Evan Carter's mistress, Chloe Carrington, is in a car accident and needs a liver transplant. The only match? Margaret Rhodes, Lila Monroe's mother.The day Evan straps Margaret onto the operating table, Lila drops to her knees, sobbing. Her forehead bleeds from banging it against the floor as she begs him to stop. But he has her locked in a detention room instead.Three days later, the surgery is a success.Evan stands before her in a crisp suit, looking at her like she's a stranger. "The surgery went well. I've arranged care for your mother. I'll be staying at the hospital with Chloe. I won't be coming home."