Chapter 7
Anthony felt a flicker of hesitation. Losing face was a small matter, but getting injured and ending up in the hospital was a different story. It was just a few hundred thousand dollars. Gritting his teeth, he knew he could afford it
“Did I ever say I wouldn’t pay! What’s with this attitude? Are you trying to rob nie?” Anthony snapped, his neck stiff with indignation.
The waiter’s expression softened as he smiled and held out a card reader. “Then please, swipe your card.“
Outside, Lindsey walked alongside Shawn, feeling a linte embarrassed. “Sorry, my family is just like this. I’m afraid they’ve made
impression
a poor
Shawn pressed his lips together, his gaze fixed on the top of Lindsey’s head. After a moment of silence, he suddenly said, “What 1 said that day still
stands”
“What?” Lindsey looked up in surprise, momentarily confused by his words,
“We can be a real couple. Shawn’s tone was steady,
Lindsey’s cheeks flushed red. After a brief pause, she shook her head. “You’ve seen what my dad is like. If he finds out you’re Shawn Lading, become greedier than a vampire.”
“The Riley family would turn into a bottomless pit, and no amount of money could fill it,” she continued, unwilling to drag Shawn into her family’s
Thess.
By the time Matt Jordan arrived to pick Shawn up, Lindsey had already left.
“Hey, what’s up with you today? Coming to your own restaurant and making a show of sending the waiter in collect payment–what were you thinking Matt, Shawn’s childhood friend, never held back with his words
Shawn’s expression was calm. “It’s nothing. Just teaching a few restless fleas a lesson”
The next day, Lindsey returned to the Riley residence. Before even stepping inside, she could hear the cheerful laughter from within
“Olivia, my father has finally agreed to let me marry you. You’ll be Mrs. Riley from now on. No one will dare talk behind your back anymore, and our baby won’t be a illegitimate child, Anthony said jubilantly.
Sheila’s face was equally animated. “Mr. Riley, does this mean I can call you Dad now? This is amazing–1 finally have a dad”
“When I was in school, everyone called me a fatherless orphan and bullied me in the bathroom corners.” Sheila’s voice grew increasingly pitiful, her eyes turning red as if she might cry at any moment.
Lindsey lowered her eyes, changed her shoes, and stepped inside. The moment Anthony saw her, his previously ariable expression turned icy. “Lindsey, how dare you come back?”
“This is my home. Why wouldn’t I come back?” Lindsey said, unconcerned of her father’s fury
Their gazes clashed, both filled with cold defiance. Anthony rose from the sofa, stepping in front of Lindsey, and swung his hand to slap her hard. Lindsey turned her head just in time, narrowly avoiding the blow.
Missing his mark only fueled Anthony’s rage further. “How dare you dodge?” His voice was incredulous,
Lindsey pursed her lips, lifting her chin stubbornly to meet his gaze. “If you’re going to hit me, shouldn’t I dodge?”
“You deserve this slap The so–called boyfriend of yours ordered a table full of dishes and then left without paying, costing me hundreds of thousands of dollars, Can he afford to compensate for that?” Antbony yelled at her.
Lindsey sneered. “If I’m not mistaken, Sheila was the one who ordered the food. Maybe you should figure out who was trying to take advantage and ended up losing out instead.”
“Stop arguing!” Anthony’s chest heaved with fury, clearly infuriated. Realizing it was pointless to explain, Lindsey turned on her heel and went upstairs without another word
“Lindsey, have you eaten? Your father’s just angry, don’t take it to heart.” Olivia, holding her belly, followed Lindsey up the stairs.
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Chapter 7
She reached out to grab Lindsey, but Lindsey abruptly stepped forward, avoiding any contact. Yet, Olivia still fell down the stairs.
In Lindsey’s past life, this very incident had ruined her standing in the Riley family. Even her grandfather, who had once cared for her, became indifferent to her after this.
Therefore, Lindsey was prepared this time. She coldly watched Olivia tumble down the stairs without extending a hand to help
She clearly remembered that in her past life, when she had tried to help Olivia, the gesture had been used against her as evidence that she had pushed Olivi
When Lindsey saw Olivia covertly pierce a blood bag tied on her leg, she smirked and calmly put her phone away. She had recorded everything
Anthony’s face turned pale with fear as he rushed to Olivia’s side. His hands came away sticky with red liquid.
“Olivia, you’re bleeding! Are you okay?” he asked anxiously.
Olivia’s voice was weak and hahing. “My baby.. Anthony, please, take me to Harmony Hospital. Find Dr. James
Anthony nodded frantically y. His gaze darted to Lindsey, and he snarled. “You just wait. If anything happens to Olivia or your brother, you’ll regret
He tried to carry Olivia out, but Lindsey stood firmly in the doorway, her expression resolute.
*Lindsey, what are you doing? Can’t you see Olivia’s in critical condition If you delay her treatment, can you bear the consequences?” Anthony glared at her furiously.
Lindsey smiled faintly “Looking for Dr. James He was just reported for falsifying medical records and has been dismissed. Ms. Jennings. I’m afraid your performance has reached its end.”
Olivia’s face turned ghostly pale. Her pregnancy was fake, and the test results had been forged by Dr. James. If she saw another doctor, her lie would be exposed.
Olivia let out a couple of feigned wails before changing her tone. “Anthony, it doesn’t hurt as much anymore. Let Sheila take me to the hospital. You stay and comfort Lindsey. She must’ve been scared out of her with
Sheila chimed in, “Yes, Dad. Look at Lindsey, she’s spouting nonsense and acting strangely. Maybe she’s mentally shaken”
Anthony hesitated. He was worried about Olivia and fell Lindsey could be dealt with later
“No, I can’t leave you. You’ve lost so much blood. Every moment we delay increases the danger, Anthony said resolutely.
Olivia gritted her teeth, seething at his stubbornness.
“What’s going on? The commotion in the front yard had drawn the attention of Anthony’s father, Claude
Sheila quickly exaggerated the story. “Grandpa. Mom’s pregnant, but Lindsey was so careless. We don’t know if the poor baby can be saved.”
Claude’s sharp gare landed on Olivia, his brows knitting rightly. Then he turned to Lindsey. “What’s going on?”
“What else could it be? Lindsey is malicious and deliberately pushed Olivia down the stairs, causing her to miscarry” Anthony glared at Lindsey with fury. “You’re more cruel than a wolf”
Lindsey let out a self–mocking laugh, thinking how blind and unfair her father was
ther eyes on Olivia, Lindsey said coldly and deliberately, “She isn’t pregnant. And I didn’t push her
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