Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 400

Chapter 399

“Impossible!” Maclis stared, dumbfounded by Zinnia’s words. “You can’t just pick a random name with no connection to the Lynn family! You’re faking it!” Her voice grew frantic, breathless. Before she could say more, she gasped and collapsed.

The farce came to an abrupt end.

But for the Shaw family, this was far from over. A series of devastating blows were about to rain down upon them.

Sofia ignored Maelis, her worried gaze fixed on Zinnia. “Get Zinnia to the hospital,” she urged.

Everyone respected her name change, and they could still call her Zinnia.

Jackson noticed the exhaustion on Sofia’s and Henry’s faces. “Grandma and Grandpa, you go home and rest. I’ll handle Zinnia’s check–up,” he said gently.

Sofia and Henry were already up there in age. After everything they’d been through today–the accusations from Maelis, the weight of that decision–it was gotta be eating them up inside.

Jackson instructed, “Isaac, take them home.”

In the end, Jackson, Yannis, Charlie, and Maisie accompanied Zinnia to the hospital. Despite her protests, they insisted on a full check–up.

The commotion died down. Adrian watched from the shadows as Zinnia was surrounded and led away. His mind swirled with complicated emotions and anger. “The Shaw family, just wait, he thought darkly.

*****

“No serious injuries,” assured one doctor. “The facial swelling will fade with this ointment.”

“I’ve checked the X–ray of her tailbone. It shows no fracture,” said another doctor.


and consultations. By the time everything was

afternoon.

left for the family dinner. Zinnia wore a white medical mask covering most of her face, leaving only her dark, clear eyes visible. Even so, she looked clearly

said as they walked

to deal with the

keep Zinnia company?” Maisie offered, her voice

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Chapter 399

need,” Yannis said. “Just go back and reassure Mr.

at school tomorrow,” Zinnia’s voice came through the mask, thick

Charlie and said,

family’s days of comfort were numbered. How dare they disregard the health of the two elders and provoke them like that? He’d

it,” Charlie agreed. “Zinnia, if you ever


“Okay,” Zinnia nodded.

*****

outside the hospital. Yannis took Zinnia’s hand and led her toward the car. The driver stepped out and opened the door for

back seat, and Yannis

out a cup of orange juice. He handed it to Zinnia and

three cups a week, and she’d already

His eyes held pure sympathy. “I’ll cook your favorites tonight.

her mask. The ointment had worked. Her cheek’s swelling had faded,

and quiet. The bright, vibrant girl from the morning seemed gone, replaced by the silent, reserved girl she was when they first met–speaking little and

finally felt the tightness in her chest ease a bit.

sudden turn brought her face–to–face with his gaze. His eyes, deep and expressive, had been fixed on her the

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