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River was left speechless.
Why did she have to accompany them in their lovey–dovey act?
As Noah made his way to Daniella’s location, Daniella’s panicked sobs permeated the air through.
his phone’s speaker. The atmosphere in the car grew increasingly stifling, casting a gloomy and frustrated mood over everyone present.
River tilted her head and caught a glimpse of the deep worry etched on Noah’s face. A sharp pang of heartache surged through her, prompting her to close her eyes and lean against the car window for a moment of respite.
After more than ten minutes, the car came to a stop at the mouth of an alley. River opened her eyes and saw Daniella squatting on the ground outside the car, trembling uncontrollably. Noah stepped out of the car and approached her with determined strides.
Seeing him, Daniella threw herself into his arms and wept inconsolably. “Noah, I was so scared. I
thought I would never see you again.”
His body stiffened, but he still reached out to touch the crown of her head, offering comfort.
You’re safe now. I’m here.”
Meanwhile, Reuben glanced at River through the rearview mirror and let out a soft sigh. After contemplating for a moment, he decided to speak up. “Ms. Healy, would you like something to drink?”
“No, thank you,” River replied, her gaze fixed on the two figures embracing outside the car. Her voice betrayed no trace of emotion.
Reuben was momentarily speechless. ‘Providing comfort is such a difficult task…”
Soon, Noah held Daniella’s hand and led her into the alley. River quietly averted her gaze,
lowering her head as the sight of them disappeared from view. Bitterness washed over her as she placed her hand on her flat belly. Should she tell Noah about her pregnancy?
After half an hour, Noah instructed Reuben to escort River home in a cab, while leaving the car behind.
As River and Reuben made their way back to Villa Rosa in the cab, River observed the night view whizzing past them and spoke up gently, “Reuben, can you do me a favor?”
After a brief silence, he inquired, “What do you need?”
River responded, “I’d like to spend some time with my mom at the hospital.”
Knowing that it had been a while since her last visit, Reuben couldn’t bring himself to refuse. He asked the driver to stop the cab at the hospital entrance.
It was a cold December night. Apart from her gown, River had only a fur shawl to keep her warm. Clutching the shawl tightly against her chest, she sniffed from the cold as she made her way to the ward
The night was still young, and Katie was awake when River arrived. With a smile on her face,
River entered the ward as she held the hem of her gown. “Hi, Mom.”
Katie was taken aback to see River arrive at such a late hour dressed in that manner. She immediately exclaimed, “Come here River, have a seat. Why did you come dressed like that? Are you cold? Have you eaten dinner?”
Bitterness overwhelmed River as she heard her mother’s concern. She simply rested her head on Katie’s legs and concealed her red eyes. “I’m not cold, and I’ve already eaten. Sorry for not seeing you as much recently. I’ve been busy lately.”
Katie lovingly caressed River’s long hair. “If you’re tired, you should take a break and rest.”
However, River shook her head. ‘I’m not tired.” She was simply mentally exhausted. Falling in love with a man who loved another woman took its toll on her. She had hoped she could forget about him, but witnessing Noah tightly embrace Daniella filled her with heart–wrenching grief.
“Katie!”
River thought she could quietly lie beside her mother for a while. However, to her surprise, she heard her father’s roar.
River looked up and spotted Bradley stumbling into the ward. His face was flushed from alcohol.
Upon seeing River, Bradley immediately wore a wide smile ‘River, there you are!”
However, Katie glared at him fiercely and spoke with anger, “What are you doing here? Leave!”
River quickly stood up and tried to calm her mother. “Mom, please calm down. You shouldn’t get upset after your surgery,”
Bradley pouted. “I’ll leave if you give me some money.”
River looked at her father in disbelief. “Dad! Mom is still recovering. She can’t give you any money!”
He glared at River. “Your mom used your money to rest comfortably in the hospital. But what about me? We don’t even have a home now, I’ve been sleeping on the streets. Do you even understand what situation I’m in right now?”
Realizing he had misspoken, he abruptly fell silent. However, both River and Katie had heard his words.
Pale–faced, Katie pointed at Bradley. “What did you say? What happened to our house? What did you do with it?”
Bradley seemed ready to confront everything. I used it to pay off my debts.”
Katie exclaimed, “How could you do something so despicable!”
He retorted, “It’s not your money!
River felt numb as she watched them argue. Her mind went blank.
Three years… She had been shouldering her father’s debt for three years.
All she wanted was to ensure that her mother would have a place to live in the future, but now it was all gone.
Her body began to tremble uncontrollably.
“Why?” she whispered.
Amidst their argument, Bradley looked at her in frustration. “What?”
“Why do you always neglect Mom and me? You only care about yourself,” she questioned.
He replied, “If I didn’t care, why would I sell the house? I just wanted to repay the debt.”
“Repay the debt…” River laughed bitterly. “Haven’t I helped you repay your debts? Have you ever kept track of how much I’ve been paying for you over the years?
“River!”
Suddenly, Katie turned around, her eyes red. “Stop giving him a single penny from today onward!
He won’t care about us because he’s not… Mmph…”
Before she could finish her sentence, Bradley forcefully covered her mouth and shouted, “What the hell did you say? Did I allow you to speak? Don’t forget what you promised me back then!”
River immediately rushed forward to free Katie from Bradley’s grip. “Let go of Mom!”
He shoved River away and glared fiercely at her. “And you! If you don’t give me any money from now on, I’ll make your mom suffer!”
Unable to overpower Bradley, who was stronger than her, River quickly took out her phone and transferred 40 dollars to him.
There! I’ve given you the money. Can you let go of Mom now?” River’s anxiety was evident, and tears threatened to fall.
As Bradley heard his phone chime, he released Katie
Straightening his clothes, he left the ward with a satisfied expression.
River hurriedly approached her mother. “Mom, how are you feeling?”
Tears streamed down Katie’s cheeks as she said, “River, I’ve wronged you. I’m useless.”
River felt a deep sorrow for her mother and embraced her. “Mom, it’s okay. The most important thing is that you’re safe.”
After comforting Katie, River took a seat and pondered the situation. Eventually, she asked, Mom, what were you going to say about Dad?”
Katie avoided eye contact. “He’s beyond reason.”
River lowered her gaze. Was that all there was to it? If that were the case, why did he suddenly attack Katie earlier?
However, seeing her mother’s exhausted appearance, River decided not to inquire further.
When River returned to Villa Rosa, Noah was already there. His suspicion grew when he noticed.
she was still wearing her gown. “Where did you go?” he asked.
She replied honestly, “I stopped by to see my mother.”
Just then, his phone rang, and walked away to answer it. “Got it. Ask them to put it under
Daniella’s name…”
As she watched his retreating figure, a sense of solemnity filled her eyes.
Was he buying a house for Daniella?
With a gloomy expression, she looked down. Of course, he would feel obligated to provide a better living situation for the woman he loved. They would eventually marry, so there was no need for her to be jealous.
Noah would never be hers.
She wiped away her tears and returned to her room, where she dug out the contract she had signed with Noah years ago. It stipulated that he would provide her with a house and 2,800,000
dollars, é
Clicking on her chat log with Scott, she composed a message. [Doctor Wilson, given my Mom’s current situation, when can she be discharged from the hospital?]
Scott promptly replied, [Your mother is resilient and recovering well. She should be discharged in less than a month.]
Less than a month….