Chapter 137
Anthony, the director sald Margaret has woken up. Allee turned and grabbed Anthony’s suit jacket, pleading in panic, “Let’s go admit our me Maybe Daniel will go easier on us, okay?”
Anthony just smirked goldly. “Calm down. She only woke up, that’s all.”
Hearing this, Alice grew even more frantic. He clearly didn’t understand how serious this was.
“Later, just do exactly as I say. If you mess up, we’re truly finished. Got it?” Anthony said meaningfully, his hand brushing over her neck.
Alice felt as if her life was in his grasp. Terrified, she could only nod quickly.
“Good.” Only then did Anthony wrap an arm around her shoulder and lead her into the ICU.
Margaret lay there, covered in tubes, an oxygen mask over her face. Her usually healthy complexion had turned a dangerous ashen gray.
Daniel had been a soldier most of his life, but seeing his wife like this brought tears
his eyes.
Margaret had been lying quietly with her eyes open, but the moment she spotted Anthony raised a trembling hand and pointed weakly at them.
Seeing this, Anthony shoved Alice forward and muttered, “Cry.”
d Alice, her pupils dilated wildly. With great effort, she
She stumbled and fell to her knees, though from Daniel and Theodore’s angle, it looked like she had dropped down on her own.
After a brief pause, Alice crawled to Margaret’s bedside. She grabbed Margaret’s hand and pressed it to her cheek, sobbing. “Margaret, I’m so sorry. It’s all my fault… If you hadn’t come to see me, you wouldn’t have fallen down the stairs.”
Margaret’s eyes bulged with rage. She gasped like a stranded fish, her mouth opening and closing, but the oxygen mask muffled her words.
Theodore said, “Grandpa, Grandma seems to want to say something. Should we remove her mask?”
Daniel hesitated. The doctors had warned that Margaret’s condition was unstable–removing the mask could be dangerous.
But Theodore insisted. “Grandpa, maybe it’s something urgent.”
Seeing his determination, Daniel finally relented. “Fine.”
Theodore had a doctor carefully remove the mask before leaning in. “Grandma, what is it?”
Margaret whispered weakly, “They… Ellie…” Her chest heaved violently, as if those few words had drained all her strength.
Alice couldn’t let her continue. Tearfully, she cut in. “Margaret, I understand. Anthony and I won’t blame Ellie for pushing me off the cliff anymore. No matter what, we’re family. We should live in peace.”
Just then, the doctor monitoring the ECG interjected, “Wait–the patient’s heart rhythm is erratic.”
No sooner had he spoken than Margaret passed out from sheer fury. The doctors immediately ushered everyone out and began emergency measures.
Outside the ICU, Anthony comforted the still–sobbing Alice, while Theodore stood in silence.
Suddenly, Anthony turned to Theodore. “You knew Grandma’s condition was critical. Why did you insist on removing her mask?”
Hearing this, Daniel also looked at Theodore. He had initially refused, but Theodore had pushed for it.
Theodore kept one hand in his coat pocket, gripping the USB drive from the surveillance room. Abruptly, he said, “Grandpa, I need to handle something. I’ll be back tonight.”
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As he passed Alice, his steps almost imperceptibly paused. “Grandma must be touched by how thoughtful you are?
Alice’s crying cut off abruptly. She shot Anthony a panicked look. “Anthony, what does he mean by that?*
Anthony stayed silent for a moment. Confident he hadn’t slipped up, he finally said, “Probably exactly what he said.”
Meanwhile, at Russell Manor, Barbara and Jayden were lurking outside Eliana’s room, whispering. Jayden asked, “How long has she been in there?
Barbara replied. “The servants say she hasn’t come out since she got back–almost a full day.
Jayden’s eyes widened. “You don’t think she… killed herself?”
Barbara scoffed. “No way. Anyone tough enough to push Alice off a cliff wouldn’t just off herself.”
Jayden frowned. “I don’t believe she’d do that.”
Barbara raised an eyebrow. “Tell me your reason.”
Jayden crossed his arms. “She’s the kind of do–gooder who’d even save me. Why would she hurt Alice?”
Barbara wagged a finger. “Wrong. You’re Theodore’s half–brother–saving you won her points with the Russells. Alice was a rival, a threat to her position. Get it, dummy?”
Jayden huffed. “I’m not a dummy. And I know she wouldn’t do something like that. Stop badmouthing her.
Just as they were about to argue, a voice spoke behind them. “What are you two doing here?”
They spun around to see Eliana standing there. Stumbling over their words, they stammered, “Weren’t you inside?”
“Got bored and went for a walk.” Eliana opened her door and glanced back. “Want to come in?”
Jayden started to nod, but Barbara blurted, “No.”
So Jayden put on a serious face. “No, it wouldn’t be proper for us to be alone together.”
Barbara burst out laughing. “What do you know about anything improper between a man and a woman? I bet you don’t even have hair down there.”
Jayden pointed to his thick hair. “I’ve got plenty of hair!”
Barbara grinned. “Tsk. Not the hair up there, kiddo.”
Confused, Jayden asked, “Then where?”
Eliana crouched down and ruffled his hair. “Barbie, let’s save the biology lesson for school.” Softly, she added, “Thank you for your trust.”
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