Said I didn't Love Him But I Lied

Xavier could feel the jealousy in her voice, and his expression abruptly shifted, becoming as cold as ice. It seemed that no matter what had happened within the Godfrey family, it had nothing to do with him. After Josephine hung up the call, she waited to watch the drama unfold.

However, the long awaited news that the Godfrey family sent out early in the morning, was that they would not sue the hospital. This made Josephine's face red with anger. What was the meaning of all this? It was all because of Everleigh.

Apart from Josephine, Madison wasn't any better off either. She had hired those people to sue them, but Theodore had interrupted her plans. How dare they?

This was no different than disrespecting her, right in front of her face.

Overwhelmed with rage, Madison gave him a call, and confronted him about his actions.

"Whatever you planned to do, I'm doing it now."

"You... Theodore, that's your grandmother. She hasn't even rested in peace yet, and yet you're defending that 'murderer' just like that. What the hell are you thinking?"

Theodore heard her angry shouts from the other end of the line. There was a cold glint in his eyes, as if he was restraining himself.

"Are you sure you want me to tell you everything? Do you really think that you have no responsibility for all that has happened?" When faced with the past, he was overwhelmed with guilt. Whenever he thought of what Everleigh had gone through back then, he wanted to curse at himself. How could he still blame her for being cruel to him, when she herself had been in despair? Madison was even more furious when she heard his words. "I've said it many times that it wasn't me."

"Of course you wouldn't admit it. Compared to the fact that you can even kidnap someone, is there anything else that you wouldn't do? I am telling you, the Godfrey family is in my hands. Anyone who disobeys my order will suffer the consequences of doing so, and they'll wish that they were dead by then." Theodore's last sentence was his final warming.

Madison could feel his fury over the call, and her whole body trembled out of fear. Her eyes widened in disbelief. Didn't this mean that she was now out of the picture?

"Don't forget that you would've never achieved what you have now without me."

"I've told you this before. Without your help, it was only a matter of time before I became the head of the Godfrey Family. Have you forgotten your family name already? Last time, it was Grandma who was protecting you; now that she's gone, who is going to keep you under their wings? How much more control do you think you have?" Theodore did not show her any respect at all.

There were no emotions in his cold voice.

This was Madison Allen, his mother. Otherwise, he would have sent her to jail a long time ago. No matter what evidence it was, the kidnapping alone was enough to make her suffer the consequences.

The only reason he did not do so was because she was family to him.

Everleigh's sarcastic remarks were the last thing he was worried about. He was the one who was in the wrong.

...

On the way to school, both Alastair and Adrienne were in low spirits, especially Alastair. He was extremely dejected, and when Adrienne noticed it, she fell silent as well.

"Do you guys want to visit the zoo?" Everleigh did not want the both of them to be feeling so down. She wanted them to be happy.

He did not answer, but Adrienne was already looking forward to it. "Mommy, will Daddy come?"

"No, your daddy has been very busy recently." Everleigh unknowingly tightened her grip on the steering wheel as she answered.

Adrienne pouted and said in disappointment, "Then let's forget it. Let's stay at home and accompany Grandpa."

Everleigh looked at the two of them through the rearview mirror. She didn't know since when Theodore occupied such an important place in their hearts.

At this moment, she wondered if returning home was the right decision.

She was getting ready to go back after dropping them off at school, but then, she received a call from Mr. Lawson, who asked her to go to the hospital.

She had nothing to do, so she quickly agreed.

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When she entered the room, Stainley was sitting in the Director's office. He looked calm, and there was no emotion on his face.

Everleigh was confused as to why Mr. Lawson had requested for her presence.

"Please take a seat." He pointed to one of the chairs.

She sat down and immediately asked, "Mr. Lawson, you don't have to beat around the bush. Am I going to be investigated?"

"The Godfrey family has withdrawn their complaint, and thus for the hospital's side, we have no other problems. The reason why I asked for you to come, is to ask you when you will return to work."

Everleigh paused at his words, completely shocked and confused. What a plot twist. Putting aside Theodore, Mr. Lawson was someone who wouldn't have allowed her to return to work, seeing as she would cause many problems with her return.

"Mr. Lawson, aren't you going to suspend me?"

"Mr. Lawson felt that what I said last time made sense, and he also realized his own shortcomings," Stainley explained.

She raised her eyebrows in disbelief. "Did realization hit him?" She thought to herself.

She turned around and noticed Mr. Lawson's unease.

"Him coming to his senses was all because of my teachings." An old man's voice caught everyone's attention.

Everleigh's face lit up with joy when she saw the man walking in through the door. "Dr. Harrison, when did you come back?"

"I came back last night. As soon as I got back, I heard the news about you." He took her hand in his and sat on a chair. He glanced at Mr. Lawson as he did so.

He avoided Dr. Harrison's gaze as he looked down to the ground. There was nothing he could under the circumstances.

"I most certainly did not do anything wrong in this case." Everleigh remained calm, and had no intention of flinching.

It was also this kind of attitude that made Dr. Harrison feel very comfortable.

Now this was the student he was always proud of. A doctor's job was to heal the wounded and rescue the almost dead, but no doctor could guarantee that a patient would never die.

Dr. Harrison glanced at Mr. Lawson with slightly reproachfully. "Now that you've heard the truth, don't forget your own obligations just because of other people's interests. You are the person in charge here, and you should be the role model."

Mr. Lawson felt ashamed after being told off by Dr. Harrison in this way. He was the dean of the hospital; he still had a reputation to live up to.

"Dr. Harrison, life is not as simple as you imagine. The patients are not the ones paying for our wages around here, right?"

Dr. Harrison felt disappointed at Mr. Lawson's words, but he didn't continue.

Both Everleigh and Stainley understood Dr. Harrison's message well. Both of them just smiled and did not anything else.

"Now that the management has asked for Everleigh to come back to work, what are your thoughts on this?" Mr. Lawson gave in to his teacher.

After all, he was the one who had asked Everleigh to return to work.

Dr. Harrison glanced at her with a hint of amusement in his eyes. "She will agree."

"Yes, I agree." Her lips curled into a smile. It was her intention to come back again as well, especially with her teacher's help. Naturally, she wouldn't leave her workplace.

At this time, Mr. Lawson's door was pushed open again. A woman wearing a black dress rushed in, and she looked at Everleigh with a fierce expression.

"Mr. Lawson, you sure know how to change your stand quickly," Mrs. Godfrey remarked with a sneer, and the anger in her eyes was evident.

Mr. Lawson was in a difficult place, as he couldn't afford to offend either of them.

"Mrs. Godfrey, I'm afraid that you would have to talk to Mr. Godfrey about this."

"Talk about what? Do you think that if the Godfrey family comes forward and your hospital escapes a disaster, my orders can be ignored?"