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After Noah hung up, his handsome face contorted with disgust.
“Mr. De Marco.” Reuben, who was behind the wheel, sensed Noah’s unease and spoke up.
Noah massaged the space between his brows and said, “Tell me everything you got on her.”
Reuben complied and started relaying the details. “We spoke to Ms. Love’s foster parents. Their statements align with the information in Ms. Love’s medical records. They even mentioned how she always spoke about saving you when they brought her home all those years ago.”
Hearing that, Noah’s eyes narrowed, a mix of confirmation and lingering suspicion taking hold.
Daniella had always given him a vague weird feeling, but now, he was sure.
A sinking feeling settled in Noah’s heart. He raised his gaze to meet Reuben’s “Take me to the hospital.”
Reuben appeared taken aback. “Mr. De Marco, you have a video conference scheduled this afternoon.”
“Reschedule it for tonight,” Noah coldly commanded.
Without saying another word, Reuben steered the car toward the hospital.
However, just as they arrived at the hospital entrance and Noah was about to step out, Reuben abruptly halted him. “Mr. De Marco, Ms. Love cut her wrist.”
Noah froze in his tracks, turning to face Reuben, his brow furrowed “Where is she now?”
Reuben responded swiftly, “She’s being rushed to the hospital”
Inside the emergency room, River stirred from her slumber, roused by the beeping machines surrounding her. With great effort, she pried open her heavy eyelids, casting a weak glance at her surroundings, the curtain shielding her from the room.
The familiar scent of disinfectant filled her nostrils, evoking a bitter sense of recognition. Suddenly, the curtain was pulled aside, and Scott approached with a thermos in hand.
Upon noticing River’s wakefulness, Scott inquired tenderly, “River? Are you feeling any better?”
River mustered the strength to move her lips, her voice hoarse. “Yeah.”
Scott placed the thermos on the bedside cabinet and took a seat beside her. “You should have listened to me and rested more. Your anger caused you to faint in a fit.”
River cast her gaze downward, fully aware of her condition. The events leading up to her fainting were still vivid in her memory.
She vowed to seek revenge against Daniella, their feud burning within her, but now was not the time. Once her mother’s funeral was concluded, she would gradually gather evidence.
Composing herself, River asked in a calm tone, “The funeral…”
Scott gently interrupted her. “Your friend is handling it. Don’t worry. You can afford to rest for a while longer before rushing back. And you need to eat now; otherwise, you’ll be too weak for the burial tomorrow. Furthermore…”
Scott’s voice trailed off as he lowered his gaze, concealing the emotions that welled up in his eyes. He added softly, “You should also consider the well–being of your baby, even if you don’t think of yourself.
Caught off guard, River looked at him, her expression one of astonishment. “You… you know?”
Scott nodded, a deep sense of bitterness evident. “The doctor conducted a comprehensive check-
up on you.”
River pursed her lips, preparing to speak, when a familiar voice from nearby cut through the air.
“Noah, I’m sorry. I’ve caused you trouble.”
The moment River recognized the voice, her eyes filled with pure hatred. It’s was Daniella’s disgusting voice!
Soon after, Noah’s subdued and hoarse voice reached River’s ears. “Don’t ever do this again.”
Daniella sobbed. “Noah, do you trust me now? I didn’t kill River’s mother.”
Noah’s tone turned colder. “Enough. Let’s not bring that up again.”
River’s eyes dulled, while Scott looked at her with concern, uncertain of what he could say.
Undeterred, Daniella continued, her voice pleading, “Noah, I don’t mind if you investigate my past with my foster parents. It’s normal for you to doubt me. But now, do you still doubt me?” @
After a brief pause, Noah asked, “Ella, what do you want from me?”
Daniella replied, “I just want to be with you. Even if you don’t care for me now, I want to stay by your side.”
Noah stated firmly, “You were the one who saved me. Of course, I’ll fulfill that promise. Give me a month. I’ll announce our engagement after that.”
Upon hearing Noah’s final words, River slowly closed her eyes, tears streaming down her
Scott let out a sigh, gently wiping away her tears. “River, he isn’t deserving of your feelings.”
River returned to the funeral grounds late in the night. Kneeling before her mother’s photograph, she engaged in prayer. Her frail figure appeared feeble, yet she remained resolute. with her back straightened.
