Chapter 46
I struggled in help Quinn into the car. He slept soundly in the back seat, completely unconscious
I mumbled, “Your alcohol toleraner is so hail, and yet you were drinking as if your life depended on it. Now I have to send you back in the middle
of the night” I was exasperated by this man I slammed the car door and got into the driver’s seat.
I was worried that Quinn would feel uncomfortable along the way, so I deliberately drove sely
Tkept hearing Quinn’s steady breathing.
Good lord! He was sleeping quite souredly.
After a whair, we arrived at his villa. I got out of the car, and patted his shoulder. I said, “Quinn, wake up
He pushed my hand away limply and rolled over, nearly falling onto the floor of the car.
Startled, I wrapped my arms around him in time to yank him out of the car
“We have arrived at your place. Can you get insile by yourself?” asked Quinn with a frown. When I saw that his eyes were shut and he could no even stand steadily. I shook my head and muttered under my breath, “How unlucky I am“
I helped Quinn into the villa.
The combination lock at the entrance hadn’t been changed. After quite a struggle, I managed to help Quinn into the guest bedmom on the first
Sweating profusely. I threw him on the bed and took a blanket out of the cabinet. I casually draped it over him
I turned to leave, but Quinn grabbed my sleeve
I turned around and saw him open his eyes slightly. He looked at me with a sad expression. His thin lips parted slightly, and has breath trembled as be said. “Natalia, I dreamt that our child was still alive.
My heart skipped a beat. Seemingly extremely sleepy. Quinn closed his eyes again.
Tared at him blankly. I had mixed feelings.
I couldn’t figure out if Quinn was drunk and spouting nonsense, or if he truly cared about our child.
Regardless of what the answer was, it no longer mastered.
1 loosened his grip on me and bent down to tuck him in. “Rest well, I said softly.
As quickly as I could, I left the villa without looking back.
Over the next few days, I had been busy following up on the Dazzling Project. According to Raelynn’s research, there were 10 companies participating in the bidding this time. Among them, the company most capable of competing with the Madden Group was Maple Media.
The person in charge of the Dazzling Project was Jess Bind. Although he was Quinn’s old roommate, he was not the sole decision maker. I had to work hard and give the project my all
On Friday, I had just finished a meeting when I received a call from Rose. Benedict suddenly had a high fever.
I rushed to the care home.
Aiden arrived before me. He had given Benedict a fever shot, and Benedict had fallen adeep exhausted
“Aiden, how is Benedict I was extremely anxious. I couldn’t be by Benedict’s side to take care of him all the time. Now that he had fallen i the gul 1 felt intensified.
Aiden comforted me softly. He reassured, “It’s fine. Children have weak resistance to illness. It’s normal for them to catch a fever or a cold ocrationally when the seasons change.”
Thraved a sigh of relief.
Rose said worriedly, “Natalia, Benedict is growing up. He needs a legal guardian as soon as possible”
Her words reminded me that i had yet to register myself as Benedict’s legal guardian. If I didn’t get it done quickly. Benedict would have trouble going to hospital or school. It was also because of this that Rose contacted Aiden to check up on Henedict today instead of sending him to a clinic
I had to deal with this problem as soon as possible.
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“Since you and Quinn are divorced, can’t you register yourself as the sole caregiver of Benedict Rose suggested.
Rose had connections, so she could get me to register me as Benedier’s legal guardian.
“Thank you, Rose. However, I have yet to formally sever ties with the Hinton family,” I said awkwardly.
If I registered myself as Benedict’s legal gunlan now, then the Hinton family would find out about his existence
Haid to first formally sever my ties with the Hinton family so that they couldnt spy on my activities.
I left the care home and drove straight to the Hinton family residence.
Lhad given the Hinton family 3 million dollars. I saw o reason for them to voice any objections toward my idea of formally severing ties with
them
“Natalia, why do you want to severtins.
er ties with us Elijah asked me warily.
Skylar said sarcastically. “Are you getting ma
g married again so
I glanced at her coldly and explained to Elijah, “Quinn and I are divorced. You think of me as an embarrassment. So, I want to formally rules with all of you. You can tell other prople that you have disowned me.”
“Natalia, what are you saying! You will always be our daughter. Elijah sighed. He then asked me, “Where have you been living recently? Why don’t you move back home? It is dangerous for a girl to live alone outside-
Before Flyah could finish speaking Jenna interrupted him and mocked. Tsk. She’s very capable. She doesn’t need an old man like you to worry about her, Jenna came down the stairs. She looked at me coldly and said, “I heard that you and York got together and that you often go shopping with Mrs. Smith Natalia. I’ve really underestimated you. Speaking of which, 1 recall introducing you to Mrs. Smith.”
“Please don’t compare me to someone like you” I frowned. I didn’t want to argue with Jenna. I restated my purpose of coming here. Tm only here to get the legal documents needed so that I can formally sever ties with you. After that, I have nothing to do with the Hinton family
Jenna, please stop bickering with Natalia. She rarely comes home, Elijah tried to ease the tension, but he immediately shut up when Jenna glareit
at lum.
Jenna looked at me greedily and sneered. “You want the documents! No problem. Give us another 1,5 million dollars, and we’ll agree to your request immediately
I couldn’t believe what she had said. I protested. “I just gave you 3 million dollar
Jenna put her hands on her hips and looked arrogant. She wrapped her arm around Skylar and said to me viciously, “If we hadn’t adopted you back then, would you have been able to squeeze your way into the upper–class? I am not asking for much. Since you are still young, you can sleep around with a few more rich people. The money you can earn will last you for the rest of your life.
My ears were ringing. From this moment on. I no longer wished to address them as my parents
I had not begged them to adopt me. If they hadn’t adopted me, I believe I would be happier now.
Suppressing the bitterness and anger I felt I smiled and looked at Jenna. I said, “Jenna have you gone mad thinking about money! You seem to be really experienced in sleeping with rich people. How many men did you sleep with when you were young? Are you certain that Skylar is from the Hinton family’s bloodline!”
Only the weak would break down. I knew that as long as I remained calm enough, Jenna would be the first to break,
Jenna’s face flushed red with anger and embarrassment. She wanted to say something
Maintaining my smile, I cut her off. I mocked, “I wonder if you are familiar with the term ‘slut.
“You. Your Jenna pointed at me with her linger. Her eyes were bulging as she suddenly fell to the ground.
“Mom“”
Honey!” Skylar and Elijah
h exclaimed at the same time.
Elijah told Skylar to call for an ambulance. He urged Lucia to get the medicine for Jenna’s heart condition
Jenna was so enraged that she had a heart attack
Looking at her lying unconscious on the ground. I panicked,
When the ambulance arrived, I followed them to the hospital.
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