# Chapter 189: The Price of Compassion
Hello everyone, it’s me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 189 of "The Untouchable Ex Wife" — a chapter filled with tension, hidden wounds, and a battle of wills where a small accident reveals far bigger cracks. Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let’s dive into the emotional storm together!
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The excitement on set vanished the moment Shirley hit the ground. One moment they were filming; the next, an anguished cry cut through the afternoon air. Shirley lay crumpled at the base of a slight slope, her face pale and contorted with pain. There was no time to argue about what had happened — only to act.
Xavier and the crew rushed her to the city hospital, a tense convoy of worried assistants and whispered speculation trailing behind. Xavier’s jaw remained tight the entire way. His mind churned with concern — not only for Shirley’s well-being, but for Leah. If Shirley’s injury was serious, this could spiral into a scandal no one could control.
The moment the doctor finished his examination, Xavier practically leapt forward. “Doctor, how is she?”
The physician adjusted his glasses, keeping his voice perfectly calm. “She’s fine — it’s just a small fracture. We’ll put a cast on it, and she should recover in about a week.”
But the doctor’s steady voice hid a secret. The truth was simple: Shirley had only twisted her ankle. Yet, before the medical examination, Shirley had discreetly pressed a generous wad of cash into his palm, along with a clear demand: tell everyone it was a fracture. The doctor swallowed his integrity and complied. What a strange world, he thought. Rich people pretending to be hurt when they were perfectly fine — did they have too much free time? But money spoke, and so did he.
Xavier exhaled a long breath of relief. *A fracture. Only a week.* If that was the case, Leia wouldn’t fall into serious trouble. His steps were lighter as he entered the ward.
Shirley lay in the hospital bed, looking fragile and pale under the white sheets. Her eyes glistened with unshed tears, and when she saw Xavier, her voice trembled with feigned vulnerability.
“Don’t worry,” Xavier said, forcing warmth into his tone. “It’s just a small fracture. You’ll be fine after a week of rest.”
Shirley sniffled quietly, then patted the side of the bed. “Come closer and sit here.” A pause, and her voice dropped, heavy with sorrow: “Why did everything have to turn out like this?”
Xavier hesitated for a brief moment. But Shirley was injured — the least he could do was show her compassion. The most important thing was to soothe her temper. If she became furious and decided to expose what happened, Leia would pay a terrible price. So he sat down beside her, his posture stiff with reluctance and quiet duty.
“Let’s not bring up the past now,” he said, his voice stripped of all usual playfulness. “I’m truly sorry for today’s accident. I’ll apologize to you on behalf of Leia.” His words were sincere, meant to build a bridge of peace — but they only ignited a fire in Shirley’s heart.
Her eyes narrowed, and a harsh sneer twisted her lips. “This was a conflict between Leia and me. Why are you the one apologizing?”
Xavier kept his composure. “You know she didn’t do it on purpose. Can’t you just let it go?” He didn’t want Shirley to use this situation as a weapon against Leia. What had happened on that slope might have been a mistake — an impulse — but it wasn’t premeditated murder.
“Let it go?” Shirley’s laugh was bitter and mocking. “The cameras were rolling, Xavier. Many people were watching. Miss Osborne wanted to push me down the hill and kill me!” Her voice rose sharply, then broke with indignation. “Should I just forgive because I happened to survive? Do you think that’s fair?”
Xavier’s eyes darkened. “What do you want, then?”
Shirley lifted her chin slowly, and a wicked smile slowly formed on her tear-stained face. “What can I do?” She paused, savoring the power in her hands. “I want to expose this affair to the public. Let the people judge for themselves. If they think it’s forgivable, I’ll let it go. If they think it’s unforgivable... then I will hold her entirely responsible.”
“Is there no room for negotiation?” Xavier’s voice had turned cold, his patience nearing its limit.
Shirley looked at him for a long moment, her expression shifting from venom to vulnerable tears. “Xavier, why are you so aloof? For the sake of a woman who nearly killed me, you treat me like a stranger. Did you forget? You were the one who guided me into this circle. You helped me gain my current position. I’m the flower you cultivated—” her voice cracked with raw emotion, “—but you want to destroy me now?”
Xavier’s face hardened at her accusation. His words were low and sharp, each one a stone thrown into the fragile pool of her memories. “The one who ruined you is no one but yourself. If you hadn’t done what you did back then, I wouldn’t be this disappointed in you today.”
The ward fell into heavy silence, charged with the ghosts of the past and the wreckage of a relationship that once meant something. Shirley’s tears mixed with fury, while Xavier’s eyes held nothing but cold regret. Neither of them spoke another word — but the battle was far from over.
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
Wow, what a chapter packed with emotional complexity! Xavier sits beside Shirley not out of care, but out of protection for Leia — and every word he says reveals how far their old relationship has crumbled. Shirley’s performance is masterful: one moment a wounded victim crying for comfort, the next a calculating schemer twisting truth to her advantage. The doctor’s bribery detail adds a delicious layer of intrigue. My heart aches for Xavier, trapped between his past mistakes and his desire to protect the woman he loves. Shirley proves she isn’t just a pretty flower — she’s a thorn-covered vine that knows exactly how to squeeze.
I give this chapter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
Will Xavier be able to convince Shirley to keep her mouth shut? Or will Leia’s scandal break out before he can find a way to stop it? We might see Leia take matters into her own hands, perhaps turning the tables on Shirley with evidence or a clever scheme of her own. But don’t forget — Shirley still has Xavier’s past devotion as ammunition. The winds of this story are shifting, and the next chapter could bring a shocking counterattack!
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