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Ellis heard this and was a bit dumbfounded, “Huh? You’re at the hospital entrance? Then I’ll come down right away to pick you up…”
After hanging up, he looked toward Lewis and thought to himself, “Lewis, I may have no way to deal with you, but my uncle is coming! Just you wait, after you bullied Mrs. Olsen, you definitely won’t get away with it!”
With that thought, he hurried downstairs.
Nobody in the ward noticed that he had left after making the call, except for Isla.
Seeing Ellis leaving, she immediately came to Jake’s side and asked, “Jake, did Mr. Olsen just say that an elder from his family is coming?”
Jake was slightly startled. “Did he? I didn’t catch that…
He frowned, his mind full of the words Lewis had said, and his gaze unintentionally fell on Isla’s belly. He hesitated before asking, “Is this child really mine?”
Isla’s eyes flickered for a moment.
She had of course heard the conversation between
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Lewis and Jake in the ward. She had thought that Jake trusted her, but unexpectedly, Jake asked her that question.
That was clearly a sign of distrust!
Indeed, on the night she and Jake were together, he was drunk and kept calling her Keira…
At this thought, she clenched her fists tightly.
Isla showed a hurt expression. “Jake, what do you mean by this? You can’t possibly be suspecting me, can
you?”
Jake frowned even more. He scrutinized her carefully, seeing nothing but sadness on her face, and then said, “Of course I trust you. My uncle said what he did just because he’s jealous that he can’t have children!”
Isla finally breathed a sigh of relief, then asked, “Jus now, when Mr. Olsen was on the phone, I heard him mention Uncle Olsen is coming, Uncle Olsen… isn’t l the head of the Clance Olsen family?”
Jake was surprised, then shook his head. “That can’t be how could someone of his stature come all the way to Clance just to visit your mother in this hospital…”
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Although Mrs. Olsen had some connections in Clance, Jake didn’t think they were that significant.
Uncle Olsen, after all, was a big shot in Clance whose smallest actions could shake the entire economic
circle. How could he personally visit Mrs. Olsen?
If Mrs. Olsen had such connections, the Olsen family’s business would have been booming, and if not surpassing the Horton family, it would at least rank among the top in Oceanion.
Isla thought about it and also felt it was unlikely.
She must have thought too much… right?
But if Mrs. Olsen really had such connections, how could she bear to let her marry Jake? Why not introduce her to a bigwig in Clance?!
At this thought, she looked toward the bed, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in her eyes.
There were many secrets about Mrs. Olsen that even she didn’t know.
Even Mrs. Olsen’s connections were tightly concealed; if Isla hadn’t threatened her with her life, Mrs. Olsen would never have approached the Horton family, nor
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would she have managed to bring someone from the Clance Olsen family to suppor
her…
A cold smile appeared on the corner of Isla’s lips.
If Mrs. Olsen died just like that, Clance wouldn’t know who would come to offer condolences. By then, seeing her as Mrs. Olsen’s daughter, those connections might give her extra care, right?
Then Mrs. Olsen’s connections would be transferred to
her!
With this thought, Isla quickly retracted her malicious
gaze.
At that moment, footsteps suddenly came from outside
the door.
Tom walked in with five elderly-looking experts, heading straight for the center of the ward.
When the doctors and nurses couldn’t find a
five experts gathered around Mrs. Olsen’s bed
Taylor was forced to move aside.
But he didn’t step back. Staying close to the exper his gaze fixated on the person on the hospital bed, eyes noticeably red from strain, and though he didn’
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speak, his extreme nervousness and collapse were
évident.
His lips were dry and even cracked a bit.
Ever since Mrs. Olsen’s incident, he had gone without food or water, constantly by her side.
Isla walked over, holding his arm. “Dad, go have some water and rest for a while…”
“Back off.”
Taylor glared at Isla. There was no shred of emotion in those eyes, which were as cold as if they were looking at a dead person. “Don’t even think about making me leave Shirley!”
Isla was taken aback by his reaction and felt a trace of bitterness deep within.
Taylor was her biological father, who had pampered and loved her since she was a child.
For Isla, this was the first time she saw such an alien emotion in his eyes.
A sourness suddenly arose in her heart.
Taylor’s kindness to her was only because she was
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Mrs. Olsen’s daughter…
If Dad knew she was Poppy’s daughter, perhaps he wouldn’t be so kind to her, right?
