All Chapters of Love That Vanished with the Dream: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

After a week of rest, Winter's body had mostly recovered.Once she completed the discharge procedures, the first thing she did was go see Richard.He was undergoing a series of pre-op treatments and examinations. If everything went smoothly, he would receive the artificial heart transplant soon.Chris stood beside her in his white coat. His hands were in his pockets. He quietly kept her company.Watching color slowly return to Richard's face, Winter sighed."It feels unreal. Just a few days ago, I thought I was going to lose him forever."Chris adjusted his glasses. "Your father's condition is much better than we anticipated. I think he wants to stay with you longer, so his will to survive has been very strong.""Thank you so much, Dr. Sefton. I'm leaving him in your hands," she said sincerely.While she went to pay the fees, the phone she had left on a nearby chair suddenly rang.Chris meant to silence it for her, but accidentally answered it instead."Hello, Ms. Liddell. Th

Regina eventually learned from Sebastian that Winter and Richard had disappeared together.She practically jumped for joy in her hospital room.She immediately called for a caregiver to pack her things. She was moving in with Liam today.Dressed in a custom Chanel suit and with an Hermes bag from the latest collection dangling from her arm, Regina leaned against the doorframe. She removed her sunglasses and barked orders at the movers."Careful! Those are limited-edition jewels! Hey, my gown is dragging on the floor!"A line of housekeepers stood stiffly in the living room. They exchanged uneasy glances as Regina strutted around like the owner of the house.She scanned them from head to toe and sneered, "What are you looking at? Hurry up and get the master bedroom ready. Are you sure you want to get on the future Mrs. Jager's bad side?"The housekeepers rushed up, grumbling quietly among themselves. Everyone could already tell that their life here was about to become unbearable.

Winter had been gone for a full month. Liam searched for her like a madman, but he turned up empty-handed.He stopped shaving and drank himself into a stupor day after day.Regina had moved out unwillingly, but resentment gnawed at her.She had been so close. She was just one step away from replacing Winter both in his heart and by his side.Why should she give up now?She decided to gamble everything and reuse the same old tricks.Sebastian rushed into his house in a panic. "Mr. Jager, your phone's off, so I had no choice but to come in person."Liam downed the liquor in his glass in one gulp. "Didn't I tell you not to bother me about anything except Winnie?"Sebastian wiped sweat from his brow."Ms. Baile took an excessive amount of sedatives. She's being resuscitated in the ER.""Then, call a doctor. What does that have to do with me?" he said dismissively.Having clearly said the wrong thing, Sebastian turned to leave."Wait," Liam suddenly said. "I'll go take a look. I

Five years later, at Harbor City International Airport, Sebastian followed closely behind Liam. A sheen of sweat had formed on his forehead."Mr. Jager, the client has already left. I'm afraid we—"Liam stopped abruptly and spun. "How did this even happen? Who was handling the coordination on their end? This kind of mistake is unacceptable."Sebastian wiped his brow."The medical sector isn't our area of expertise. This isn't the first setback," he said, hesitating before trying again. "Perhaps we should consider withdrawing from healthcare altogether—""I won't. I don't regret entering the medical field. This is the only connection I have left to Winnie. Even if I have to grind my teeth through it, I'm seeing this through," he cut in.Sebastian sighed softly. "I'll contact the client again right away."…Meanwhile, Winter stepped through the arrivals gate in a crisp suit. Her long hair fell in loose waves down her back.She removed her sunglasses and waved toward a woman wait

"Mr. Jager! We've got something!"Sebastian hurried over and handed Liam a news article from a Harbor City medical website. "An International Cardiology Forum is being held here."Liam scanned the list of invited experts line by line. Winter's name wasn't there."Mrs. Jager canceled all her identity records before leaving," Sebastian said. "Is it possible that she changed her name?"Liam's eyes paused on one entry that sounded similar to her name. Wynter Lawson."Find out who Wynter is. I think that's Winnie!"Sebastian made a few calls and quickly tracked down the hotel Winter was staying at.Liam didn't hesitate. He turned the car around and headed straight there.Just like at the airport, the hotel front desk refused to provide any information, citing guest privacy.If Sebastian hadn't stopped him, Liam might've smashed the counter in a moment of rage."Mr. Jager, why don't we use the simplest method there is?" he suggested. "We'll just wait."So, Liam and Sebastian waite