Chapter 55
“Desperate times call for desperate measures—i
reach out to Douglas. If he steps in, we can keep things from spiraling out of control” James said, his tone laden willironorm, issuing a sumber warning
Marilyn’s Eisw furrowed, her eyes mirroring her distress. “Dad, Douglas plays by the book. If he gets concrete proof of Vera’s guilt, it could blose up in our faces. We need to keep him in the dark and silence Courtney before he knows about this”
She was convinced the key to this mess was Courtney. I have Austin lunile Courtney’s situation, and I’ll get our legal team to work with the cops”
Soon, Marilyn arrived at Henisburg General Hospital her phone clamped to her ear
“Ms. Lewis, things are looking grim Public sentimens is heavily against us. Patients and their families are digging in their heck, refusing mediation. and making a scene at our plastic surgery clinic, an employee said, their voice quivering with anxiety
The patients at our private hospital are also raising a nickas, and the media is all over it. The fire you waisted to put out has flared up again, the employer continued:
“This has to be someone pulling strings from the shadows! Someone’s gunning for you and the Lewis family, the employee added.
Marilyn’s fingers clenched, one by one, as she struggled to maintain her composure, thinking. Damn it One headache after another, all hitting s at once. Is someone out to get the Lewis Bundy?
Frowning. Marilyn couldn’t place who she’d crossed. Find out who’s behind the After ending the call, she entered the hospital with a thunderous expression and beclined for the ICU
Outside the ICU, Austin stood guard with his foretrad pressed against the glass and his eyes etched with torment
“Austin” Marilyn said, her voice low and her face stern. “Step out for a second.”
Austin pretended not to bear Marilyn, and his hands balled into fists
Austin Marilyn’s voice rose in irritation. “Veras in deep trouble.”
“What trouble could she possibly get into? What trouble could anyone from the Lewis family get into? Austin’s emotions were
ere unraveling. She’s vicious and nithless! She beat Courtney to this state! Rih fractures and a cracked stemnunt She wanted Courtney dead?”
“So vicious” Austin repeated, his voice trembling “She’s way too cold–blooded”
“Austin, 1 suggest you calm down,” Marilyn threatened with a cold stare, lowering her voice. “You and Vera are a real couple and a pannenship of interests. Con it! She’s in trouble now. She was arrested by the polite.”
Didn’t you say that even if she killed someone, you could keep her safe?” Austin sneered
“This time it’s different. Vera has put herself in the crosshain“ Marilyn whispered.
“Serves her right! She’s so vicious, and she deserves it! Austin shouted, losing control
Vers grifted her teeth. “Austin, I advise you to think clearly. She’s your daughter’s mother. If she goes to prison, think about what will happen to
Austin fell silent and took a step back.
Also, the Lewis family and Vera are in the same boat. You should understand how much damage a scandal could do to Lewis Group none. You’ve invested all your money. You have a stake in it. Gerit”
Marilyn let Austin think it over. It was a matter of personal interest, so he had to weigh his options.
“The simplest solution now is to make sure Courtney never wakes up Marilyn said, stepping in front of Austin Couracy doesn’t stand up to accuse Vera, I have many ways to help Vera get off the book, okay!”
nanil lowering
ing her voice. “As long as
Austin looked at Marilyn in shock, realizing that she was suggesting he get rid of Courtney. “You’re insane, Austin muttered
“Don’t pretend, Austin. If you really cared about her life, you should have stopped Vera when the impulsively took people to find Courtney?” Manlyn ripped off Austin’s facade.
Embarrassed and angry. Austin lowered his head, his hands trembling
“I know you have the means to do it. Manlyn whispered. “My family doesn’t know who we’ve offended. Lewis Group is on thin ice right now. The stock market is volatile. If another scandal hits the Lewis family at this time, we’re all done for!”
At thus moment, it was up to Austin to decide whether that damned first love, Courtney, was more important than his daughter Phoebe and their interest Austin stood there, numb all over. His scale had already tipped
Chapter 55
net in the early morning hours. Carl had gone outside for a smoke, and the nurse at
The hallway was getting emptier, and the hospital was eerily quiet the station had gone to the restroom
Austin hesitated for a long time at the door. Then he used his doctor’s privilege to swipe in and enter the ICU.
On the bed, Courtney lay still, her face pale. Her ventilator was still running, and whether it was due to a nightmare, her brows were tightly furrowed.
Austin held a bottle of mineral water, which was deformed from the force of his grip. He stood by the bed for a long time, slowly removed Courtney’s breathing mask, and tried to give her water to drink.
“Austin, you’re a doctor, Courtney suddenly said, her voice hoarse and trembling. Her feelings for Austin had long since turned from despair to
fear.
They were both doctors and knew that injured people with excessive blood loss should not drink a lot of water, especially with a lung puncture. Apparently, Austin was trying to kill her.
“Courtney… Austin retreated in horror, dropping the water bottle from nervousness and fear. He hadn’t expected Courtney to speak.
