotion.My coworker and the rescue team were still trying to argue on my behalf, but I shook my head at them.“Forget it. Do as he says.”Then I looked calmly at Derrick. “If I make it out of here alive, let’s get a divorce.”He gave a cold snort. “This place could collapse again any minute. If you want to keep playing your little drama, I won’t stop you. When you really get impaled by a steel rod, no one will save you!”With that, he took everyone and left for good.My coworker’s eyes were red as he hurried to me. “Your condition’s too serious. Only Director Nelson has the skills to minimize th

Chapter 3

Suddenly, the ground started to shake again. The pain in my body spiked, and I couldn’t stop coughing up blood.Feeling the tremors grow stronger, I cried out to them through tears, “Just… go! Don’t worry about me!”However, no matter what I said, not a single person was willing to leave me behind.At last, the rebar behind me was cut in time. They lifted me onto a stretcher and sprinted for the exit.The moment we reached solid ground, the floor behind us gave way.Everyone went pale from the close call.Mike squeezed my hand tightly. “Gwen, you’re going to make it!”I was drifting in and out, but Mike kept talking to me, keeping me from slipping into unconsciousness.We finally reached the makeshift operating room in the county hospital. Just as I was about to be wheeled inside, Derrick and Serena suddenly blocked Mike’s way.“With the operating rooms so backed up, you’re really going to waste precious medical resources on this stunt? That’s a crime, you know!” Derrick snapp

Chapter 4

He gritted his teeth. “You’ve got some nerve to ask me that! They say Serena treats life like a game, but the one who’s been playing with lives is you!“When Serena was interning under you, you thought there was something going on between us. Out of spite, you gave her the wrong operating instructions, and my mother died!”“Then the entire hospital started saying I wasn’t as good as you and that I only got promoted by stepping on your back. Do you know how humiliating that was? I earned the director position through my own ability. It had nothing to do with you!“You’re just jealous because you lost to me!“Do you think you’ve lived up to the ten years we’ve been together?”Hearing him say that, I suddenly lost all interest in arguing. He could think whatever he wanted.…“Fine. When I come out of surgery, we’re getting a divorce. For now, move out of the way.”However, he stepped closer, smirking. “Go ahead. Don’t try to threaten me with divorce. You want to end it? We can wal

Chapter 5

Serena panicked. She hadn’t expected me to still be alive, having almost succeeded just now.All she needed to do was keep Derrick from letting me get surgery, and I’d be dead for sure. Even if I somehow survived, I’d be bedridden for life.She never imagined that the best neurosurgeon from the top-tier state hospital would be here.My lead surgeon wasn’t just anyone. It was my mentor, Melissa Levine.Melissa had been my family’s neighbor for as long as I could remember. She was the reason I’d fallen in love with medicine. Back in middle school, she would take me along to the hospital where she worked. During college, she made an exception to let me observe countless surgeries.My surgical skills were already solid by the time I graduated, far beyond anything Derrick could match.Seeing Derrick frozen in place, tears welled up in Serena’s eyes, and she hurried forward. “Mr. Nelson, I’m sorry. This is all my fault. If I hadn’t been here, she wouldn’t have tried to hurt me an

Chapter 6

Mike assured them, “Don’t worry, ma’am. The hospital director is a friend of my mother’s. I promise you’ll be safe. Just tell the truth, and I’ll make sure the director takes good care of you.”“Really? Well, in that case, I’ll tell you everything.”The two elderly women began describing what they’d seen that day.When Derrick’s mother suffered post-surgical complications and needed urgent care, Serena was the first to rush over.However, the moment Derrick’s mom saw her, she refused to let Serena treat her. She couldn’t speak clearly, but she kept trying to call my name.Serena snapped, “Old lady, what’s so great about that barren woman? You like her that much?”Derrick’s mom glared at her with hatred and forced out, “Get… out…”Furious, Serena deliberately inserted the tube backward. The nurse, alarmed, reminded her several times. However, Serena only cursed at her.“Are you a doctor, or am I? I’ll put it in backwards if I want to! Mind your own business!”“Dr. Moore, what’s

Chapter 7

When I opened my eyes, Derrick’s face lit up with relief. “Sweetheart, you’re awake! Thank God!”I pulled my hand out of his grip.“Don’t call me sweetheart anymore. I told you that if I survived, we’d get a divorce. You cheated, so you leave with nothing.”Tears streamed down his face as he grabbed my hand again. “I was wrong. I was so wrong!” He said, slapping himself repeatedly.“I was a fool for believing someone else. I know the truth now. We’ve been together for so many years. I can’t just let go. I’ve always loved you. Please forgive me just this once?”I frowned. “Derrick, apart from the divorce, I don’t want to talk about anything else. Get out. I’ll let you know when the papers are ready.”However, he refused to let go. “Just let me explain, please.”“You’re having a child with her. What’s left to explain?”“It’s not what you think. I always knew she had feelings for me, but I kept my distance. That day, after we argued about her, I went out to drink. I ran into h

Chapter 8

“Smack!”The slap was so loud that it made my own cheek sting just hearing it.Derrick shoved the recorder into Serena’s hands and hit play. Her sobbing stopped instantly.“Serena! Why did you send a letter to the provincial hospital to report me? If you truly wanted to be with me, wouldn’t you want me to do better?!”“I was wrong. I was just scared that if you left, I wouldn’t be able to see you every day. Everything I did was because I love you!”“Smack!”Another slap.“You killed my mother out of love, too?!”“Of course. Even though her surgery was successful, at her age, she’d be stuck in a wheelchair for the rest of her life. I was just helping her find an early release.”“Serena, your sense of morality is beyond disgusting!“Let me tell you. I’m not only not divorcing my wife, I’m sending you to prison!”Serena panicked, clutching at him in tears. “You said you loved me! You said you’d love our baby. Are you really going to let your child be born in prison?”At the

Chapter 9

A few days later, Derrick returned from the disaster zone.Melissa had just brought in the divorce papers I’d asked her to prepare when Derrick walked in right after her, holding a bouquet of flowers.I noticed he had even gotten a haircut and changed into the same casual outfit he’d worn the day he confessed to me.“Sweetheart, I came to see you. I also told the director that once you recover, I’ll voluntarily step down and give you back the department director position.“From now on, I’ll be your right-hand man. Do you remember this outfit? That time, I stood inside a heart made of candles and sang to you. You were so moved that tears streamed down your face.“These flowers are also the same kind I gave you when I confessed. You told me back then you didn’t know what flowers you liked, but because I gave you these, you fell in love with them. So every anniversary, I’ve given you a big bouquet.“And remember that pasta restaurant we used to go to? You said you hoped it would sta

Chapter 10

His actions in the earthquake zone had been witnessed by many, especially the two young rescue team members who spoke up for me. They reported everything they saw to our hospital leadership and the reporters.The hospital issued a public reprimand and dismissed both him and Serena.Soon, word spread through the entire medical community, and no one was willing to hire him.He became completely broken, but in my heart, there wasn’t the slightest ripple of emotion.Listening to him talk about all this, I only felt it was noise. So, I had Mike help me sell my house and car, and I moved to a rehab center overseas.My recovery went well.…Half a year later, Mike was pushing me across the lawn of the rehab center when a ragged-looking woman suddenly appeared.Her hair was matted, and she laughed uncontrollably as soon as she saw me. It was only after she spoke that I realized it was Serena.“Gwen, you didn’t expect this, did you? It was fated for me to smuggle myself here. Even he

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