Chapter 84 His Little Princess
There were so many expert doctors in the world, especially in cardiology and obstetrics.
After that firm response, Stella looked to Abraham again. “You don’t think I’m heartless
Abraham shrugged his shoulders. “I never asked you to be charitable.”
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Stella fell into deep thoughts. Over the years, Abraham and Marie had taught her everything except how to be gentle or kind. Especially after she was kidnapped when she was thirteen.
From then on, the principle they drilled into her was ‘If you ever feel your life is in danger, do everything you can to eliminate the threat first.”
“Then I won’t be doing any good deeds, Stella mumbled.
Seeing her petty little expression, Abraham’s eyes gleamed with even more indulgence.
And inst
I just like that, she stayed seated on his lap all the way back to Verdant Villa.
When they arrived, he still tried to carry her out of the car, just like when she was a child. Every time they left or returned home, he would hold her like this.
“I can walk on my own!” she protested, struggling to get down.
But her limbs were soft like noodles, and Abraham pinched her underarms. “Don’t move. Be good.”
Abel, who was following behind, softened at the unusually gentle tone in Abraham’s voice.
If they had not found her in time, he really feared Abraham would lose his mind. Thankfully, they had found her.
Inside the house, Abraham finally set her down. “You’re not going to the studio this afternoon, are you?”
“But I want to!” she pouted.
Like he would let me go to work after just getting back? He had not takerne to the studio just now, and now he was pretending to ask for my opinion
Watching her sulky face, Abraham tapped her forehead. “Go take a nap. Abel and I will be in the study.”
“Mm–hmm!” Stella turned and bounded happily upstairs.
Watching her energetic little figure, Abraham’s eyes softened even more..
In the study with Abel….
Abel looked at Abraham. “She’s become a lot stronger these past few years.”
The most vivid memory he had of Stella was her tear-streaked face the year she was kidnapped.
Abraham nodded. “Stronger, yes. And not as soft–hearted as before.”
Abel meant no offense. He had served beside Abraham for years and knew that kindness was a liability in the Dawson and Luke families
Abraham lit a cigarette, taking a slow drag “I don’t care what kind of person she becomes, as long as she can protect herself.” When it came to Lilian, most people would call Stella cruel and heartless. But in his eyes, she had done well.
Because if she did not refuse to help, he would have made sure Lilian never walked away alive. Better to let Heaven take her than to stain his hands again.
Abel blinked in summe
But after
mustment he nodded. “Understand”
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the years she had run away from home… When they reunited, he saw something new in her eyes… A hint of coldness.
And that coldness? It all began
warmth that once lived in hth the Tom family. Then came the Reed family and Ethan of Rivermount, grinding away the
To Abraham, that was a good thing.
“How’s the investigation going?” he asked next.
Abel answered respectfully, “We’ve looked into it. It has nothing to do with Louis… Actually, the Lloyd family may be involved.”
A chill flashed in Abel’s gaze.
Abraham narrowed his eyes. “The Lloyd family?”
Abel nodded. “Yes”
Abraham’s entire presence turned icy. Then keep a close watch on Dante”
“Yes, sir.” After a pause, Abel asked hesitantly, “About the Reed family and Ethan… You really don’t want to intervene for Ms.
Dawson?”
“Right now, they need Eddie and Rianne, and they still need her to say yes. Let her play with them a while longer
Play?
From the way he said it, Abel could tell Abraham was indulging Stella completely. And honestly, it made sense.
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Chapter 85 It Was Still for Lilian
Back before they came to Rivermount, none of those people had been able to lay a finger on her. Note that they were so close, how could he let anything happen to her under his watch?
With that thought, Abel stopped speaking.
Stella had originally planned to take a nap, but then her phone kept ringing with one call after another from the studio.
During the day, it was not appropriate to silence her phone.
After answering Kimmy’s call, another unfamiliar number from Susan came through.
On the phone, Susan was crying so hard she could hardly catch her breath. “Stella, I beg you, please, can you ask Rianne and Eddie to come to the hospital?”
Stella was silent.
Susan’s cries pierced through the phone. “It’s all my fault. Please don’t hate your sister. I wanted to teach you well, but you’re so stubborn, I… I just…”
What was she trying to say?
