Chapter 61
“Vera is too reckless, I can’t believe the low can’t punish her Lorraine und angrily, feeling sorry as she walked to the bedule. “Even in South Weldan, you never suffered such a beating. And yet this mistress.
Courtney stayed silent, not vying anything.
She thought. Yes, thanks in Mark and Hayden, even in a war–torn place like
e South Weidan, I never suffered such injuries:
Before she met Hayden, Mark was always the one protecting her. After Markdied, the mer Hayden
“Say a little less, Carl schispereril
“Why should I keep quiet? Am I wrong? That wirked Vers, the’s a shameless, mitright bullying or Courtney Lorraine started to cry as she spoke
Carl quickly explained. “I didn’t mean it that sexy. Uni dudict want Courtney no
Lorraine tell silent. She was always fiery and used to argue with Carl almost daily before the incident. She’s calmed down a lot wire coming back. from abroad, but the was very protective of Courtney, whom she treated like a little sister.
When Courtney’s accident happened, Lorraine went around the hospital spreading rumors that Vera, the temptres had tried to kill the wife and Jeft Courtney with serious injuries. Since Courtney was being treated there, the news quickly spread throughout the hospitali
awkward situations.
That day. Mr. Anderson and Mark’s cousin came to see Courtney. Everyone else stayed away to avoid any awkwa
“Courtney, dont blame them. They just want to keep their jobs at the hospital. Mr. Lewis is putting pressure on them from above, so they don’t dare to get involved. We’ve all been through life and death situations, now we valur life even more Mr. Anderson sit by the bed, sighing.
Courtney nodded, lying there quietly
She knew it wasn’t easy for everyone to come back alive, and cherishing life now was what they should be doing
“Yesterday. Austin came to us asking for our help to identity Hayden as a terrorist. Although Hayden is one of Lucas’s people and has indeed protected us, I refined to go along with it, but I can’t guarantee others won’t step up to accuse Austin, Mr. Anderson looked at Courtney, unsure if everyone would stay silent
Courtney took a deep breath and nodded.
She thought Without Hayden’s protection, none of us would be alive now. But even I called the police on Hayden multiple times back on him what right do I have to expect others to remember his kindness?
and turned her
“From Hayden’s perspective, he must be feeling really hurt and disheartened, right?
“Being undercover in such a dangerous place, misunderstood by everyone, he must feel isolated and
din pain
“Courtney, make sure to get plenty of rest Justice will never be defeated by evil forces, not even by the president’s daughter’s influence?” Mr. Anderson said angrily. His complexion looked worse due to his health problems.
Courtney was worried about his health and asked anxiously, “Mr. Anderson, have you been gening regular check–ups and treatment
Mr. Anderson smiled and nodded. “Don’t worry, I w
y, I will take good care of my health”
He really did look very unwell.
Courtney nodded, her eyes red and filled with uncontrollable icars.
“Don’t cry, kid, don’t cry. You need to live well, show everyone what you’re made of! Your life was given a chance by Mark; he’s in heaven watching over you. Karma will catch up with those jerks, those scumbags Mr. Anderson coughed as he stood up, his body trembling unsteadily.
Courney tried to sit up but her chest hurt a lot
Lorraine quickly stopped Courmey, signaling her to lie back down, then helped Mr. Anderson out of the room.
The next morning, after the doctor finished his rounds, Courtney drifted back into a drowsy sleep.
The pain from the wound was intense, and she didn’t sleep well.
Still holding the phone tightly, Courtney was worried about missing any message from Hayden, Slse was unsure about his current situation.
Even though she knew Hayden was undercover and wouldn’t be left without support, Courtney couldn’t stop worrying.
“Courtney,” called Austin, who stood at the door of the hospital room.
Chapter til
red the hospital wom, a middle aged woman full
She wore a well bring dress and was adorned with expensive jade jewelry, exuding an aura of pride and wealth.
li took Courtney a while to recognize who she was—it was Austin’s mother.
În five years, not only had Austin’s changes shocked Courtney, but the transformation of her former mother–in–law also left her stunned.
Austin’s family wasn’t wealthy: his mom once dressed modestly, appearing insecure yet possessing her own pride and dignity. Now, everything she more and accessorized with was expensive.
Courtney was reluctant to a
to admit that Austin’s sudden wealth had come at the expense of her and her parents‘ lives.
The compensation from the demolition, the death seulement, the insurance money, the old mansion it all amounted to billions that became the source of their family’s wealth and pride.
“Courtney, it’s not easy for you to manage alone. My mom said she’d come over to look after you
Austin put down the fruits he bought and glanced at his mom, Jessica Harper.
Jessica looked around the hospital room with disdain, clearly unwilling
li had been five years since Courtney had last seen her mother–in–law, the same woman who used to shower Courtney’s family with praise for pitching in extra money for their house and helping Austin with official matters. Now, she seemed like a completely different person, which made Courtney scared.
