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When Caiden Fowler had only seven days left to live, he begged Alexandra Clayton to give him a chance to make up for his regrets. "Alexandra, the truth is, I've always loved Leyla," he said. "Now, at this point, I don't want to settle anymore. Can you sign the divorce papers and let me be with her?" Yet, he was the one who had abandoned his wife and child, and now he was the one crying for reconciliation. ... At Willow Haven Manor, a whip cracked through the air, striking the man kneeling in the courtyard. Bl**d mixed with rainwater, pooling beneath Caiden's knees. After what felt like an eternity, the sound of the whip finally stopped. Caiden's body swayed as he slowly lifted his pale, bloodless face. He looked toward the figure standing in the shadows under the corridor. "Alexandra, let these hundred lashes settle the debt of the eight years I deceived you," he said. "For the time I have left, I hope you won't disturb Leyla and me." With that, he struggled to his feet and walked toward the gate. Alexandra clenched her fists tightly upon hearing his words. She never imagined that her husband of seven years would leave her like this. "Caiden!" She took two steps after him, her voice heavy. "Aren't you afraid of losing everything, of your reputation crumbling?" Caiden paused, then turned to meet her gaze, his voice calm. "Given how things are now, what do I have left to fear?" Without another word, he walked away, leaving no trace of hesitation. The gate opened and closed. Alexandra tasted bl**d in her mouth, unsure if the wetness on her face was rain or tears. After a moment, she called her lawyer. "Draft a divorce agreement," she said. Then she instructed the household staff, "Pack up all of Mr. Fowler's belongings and move them to storage." After finishing these tasks, Alexandra went upstairs. She took down their wedding photo and tossed it into the fire. The image of them, once so close, twisted and blurred in the flames. Her v