Chloe resumed her delayed activities. She was genuinely enjoying the evening air, which brought her a sense of calm. Although she couldn't fully appreciate the beauty of the starry night sky, Chloe believed that its beauty would never fade with time. Maybe because she had walked towards the balcony's edge, the assigned servant, Peni, panicked and took the initiative to call the owner of this grand house—her husband.
But it wasn't necessary.
She still had a remaining life in her heart. She still intended to live longer, even though she didn't know what kind of life she would lead. Since the accident, everything has changed for Chloe. Indeed, she was grateful to experience this, even though she was hysterical at first. Who wouldn't be shocked to find out they couldn't see perfectly? Not to mention, her recovery process was challenging due to her inability to see. She needed the helping hand of others, and many looked at her with pity.
Fortunately, she had Adrianna by her side. Her friend was never tired of supporting her to rise. The semi-permanent blindness she experienced had, to some extent, opened the window to her heart. The beautiful marriage, filled with wealth, and having a handsome knight in shining armor, turned out to be mere fantasies. There was no gentle husband for her. She didn't receive the attention and affection a healthy marital relationship deserved.
It was all just in her imagination.
"Fool," she softly scolded her former self. "This love is over, Leo. I give up," she whispered, gripping the end of her cane tightly. "I hope you'll be happy in the future." Then a faint smirk appeared. "But wait, both of you need to know who you're dealing with. After all, we'll eventually part ways. Playing around for a while shouldn't be a problem. Consider it a lesson for both of you to face a troubled relationship without approval."
Chloe remained silent for a while. "I won't be the only one destroyed. You both will be, too," she resolved, solidifying her thoughts about the plan she was about to execute.
Chloe decided to end her enjoyment of this evening. Since she couldn't see what time it was, she chose to go straight to bed. It didn't matter what time Chloe woke up the next day. She had no obligation to make breakfast or meals for her husband. What was the point? Even in normal circumstances, Chloe's actions were never appreciated. So now she would act like a lady of the house who engaged in unnecessary activities.
That's what she would do now.
Before she drifted off to sleep, she tried to remember what she could do tomorrow. Ah, therapy. Right. Tomorrow was her therapy appointment. Usually, Adrianna would happily accompany her. She had been waiting to hear from her friend all day. Calling her to confirm the therapy appointment wouldn't hurt. She preferred to be accompanied by Adrianna rather than Peni. The servant was a bit talkative and hesitant when answering her questions.
She slowly picked up the phone from the edge of the nightstand. She felt for the buttons, recalling their positions. She only needed to press the number two for emergency calls, and Adrianna's number appeared immediately. She tried calling twice, but there was no response. Was it already too late?
Chloe forgot that it might be late at night already.
"Yes, Chloe?"
Chloe blinked softly. The call was answered. Adrianna's voice sounded hoarse, as if she had just woken up. Suddenly, guilt washed over Chloe. "Am I disturbing you?"
"No, not at all," Adrianna replied weakly. Chloe could hear a slight groan in her ear. "Are you okay there? Do you need something? Is Peni there?"
Chloe chuckled. "Everything is fine. I just called to make sure of tomorrow's therapy appointment."
"Yes, I remember. Oh, God! Because of that courteous Dr. Darren, you're so enthusiastic about therapy? It's almost midnight, and you called to confirm that?"
"I just woke up and remembered about the appointment," Chloe quickly defended herself. That thought never crossed her mind.
"Just being honest, Chloe," mumbled Adrianna on the other end. "Well, go back to sleep there. I'm sleepy."
Chloe's smile grew wider. "Okay, see you tomorrow."
What Chloe didn't realize was that Leonel was standing at the doorway. His hands clenched tightly as he saw Chloe engrossed in a phone call with someone at this late hour. When she should be sound asleep, she evicted Leonel from doing this and making late-night calls with someone else.
Oh my God, Chloe had gone too far!
But why was he so angry?

Chapter 4—a
Wearing a pink tunic that reached her calves and paired with low-heeled shoes, her neatly arranged hair was adorned with a small clip on the left side. Peni lightly applied makeup on Chloe's face and dramatically affected her lips. Chloe told her not to overdo the makeup. She descended the stairs slowly, assisted by Peni. The servant also mentioned that Adrianna was already waiting for her in the living room.
"Would you like me to accompany you, ma'am?" Peni asked cautiously. This was the second time she asked, but she has yet to receive a response. Her responsibility in this house was to take care of Chloe, including attending to her needs during her treatment and recovery.
"No need. I'll go with Adrianna," Chloe replied with a bright smile. "You should rest. I know you must be tired of watching over me, right?"
In truth, Peni didn't feel that way. While watching over Chloe could be demanding, her mistress had significantly improved in the past month. Her emotions were becoming more stable, and she no longer spoke in a raised voice. Peni took pride in being able to provide advice on Chloe's nutritional intake and help her get accustomed to using the cane. She also made the therapy sessions more frequent.
A significant improvement, indeed. Peni couldn't deny that and nodded. At least Chloe was undergoing therapy under someone she knew.
"Is there anyone in the kitchen, Peni?" Chloe asked moments after she descended the last step. The clinking of utensils was audible to her ears.
"Um... Yes, ma'am."
"Who?" Chloe asked flatly. "Ester?"