Chapter 329
Corporation untouched. With such a seamless plan, how could he resist?
He wasn't the mastermind behind the drugging; he just used someone else to do the dirty work, keeping his hands spotless. As for her and the child, their tragic disappearance during childbirth was conveniently unrelated to him, leaving his reputation and the Bennett If her luck hadn't been a bit better, she wouldn't have felt unwell and gone to the hospital. She might never have uncovered who was behind her suffering until it was too late.
Having said what needed to be said and found the answers she sought, Selena managed a small, brave smile. Casually, she turned her gaze away and said, "Grandpa, let's head back to the hospital." "Selena..."
"Please, Grandpa. Let's go."
Selena gently but firmly took Josh's arm, guiding him outside. Josh's heart ached for her, and he couldn't refuse. Pushing down his anger, he left with her.
The butler signaled, and the bodyguards released Margot, retreating in unison. Behind them, Everett watched Selena's stiff figure depart, his brow furrowed in deeper concern. Her words inexplicably tugged at something inside him, leaving him with an unsettling feeling. His legs moved on their own, wanting to follow her for answers, but someone caught his sleeve.
"Everett, I was so scared. I thought I'd never see you again..."
Margot, collapsed on the floor, clung to him like a lifeline, as if she'd narrowly escaped disaster. Everett looked down at her, her face pale and almost ghostly from fear. Her sleeves slipped down, revealing scars on her arms-marks she had inflicted on herself when no one was watching, after waking from surgery.
His hand tightened into a fist, unable to move.
"Nurse, please take her back to her room."
In the hospital room, Dr. Campbell checked on Josh and gently scolded him, "Josh, you can't do this again No matter how upset you are, running around and losing your temper isn't the answer, okay?"
Josh waved dismissively, "Dr. Campbell, Selena's been on my case all the way here. You don't need to add to it. Just give me whatever meds or shots I need. I can't afford to faltill now; Selena needs me
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Dr. Campbell turned to Selena, sitting nearby, his eyes soft with sympathy. He had thought she was living happily, unaware of the struggles she'd faced alone.
His grip on the medical file tightened unconsciously. Selena got up and approached him.
"Dr. Campbell, could I have a moment alone with Grandpa?"
"Of course," he replied, hiding any trace of emotion as he left the room.
Selena pulled up a chair, sat down, and took Josh's frail hand in hers. She took a deep breath and began, "Grandpa, I'm sorry for not being. honest with you. The truth is, Margot has always been between Everett and me. I spent three years trying to reach his heart, but I couldn't... I'm tired."
A tear slipped from her eye as her voice grew softer. "Can I just stop trying now?"