Chapter 62

After being vigorously pressed on her chest, Lizetta suddenly choked and coughed back to life.

Leaning against the person behind her, Lizetta was in a daze, with near–death memories flashing back as she saw through her bleary eyes Remington carrying Evelina away at a brisk pace.

He didn’t look back.

“Lizetta! You’re faking it, right? You’re like a fish in water, come on, speak up.”

The person who rescued Lizetta from behind patted her face, bringing her back to her senses as she looked at him.

She was surprised to find it was Cassius Sterling.

He was Remington’s brother, from the Sterling family, long–time acquaintances of the Hawthorne family. Cassius treated Evelina like a sister and always thought Lizetta was a gold digger who had delayed Remington’s life, and therefore, he had a low opinion of Lizetta.

“Thanks, cough cough.”

Lizetta apologized, feeling grateful despite everything since he saved her life.

Cassius just huffed and ran his fingers through his drenched hair.

“Don’t thank me; I didn’t save you out of any personal regard, just basic human decency. If I’d known it was you, I wouldn’t have bothered getting wet! You sure you’re okay?”

He looked at her with pure distaste, and Lizetta gave a self–deprecating laugh.

“A scourge like me can survive a millennium; what could possibly happen to me?”

Already humiliated enough, she had no desire to seek sympathy from someone who loathed her.

and got up to leave. Lizetta didn’t say another word.

There

was frowning and staring at

didn’t you? You really are… never mind, you’re not welcome here. Just go.”

other guests, “Sorry for the scare. Let’s go inside, I’ll apologize with a drink.”

away, leaving Lizetta alone, drenched and

sneaked over and tossed her a big towel.

Gardenia, better get

servant and wrapped

room, several servants and Elara were

water, someone else was drying her

a cup; seeing she

leave.

can’t swim, I was so scared! Sister didn’t save me; she hit my head, kicked me. It was terrifying, too terrifying. I thought I’d never see you again!”

stood up enraged upon

police! I’m

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and a gleam of laughter flashed in her eyes, though her crying

intensified.

the phone from

him in disbelief and demanded, “Remington, what do you

replied, “They both fell in together, no one saw Lizetta push her. How

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