Chapter 117

After returning to Cruxfield, Antonio locked himself in the Kaufman’s villa, going nowhere and seeing no one.

Every day upon waking, he would have someone deliver several crates of alcohol to the room Grace used to live in, and he would drink himself into

a stupor.

Each time he drank, his stomach would be wracked with convulsive pain. He would then take some medicine along with the alcohol and continue to drink himself senseless.

After half a month of such self–harm, his body could no longer withstand it, and he was taken to hospital after vomiting blood.

When the Kaufmans heard it and rushed over, the doctor handed them the diagnosis report.

When Quinten saw the words “malignant gastric perforation” on the report, his face turned extremely ugly. Antonio‘ mother, Marlene, even fainted on the spot.

However, when Antonio woke up and learned about his condition, he showed no reaction. He just lay listlessly on the bed, his face lifeless.

The subsequent treatment was also fraught with difficulties.

No matter who tried to persuade him, Antonio wouldn’t listen. He didn’t follow medical advice and take his medication. He even sneaked out of the hospital multiple times to avoid examinations.

Under such circumstances, his condition deteriorated rapidly.

of the Kaufman family. Therefore, the

even prayed to God for help, but

of hope finally came when Marlene heard from Morton that Antonio’s self–destructive behavior might be related to Grace. She immediately rushed to the Hudson’s villa, desperate to

matter how much she

angry that she even cursed outside the gate.

she was photographed by the press and made

were also headlines about numerous

was accused of being

family plummeted. Journalists swarmed downstairs at the Kaufman’s villa and the hospital, hoping to dig out more

with a better environment for his treatment, the Kaufmans sent him. abroad overnight for medical

uninterested in

Cruxfield, there was a setback in the Daywich project. which required Devin’s follow–up. Thus, their honeymoon was still postponed.

advantage of this time, Grace moved into the villa in Julstead Hills to

trip, she

Chapter 117

they went straight to their new home.

the sun set, the bright golden light shone upon the garden filled with tulips. As the summer evening breeze rustled the curtains, the wind.

transformed and refreshed courtyard, Devin smiled happily and

house. They went to the living room and kitchen on

detailed decor of each room,

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