The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 250 A Price to Pay

The housekeeper waited for Stella’s response and asked respectfully, “Would you like to see him?”

“See him, of course,” she said calmly.

In this relationship, the one who should be avoiding the other was never hier.

Jonathan was stuck waiting at the gate, not even allowed to step into Verdant Villa.

That only made him even angrier. That ungrateful brat! I’m still her brother, and she treats me like this!”

Jonathan vented his frustration to Ethan.

Once upon a time, Jonathan had at least maintained some gentlemanly demeanor.

That had mostly been because, here in Rivermount, he was respected enough. Even though the Reed family wasn’t as powerful as the Keene family, no one had ever dared treat him this way–not even allowing him past the gate.

Facing Jonathan’s outburst, Ethan frowned but stayed silent.

The truth was… the entire Reed family had never meant anything to Stella.

As Stella approached, she could already hear Jonathan complaining.

he even wants Lilian’s life. She wants to trap her here in Rivermount forever. How can she be so vicious?”

“She

The more he spoke, the angrier Jonathan became.

He hadn’t slept all night, trying to figure out a way to help Lilian. But no matter what he tried, he couldn’t get her out.

had also spent the night scrambling, trying to find a

single country would

“Ethan, you have to think of something. If this drags on any longer, Lilian really

be undergoing chemotherapy, but now even her

this just pushing her to

the other hand still

medication will run out

oral medication to begin with, and even

even those would be

grew

“Enough,” he said coldly.

Seaflats Cove – completely

As far as I’m concerned, I have no sister anymore. When the Dawson family turns their backs on her,

that moment, Stella turned the corner and appeared at

might be waiting forever for that

Jonathan froze.

Ethan stiffened as well.

suddenly appear, both of them felt an inexplicable

Jonathan’s face stiffened.

gaze, he forced down his rage, but the moment he opened his mouth, his tone was still nasty. “What do you want? After causing such a huge scene, what do

Jonathan was desperate now.

would name her conditions- at least if there were conditions, there would

gave him a mocking sinile. That’s your attitude when you’re asking for a favor? Seems like Lilian

“You–Jonathan fumed.

Stella said. “Lilian made a bet with me before, about whether

million.

you’re her brother, and you adore her so

completely the moment he heard

to ask for money? After what you’ve done to