12 Liam left Chloe , returning to the empty house .
Looking at their wedding photo , a sharp pang of regret pierced him .
He held it for a long time , then began calling Serenitys family and friends .
Ninety nine calls yielded the same answer : no one knew where she was .
In desperation , he even contacted his business rivals , only to be met with mocking laughter and negative results .
His returned empty handed .
Serenity had vanished .
search teams He slumped into a chair , spending the night in numb despair .
Meanwhile , Chloe fought for life in the operating room , finally delivering a premature baby boy .
She woke to her mothers presence .
Tears welled up .
Mom … Before she could finish , her mother slapped her Mom ? Chloe clutched her swollen cheek , stari rd .

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at her mother in disbelief .
But her mother wasnt finished , delivering another harsh slap .
You were a mistress ! Her mother trembled with rage , but it was sorro anger , that fueled her outburst .
Liams affair with Chloe was public knowledge , a rendezvous to confront his wife .
reaching even her father .
Hed rushed home nor The elite were known for their scandalous affairs , but they were kept discreet .
The older generation had become stricter about such matters , especially with the shift in public opinion .
Chloe had violated all unspoken rules .
And shed done it with Liam Sterling .
Everyone knew how much he adored Serenity .
Chloes father didnt care why Liam cheated .
He only cared about the damage to the Chu familys reputation plummeting stock prices , the jeopardized engagement of his eldest son .
He disowned Chloe , announcing to the world that she was no longer part of the Chu family .
Despair filled her mothers heart .
Shed planned Chloes life , including her marriage .
Now , everything was ruined .
She tossed a credit card onto Chloes bed .
Do what you must , she said , leaving Chloe in heartbroken tears .
At the Sterling Estate , Serenitys uncle stormed in, punching Liam .
Liam , how could you do this to my niece ?! The blow sent Liam reeling .
But the uncle wasnt finished , unleashing another punch .
People gasped , but no one dared intervene This was the first time the uncle had ever lost his temper .
His voice shook with fury .
swore youd never And look at what youve done ! betray her ! to Serenity , you When you proposed The uncle and aunt had retired to the countryside .
This was their second encounter with Liam , having only met him at Serenitys wedding .
Despite their limited interactions , Liams respectful calls and gifts had impressed them .
Now , their beloved nephew was He would have continued if Serenitys aunt hadnt stopped him said .
she a cheater , a an father to illegitimate child .
The uncle had to vent his anger .
was more important .
They pretend would Liam never existed .
Lets Finding Serenity go , The uncle finally stopped , glaring at Liam .
Were done with you .
Consider Serenity never married you .
Liam had been in a daze since discovering Serenitys disappearance and divorce .
The punches and accusations jolted him awake .
He tried to apologize , to plead with them not to leave him , desperate to find Serenity .
But before he could fully stand , darkness swallowed him .
He lost consciousness .