Chapter 609



I tapped Gregory on the shoulder. "Quit it, the little one can hear you."

Gregory let out a tsk, his expression a mix of annoyance and resentment.

I started massaging his shoulders, "You've been stressed out lately, huh? Let me help you relax a bit."

Gregory grabbed my hand, saying, "Stop, your effort feels like you're just tickling me."

Only when I saw him return to his usual self, did I share, "Ramona suddenly fell ill, mumbling about needing to see Victor. But I haven't mentioned Victor to her recently, nor have I shown her anything about him."

Gregory tossed his phone to me.

I glanced down to see a news alert.

Even though Victor and I weren't close, the word "death" made my heart skip a beat.

"Is this for real?"

Gregory took his phone back. "Almost was."

"Is Victor in your custody now?"

"In the ICU."

"So, you came back because you saw this?"

likes to fiddle with her phone after her afternoon nap.

I got caught up talking to her. Didn't check my

"How's Victor doing now?"

wake up. But it's uncertain what condition he'll be

this, I fell

particularly concerned about Victor's fate, but considering Ramona's condition,

if her son conspired with others to

the

head, continuing, "Josiah got away, but Pearl and Dorothy are with

Myers family's fortune, Josiah took it. It's up to him now

held Gregory's hand tightly, "Josiah's no easy opponent; you

just pinched my face hard, "If you could just stay out of

of trouble, he wouldn't have to be distracted protecting me and could focus on handling

up at him, "Can we not make this a

I thought he was going to lean in for a

At the hospital.

the shower in the hospital's restroom, slipping into the clean clothes Lucius had brought for her.

"Gregory arranged it."

it, appreciating the gesture, "He's thoughtful

course, he's trying to

of updating

Lucius for it, and he replied, "I've already briefed

Trusting Gregory's efficiency, Bella

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