“Mom, I feel useless. Please rest in peace. I will fulfill the promise I made to you… And I will find the person who caused your sudden death. Give me time. I won’t let her escape punishment!”
The following morning, Katie was cremated and laid to rest.
River sat in front of the tomb for a long while before making her way to Villa Rosa
Upon River’s return, Lily approached her with concern evident in her voice. “Ms. Healy, what happened to you? You’ve become so thin.”
Lily’s worry resembled that of a caring mother. Suppressing her pain, River forced a smile.
“Lily, I’ve come back to pack my belongings
Lily appeared bewildered. “Ms. Healy, are you leaving?”
River gently patted Lily’s shoulder, offering no further explanation, and turned to ascend the stairs.
Noah was nowhere to be seen, and Lily made no effort to stop River. She swiftly packed her belongings into two suitcases.
As she pulled the suitcases out the door, a sleek Maybach pulled up in front. Noah who sitting. inside the car, caught sight of River standing at the entrance with her luggage.
Stepping out of the vehicle, he approached River with a gloomy expression and inquired, “What are you doing?”
River responded with an expressionless face, “Noah, please carefully consider my words, now that you’ve made up your mind.
Glancing at her suitcases, he sneered, “You want me to consider letting you go?”
River lifted her gaze and spoke calmly but aloofly, “Yes.”
His demeanor grew somber. “Are you that eager to be with Doctor Wilson?”
To prevent him from angrily kicking her suitcases, she deliberately placed them behind her.
“Noah, I have no control over your thoughts. As I’ve mentioned before, I refuse to be a homewrecker. Even though it’ll be a month later before you get officially engaged, I no longer wish to be your mistress.”
Her statement caused an instant chill in the air. “How do you know I’m getting engaged in a month?”
River sneered, “Did you already forget what you said? Should I remind you of the time and place?”
Her sarcastic words stung both of them, casting a shadow of gloom over Noah.
She exposed her true emotions to other men, whereas she had always remained aloof and distant in his presence, which fueled his anger.
He felt that he had spoiled her to the point where she had the audacity to retort. Irritated, he took a step toward River. “Do you want to terminate the contract? River, can you afford to do so?”
River replied, “I can’t, but L..”
“River!” Noah interrupted her coldly. “It’s the final month. The contract will end then!”
His tone was icy, leaving no room for her to refuse
A month wasn’t a particularly long or short period of time. However, she couldn’t disobey her mother’s dying wish. “Noah, I believe I can bear the consequences.”
After a brief moment of silence, he snorted gloomily, crushing any hope that she might have had.
“So, you’re not planning to take any action against the person who killed your mother, are you?”
River clenched her teeth as she thought, ‘Is that how he sees it? I have no evidence. What’s more, he’s going to get engaged to my mother’s murderer and protect her! I’ll lose if I take her head.
-on.”
But his words seemed to carry an underlying meaning.
River sighed inwardly before cautiously asking. “Noah, what do you mean?”
He glared at her coldly. “If you can’t figure it out, go inside and eat. You can ponder it after you’re full.”
It was the last chance he was giving her.
She understood his unspoken message, even without him explaining it.
As long as she remained obedient, he would deal with the culprit.
River’s curiosity was piqued. What would he do if he discovered it was Daniella?
Perhaps he would find an excuse to delay any action against her and disregard Daniella’s deeds.
Pursing her lips, she inquired, “And if I insist on leaving?”
In response to her question, he closed the distance between them and abruptly grasped her chin. Well, then I’ll make your cherished Doctor Wilson vanish from Novamere City tonight!*
“Noah! Why are you always trying to involve innocent people?” River glared at him.
She screamed inwardly, ‘Doctor Wilson! He always brings up Doctor Wilson! There’s nothing between Doctor Wilson and me. Why does he keep mentioning Doctor Wilson?‘
“You guys aren’t innocent.” he retorted before turning and walking toward the villa.
Before entering, he added, “Think it through.”
River seethed with anger, yet she felt utterly helpless against him.
She knew Noah was a man of his word.
After Daniella received a call in the hospital, she nearly destroyed everything in her ward.
It was the first time her fake foster parents had witnessed her in such a rage, causing them to retreat to a corner and remain silent.
Daniella glared fiercely at the bandages around her wrist.
She had endured the pain in exchange for Noah’s sympathy. She had even gone to great lengths to
Her intention was to show River that she had gained Noah’s trust.