When She Stops Playing Nice

Chapter 426

In the blink of an eye, a week had passed. Ashley awaited the results of her visit to Prover Hospital, her heart filled with anticipation of the news she had hoped for.

Her hopes were fulfilled as the test confirmed her expectations–she was indeed expecting

Radiant with joy, Ashley exited the hospital, eager to return home and nurture the life growing within her.

Just as she reached the doorstep, a figure emerged from the nearby bushes. Mrs. Taylor’s disheveled appearance, with her oily hair and dirty clothes, startled Ashley

Seeing Mrs. Taylor burst from the bushes reminded Ashley of the sudden appearance of a giant rat. Clutching her chest, Ashley cursed, “Who are you aiming to scare to death?”

The figure, known only as Mrs. Taylor, appeared distressed. “Miss Jackson, I’ve been waiting for you for a week! You promised to help me with Cathy. I’ve been here, unable to leave, unable to reach you. I’ve been counting on you to come and help me give Cathy what she deserves!”

The unpleasant odor from Mrs. Taylor made Ashley recoil, stepping back to put some distance between them.

Ashley hadn’t forgotten about Cathy. She wasn’t trying to assist Mrs. Taylor but merely using her as a pawn.

Ashley suspected Cathy’s involvement was orchestrated by someone cunning, someone like Gina, who played dirty. Ashley resolved to play dirty, too, but discreetly.

She couldn’t afford a confrontation with Gina right now; that would have to wait for a more opportune moment!

Priority one was dealing with Cathy.

And what was Mrs. Taylor thinking, demanding her contact details? She was nothing but trouble, not worth the hassle!

Ashley rolled her eyes and said, “Fine, I can bring that wretched Cathy out now, but you have to promise to make her pay dearly.”

“Absolutely!” Mrs. Taylor gritted her teeth. “I’d love nothing more than to see her get what’s coming to

her

Satisfied with Mrs. Taylor’s response, Ashley immediately placed a call, summoning the bodyguard waiting in the garage. She ordered him to go inside and fetch Cathy, even if it required force.

nodded and obeyed.

enough, he dragged Cathy

her with resentment and malice. She struggled desperately to break free but couldn’t match

was

two women erupted into a fierce

scene, finding a strange fascination in the brutal exchange between the two women. It

jinal Andy’s not coming back now. He’s my only child! Give him back to mel” Mrs. Taylor’s voice was filled with

Cathy found the strength to stand up against

free, she attempted to

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yet to anticipate Mrs. Taylor to be so ineffective, allowing

the

to Mrs. Taylor’s grip. Mrs. Taylor clutched Cathy’s collar, her mind

robbed of a kidney due to unpaid gambling debts,

scheming Cathy masterminded all this, demanding an outrageous 180 thousand

buried alongside Andy if she could. She cared beyond about prison or

actions with bewilderment. Was this madwoman indeed planning to drag Cathy into a

about attracting unwanted attention

That seemed plausible.

Cathy’s stoicism amidst the pain, Little did she know that Cathy’s

of here,” Ashley declared, losing interest. It had

toward

the bushes. Cathy appeared disoriented, initially running toward Ashley before realizing she needed to return to the hospital.

Taylor watched in horror as the stone struck

she didn’t hesitate to hurl it at her target.

to the ground, and landing with a jolt on her abdomen. Everything unfolded too swiftly. The bodyguard, too

side, the bodyguard found her gripping

clutching the bodyguard’s hand tightly.