Susan stuttered, unsure how to continue as she struggled to find the right words.
Stella spoke up, her voice cold. Tm the one with a bad temper? Stubborn?”
“Stella, L” Susan could not finish. She clearly did not know what to say next, given that what she truly cared about was getting Rianne and Eddie to help Lilian.
After everything, it was still for Lilian, and she had swallowed all her pride just for that
Stella’s voice was sharp: “Madam Susan, ever since you found me, I’ve been at the hospital for two months, and I’ve barely spent a month at the Reed mansion. Within that month when I was there, you and Mr. Patrick were almost always out socializing. So, how did you know I had a bad temper and was so stubborn?”
Each word was like a blade cutting through her. Susan was left speechless.
How did i know?
Stella pressed further. “Do you remember the first time you came after me?”
Susan faltered. “What… what do you mean?”
“It was because Lilian had a cut on her wrist. Do you remember what she said to you?” Stella said in a calm voice.
Susan fell silent.
Stella continued, “She said, ‘It’s not Stella’s fault; don’t blame her. And then you lashed out at
Years had passed, but as Stella recounted these details, Susan still remembered them as if it had just happened.
The details matched perfectly, yet hearing it from Stella’s mouth, something felt off. And then, a suffocating feeling crept in.
Stella’s voice was icy. “Did you see me push her?”
Susan’s breath caught.
Stella’s tone was sharp, colder than ever. “You didn’t see me push her. You didn’t even know if her injury was caused by me So why did you assume it?”
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Stella’s words hit harder. “Do you remember how many times Lilian said. It’s not Stella’s fault it’s: did she say that?”
Susan’s breathing grew heavier.
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How many times
Stella’s voice remained cold. You re not even sure yourself, are you? But remember this. Every time she said that, what did you do to me?”
Her words were quiet, but they weighed heavily on Susan’s heart. What did she do? She had yelled at Stella, blamed her again and again, saying that she was unable to accept Lilian
“Can we stop talking about this now? Stella, she’s in so much pain. You didn’t see her throw up after she came out of the emergency room today. She couldn’t even drink water.” Susan begged, her voice trembling
Stella remained silent.
“Please, just help treat her. How much do I owe you? I’ll repay you okay Every word out of Susan’s mouth dripped with a desperate plea
She wasn’t even pretending anymore. First, she wanted me to treat Lilian, and then only well talk about the debt she owed
Stella’s voice was biting: “Madam Susan, have you forgotten? My life is yours; how could you possibly owe me anything?
These were the words Susan had said to her before. Back then, Susan had been so forceful, using both soft and hard tactics just for Lilian.
A cold smile curled on Stella’s lips. “And now, you know you can’t block my path anymore, even if you cut off my financial support and make sure no company hires me. So now, you’re begging me?”
The phone went silent, only the sound of Susan’s increasingly desperate breathing filling the space.
At that moment, standing at the far end of the hospital corridor, Susan felt her blood surge violently in reverse the instant she heard Stella’s words. It was an unstoppable rush that left her breathless
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On the other end of the line. Stella laughed coldly when Susan did not reply. You want to make up for what you did? If Lilian really gets better. then that’s when you’ll come to settle the score with me, right?”
She knew these people all too well. After all, it was not the first time they had tried to make her responsible for everything concerning Lilian
Lilian certainly had some skills. Even while abroad, these people would still come after her because of Lilian
It always came back to the same phrase. It’s not Stella’s fault: it’s my fault” What did she mean by it’s not Stella’s fault? As if it was just her fault.
But as long as she said it, these people would always assume it was Stella who could not accept Lilian, and they would come
after her.
Susan became frantic. “No, no, I’m truly apologizing now.”
Stella’s voice was cutting: “What do you mean? What you did for Lilian was always sincere, right?”
Susan froze. When she heard Stella’s words, she became even more anxious.
She had completely forgotten about the manipulative remarks Stella had made carlier. All she remembered now was that- Stella still refused to agree.
She refused to let Rianne and Eddie treat Lilian.
Then what do you want?” Susan’s voice began to break, a sense of panic creeping in.
Stella’s voice was emotionless: “She died her own death, and I live my life. What can I do to her?”
