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Realizing he had no choice, Bradley had to speak the truth. “Because I hit her mother, or perhaps she no longer wanted to pay my debts.”
Noah’s eyes turned dark, his anger simmering. He immediately instructed the bodyguard next to him. “Julian, sort out the recording and send it to all publishers.”
The next day, River woke up, feeling a throbbing pain in her forehead.
As she opened her eyes, she noticed Noah sitting on the couch, engrossed in documents.
She knew it was him who had saved her before she lost consciousness. He had saved her life. She couldn’t deny that he always appeared whenever she was in danger, making her harbor foolish. hopes for him, even when she tried to forget her feelings.
A warmth filled her heart, but she suppressed it. She pursed her lips, noticing the IV needle in her hand. Since it was Noah who brought her here, her pregnancy….
She quickly called out to him softly, “Noah..”
Noah looked up and got up as soon as he realized she was awake. “What would you like to eat? I’ll have Reuben bring it over.”
She shook her head slowly, her gaze fixed on his expression. “I don’t have an appetite. Thank you.
for what you did this time.”
He didn’t press her further. The doctor had mentioned that her loss of appetite was normal due to the concussion.
Pulling a chair, he sat down next to the bed. ‘River, I believe you have the right to know.”
Her heart raced. Was he referring to her child?
Maintaining a calm facade, she asked, “Know what?”
Noah’s gaze turned cold as he spoke. “I sent your father to prison.”
A sudden wave of relief washed over her upon hearing those words. It seemed like he didn’t know about her pregnancy, or else he wouldn’t have started with a different topic.
Noticing her reaction, Noah furrowed his brows. “You have nothing to say about that?”
She smiled flatly. “Do you think I’m a loser and an idiot? I was beaten by my biological father. Why would I feel sad for him being put into prison?”
“You sure have a charming way of distancing yourself from family matters,” he remarked, a smile playing on his lips.
She remained silent, not knowing how to respond. She simply acted according to her conscience, avoiding burdensome situations.
After a moment of silence, she mustered the courage to ask, “If I told you that the viral post online had something to do with Daniella…”
“River!” Noah abruptly interrupted her, his voice laced with determination. “Daniella wouldn’t. do something like that.”
His trust in Daniella was unwavering. River’s heart sank, realizing the extent of her own foolishness.
Clasping her hands tightly, she asked reluctantly, “Even if I present you with evidence, will you still stand by her side?”
His face darkened, and he stood up abruptly. “River, what do you gain from slandering her?”
He didn’t want to entertain the topic any longer. Frustrated, he left the room in haste.
River forced a smile, feeling upset by the turn of events.
However, the door opened soon after Noah’s departure.
It was Daniella who came in this time.
She held a fruit basket and walked to the bed while smiling. “Oh my, you’re up, Ms. Healy?”
River’s eyes turned cold. She sat up quickly while suppressing the pain and yelled, “Get out!”
Daniella put down the fruit basket elegantly. “Don’t be angry. It’d be terrible if you got a miscarriage.”
Stunned, River stared at Daniella, her voice filled with disbelief as she asked, “What nonsense are you talking about?”
Daniella responded with a smile. “Why are you so nervous? Is there really something to be nervous about?”
The smile quickly disappeared from her face, replaced by a coldness in her eyes.
“How shameless are you to get pregnant with my boyfriend’s child? But don’t worry, I spread that news online about you putting your father in jail to punish you, and that punishment is just the beginning.”
River struggled to control the resentment boiling inside her. “Daniella, aren’t you afraid of karma? Aren’t you scared that my mom will haunt you in your dreams and take your life there?”
Daniella raised even handle me when she an evebrow, unfazed. “Take my life? Your mom couldn was alive, let alone in her afterlife.”
River’s heart felt like it would burst. She yearned to tear Daniella apart.
But her rational side warned her against it.
Touching Daniella would only give her ammunition to complain to Noah
She was deliberately provoking River, waiting for her to fall into her trap.
Taking a deep breath, River suppressed her anger. She wore a mocking smile on her lips. “So, Daniella, are you officially with Noah now?”
