Divorce: Love too Much, Hurt too Much

In the hospital, gossip was buzzing like a hive of angry bees.

The nurses whispered about Bridget, who used to be Alexander's fiancée. If it hadn't been for that scandal, they might have been married much sooner.

A couple of nurses huddled behind the counter, their faces lit up with curiosity.

"Do you know why he got a divorce?"

"I thought it was all about Mr. Davis rekindling his first love. You know how that goes—first love is unforgettable."

"Ugh, that's so not it. Let me tell you a secret—Bridget is the one who donated a kidney to Mr. Davis."

"What?!"

Not just the nurses but Cordelia was taken aback. Her face went pale, and she pulled a nurse aside, her voice trembling. "Why did he marry Bridget?"

"Why else? She gave him a kidney. Of course he's going to marry her."

The nurse's eyes widened as she recognized Cordelia. She pointed her out to her colleagues, who gawked as if seeing a rare animal.

Cordelia bolted, desperate to get answers. She headed straight for the top-floor VIP ward, but Victoria intercepted her, grabbing her arm and pulling her into a side corridor, her face filled with concern. "Cordelia, what are you doing here?"

Cordelia, eyes red, demanded, "Mom, why is everyone saying Alexander's kidney came from Bridget?"

Victoria's face turned pale, her demeanor shifting instantly. "You better not say anything about your donation, or I swear I won't let it slide," she said sharply. Seeing Cordelia's stunned expression, Victoria softened her tone. "Look, Cordelia, even though you're divorced, you're still like a daughter to me. Whatever you need, just come to me. But this—this cannot get out. If people find out that you donated the kidney, how do you think they'll talk about the Davis family? About Alexander? If this news gets out, you know what will happen to the Davis Group's stock? If you don't care about that, then think about your son."

Cordelia's heart sank. Victoria was using her child as leverage.

She had spent two years with the Davis family, calming storms and managing every detail, almost like a servant. Even though Victoria had been harsh, Ryan had been kinder. Cordelia knew that being a wealthy wife was no easy task. If she hadn't donated a kidney to Alexander, saving his life, Victoria would have found a way to push her out long ago.

But no matter what, they couldn't twist the truth.

Alexander's kidney is mine. How has it become Bridget's?

Victoria had once forbidden her from telling Alexander, promising she would handle it. She'd been told to keep quiet for the sake of the family's reputation. But even though Alexander didn't know, and despite everything she had done to earn their respect, it seemed she had only ever moved her own heart.

The in-laws were still just that. Despite Ryan's apparent kindness, when it came to her leaving with the child, his attitude was the same as ever. Their main concern was Alexander's reputation and the Davis Group's stock, which wasn't surprising. After all, Cordelia was now divorced and no longer Mrs. Davis. Naturally, they'd forgotten her sacrifices.

"Does Alexander know?" Cordelia asked, fighting back tears.

Two years ago, Alexander slept with Cordelia after a night of drinking, and she ended up pregnant. Because of the scandal, the Davis family had to marry her off to Alexander. At that time, Bridget was still studying abroad and only learned about the situation a year later when she returned.

The couple got into a fight and broke up, and Alexander was hit by a car while chasing after Bridget, requiring a kidney transplant. Cordelia, who had just given birth, felt it was worth it for the father of her child.

However, she couldn't understand why giving her kidney to Alexander didn't earn his favor.

It turned out that Alexander never knew she was the one who donated the kidney.

"Cordelia, don't blame anyone. Bridget's marriage to Alexander is inevitable. You don't understand business, but this is called a political marriage. Actually, you don't need to be so upset. You should have gotten used to his indifference towards you over the past two years," Victoria said.

"But the kidney in his body is mine. Why does everyone say it's Bridget's?" Cordelia exclaimed as she rushed out.

Victoria sternly warned, "If you dare to say anything, don't expect to see your child again."

Cordelia turned around in shock, her eyes blurred with tears. Her head was throbbing, and she had missed her medication for a night. This medication was crucial, and withdrawal could be fatal.

"Keep your mouth shut, and we can maintain a superficial relationship. If you dare to speak out, don't forget that I have your child," Victoria threatened.

"That's Alexander's flesh and blood, your own grandson. How can you say such things?" Cordelia was stunned. Victoria was never a loving mother, and Cordelia had become accustomed to her harsh words and tone. But how could Victoria use the child to threaten her?

Cordelia thought, Is her heart made of stone? Even a stone should have been warmed by now.

Victoria sneered and put on a familiar expression that Cordelia knew well.

She said in a deep voice, "The Davis family doesn't lack women who can give birth."