Chapter 27

"Lyssa!" Stefan was still calling Alyssa's name when he jolted awake. Lawrence stood by the bedside with a dark expression. "Stefan, from now on, focus on your work and take care of your health. You're not allowed to look for Alyssa anymore," he declared. Stefan let out a few harsh coughs before he asked hoarsely, "But why, Grandpa? She is my wife. I didn't sign the divorce papers, so we're not divorced. "As long as I have the willpower and sincerity, she will forgive me eventually. She's soft-hearted. If I pamper her a little more, she will forgive me—" "Shut up!" Lawrence cut him off sharply. He then took out the recording of the conversation with Alyssa and played it. As her clear voice echoed through the room, it completely shattered Stefan's confidence. When the recording ended, the room fell into complete silence. "That can't be… That can't be…" Stefan mumbled repeatedly after a long pause. "This is fake. I'm going to find Lyssa. I need to see her! I'll tell her she's th