Chapter 210 – The Billionaire’s Replacement Wife (River & Noah) Novel Online Free

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Alex couldn’t make sense of it. “What’s happening? Axel has leukemia, and now Lily is gone… Why are all these happening at once?”

Scott lowered his gaze. There’s no guarantee the surgery will go perfectly

“I don’t want to hear this!” River turned to the group of doctors before her. “Lily isn’t your closest family, so you didn’t give it your all, did you?”

The doctors exchanged puzzled glances, hindered by a language barrier.

River’s cries grew louder at their response.

“I don’t believe this! Take Lily back into surgery!” River broke free from Scott’s embrace, wiped her tears, and gripped the stretcher’s railing.

Doctors moved forward to stop her. “Ms. Healy, the patient has passed away. Our deepest condolences to you!”

“She’s not dead yet! Take her back into surgery! Where is your earlier promise? Take her back in! I want her to live, even if she’s in a vegetative state! I just want her to live!” River shouted angrily.

at the doctors.

Scott grabbed her hands and said, “Calm down, River!”

He signaled to one of the doctors to have Lily taken away.

The doctor nodded, exchanged soft words with the nurses, and moved the stretcher away.

River desperately wanted to follow Lily after noticing that.

Scott held her tightly. “They are just doctors, River!”

“Let go of me! They weren’t like this when they had me sign the consent forms!” River screamed.

Unable to free herself, she watched helplessly as Lily was wheeled away.

Despairingly, she cried out, “Why Why did you lie to me?”

Scott said, ‘I had no idea this would happen.”

River clutched her aching chest and sank to her knees. I regret letting Lily have the surgery.

Bring her back…”

Scott didn’t prevent River from entering.

River glanced up at the noise and quickly averted her gaze when she spotted Paige.

She uttered hoarsely, “You’re here.”

Paige approached and sighed upon seeing Lily. “River, please take it easy. I’m sure Lily wouldn’t want to see you like this.”

River stood up and grabbed a white cloth.

“Lily endured a tough life. Her husband passed away long ago, and she sent her child abroad to study with her hard–earned money. Yet, he turned out ungrateful. I thought she’d be happier with me, but ultimately, I caused her harm.”

Paige looked at River with concern. “River…”

River covered Lily’s face with the white cloth. “Isn’t it ironic?‘

Paige inquired, “What do you mean?”

River replied, “People around me keep passing away.”

Paige was genuinely scared. “It’s not your fault. Those foreign doctors are to blame.”

“Foreign doctors…‘ she thought.

River recalled that Noah had arranged those doctors for Lily’s treatment. He forcibly transferred

Lily to Grand East and persuaded her to undergo surgery. Lily wouldn’t have died if it weren’t for that surgery.

‘Is he seeking revenge against me? Is it for hiding from him for a few years? Or is it because Lily concealed my whereabouts from him?’

River pulled back her trembling hands, overwhelmed by these terrifying thoughts.

Rage began to consume her.

That night, Lily’s body was taken to the funeral home. Since she had no close friends or family,

Neil approached Scott outside. “Did you agree to the surgery for Lily?”

Scott nodded. “I couldn’t give up a chance to treat her condition and possibly bring her back to consciousness. But craniotomy always carries risks.”

Neil said, “I can’t deny that, but it happened at Noah’s hospital.”

“Do you suspect foul play from him regarding the surgery? Scott asked.

Neil replied, “I’m just speculating. However, given his personality, I don’t think he’d stoop so low.”

“It’s odd. You’re suspicious, yet not entirely. What do you mean?” Scott asked

Neil explained, “Even if it wasn’t him, it doesn’t rule out the possibility of someone else having a hidden agenda.”

“What do you mean?”

Neil looked at Scott seriously. “People close to River have been facing misfortunes one after another. Don’t you sense that someone might be targeting her?” 1

Scott shook his head. “I doubt it. River’s mother’s condition worsened due to her emotions.

Jamie’s incident was an accident, and I was present during Lily’s first surgery. It’s medically normal for the body to struggle with a second operation”

“Even if that’s true, it doesn’t mean Noah isn’t seeking revenge against me.” River’s voice suddenly cut in, cold and resolute.

Neil and Scott turned to see River.

Neil said, “We need to investigate further, River. My earlier comment was one–sided.”

River asked, “How do we investigate this? Do you think he’d leave behind evidence for us to find?”

Scott advised, “River, try to stay calm.”

River pursed her lips. “Can I stay calm when Lily is lying in there?“

Scott advised, “Being excessively emotional isn’t good for your health.”

River took a deep breath. “I won’t give up! I’m meeting Noah to clear things up.”

Neil suggested, “Do what you need to, but we might have to postpone our Christmas Eve plans.”

Neil turned to Scott. “Go inside with River first. I’ll make a call,”

Scott nodded and left with River

Neil’s suspicion arose during Lily’s first surgery. Why would an oncologist specialist attend a craniotomy surgery? Was it solely for River?

However, Neil soon dismissed the idea.

Even if Scott seemed suspicious, he likely couldn’t manipulate Noah’s hospital. Furthermore, his love for River would prevent him from hurting her.

The next afternoon, Richie handed Noah the test report.

Axel had been diagnosed with intermediate–stage acute leukemia from the expedited tests. Noah’s grip tightened upon reading “intermediate stage“.

He looked at Richie seriously. “Do you have a treatment plan?”

Richie replied, “We’ll start with one round of chemotherapy, but the best option is a bone marrow transplant as soon as possible. It can lead to a full recovery if done swiftly.”

Noah remained silent momentarily. “Could my bone marrow be a match?”

Richie explained, “We need to test it, but generally, there’s a 50% chance of a match. As a precaution, we should also search for a full match bone marrow.”

Suddenly, hurried footsteps approached.

“Noah!” Daniella’s voice, hoarse, reached him.

Her voice visibly repulsed him. He turned to her. “What is it?”

Daniella glanced at the room. “I know Axel is in there, and he’s sick. Will you allow me to see him?”

Noah sneered, thinking, ‘See Axel? Have you forgotten how you treated him?”

Noah replied coldly. “No.”

Daniella bit her lip, her swollen eyes pleading. “Even though I made mistakes, I raised Axel. We may not be blood–related, but there’s still love.”

Noah couldn’t be bothered by Daniella’s act. “Axel doesn’t want to see you.”

Daniella persisted, “What if I have the bone marrow to save him? Will you still not let me see him?”

Noah was about to re–enter the room but stopped. He turned abruptly to Daniella, incredulous.

What did you say?”

“If I can find bone marrow to treat Axel, will you let me see him?” Daniella asked.

“If? If you can find it, so can I,” Noah mocked. He entered the room, closing Daniella out

Axel had already awakened. He looked at Noah and slowly sat up. “Daddy.”

Noah approached quickly. “You’re awake. Are you feeling unwell?”

Axel’s gaze dimmed, and he lowered his head. “Do you blame me, Daddy?”

Noah felt his heart ache at his son’s guilty demeanor. In a gentler tone, he said, “I’ve neglected you.

Rest, and I promise I’ll ensure your recovery.”

Axel nodded, then met Noah’s gaze after a moment of silence. “Can you promise me something.

Daddy?”

“Go ahead.”

Clutching the blanket tightly, Axel said, “Please don’t tell Mommy about this. I don’t want to worry her.”

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