The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 87 Ghost from the Crash

Ethan was called several times before he finally snapped out of his daze,

“We’ll still need to find a way to bring Rianne and Eddie back. You know it too. Lilian’s body can’t handle the current treatment plan. It’s just too painful. She can’t bear it!” The moment Susan mentioned Lilian’s suffering, her voice trembled, choked with tears.

Ethan could only nod. “I understand. I’ll go check on Lilian first.”

“Alright, go ahead.” Susan nodded as well, her brows furrowed with irrepressible worry.

Ethan turned and began walking toward the hospital room.

Susan hesitated for a moment, then followed, still muttering about Eddie and Rianne as she caught up.

At the same time, inside the room. Lilian lay weak and pale. Her eyes landed on her phone screen, where an unfamiliar number was flashing.

Her heart gave a sudden, involuntary jolt.

She turned to the caretaker beside her. “Alright, you can leave now.”

“Yes, Ms. Lilian.” The caretaker stopped massaging her legs, stood up, and left respectfully.

Once alone, Lilian finally picked up the call. “Hello?”

“It’s me.” A deep, masculine voice came through the phone. It was mature and familiar.

It had been nearly three years. This man had vanished completely since that car accident.

voice again made Lilian’s heart clench

you calling me?” she

had ended years ago. Cleanly, with money exchanged and

nly mean trouble.

call,

enough, the man’s next words confirmed her worst fears. “I need

you mean? We agreed back then. I gave you 700,000 dollars. You

voice trembled

said, “I’m

Her voice spiked. “You’re

Only a fool would not realize

lost the last trace of color. “What do

just passed away. My daughter’s seriously ill. We can’t afford life abroad anymore.

were

an excuse

his daughter was sick too. The message was

Ghost from the

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the car accident. And once that happened, both the Reed family and Ethan

Lilian’s voice dropped

He had clearly come prepared.

she feared.

want it to come to this,” he said. “I don’t

asked for 700,000 dollars! I didn’t even bargain

‘integrity‘