From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 471

+25 BONUS

It was late at night when Edgar returned to the hospital room after sending Declan away. Shelia was lying on the bed, with her eyes closed. Her face was an unsettling shade of pale.

“Stop pretending to be asleep,” Edgar said, grabbing her arm.

Shelia gasped in pain, her eyes flying open. “I–I did what you said. Please, spare me.”

Edgar’s eyes were cold and unforgiving. “You fool. You ruined my plan. How dare you ask me to spare you?”

“What are you talking about? My child is gone. Debra pushed me down the stairs. Everyone

her and ended up killing your own child. Declan is utterly disappointed in you, and Melody would love to see you dead. Debra will come after you too. You’ve offended so many people.

She grabbed his arm desperately. “No, please, help

no hint of pity. He pinched Shelia’s chin and growled, “You might as well beg Juan. Don’t think I don’t know you secretly

1. 1.

only hoped to use the child to gain a little sympathy from Juan, but she hadn’t expected Debra to be one step ahead, exposing her scheme on the spot.

let

me do that. You

outside the door, and she clung to Edgar’s arm, crying

his gaze flicking to the door as Juan stepped into view. He quickly realized Shelia’s intention

confront Juan there, he said, “Since