Stella, now thoroughly frustrated, was about to leave the room when a knock came at the door. “Come in.”
Meanwhile, in the hospital corridor, Susan was still seething with anger, barely recovering after several minutes.
She was about to head back to the ward when she bumped into Ethan.
Seeing him, Susan’s heart sank. “Ethan, Lilian’s in so much pain.” she said, her voice full of worry.
Susan’s worry did not subside. “We need to get Eddie and Rianne to treat her. I’m really worried she won’t make it through.”
She was terrified that Lilian would not survive the pain.
Ethan replied, “If they join, their treatments would likely be similar.”
He did not see why Lilian should be free of all pain at this point. The reality was that her condition was already critical.
Susan shook her head. “No, they’re more skilled; their reputations are excellent. They’ll ease her pain for sure. Ethan, please, you have to find a way. Stella’s heartless. No matter what I say, she won’t agree.”
“Ethan? Ethan?” Realizing something was off, Susan looked at him and saw him lost in thought.
Ethan was called several times before he finally snapped out of his daze,
“We’ll still need to find a way to bring Rianne and Eddie back. You know it too. Lilian’s body can’t handle the current treatment plan. It’s just too painful. She can’t bear it!” The moment Susan mentioned Lilian’s suffering, her voice trembled, choked with tears.
Ethan could only nod. “I understand. I’ll go check on Lilian first.”
“Alright, go ahead.” Susan nodded as well, her brows furrowed with irrepressible worry.
At the same time, inside the room. Lilian lay weak and pale. Her eyes landed on her phone screen, where an unfamiliar number was flashing.
“It’s me.” A deep, masculine voice came through the phone. It was mature and familiar.
Now, hearing his voice again made Lilian’s heart clench violently.
What happened between them had ended years ago. Cleanly, with money exchanged and no strings left behind.
Sure enough, the man’s next words confirmed her worst fears. “I need money.
“What do you mean? We agreed back then. I gave you 700,000 dollars. You were supposed to leave the country and never come back!”
“What?” Her voice spiked. “You’re back?!”
He was back and contacting her. Only a fool would not realize what that meant.
Lilian’s already pale face lost the last trace of color. “What do you want?”
That man explained, “My mother just passed away. My daughter’s seriously ill. We can’t afford life abroad anymore. It’s too expensive?
And now his daughter was sick too. The message was obvious. He wanted money.
If he went to Stella, that meant exposing the evidence of the car accident. And once that happened, both the Reed family and Ethan would learn the truth about her.
Yes, indeed. He was threatening her. Not only that. He had clearly come prepared. He knew what she cared about and who
money she had once had from the Reed
The last two years, her own expenses abroad had drained her savings. Most of the m family was gone.
Now, with the Reed family covering her treatment, she was not spending much, so they had stopped giving her extra funds. “You say you’re out of options, but why come to me? What do you want from me? I don’t owe you anything!” Lilian shouted furiously.
e was going to lose it. She wanted to rip him apart.
Her fingers tightened around the phone until her knuckles turned white. “You’re blackmailing me.”
I just need the money. No need to make this sound so ugly, Ms, Lilian. The man said.
She closed her eyes, barely restraining the violence rising in her.
Suddenly remembering something. Susan said, “Oh, just now Lilian said she wanted soup from Maison du Crabe. Ethan, you go in first. I’ll have someone feich it.
As he reached out and cracked the door open, he heard a shout from inside.
Ethan’s expression darkened instantly. He pushed the door open and stepped inside.
The moment the door turned, Lilian felt it. She looked back, and Ethan was standing right there. Their eyes met.
Lilian’s breath caught. “Ah.. so you heard.”
That incident from back then must never be exposed. Not to Ethan and not to the Reed family. If they find out I’m finished.
He reached out and gently ruffled her hair. “Nothing.”
But in the moment she could not see his eyes flash with something deep and dark,
Their phones had special filters. Scam calls were not supposed to get through…
“Ethan, when can I be discharged? Lilian wrapped her arms around his slim waist, her voice filled with longing.
She truly wanted to leave the hospital.
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“Soon,” he replied. He gently removed her hands from around him.
She did not notice his change.
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