Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 19

It was late at night when Emmalie's condition finally stabilized. She had slit her wrists but made sure to avoid any major veins, ensuring her life wasn't in danger.

Beside her was a suicide note. In it, she begged Thea to leave her alone, claiming she was innocent and terrified of going to jail.

She wrote that she didn't want to confess to something she didn't do and was afraid Then would send her back to that impoverished place. Feeling cornered, she claimed she had no choice but to end her life.

Now, Emmalie lay in the hospital bed, pale and fragile, like a puppet with its strings cut. Her red-rimmed eyes and tear-streaked face made her look even more pitiful.

When Ivy regained consciousness, she wept for a while and began hitting and cursing at Thea. "You bring nothing but bad luck! You jinx! Why did you have to push Emmalie to this? Why couldn't you just leave her alone?"

Ivy didn't hold back, her words cutting deep. Thea tried to defend herself, but the bodyguards held her down. Before long, her hair was disheveled, and her face was scratched and bleeding.

Max watched silently, his expression cold. Finally, he announced giving Thea an ultimatum. "I can't believe I almost trusted you. You're heartless. We'll prove this evidence is fake, and if you keep targeting Emmalie, don't be surprised if the Hendrix family and I sue you." Thea let out a bitter laugh, feeling the weight of hopelessness.

"Lock her in the basement for three days. No food or water, Max ordered.

The butler hesitated. "What if Jake comes looking for her?"

Max scoffed, "She's headed to jail. Do you think the Hendrix family will still want her?"

Just then, someone rushed in, announcing. The Hendrix family is here:

Max's face shifted briefly, and he gestured for someone to quickly drag Thea away. But before they could, steady footsteps echoed through the room, followed by a deep voice. "Seems I've arrived at a bad time."

Nicolas stood in the doorway, his gaze icy.

smile. 'Mr. Hendrix, 1 apologize for the scene. Thea

to Max, who suddenly felt a chill run down

couch. Tm curious what Miss Rowland did to deserve such harsh punishment from

quickly pulled her back. Sweat formed on his forehead as he faced Nicolas, his usual

want to call off the engagement between her and

remained silent, his

herself? She wasn't responsible for leaking the data. Tr was a setup by someone working with an Avon Ventures insider. The real culprit was Emmalie." "No!" Ivy quickly shook her head, her voice frantic. "Emmalie doesn't know anything

room turned to Ivy with

eager to throw her under the bus. But now, faced with evidence pointing to Emmalie. Ivy rushed to defend her. The

There has to be some misunderstanding" Uninterested in Max's attempt to explain things, Nicolas turned to Darwin. "You're getting sloppy. What's the idea behind trying to marry off an adopted daughter to the

"Oh? I thought she was some stray they picked

bowed even lower. "No, Mr. Hendrix, you've got it wrong. We weren't trying to mistreat her. Thea just never

softening "Why are you all standing around? Get a doctor to check on

take care of

Thea walked out with Nicolas, her head held high, Ivy's gaze darkened. She thought

"After what Thea did to Emmalie, you're just going to let her walk away

it? Nicolas showing up in person means he's acknowledging Thea

fury in Ivy's eyes dimmed, replaced by a cautious wariness as she absorbed

car was warm, filled with the soothing scent of medicinal ointment

Thea's tension.

head," Nicolas said in a calm,

chin upward, allowing his large

her cheek, Thea pressed her lips together, trying to appear composed. But the redness of