Wendy didn't even glance at him and signaled to Susan that they could leave.

Susan, who had been holding back her anger, shot Ethan a fierce look and said, "Ethan, you guys are already getting a divorce. Stop pretending you care. If you had any decency, Wendy wouldn't have suffered so much and gotten so sick. Just leave her alone!"

Ethan's face showed a brief flicker of discomfort at Susan's scolding, but he quickly returned to his usual indifferent expression.

He stood there, watching them walk away, feeling a surge of complex emotions that he couldn't quite understand.

Lydia came over and urged him, "Ethan, let's go home. Your mom and Sarah have prepared a big dinner to celebrate."

Ethan pressed his lips together, stiIl staring ahead. After a moment of silence, he finally said, "Yeah, let's go."

When Wendy returned to her hospital room, she immediately noticed a large bouquet of lilies on the table, their delicate fragrance filling the air.

The young nurses around her teased, "Wendy, who's trying to win your heart?"

"Just filed for divorce and already someone has their eye on you. Wendy,you really are charming."

Wendy managed a faint smile, gently touching the petals as she wondered who had sent them.

In truth. Wendy had had many admirers growing up. She used to be a bright and confident girl. Back in school, she always attracted attention wherever she went.

At first, when Ethan pursued her, Wendy wasn't moved. She thought he was just like any other guy.

But one night, while walking back to campus alone,she was followed by a drunken man. Just as she was panicking, Ethan appeared and protected her.

In that moment, seeing Ethan's handsome and reliable figure, Wendy agreed to be with him.

However, life didn't turn out as she had imagined.

After takinga break from college to focus on family, the daily grindand Ethan's growing indifference wore down her confidence.

The once radiant Wendy seemed to have lost her shine over the years.

Now, looking at the bouquet, Wendy felt a mix of emotions. Memories flooded back, bringing tears to her eyes.

She picked up the flowers, hoping to find a card, but there was nothing.

Since becoming a housewife, Wendy hadn't had many visitors. Thinking it over, the only person who might have sent the flowers was Michael Chase.

Michael, Ethan's cousin and a student at Horizon Medical College, was in the same class as Wendy.

Before Wendy and Ethan got together, Michaelhad pursued her.

Maybe he knew she was in the hospital and sent the flowers to cheer her

up.

For a moment. Wendy felt a bit troubled. She really didn't want things to head in the direction she feared.

After much thought, Wendy decided to send Michael a message around noon: [Thanks for the flowers, but please don't send any nore.]

Michael replied quickly: [I didn't send any flowers.]

Wendy was taken aback, realizing her mistake. Just as she was about to apologize, Michael sent another message: [But I can.]

Wendy's face flushed with embarrassment.

Wendy:[That's not what I meant.]

Wendy: [I made a mistake. Someone else must have sent them. Sorry about that. Just ignore my message.]

Wendy thought,her series of texts must have confused Michael.

Sure enough, Michael simply replied with a cooperative [Okay.]

Wendy couldn't help but laugh at her own impulsiveness, thinking the medication these past few days must be affecting her.

She picked up the bouquet from the corner and examined it again,hoping to find any clue about the sender.

Who would send flowers without leaving a name?

Wendy sighed softly, placing the flowers back on the table, her gaze lingering on them as she tried to solve the little mystery.

The sunlight streaming through the window cast a magical glow on the petals, adding to the intrigue.

For the next few days, more flowers arrived, still without any note.

Wendy found it odd but didn't dwell on it.

On Christmas Eve, Wendy felt much better.

After thanking the doctors and nurses, she completed her discharge paperwork and headed straight to The Knight Villa.

As Wendy dragged her slightly heavy steps and opened the door,she was stunned.

The once dim and cold house now looked like a fairy tale cottage.

The room was brightly lit, streamers hung everywhere, and a banner on the wall read: [Congratulations on your new beginning!]

A talI Christmas tree in the center of the yard sparkled with colorful lights,surrounded by beautifully wrapped gifts.

The dining table was laden with steaming,delicious dishes.

"Surprise!" Susan and Wendy's old classmate Jessica Webb jumped out from the corner, cheering in unison.

It turned out that Susan, who had promised to pick Wendy up from the hospital but claimed to'have a last-minute errand, had been planning this surprise with Jessica to celebrate Wendy's discharge.

They had cleaned up The Knight Villa, which had been neglected for a while.

They even set up a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, adorned with an array of ornaments.

Standing at the door, Wendy's eyes instantly filled with tears. She never expected anyone to care for her so much.