Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 574

Perhaps it was just a coincidence.

At that very moment, Lambert happened to be heading out, and he ran straight into Irene, who had just brought Lucian home.

Lambert narrowed his eyes slightly.

Irene, on the other hand, paused for a moment, her expression unreadable—complex, to say the least.

She gently patted Lucian’s head and said with a smile, "Lucian was very well-behaved. Since he and Jake are classmates and good friends, I thought I’d drop him off on my way." Then, as if remembering something, she added, "I know you’re busy, but kids need looking after too."

This time, Irene had learned her lesson. She didn’t dance around the subject like before, instead keeping her tone light, almost teasing, as if she were just an ordinary friend joking around.

Lambert shot her a glance and replied flatly, "Mm."

Then, turning to Lucian, he said, "Go on inside by yourself. I’ve got things to take care of. Look after your brothers."

Lucian was already used to his father’s recent disappearances. Besides, Lambert often traveled for work, so the boy didn’t find it strange. Still, he tugged lightly at his father’s sleeve, his eyes wide and hopeful. "Is Mom home?"

Lambert fell silent.

After a moment, he answered calmly, "Your mom’s busy. She hasn’t come back yet. She’ll be home in a couple of days."

The light in Lucian’s eyes dimmed instantly.

He looked crestfallen.

But he understood that both his parents had their own responsibilities, so he nodded obediently. "Oh… okay. I’ll go in now." Then he turned to Irene and waved. "Bye, Auntie."

Irene waved at him with a smile.

Only after Lucian had completely disappeared into the villa did Irene turn to Lambert and ask, "Lucian still doesn’t know about Ariana’s situation, does he?"

Lambert frowned.

Irene gave a bitter smile. "I don’t mean anything by it. I only just found out myself."

Lambert said nothing. After giving her a cool, indifferent glance, he replied, "I have other matters to attend to. If you’re looking for my sister-in-law, you can go in yourself."

Irene froze for a moment.

Then, slowly, she lowered her lashes and curled her lips into a self-deprecating smile. "No, I should get going. I need to take Jake home—he’s waiting for me in the car." She paused before adding, her voice hoarse, "But don’t worry too much. I’m sure Ariana will be fine."

Lambert responded with nothing more than a detached "Mm," then walked away without another word.

Irene watched his retreating figure, her eyes dim with unspoken emotions.

...

At the hospital, Allison had been officially diagnosed as being in a vegetative state.

As for Ariana...

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