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Chapter 290

Chapter 290:

Zola was teetering on the edge, frantic in her search for Bryan, when Phoebe appeared. Initially, Zola was reluctant to talk to Phoebe.

“There’s no need to rush in finding Bryan. He’s actually fine,” Phoebe said calmly. Her words halted Zola in her tracks. “Do you know where he is?” Zola asked, pausing to shut the car door and face Phoebe.

With a nod and her hand still in her pocket, Phoebe replied, “Interested in his whereabouts? First, you’ll need to fill me in on what happened with him and Eileen.” Outside Zola’s apartment, the piercing chill made the duo standing in the cold and chatting quite noticeable, drawing the attention of several passersby.

Zola’s brow furrowed in thought. “Let’s go inside. It’s a long story.”

She led the way and entered first. Phoebe followed, but not before catching a glimpse of Judie lurking nearby. Phoebe remembered Judie well from their two prior meetings; Judie had made quite the impression.

What was Judie doing here now?

With no time to ponder, Phoebe hurried inside after Zola. She peered through the living room window to keep an eye on Judie as she listened to Zola’s revelations about deceiving Bryan. She was chosen by his grandmother to mother his child, a key to securing the Dawson family fortune from Bryan’s father. Zola was blunt. But before she could elaborate, Phoebe, growing impatient, dismissed her words.

“Skip the lies; I want the real story,” Phoebe demanded.

Eileen’s affection for Bryan was evident, and Phoebe had no interest in discussing with Zola the absurd idea of a contract for Eileen to bear Bryan’s child.

Phoebe’s persistence clearly irritated Zola, prompting a frown from her as she spoke. “That’s the extent of my knowledge. Eileen and Bryan’s grandmother have an arrangement. If you want details, you’d have to ask Bryan’s grandmother herself. I don’t have all the information.”

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Upon hearing this, Phoebe abruptly stood and left the room.

“Wait, you haven’t told me where Bryan is!” Zola called out. She hurried after Phoebe.

But she only caught up with Phoebe outside in the yard.

“Bryan is still in Onaland. Since you’ve only given me irrelevant stuff, that’s all I can share in return,” Phoebe replied.

As Zola reached for her, Phoebe jerked her arm away so forcefully that it almost caused Zola to trip.

Just then, Phoebe noticed a fresh wound on Zola’s chin. Before she could address it, Judie rushed over, seized Zola by the hair, and thrust her to the ground.

“You bitch! How could you hide from me? Eileen and Bryan’s wedding is off. Was that your doing? The information I gave you must be worth something. Pay up!” Judie pinned Zola down, leaving her struggling for air.

“Judie, you crazy bitch, I’m calling the police!” Zola shouted back.

“Go ahead! And if you do, I’ll let everyone know you schemed against Eileen!” Judie retorted.

Judie had witnessed Zola’s duplicitous behavior around Eileen and Bryan, recognizing that Zola was skilled at manipulating and pretending before others.

She believed that such a person probably dreaded being exposed. She had leverage over Zola!

situation with a clear head, quickly pulled out

herself, Zola was overpowered by Judie and reluctantly agreed

Judie no longer trusted Zola. Zola was forced by Judie to return to her apartment to transfer the money

when Judie confirmed the receipt of five hundred thousand dollars did she depart,

Phoebe was already gone. Though Phoebe didn’t grasp the full story, she pieced together why Bryan and Eileen

had signed. And the orchestrator behind Eileen’s signing was clear—it had to be

confrontation with Judie to Jacob. Upon viewing the video, Jacob intended to show it to Bryan directly. But catching Bryan’s stern look, he laid his

Take a look,”

he refused to

still waiting for an explanation from

Yet, she remained silent.

done

just offered one more lie,

Stella’s hospitalization eventually drove Bryan out of the

Bryan dashed out still clad in his

to retch uncontrollably. Having not eaten

take her to the hospital. Milford carried her downstairs

doctor inquired about Eileen’s symptoms and prepared to

could she be pregnant? She’s married,” Ruby interjected, fabricating

information; when did she

shake her head in response, prompting the doctor to

seven weeks pregnant and battling malnutrition. Immediately, the doctor arranged for her to receive nutrition intravenously. Eileen’s pregnancy marked a significant

initial response was disbelief. She had just

your period this time unusually light? And the days are also

in

not a period. You’re young and otherwise healthy, and the baby is doing well, but your malnutrition is concerning. You will require nutritional injections over the next few days,” the doctor patiently explained before departing. Ruby settled beside Eileen’s bed as she observed

Ruby felt compelled to

to keep the baby, it would inevitably link her to the Dawson family. The significance of this child was profound.

weighed heavily

yet it was

doctor advised that the safest period to have the abortion is within the first fifty days to avoid any health risks,” Ruby said, her tone soft but firm.

pat and tucked the

next two days would be agonizing for Eileen. No one else

her hospital room, Eileen wrestled with the decision to either keep the baby

in a different ward, Stella was recuperating from a chronic illness that had flared up again. A few days of resting in the

she saw Bryan walk into her ward, his usual vibrancy missing, she felt sorry for him. She knew that Eileen, too, must

was profound, deeper than

talk, Bryan, visibly frail,

support him while Jarred dashed to summon the

over the past sleepless and foodless days was

doctor stressed the importance of resting adequately in the days ahead. Without it, Bryan’s chances of recovery