Chapter 857

Cathy maintained a composed smile. "Lucas, you're here."

Lucas nodded, his gaze shifting to Rina's pale face.

He asked, puzzled, "What happened to her?"

Rina's eyes welled up with tears, and she bit her lip before softly replying, "I'm fine, Lucas."

"Did someone upset you?" Lucas pressed. "You can tell me or your grandfather, and we'll make sure someone takes care of it."

Rina gave a quiet nod and retreated to her room without another word. After exchanging brief farewells with her mother, Lucas left as well.

Once in the car, he leaned back in his seat, his expression icy.

Desmond glanced over and said, "Mr. Wilbert has learned of Russell's true intentions. He likely won't support him any longer. With how Russell has treated Rina, the Johnson family might push for a divorce." If that happened, all of Russell's efforts would be for nothing.

Lucas opened his eyes, his dark gaze laced with a hint of red. "He brought this upon himself."

...

the following afternoon. The strong scent of disinfectant filled her nose, but more importantly, her

up with joy-she could

some oatmeal

saw Leo walking toward her with a smile on his

she looked at

her gamble had paid

Leo said with a wave. "We've helped each other, after all. If it weren't for you, I might've collapsed on the

without her, someone else would have helped him. He wasn't going to

and she ate the bowl of oatmeal, feeling warmth spread through her body. It was as if she had come back to life. After a while, Leo asked, "So, what's

need to find out who was

any

will," Aveline said with a small nod

as they left the hospital. After handling her discharge papers,

we?"

from the

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