That was her understanding from childhood, so she kept that secret tightly concealed.
She couldn’t help but take a deep breath. “Dad, why don’t you sit down first.”
However, Taylor ignored her, still staring intently at Mrs. Olsen. “Shirley, you can’t leave me, okay? Without you, what’s the point of living?”
From that expression, everyone could tell that if Mrs. Olsen really didn’t wake up, Taylor would probably kill himself.
Isla’s eyes reddened, and she turned her head away
The doctor beside them also couldn’t help but let slight sigh.
Keira clenched her fist.
No matter how badly Taylor treated her, his feelings for Mrs. Olsen had always been real from beginning to end…
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Unfortunately, throughout the years, there always
seemed to be a veil between Mrs. Olsen and him as if a
faint gauze was separating his intense love…
Keira always felt that what stood between them was Poppy and herself.
If it weren’t for them, Mrs. Olsen and Taylor would probably be a loving couple, right?
As Keira thought this, the specialists from Oceanion had already finished their examination of Mrs. Olsen. They huddled together for a targeted discussion and soon came to a conclusion, giving everyone a
reassuring statement. “Mrs. Olsen is not in any life-threatening danger.”
These words made Taylor heave a heavy sigh of relief again.
He asked urgently, “Then why doesn’t Shirley wake up
The doctors looked at each other, “We’ve also conducted an EEG on her, and there are no problems. As for why Mrs. Olsen hasn’t woken up, we discussed it, and it seems that she hasn’t rested well for too long. Her body automatically engaged sleep mode to
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recover her strength and energy as quickly as possible…”
Taylor asked again anxiously, “When will she wake up?”
“At the latest, in three days.”
Taylor breathed a sigh of relief. He walked back to his seat and took Mrs. Olsen’s hand. “Shirley, you want to sleep well for three days, right? Alright, no problem, I’ll stay with you…”
He sat there quietly, no longer speaking.
Keira tensed her jaw.
Meanwhile, downstairs.
Uncle Olsen’s car stopped at the entrance of the hospital.
After picking him up, Ellis briskly led him upstairs to
the ward.
Scratching his head, he asked, “Uncle Olsen, what exactly is your relationship with Mrs. Olsen? Why have you rushed here in person?”
Uncle Olsen’s expression was firm and composed. Nearing fifty, he still looked like a man in his thirties or
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forties, not showing the typical middle-aged lack of energy but remaining lean and strong.
He was wearing a black cloak, and the entire aura about him was one of coldness.
At hearing this question, those cold, glinting eyes glanced sideways at Ellis.
Ellis immediately stretched out his hand, making a zipping motion over his mouth. “OK, I won’t ask what I
shouldn’t.”
Uncle Olsen withdrew his gaze. The man of few words with a resolute look in his eyes continued to focus straight ahead.
He didn’t even wait for the elevator and climbed the
stairs to the third floor.
Ellis said, “Uncle Olsen, don’t rush. The doctor said Mrs. Olsen’s life isn’t in danger. She’s just tired and hasn’t woken up yet…”
Uncle Olsen’s expression softened slightly, but he didn’t stop.
Ellis coughed and joked wryly, “Uncle Olsen, do you recognize all those ladies from Grandma’s
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generation?”
Uncle Olsen replied coldly, “Most of them. Your grandmother took me to many gatherings back in the day. Why do you ask?”
“Oh, it’s nothing serious. It’s just that Lewis came with a photo looking for one of the ladies from Grandma’s generation. I was worried I wouldn’t recognize her, but if you do, that would be great… Since you’re here, you could help him have a look.”
Ellis touched his nose.
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his pace.
Soon, they arrived outside the ward.
Ellis pushed the door and entered.
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Ellis pushed open the door of the hospital room and
walked in.
Seeing that the atmosphere in the room was good, he breathed a sigh of relief.
He then prepared to introduce everyone to his uncle, and so he began, “This is my…”
When he turned around, however, he didn’t see Uncle Olsen following behind him and was somewhat confused.
Where was his uncle?
Ellis had no choice but to turn back, only to see Uncle Olsen leaning against the wall in the corridor outside
The man, who was always restrained and
self-possessed, had lit up a cigarette.
He took a fierce drag, then blew out a ring of smoke.
Scratching his head, Ellis asked, “Uncle, why aren’t you coming in?”
