All Chapters of The Last Chance: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

During the hearing, Vivian Blake, who was supposed to be my attorney, openly reversed her own statement.She produced a psychiatric diagnosis for Caleb Quinn."I'm deeply sorry. Although it's my duty to seek justice for my client, telling the truth is also the principle I live by."The moment she finished, not only was I stunned. Even her assistant froze.That was perjury.Vivian was risking her entire career.But she was determined to protect Caleb.Not even the child in her own womb, the child who'd died seeking justice, could shake her.Outside the courthouse, the wind was damp and bitter.To preserve the last scraps of my dignity, I repeated the promise she'd made me."You promised me you'd punish Caleb."Vivian closed her eyes helplessly."If I didn't let you go through the court process, you'd never give up. Honestly, I prepared Caleb's psychiatric diagnosis long ago."She waved the report in front of me, then tossed it into a trash can.A smug smile tugged at her m

Chapter 2

The ninety-eighth time, she indulged him after he killed our child.The ninety-ninth time, she indulged him and helped him evade justice.Vivian Blake really had only one chance left.The exhaust dust pulled me back to reality.Caleb once said he could only sit in the passenger seat, and he only didn't get carsick when Vivian drove."Then let's use one chance. You can take a cab anyway."Ever since I nodded that time, Vivian's car had become his private ride. She no longer needed to ask me even once.I took a cab back to the hospital.I'd injured my arm saving Vivian from the car.The doctor had told me not to leave the hospital casually, or the wound might get infected badly enough to require amputation.But I dragged my injured body into court anyway.In return, I got this.Just as I reached the hospital entrance, someone stopped me."Ms. Blake instructed us that, to avoid any exposure and reduce public pressure, you... may not continue recovering here. The entire hospit

Chapter 3

I'd thought everything would change after Caleb appeared.But seeing that familiar gift bag, my eyes reddened uselessly, and my vision blurred.Just as I clung greedily to that brief moment, Vivian's phone rang.She hurriedly let go of the bag.The things inside spilled out.My mouth twitched. My heart felt as if it had been stabbed. Still refusing to give up, I asked, "What... is this?"Vivian froze with the phone in her hand and glanced at the underwear scattered across the floor.It was obvious all of them had been worn.Guilt flickered through her eyes, but she was in a hurry to answer the call, so she dismissed it casually."Caleb said he wanted to choose your gift. It couldn't have been like this. Maybe someone played a prank. If you don't like it, throw it away."Did she really expect me to like it?Vivian's gifts to me had always been carefully chosen after she walked through every luxury boutique.Sometimes, when she couldn't decide, she'd video call me for three o

Chapter 4

I turned to leave, but Vivian snapped at me."Nathan, I don't want to fight with you today. Fine. We'll use one chance."With the certainty of someone who had already won, she ordered, "Come here and apologize to Caleb."The moment I heard her, my steps stopped completely.Vivian repeated calmly, "Come here. Apologize to Caleb."She was certain I would agree.Certain I would fulfill her indulgence of Caleb, just like the ninety-nine times before.When I didn't move, Caleb gave the people around him a look.They understood immediately and began speaking over one another."Mr. Reed, you can't say that. How could you not know us? You're the one who hired us. Three hundred each. You said we had to help you get justice.""Didn't you say we should beat him until he admitted fault? Were we not harsh enough?""Exactly. You said Mr. Quinn killed your child, and you said no matter what, we had to make him pay with his life. The chat records are still here. Look, and the transfers too.

Chapter 5

Vivian's terrified gaze froze on the screen.Used up?She zoomed in on the photo I sent again and again. The notebook clearly read:The one hundredth time: Vivian Blake told me to apologize to Caleb Quinn, when I truly hadn't done anything.The previous ninety-nine times flashed through her mind like a storm, almost splitting her head open.If I'd truly been wrong this time, then the one hundredth chance wouldn't count.Thinking that, Vivian seemed to seize the last straw. She grabbed one of the men by the collar and questioned him with red eyes."Tell me. Did Nathan really order you?"The men were frightened and afraid she'd call the police, so they stammered the truth."It... it really wasn't Mr. Reed. Mr. Quinn hired us to act. Three hundred each."Vivian slowly let him go, but the fire in her eyes burned hotter.At that moment, Caleb, who'd been pretending to be ill and in pain, was standing perfectly fine at the ward door."Viv... Vivian, it's not what you heard. How c

