Chapter 5X Days later , Diana woke up in the hospital Thstan was at her side instantly , arms wrapping around her as if reclaiming something lost .
But the relief didnt reach his eyes .
Tristan , I was so scared Diana whispered tearfully .
I thought I was going to die … Winda suddenly went mad and choked me she wouldnt let go … The mention of my name made him flinch .
& In his mind , all he could see was the woman lying on the operating table the one being dissected in front of his eyes .
As the scalpel cut into her skin , something inside him seemed to unravel .
& Later , even after comforting the woman in his arms , he stood alone in the hallway , gripped by a silence more suffocating than grief.N His fingers hovered over her contact name , not quite pressing down , hesitating .
& She shouldve been alive again by now , Tristan thought .
And yet , he hadnt received a single apology .
Not even a word of regret .
After a moment of internal struggle , he finally sent a message.N [ Shouldnt you come and apologize ? Winda was almost miscarried because of you .
You should be at the hospital making amends .
] A beat passed .
Then he added another line .
[ if it hurts , its fine to come later ] The setting sun sank low and so did Tristans expression .
Tristan , are you waiting for me ? Diana asked gently from the hospital bed .
Im afraid I wont be discharged today .
N Pulled from his thoughts , Tristan realized he had been sitting in the hospital for hours .
He nodded and stood up , glancing again at his phone .
Still no reply .

Was she angry ? He doubted it .
There had been worse between them .
Much worse .
And this time , it involved a matter of life and death .
Winda should understand that.N He dialed the hospital director and scheduled a full physical examination for three days later.N Miss Johnson just had a full workup , the director clarified .
Is this appointment for you , Mr.
Jagger ? N Tristans throat constricted .
The word Madam sat heavily on the tip of his tongue , refusing to come out.N He typed instead .
[ Come to the hospital for a full check up in three days .
Be good.JN In his mind , those words were already him offering a compromise.N Already a show of concern .
She should know to show up .
No excuses.N Three days later , he waited at the hospital the entire day.N No one came .
Until finally , a familiar silhouette walked through the lobby .
He rushed over .
inking Tristan , are you picking me up from the hospital ? Diana asked with a sweet smile , linking her arm through his .
Didnt you say you were busy today ? M He kissed her on the forehead lightly , mechanically .
Yes , I came after I was done .
She hesitated .
Did work not go well ? You seem cold today .
Only then did Tristan force a polite smile and shake his head .
Its nothing .

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Just some disobedient people .
Ill deal with them in time .
N After sending Diana home , Tristan drove to the lab .
The memory of what the lead researcher had said haunted him .
The reanimation factor is declining .
His heart lurched .
2/2 8008 He grabbed the lab assistant ! Where did she go after she woke up ? She said … she was wrong , the assistant replied , hesitantly .
Wrong ? Tristans voice darkened .
She said she was wrong not to kill Miss Johnson .
/ Tristan scoffed bitterly .
All that worry was for nothing .
Shes still as unrepentant as ever .
He left the lab without looking back .
That night , back at the villa , he sent another warning .
[ Get back here and apologize .
] M [ Winda , Ill give you three more days .
] [ If I have to come find you , it wont be pretty .
] *** 10 Three days passed .
Tristan sat on the leather sofa , mood growing darker by the hour .
Even Diana didnt dare speak to him .
Then the doorbell rang .

He instinctively smiled , a smug twist at the corner of his mouth .
He waved off the butler and opened the door himself .
But it wasnt her .
A stranger stood on the doorstep , holding a white ceramic urn .
Is this … Windas residence ? the man asked nervously .
Im her husband .
What is it ? The visitor shivered under Tristans cold gaze , then hastily extended the urn .
These are Miss Windas ashes , he explained .
They were sent to our crematorium seven days ago .
No one came to claim them .
By protocol , were required to deliver them in person .
} Ashes ? Tristan stood frozen , struggling to comprehend what hed just heard .
What do you mean … Windas ashes ?! There must be some mistake .
Winda wouldnt die .
She couldnt .
He snapped back to reality and looked up but the visitor was already gone .
Disappeared .
Vanished like a ghost .
A sudden panic surged through him .
Cremated .
Could she still be brought back … ? Could even she return from ashes ?