Amidst the curling smoke, the man’s resolute
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expression showed a moment of distraction. He said lightly, “Well, it’s okay. I’ll wait here for the results.”
Ellis was puzzled.
He became even more baffled, “Uncle, you’ve come all this way to see Mrs. Olsen, and now you’re just going to wait here for the results?”
Uncle Olsen’s gaze fixed on something in the distance. He took another deep drag on his cigarette, and nodded, “Yes, I promised her that we would never meet again in or after this life.”
Ellis fell silent.
He heard intense sadness in that statement.
His mouth opened as if to say something, but he found he didn’t know what would be appropriate to say.
He had suspected that there was something between Uncle Olsen and Mrs. Olsen, perhaps an old flame, or maybe Uncle Olsen had failed this cherished friend. After all, Uncle Olsen had once been quite a playboy, pursued by many.
But he could never have imagined that their past would be so dramatic.
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A vow to never meet again in life or death.
What on earth had happened?
Ellis wanted to ask, but upon catching sight of Uncle Olsen’s ashen face, he dared not inquire and could only cough lightly, “Then…
“The medical team from Clance will arrive a bit later. I’ll be right here. You go in and stay with her,” said Uncle Olsen, lifting his head to reveal a resolute and decisive air. “Don’t let anything happen to her.”
Ellis nodded earnestly and then went back into the hospital room.
At this moment, the experts from Oceanion had already finished their consultation, and they were preparing to leave, one by one, leaving only a few members of the Olsen family in the room again.
Taylor looked dazed, constantly sitting by the bedside holding Mrs. Olsen’s hand without moving.
Aside from the doctors coming in for examinations, he had maintained this position for over four hours.
Isla looked at Ellis, then curiously peered behind him before asking, “Mr. Olsen, I heard you on the phone
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saying that someone from the Olsen family has come?”
Ellis nodded. “My uncle is outside.”
Isla was extremely surprised. It was actually Uncle
Olsen!
Upon hearing this, Taylor abruptly raised his head and stared hard at Ellis. A flicker of confusion and panic appeared in his expression, and he gripped Mrs. Olsen’s hand even more tightly.
He trembled slightly.
He feared that man would forcibly take Shirley away, using her illness as an excuse!
However, Isla completely missed the change in Taylor’s demeanor and promptly said eagerly, “Why doesn’t Mr. Olsen come in? He… ”
Ellis explained, “Uncle won’t be coming in; after all, Mrs. Olsen is a lady, and he doesn’t want to disturb
her.”
This reassured Taylor, who turned to look at Mrs. Olsen on the bed, his gaze becoming even more
resolute.
Isla immediately walked out, “Then Jake and I will go
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greet Mr. Olsen. It would be too impolite otherwise.”
“That’s indeed as it should be.”
Ellis thought to himself and glanced at Lewis and
Keira.
In Clance, many people fawn over trying to make acquaintance with Uncle Olsen, seizing any opportunity that comes their way.
Although Lewis is on the rise, full of youthful vigor, his power and influence still fall short compared to the accumulation of the older generation. He can sit at the same level as himself, but he’s still a step behind in front of Uncle Olsen.
That’s why he thought Lewis and Keira would go and pay their respects together, and then help speak some pleasing words for Keira…
But unexpectedly, the two just stared at Mrs. Olon the sickbed as if they had not heard what he said
Ellis paid them no attention.
Isla and Jake arrived at the door and immediately sa that man standing aloof from worldly affairs..
His presence was overwhelming; even without
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Lewis and Uncle Olsen rushed to the entrance of the hospital ward and then charged inside.
Before they even entered, they heard Jake’s angry roar,
“Isla!”
Isla’s piercing scream came through. “My baby! Keira, you did this on purpose! You killed my child!”
Lewis frowned, and he quickened his steps into the
room.
Uncle Olsen was slightly taken aback.
Once he understood the situation and saw that Mrs.
Olsen was fine, he breathed a sigh of relief, then stood
at the door and turned to look at Ellis, who was guarding outside, asking, “What happened?”
Ellis was also in a daze.
Two minutes ago, at his uncle’s command, he came to check on Mrs. Olsen’s condition, but as soon as he
entered the room, he saw Isla and Keira in a scuffle…
Inside the hospital room.