“I’ll be his fiancee in 20 days.”
“And what is your relationship with him now?”
“We’re a couple, of course.”
“Is that a title you’ve given all on your own?” River mocked. “Because he told me there is nothing going on between you two!”
Daniella’s expression changed. “Don’t lie to me!”
“We’re still living together, isn’t that proof enough?” River replied, her smile cryptic.
Daniella’s face twisted in anger. “Even if we’re not together now, we will be in the future!
“I can’t say as much for you! You know Noah and I will end up together eventually, yet you’re still clinging to him with those slutty claws of yours. Who’s the real bitch here?!”
“He’s single, I’m single. Is it wrong for adults to pursue what they want?”
“You!” Daniella glared fiercely at her.
But moments later, a smile crept onto Daniella’s face. “River, how long do you think you can revel in this? The title of Mrs. De Marco will be mine eventually. That’s enough for me.
“Oh, and yes, Noah has been sleeping with you for three years, but he has never promised you anything.”
“It’s different for me. We only slept together once, and he’s marrying me.”
River felt her energy drain away. Her body grew weak.
They… slept together?
Daniella’slowly lowered herself, staring into River’s eyes, searching for any sign of weakness.
With a bright smile, she asked, “Tell me, if I’m pregnant, whose child do you think he would choose to keep?”
It took River a long time to snap back to reality after Daniella left.
She clutched her chest, feeling herself crumble.
It was only a matter of time before Noah and Daniella would be together. She had prepared herself to let go of Noah and give him to Daniella. But why did her heart ache so intensely at those words?
In the following days, Noah was nowhere to be seen.
River was taken care of by either Lily, Scott, or Paige during her stay in the hospital.
She asked Lily to bring her laptop, insisting on drawing despite the pain she held back for five days.
On the sixth day, she was discharged from the hospital.
Scott insisted on driving her home since the wound on her forehead had yet to heal.
Upon reaching the entrance of Villa Rossa, he stepped out of the car to assist her with her bags in the boot-
As they stood at the entrance, Scott offered a gentle reminder. “Make sure water doesn’t touch your wound, or it might get infected. And with the weather turning cold, try to stay home. Your work is important, but taking care of your body should be a priority.”
River nodded like a good girl. “I understand. Thank you for everything.”
Scott’s gentle eyes reflected a sense of helplessness. “River, I know there are things I shouldn’t say, but as your friend, I have to remind you that you can’t keep your pregnancy a secret for long. If you don’t plan on telling him, you should consider leaving him. I…”
“Doctor Wilson!” River lifted her head and interrupted him, offering a light smile. Thank you for keeping my secret.”
He pursed his lips, gazing at her face for a while.
Then, he reached out to touch the gauze on her forehead.
River instinctively pulled back, her guard up.
He forced a smile. “It’s not sticking properly.”
Blushing, River quickly took the bag from his hand. Thanks for driving me home. Goodbye for now!”
Watching her enter the house, Scott finally turned to leave.
Unbeknownst to him, Noah, who had just returned from a business trip, witnessed the encounter.
Rage flashed between his dark eyebrows, and a terrifying coldness emanated from him.
Reuben sighed as he peeped at the rearview mirror. What an ill–fated relationship
Shortly after River entered her room, heavy footsteps echoed through the corridor.
The door swung open, revealing Noah, his face grim.
Setting down the clothes she was holding, River spoke with a flat tone. Noah.”
As she was speaking, Noah strode toward her and gripped her chin tightly.
His voice sounded icy. “River! Are you trying to provoke me?”
As River’s gaze fixated on Noah’s cold and elegant face, disturbing images of him and Daniella having sex flashed through her mind. The mixture of heartache and disgust overwhelmed her.
She swiftly raised her hand, slapping away his outstretched hand, unable to contain her mocking tone. “What on earth did I do to provoke you, Noah?!”
Noah scoffed in response. “You presented me with a gift as soon as I returned from my trip.”
A gift… River panicked. Daniella shouldn’t have divulged her pregnancy to him. It wouldn’t bring her any advantage, after all. I have no idea what you’re talking about!”