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The birthday banquet was more like a second wedding banquet for them.
From the moment Adeline entered the venue with Ezra, they were the focus of the crowd.
And Mother only sat beside them, watching them with loving eyes.
In the crowd, I spotted my closest colleague, Mary.
I instinctively raised my hand to greet her, but saw her walking towards Adeline.
She hugged Adeline warmly, calling her “darling.”
She used to only call me “darling.”
“Adeline, did you see the news? Your husband broadcasted it yesterday. I think it
happened at our hospital!”
At this moment, I eagerly awaited Adeline’s expression of panic.
But on the contrary, she calmly said, “Yes, I thought so too.”
Mary shook her head, “I wonder if it will affect our hospital’s reputation.”
“The last PR crisis was five years ago when Phoebe abandoned her job and caused a
major complaint against the hospital.”
This was the first time I saw Mary mention me with such disdain.
She used to always defend me, standing by my side against rumors.
At that moment, I was hoping to see a flicker of panic cross Adeline’s face.
But instead, she remained composed and said, “Yes, I think so too.”
Daphne shook her head, concerned. “I wonder if this will affect our hospital’s reputation.”
“The last PR crisis was five years ago when Phoebe left her job abruptly, leading to a
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major complaint against the hospital.”
It was the first time I saw Daphne mention me with such disdain.
In the past, she would always defend me, standing by my side against any rumors.
Adeline took a sip of tea. “I’m sure my sister had her reasons.”
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Daphne slammed the table in anger. “Reasons? What could possibly justify cheating on Ezra and abandoning so many patients?”
Her outburst drew everyone’s attention.
“So many people were waiting for treatment; some nearly lost their lives due to delays.”
“And some developed complications because of the delay, which made the Dean furious.”
Ezra spoke up then:
“Thankfully, Summer managed to help complete the urgent tasks despite her injuries.”
Hearing Ezra use that nickname for me made my heart ache.
He wouldn’t even call me by my name anymore.
Dr. Beckett came over and patted Adeline’s back.
“Yes, although it wasn’t strictly by the book, it was fortunate you stepped in when you
did.”
“Later on, you proved your ability, justifying my decision to let you take over your sister’s
position.”
Colleagues applauded, praising Adeline.
Even Mother stood up to toast.
“Though they’re twins, this daughter is much stronger than the other. That one might as well be dead.”
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But Mother, I’m already dead,
If you knew I was dead, would you feel any pain for me?
At this moment, Adeline’s eyes briefly showed a hint of pride before she nonchalantly glanced at Ezra.
“Honey, would you be sad if my sister died?”
“No.”
Ezra replied without hesitation, as if he had rehearsed it countless times in his mind.
“Someone so shameless, even if she bore a child, deserves to be trampled to death.”
“And for betraying her profession and harming so many, she deserved to die under the
scalpel, gutted.”
“Her death is a blessing to humanity.”
I stared blankly at Ezra, listening to his words predicting my death, recalling the despair
and pain of that time.
But my child was not illegitimate.
It was your child!
Tears of blood fell from my eyes.
I forced a bitter smile:
“Ezra, congratulations on getting your wish.”
The old Dean mentioned me, his expression suddenly changing.
“Someone like Phoebe, I really misjudged her. If I’d known, I wouldn’t have recommended her to the hospital!”
Daphne agreed, “You’re not the only one who misjudged her, Dean. I believed in her for so
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many years, only to find out it was all an act!”
I covered my mouth, unable to believe it.
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I thought no matter how Adeline deceived the family, colleagues wouldn’t erase my past
achievements.
They should have trusted my professional integrity.
But eight years of working together couldn’t withstand a few fabricated truths from a
villain.
Just then, Ezra’s phone received a message.
Someone sent him a video.
Concerned about the impact on the pregnant woman, he told his colleague he needed to
step out.
I followed him into the restroom.
He played the audio message.
“Mr. Ezra, the surveillance footage isn’t very clear. We could only identify the victim.”
“The victim seems related to you… You should see for yourself.”
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