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Isla was on the ground, clutching her own abdomen, with her trousers stained red by blood, while Jake was helping her.
Isla exclaimed, “Jake, she pushed me!”
Jake’s eyes were red-rimmed as he stared at Isla and said, “I know, I saw it… Isla, how are you feeling?”
Cold sweat broke out on Isla’s forehead. “My stomach hurts, it’s so painful… Jake, we’ve lost our baby…”
Having been pregnant for just two months and losing so much blood, one didn’t need to think to know the baby was gone too.
Jake, hearing this, became frantic, “Doctor, doctor!”
The doctors outside rushed in, and Jake, holding Isla, immediately placed her on the gurney and quickly ran toward the emergency room…
Keira stood behind them, a hint of mockery flashing
through her eyes.
Lewis glanced at her and asked. “Are you okay?”
Keira responded indifferently, “I’m fine.”
Isla had just been grabbing her, not letting her go,
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insisting that she persuade Taylor.
Keira was getting a bit impatient; she just pulled her hand away, using a bit of force, and Isla charged backward, then violently crashed her waist against the
chair.
What followed was that bloody scene.
She wanted to laugh.
It was written all over Isla’s face, her petty tricks. Wasn’t it just because Lewis reminded Jake, leading Jake to become suspicious of her?
Keira had long anticipated that Isla would seek an accident to have a miscarriage.
After all, she was already married into the Horton family, and if this child was gone, there could be
another…
But she had just woken up and was worried about Mrs. Olsen, so she hadn’t expected Isla to pull such a stunt in the hospital room!
After thinking for a moment, she gestured to Lewis. “Although the child is gone, tests can still be done. Can you speak to the hospital on my behalf…”
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Keira wasn’t the least bit panicked.
With the DNA test report in hand proving the child wasn’t Jake’s, the Horton family wouldn’t pursue further, and Isla’s charade would be in vain.
Furthermore…
A smirk appeared on Keira’s lips.
Yesterday, it was said that as long as that child was still there, Connor wouldn’t talk, and now the child was gone… if they could just come up with a way to make Connor give up on Isla, then he would reveal the
secret.
Isla’s move was simply suicidal!
Lewis immediately sent a message to Tom.
The hospital belonged to the Horton family, so they could do whatever they wanted here.
The way they exchanged smiles and glances, caught in the eyes of Ellis, made him frown. He said angrily, “Keira, Lewis, how can you two still be smiling?! You’ve just caused the death of a human being. Don’t you feel even a little bit of remorse?”
Keira slowly began. “I didn’t push her it wasn’t my
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fault.”
“If it wasn’t you, then who could it be? I saw it with my own eyes, and you’re still lying! Mr. Olsen, you saw it too, didn’t you?!” Ellis looked to Taylor for
confirmation.
But strangely enough, Taylor was still just staring at the hospital bed where his wife lay, never saying a word from the start to the finish.
It was as if he simply didn’t care about Isla’s miscarriage.
Both Keira and Ellis knew that Taylor was lost in his
own world…
Unless Mrs. Olsen woke up, there was a real possibility he might genuinely starve himself to death.
Ellis frowned upon seeing him like this/ “Forget it, if he’s not in the mood to deal with you, Uncle Olsen and I cannot just stand by and watch Mrs. Olsen’s daughter be bullied by you! I will take care of this matter
myself!”
With these words, he left the room.
One hour later, someone entered the room and called
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out, “Sir, Madam, the elder Mr. Olsen is here, asking for
you to go to Miss Isla’s hospital room.”
Lewis stood up, “I’ll go. You stay here.”
The butler immediately said, “The elder Mr. Olsen asked for both of you to come over.”
Lewis’s brow knitted, about to speak, when the butler added with a smile. “Hearing that Mrs. Olsen was hospitalized here, they initially intended to come find you and your wife for a talk. But out of concern for disturbing Mrs. Olsen’s rest, they decided to call you two over instead…
At those words, Keira immediately stood up. “Then let’s
go.”
She and Lewis left the room and turned left at the two adjoining hospital rooms to Isla’s room.
At that moment, she was lying on the hospital bed, her complexion a bit pale and her eyes slightly red.
The Horton family members present in the room were quite numerous.