Chapter 6

But she waited in the car for a long time and didn't get a reply.Before she knew it, a powerful unease took over her heart.Vivian drove home in a panic.The moment she opened the door, she began apologizing."Nathan, I really didn't know Caleb framed you on purpose. I was wrong earlier. I'll apologize to you, okay? Let's just erase the hundredth time."She stopped and fell silent.There was no sound in the villa.Step by step, she went upstairs, coaxing as she walked."Honey, I was really wrong this time. I didn't know Caleb would do something so filthy. I swear I'll never see him again. Forgive me, okay?"By then, she'd reached the bedroom door. She pushed it open carefully, wearing a pleading smile."Nath..."When she saw the empty room, the smile on her face slowly vanished. Her heart skipped a beat."Nathan?"Everything that belonged to me had been moved out.The wedding photo that used to hang over the bed had also been removed, leaving a blank patch on the wall.

Chapter 7

The Reed family wasn't short of money.Now, it wasn't short of her as a wife either.Seeing Vivian cry miserably, the housekeeper hurried to comfort her."Ms. Blake, honestly, Mr. Reed shouldn't have asked for a divorce. This morning, I saw the gift he bought you for your sixth anniversary..."Vivian walked into the villa and saw the gift the housekeeper mentioned.Inside was a scarf I had knitted by hand.Last year's scarf is old. Don't force yourself to wear it anymore.Even though we'd argued before, I had still prepared her gift with care.And what about her?She had given me several pairs of Caleb's worn underwear.Only then did Vivian realize it couldn't have been a prank.Unless Caleb had put the underwear inside himself to humiliate me.Just then, the doorbell rang.Caleb rushed in, crying pitifully."Vivian, what did you mean earlier? I really can't go to jail..."I really do have depression. I'm so scared when you get angry at me..."As he spoke, he threw hims

Chapter 8

If I hadn't listened to Vivian back then, I probably would've graduated long ago and become a lawyer.After submitting my materials, my father called."Don't worry. I've arranged everything for you. Focus on your career from now on. From now on, our family and the Blake family have nothing to do with each other."My father said exactly what was in my heart.Giving up my career for love had been the least worthwhile thing I'd ever done.Fortunately, it wasn't too late.After I hung up, my domestic attorney sent me a message:For some reason, Vivian Blake has assigned a lawyer to reopen Caleb Quinn's unlicensed driving and hit-and-run case. Sentencing is already underway, so we probably don't need to spend much effort on that part.To be honest, I'd never imagined Vivian would personally send Caleb to prison.Once, she had been willing to gamble her entire future to help him evade punishment.Now that the two of them were at each other's throats, it was hard to understand.I r

Chapter 9

I laughed, speechless."You say you don't want to play, and that's it? What do you take me for?"No matter what, I'm divorcing you. You're the one at fault, but I don't want a cent from you. I only want the divorce."Vivian lowered her eyes and buried her head deeply."I know it's too late to say anything now, but I haven't been able to sleep these days. Without you at home, my whole body feels empty..."The class bell rang before she could finish.I said directly, "That has nothing to do with me. Sign it as soon as possible."With that, I turned and went back into the building for class.I wasn't too worried that she would cling to me for long. No matter how much she could delay, she couldn't delay forever.That afternoon, my mentor took us to court for field observation.After we sat down, I discovered Vivian was there too.Before the session began, the room buzzed with discussion."Isn't that Vivian Blake? The one who committed perjury for her lover and abandoned her hus

Chapter 10

"Caleb, what nonsense are you saying? When did I ever say I loved you?"Even if you hadn't exposed my perjury in court, I would've turned myself in. I did all of this for Nathan. What are you?"Hearing Vivian's voice, Caleb seemed to grasp a lifeline and began sobbing loudly."Vivian, I really know I was wrong. I only exposed your perjury because I panicked. Please save me, okay? I'm living worse than death in here..."Caleb had been pampered by Vivian for so long that he'd gotten used to relying on her for everything.He had never truly suffered in his life.I just hadn't expected him to be this naive and ridiculous.Vivian clenched her fists. Her knuckles whitened around the phone."Why would you think I'd save you? I'm the one who sent you in."She looked at me with a flattering gaze, then continued, "I'll make sure someone takes good care of you. Only then will Nathan be able to vent his anger."The moment she finished, desperate pleading came through the phone."Vivian,

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