Chapter 83
la by actives, pursed my lips, and sind to York. I want to give up on the lawsuit against Gemma”
came back to my semes
York was stunned. He narrowed his eyes ache looked at me meaningfully. “Are you pitying a criminal who hurt you? Natales, are you crazy?”
I frowned and sad in a low voice. “”“She saved my life on the unintubard island“.
Gemma hadn’t arrived in time, I would have been bitten to death by that poisonous make. I wanted to help her.
“I have to return the favor Lowe her.” I stared at York and expressed my y stance, “My mind is very clear now I’m ready to give up on the lawsuit
“Even if you give up, the police love the right in prosecute her” York’s expression was calm. “This is beyond your
750, I need visi to help me.” I told him solanaly
ability”
York raises his eyebrows an
What makes you think I’ll help you!
“If you don’t help me. I tell Mom and Dad that you have threatened me perviously I frowned. This was my last resort. I’d give York a taste of his own medicine
I pretended to be calm and threatened him. “Even if I don’t have any evidence, Dad and Mom will be wary of your after hearing about it
1 remember you saying the Smith family’s investigation methods are impressive. Your motives and the things you want to do might be exposed
York’s expression didn’t change the entire time. His bright eyes were still smiling
w watching a good show, York patiently waited for me to finish threatening him. Then, he laughed. “You’re already spoiled, are you?”
was stunned, not understanding what he meant. Did I only dare to threaten him because Shirley doted on me?
“Okay, I’ll help you,” York said helplessly. He glanced at me and smiled. “I hope you won’t regret it
The next day. I was allowed to leave the hospital and return to the Smith family.
This was the first time Benedict had left the sanatorium. Perhaps it was because of the blood ties but he had a natural sense of kinship with the Smith family
According to Shirley, Benedict had been close to her since the first day he was brought back.
“After Benedict comes back. I don’t have to worry about your mother being bored anymore” Ben looked at Shirley lovingly and smiled.
Shirley did not like to gather with the rich ladies in Enschester. Ben was afraid she would be bored alone at home when he was at work.
I teased. “Mom, if you continue to hug Benedict all the time, Dad will be jealous.
As soon as I finished speaking. I took Benedict into my arms and rubbed my nose against his face affectionately, enjoying the long–lost happiness
The days in the Smith family were quiet and peaceful.
One day, I was sunbathing in the garden with Benedict when York found me
Tve bailed Gemma out. After the found out you saved her, she said she wanted in see you” York gave me an address. It was the place where
That afternoon, I drove to meet Gentia
When I arrived, I realized the home York had mentioned was a basement that was less than 108 square feet. Other than a tattered bed, there was no other furniture in the room.
Gemma’s hair was disheveled. She seemed to have aged ten years after recovering from a serious illness. Her haggard face made people sigh
“Ms. Hinton, thanks for coming to see me. Gemina coughed twice and said to me sincerely.
I said calmly. “I saved you because you saved me. We are even now. You don’t have to thank me.”
back to you now. In my short twenty years of
Gemma smiled. “Ms. Hinton, I remember when we were on the island, you said I was kind. I’ll say this b life. I’ve experienced darkness and bad things. You’re the only good person I’ve met so far.”
I recalled Gemma’s life experience and couldn’t help but sigh. Since I had pulled her out of the darkness, I wanted to do more for her.
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“The prommie I made to you back then still stands. If you want to move to another city and start
When Gemma brand tha, she cuddenly looked up, and I saw her eyes were red, buthe next second, she suddenly got up and fell to her knees.
rembling voer. “Ma Hinton, thanks. If you don’t mind, I hop
to stay and work for you”
ril 1 helped her get up and sand happily. “Don’t be silly. I don’t need you to devote yourself to me. Hut I can lend you some money. You can
Groma shank her head ast aid sincerely. “I don’t need your money. Te
“I dont need you as a servant” Thelped back onto the bed.
che a servant in the Smith family.
- ly. I want a chance to atone for my sins.
The dump and dark basement wasn’t a good place to stay. I thought about it and comforted her. “How about thie If you want to stay in Enchester.
find a new place for you. As for the rest, we’ll talk about it after you recover.”
Gemma nodded and thanked me profusely.
alled Raelynn, asking her to find a single apartment for me. “I need a safe place for a girl to live alone.” After coming out of the basement, I called Raelynn, asking
Thinking of Forrest who was still on the loose, I felt a lingering fear and specially reminded Raelynn.
Raelynn was efficient and found a suitable room that night. I had the Smith family’s chauffeur take Gemma to the apartment.
Late at night. I put Benedict to bed. After yawning, I went to the bathroom to take a shower.
When I came out, I realized I had received more than a dozen missed calls from Rose.
Shocked. I quickly called back. “Rose, what happened!”
himself. Rose’s voice was hoarse
“Aiden killed hit
My heart jumped
ed into my throat
“When did this happen! How’s Aiden doing now?”
On the other end of the line, there was a faint sound of crying.
Rose said
d in a deep voice, “He’s still being resuscitated”
After hanging up. I drove to the hospital in no time.
Outside the resuscitation room, the surgical lights were on. Rose’s parents and Aiden’s parents were both there.
I quickly walked forward. When Rose saw me, her eyes were filled with uncontrollable anger.
Before I could say anything, she suddenly raised her hand and slapped me hard. “Natalia, it’s all your fault! You’re the one who got Aiden into this, You’re the one to blame!”
Tears streamed down her face as she spoke. Rose had always been a gentle and demure Lady. I had never seen her so furious and was stunned for a
monant.
My ears were
but I couldn’t hear a word.
ears were riliging and my face was burning, Rose’s mouth was opening and closing. She was saying something to me,
From the corner of my eye, I saw Aiden’s parents staring at me with extreme hatred. It was as if I had become an eternal sinner
Hang! The lights in the resuscitation room went out. At the same time, the door was suddenly pushed open from the inside.