Nathan, Oliver, and Melissa were all there, and Jake
was right beside Isla’s bed, putting on an appearance
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of deep affection and loyalty
As the two entered the room, Jake immediately clenched his fists, looking angrily at Keira. “Keira, didn’t you know that Isla was pregnant? How could you push her with such force? You definitely did it on purpose!!”
Melissa also stood up abruptly, looking angrily at them. “Lewis, what are you trying to do? The first branch of the family was about to have a great-grandson. How could you do such a thing?! Do you realize that the child who was miscarried was a boy?”
Her heartache was intense.
If Jake had a son, and Lewis’s side ended up without children, then ultimately the Horton family’s wealth would still belong to their first branch.
But she never imagined that this dream would be shattered!
Oliver immediately chimed in with Melissa. “Lewis, I’ve always known you didn’t like me as your elder brother, but how could you do something like this? You’ve been married for two years and haven’t had a child, are you
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so desperate? But that doesn’t mean you should harm your nephew’s child!”
Nathan also slammed a hand on the armrest of the
sofa, pointing angrily at Lewis and Keira. “You poisonous woman, it’s bad enough that you haven’t born any children in two years after your marriage, but to go as far as harming my great-grandson is utterly unforgivable! And you, Lewis, you must give your nephew an explanation for this incident!”
Lewis looked at him impassively and sneered, deliberately asking, “What kind of explanation?”
Nathan immediately replied, “You divorce this vile woman immediately, right now! And transfer five percent of the company’s shares to Jake as compensation, then this matter will be settled!”
A glint of mockery flashed in Lewis’s eyes, “What if the child that was lost wasn’t Jake’s?”
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Isla deliberately created the false impression that Keira had pushed her, so defending herself at this moment was the lowest tactic.
Lewis deeply understood the art of negotiation.
Offense was the best defense, which was why he didn’t bother explaining anything about how Keira didn’t lay hands on Isla but instead, he let loose this statement.
The few people in the room were all taken aback upon hearing it!
Lying in the hospital bed, Isla’s eyes flickered and
tearfully she said, “Mom, Jake, to protect Aunt Keira, Uncle even tells such lies. How can I stay in the Horton family after this?”
As she cried, Jake immediately reacted. “Well, Uncle, no wonder you told me that the child wasn’t mine before. It turns out it was all to pave the way to harm this child, wasn’t it?
“And you, Keira, you didn’t accidentally hurt her because of an argument, you did it on purpose! Just
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because you can’t have children of your own, you’re jealous of ours, aren’t you?!”
Jake was so angry, his whole body was shaking; he charged up to Keira and shouted, “Keira, I truly didn’t expect you to be such a person! During our four years in college, I treated you so well… I never imagined you could do something like this!”
Madness glinted in his eyes.
When Keira heard him bring up their college days, she couldn’t help but be momentarily stunned.
The hysterical man before her had once been the innocent, sunny youth in college…
She sighed quietly and calmly stated. “The child really isn’t yours.”
“Bullshit! Don’t I know what happened between Isla and me? To absolve yourself, you even stoop to sayi this! Keira, you’ve truly lowered my opinion of you! I’l get to the bottom of this!”
Melissa immediately started crying. “My poor grandchild, gone just because of their jealousy… Ever since Lewis became the family head, we of the first branch have been accommodating at every turn. and
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now you’re persecuting Jake’s child. Lewis, tell me, what more do you want from us?”
Oliver also sighed deeply. “Lewis, since we were kids, where have I ever wronged you as your elder brother… Why must you target our first branch like this?
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Grandma’s love went all to you, and you control the Horton family. Can’t you leave us be and let us live peacefully?”
After saying that, he turned to Nathan. “Dad, for our future safety, maybe it’s better to divide the family. I’m truly scared. Ever since he returned from abroad, Lewis treated us like strangers, and now, even as Isla lies in a hospital bed, he shows no sign of guilt and instead slanders her… We can’t go on like this!”
He lowered his head and wiped away nonexistent tears from his eyes.
Nathan cursed at Lewis. “Ungrateful creature, you’ve been a bastard since childhood and haven’t changed one bit; do you want to drive your elder brother and his family to their deaths to be satisfied?!”
Lewis watched them coldly, finding their words laughable.
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He bullied Oliver since he was young?
When he was born, Oliver was already 14 years old!
As a child, not knowing any better, if he ever offended him, Oliver could respond with violence.
Several times he almost died under his brother’s cruel
pranks!
