Chapter 548

The following day, Beverly finally woke from her coma in the late afternoon.

As she opened her eyes, the first things she saw were her mom and Gordon, who had been vigilantly waiting by her bedside for her to come to.

Overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude, she threw herself into her mother’s embrace. Mother and daughter, reunited after the ordeal, wept together in each other’s arms.

Gordon, feeling his age, was also moved to tears by the touching scene before quickly wiping them away. He had to maintain the composure expected of his years.

“Mom, nothing you say is going to change my mind.”

Beverly gently wiped her mother’s tears away, her gaze filled with resolve. “I’ve decided to testify in court. If I don’t fight for my own fate, not even Ms. Evadne or Mr. Abernathy can help me.”

Mrs. Higgins choked back sobs. “Beverly, I just can’t bear to see you hurt.”

“Mom, if you really care for me, then please don’t stop me. I want to stand up for myself and for the other girls Byron hurt, to fight for justice.”

Gordon’s heart raced as he watched Beverly’s transformation, her determined eyes reminiscent of Evadne’s spirit.

“Beverly, I was wrong, I was so stupid.”

Mrs. Higgins nodded vigorously, holding her daughter tight. “I respect your decision.”

Just as Gordon prepared to leave quietly, Beverly turned to her mother with a grateful smile, “Mom, this is Mr. Gordon, Mr. Abernathy’s right–hand man. Yesterday, he went to great lengths to save me. He’s my hero.”

“Thank you! Oh, thank you so much, sir!” Mrs. Higgins was awash in gratitude.

his head, his cheeks flushing with modesty, “Oh, please,

today and bring back the fabric I bought, and my sewing kit?” Beverly asked shyly, glancing at Gordon and biting her lip. “I’m bored here in the hospital, and I’d like to finish the backpack I promised

no need, Ms. Higgins! Focus on your recovery, don’t worry

Besides, Mr. Gordon, you lack for nothing, and I have little to give to repay you. This small gesture is all

the adjoining

sat side by side on the couch, Thaddeus busy with corporate affairs on his laptop, while Evadne diligently ate from a

piece of pork right to his lips. “This takeout place nearby is actually pretty

fingers on the keyboard, leaning in to nibble at the

at his lips, the subtle play of light on them, the elegant Adam’s apple, and those long, lush

It’s too greasy,” Thaddeus frowned

You’re just fussy,” Evadne countered, taking a bite herself and enjoying

Adorable.

on airs, always adapting with grace. No matter the discomfort or harshness of the environment,

chest, his eyes glowing with affection

mouth, and you don’t mind?” Evadne blinked her beautiful eyes,

face inching closer, as if about to

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we get home, I’ll cook for you, I guarantee my cooking skills are far

tilting her head up coquettishly. “Sounds wonderful, I’m looking forward to it. Just don’t burn it,

finished their lunch in

“I think Gordon’s quite taken with

appropriate,” Thaddeus said, furrowing his brows.

romance?” Evadne’s eyes narrowed playfully, her elbow resting on

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