Chapter 4 She Has Changed

• When she got home, Seraphina chatted with her father and brother for a while before she went to bed.
• The next morning, Seraphina and Emeris arrived early at the courthouse with the divorce papers.
• She wasted no time and called Orion directly, "Orion, I'm already at the courthouse. Just come straight here."
• "Seraphina! Where were you yesterday? Do you know how long I was searching for you?!" Even through the phone, Seraphina could feel Orion was suppressing his anger.
• "Where I go is none of your business! What's it got to do with you?" Seraphina shot back.
• Orion's breathing became heavy, like a wild beast, and his voice lowered. "I can't leave the hospital. If you have something to say, come here and say it in person! Even if it's for divorce, we're signing the papers here."
• Although Orion had spent the whole night searching for Seraphina, he hadn't left the hospital.
• He had been sleeping in Jessica's room overnight. Paul had exaggerated Jessica's condition, making it seem as if she was on the verge of death, which made Orion anxious.
• When Orion was younger, he had a strong desire to join the military, so he impulsively enlisted in the Marines.
• Like most young men full of adrenaline, he quickly learned his lesson.
• During a mission to eradicate Valoria's drug lords, Orion found himself exposed to enemy fire. He thought it was the end of his life, but a fellow soldier suddenly tackled him and took the bullet meant for Orion.
• His dying wish was for Orion to take care of his sister.
• That sister happened to be Jessica.
• Orion genuinely wanted to look after Jessica and treated her as his little sister.
• However, Jessica didn't see it that way. She didn't want to be some adopted sibling; she wanted to be the mistress of the Droses.
• Hearing Orion insist on signing the divorce papers at the hospital, Seraphina guessed he might still be after her kidney.
• Seraphina wasn't worried; as long as she didn't consent, no one could take her kidney from her.
• With both Jessica and Orion at the hospital, it was the perfect opportunity to settle everything at once.
• "The hospital, huh? Fine, wait for me!"
• Seraphina hung up, then turned to her brother. She said, "Sivir, I'm going to the hospital. There's no need for you to come."
• Sivir nodded. He trusted his sister.
• If it hadn't been for love clouding her judgment, she might have already been in charge of a subsidiary company like he was.
• Sivir said, "Alright, I'll have some people stationed outside the hospital."
• "Alright. We can also put yesterday's plans into action." After speaking, Seraphina stepped into the luxury car waiting for her, ready to settle the score once and for all.
• Today was about more than just severing ties with the Droses; it was also about giving Seraphina the revenge she deserved. Everything had been arranged perfectly.
• Seraphina flagged down a taxi and headed to the hospital. She found Jessica's private room and pushed open the door.
• Several medical staff surrounded Jessica. They were cautiously asked if she was feeling any discomfort.
• Jessica initially saw a flicker of surprise when she saw Seraphina enter the hospital ward, but it soon gave way to a look of happiness.
• "Seraphina, you're finally here. I feel so awful."
• Jessica's weak voice was laced with grievance and a hint of pleading, like a pitiful girl abandoned by the world.
• Seraphina's gaze was cold as she looked at her. This woman may have appeared fragile, but she was cunning and manipulative. Seraphina had experienced this firsthand for the past three years.
• She smirked slightly. Her tone dripping with mockery, "If you feel so bad, why don't you just go ahead and die?"
• Jessica's expression frozen. Clearly, she didn't expect Seraphina to be so blunt. She had never spoken like that to her, even when annoyed.
• Her audacity even shocked the nearby doctor and nurses.
• "Seraphina, what did you just say?" Orion's sharp eyes flashed with anger. He berated, "Jessica is your sister! How could you talk to her like that?"
• Seraphina sneered coldly and rebuked, "Oh, really? Are you going to punish me for your lover?"
• "What lover? Explain yourself!" Orion's face turned ice-cold. He could tell something was off with Seraphina today. She had never spoken to him with such venom before.
• He wanted to scold her, but remembering the surgery coming up, he swallowed his anger and said, "Seraphina, stop overthinking things. After the surgery, I'll give you whatever you want. Don't think you can threaten me with divorce anymore—I won't fall for it!"
• Jessica took the opportunity to chime in softly, "Seraphina, I think you've misunderstood my relationship with Orion. It's my fault, really. He's been so busy taking care of me that he's neglected you."
• Seraphina scoffed. She completely ignored Orion and focused her sharp gaze on Jessica. "Quit acting. I don't have time to watch your little performance."