Even that year when he was nine years old and got kidnapped, it was Oliver who took him out and left him
at the train station!
Such an elder brother, truly “innocent” and “pitiful” indeed!
Add to that their father’s favoritism… Lewis’s heart had long since turned cold.
At that moment, a pair of hands suddenly grasped his
own.
Lewis was slightly taken aback before turning his he to see Keira standing beside him.
The woman stood shoulder to shoulder with him, jointly bearing the malice from the Horton family, which warmed Lewis’s heart.
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That’s right.
He was no longer alone.
He gently patted Keira’s hand and said firmly, “Does the first branch of the family wish to separate? I have no objections. After all, they have been living in the main house of the Horton family, occupying the residence that should belong to the family head. Now that my wife and I have returned, indeed, it’s time to free up that place.”
“You…!” Oliver was flustered.
The main house of the Horton family residence had always been inhabited by Oliver and Melissa.
Even after Lewis returned home and became the family head, this fact remained unchanged.
Nathan, the grandfather, justified it by saying that Lewis’s wife hadn’t arrived, and he needed to stay with old Mrs. Horton, so they didn’t vacate the house for the main branch…
It was unexpected that Lewis would bring this up at
this time.
Melissa immediately started crying. “Lewis, your heart
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is so cruel! Did you harm Isla’s child just to divide the family? Are you afraid that our branch is flourishing and overshadowing you?”
After saying that, she turned to Keira, “Was it this illegitimate daughter’s idea? Lewis never mentioned this before. As soon as you show up in our house, everything gets turned upside down. How can you, an illegitimate daughter, be so malicious! Do you really want the Horton family to be torn apart?”
Isla also began to cry, “Keira, please don’t do this. We are all one family. I won’t pursue your responsibility anymore. Please don’t instigate Lewis to divide the family, okay?”
Melissa immediately shouted, “Look, that’s the demeanor of a lady from a grand household. Lewis, your wife is an illegitimate daughter. No wonder she’s so petty! In marrying a wife, one should marry a virtuous one. It’s her jealousy that has brought us to this point! Isla is letting it go, but I won’t agree! The child she carried was my grandson! Dad, you can’t ignore this matter!”
Nathan said, “Lewis, since you refuse to relent, I’ll make the decision then. Guards, seize this venomous
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woman and make her kneel and apologize to Isla!”
As soon as these words were spoken, two bodyguards entered through the doorway.
They walked straight up to Keira, ready to grab her by the shoulders.
Just as Keira was about to strike back, the man beside her suddenly pressed her shoulder and promptly stepped forward to swiftly repel the two men, shouting, “Tom!”
Several bodyguards immediately surged in at the doorway, standing in front of Keira and Lewis, blocking the Horton family’s bodyguards.
These were Lewis’s personal bodyguards, who took orders from Lewis alone.
Moreover, these bodyguards were clearly not on the same level as those of the Horton family. Standing there, they made the regular Horton family bodyguards hesitant to move forward.
Nathan became furious. “You ungrateful creature, you’ve turned against us! After what you’ve done, are you trying to control us with force? I’m your father!”
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Lewis looked at him dispassionately, “You should be grateful you’re my father.”
His words carried an ominous undertone, which even intimidated Nathan. “You, you really dare to commit patricide and fratricide?!”
Lewis no longer wished to talk.
Keira spoke for him. “Mr. Horton, why the rush? The child that Isla miscarried has been taken for testing. Once the results are in, won’t the truth be revealed?”
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Isla was stunned by the accusation. “What? How could you do that?!”
Keira sneered and looked at her. “What’s wrong? Feeling guilty?”
This remark made both Jake and Melissa turn their gaze towards Isla.
Isla immediately retorted, “Guilty about what? Jake is my only man. Could the child possibly belong to someone else? It’s just that I find you people to be so cruel. Not only have you harmed my child, but now you’re treating the dead baby like this…”
She clutched her stomach and cried. “My child, it’s all my fault for not protecting you. They’ve taken your life and now they’re subjecting you to such humiliation. I don’t know if you can feel the pain… It’s all because Mommy is useless…”
Jake’s eyes also reddened as he clenched his fists. tightly, resentfully glaring at Keira and Lewis.
Keira couldn’t help but draw her lips in a thin line. “An
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embryo over a month old is just a cluster of cells, its pain receptors haven’t even developed yet. Isla, stop putting on an act here…”
Upon hearing this, Isla’s expression stiffened slightly, then she bit her lip and looked fiercely at Keira.
She was filled with hatred!
Indeed, she had chosen to terminate the pregnancy herself, just to prevent Jake from actually following through with the amniocentesis.
Moreover, with the support of the Clance Olsen family, it was clear they would take her side. Naturally, she should take this opportunity to firmly grasp Keira.
If she could oust Keira from the Horton family and even assist the first branch of the family in wresting control of the Horton Group from Lewis, it would be
great.
But she hadn’t anticipated that Lewis would go so far to protect that bitch!
In the hospital room, Lewis had already gained the upper hand, entirely in control of the situation.
Just then, a mocking voice suddenly came from the
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doorway. “Lewis, you can’t be too overbearing in your actions! You’ve taken control of Mrs. Olsen’s room, and now you want to control Isla’s room as well? Do you really take my Uncle Olsen for decoration?”
Ellis appeared at the doorway, followed by several bodyguards, ready to confront the bodyguards of Lewis.
Seeing him, Isla’s eyes lit up, and she immediately cried out, “Mr. Olsen, you’ve arrived just in time. You must stand up for me!”
After she spoke, she burst into tears again. “Keira, you’re simply too malicious. You’ve bedridden my mom and caused me such harm. You’re here for revenge, aren’t you? It’s all because my mom and I don’t have a strong backing, so you do whatever you please!”
She sobbed, looking very pitiable.
Ellis immediately ordered, “Bring Keira to me!”
Lewis stood in front of Keira, “I’d like to see who
dares!”
Ellis stared him down, “Uncle Olsen said, he’s decided to protect Mrs. Olsen’s daughter. Are you sure you
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want to be his enemy?”
Lewis frowned upon hearing that.
He said coolly, “Tell your Uncle Olsen that I’m not interested in Isla. I am just stating the facts. The DNA test results will be out in three hours at the earliest. I also hope he won’t be here sheltering the instigator by
that time.”
With that statement, Lewis took Keira by the hand and strode out of the room.
Nathan tried to call him back. “You get back here!”
Regrettably, Lewis acted as if he hadn’t heard a word.
Nathan was livid. “Ungrateful creature! You’re far too arrogant!! We won’t tolerate this!”
Ellis blocked his path at the doorway. “Lewis, you can leave, but not her! This illegitimate daughter has bullied Isla, and today she must answer for it!”
With a wave of his hand, the bodyguards behind him moved forward to apprehend Keira but were stopped by Lewis’s bodyguards.
A standoff ensued between the two sides.
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Ellis looked on coldly. “Lewis, are you sure you want to have a fight here?”
This was a Horton family hospital, and Mrs. Olsen’s ward wasn’t far away.
These bodyguards were all veterans. If a fight broke out, it would be destructive and could affect Mrs.
Olsen…
Keira stepped forward, about to say something when Lewis’s gaze darkened. “I said, the truth will come out in three hours. Ellis, can’t you even wait that long?”
Ellis glanced into the room and spoke slowly, “Lewis, I think you’re mistaken about something. The results in three hours don’t matter to us. We have always been protecting Mrs. Olsen’s biological daughter! Not the Horton family’s grandson!”
The implication was clear.
No matter whose child was in Isla’s womb, Uncle Olsen
didn’t care.
His concern was that Keira had harmed the child in
Isla’s womb.
Lewis frowned slightly.
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This was getting troublesome…
Uncle Olsen was ruthless and often unreasonable. If he said he would protect Mrs. Olsen, then he would surely protect only Isla. Even if it turned out Isla’s child wasn’t from the Horton family, he probably wouldn’t let Keira off easily.
Lewis’s gaze darkened. “What does Uncle Olsen want?”
Ellis then looked at Keira. “Miss Olsen lost her child, so Keira must do something to atone… Keira, my uncle is just downstairs. Do you dare to come with me to meet
him?”
“Impossible.”
Lewis looked at him. “Isla’s child has nothing to do with Keira, and I won’t let you take her away!”
Ellis scoffed. “Lewis, that’s not up to you.”
The atmosphere at the scene was tense, and it seemed as though a fierce battle could erupt at any moment.
At this critical juncture, Keira suddenly stepped forward. She looked at Lewis. “I’ll go with him.”
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