Chapter 197 I’ll Do My Best

Errol signed, his hands trembling, “She was pregnant with my baby, sis. It was my baby!” He struck himself intensely.

couldn’t stop him. In fact, she was almost pulled to the ground!

“I should’ve put aside my winery to be with her in the hills for a few days. I promised her that I’d accompany her and take our relationship public when the time was right, but I had to stay back in Prismara to take care of business.

“She said she understood my situation, but I could tell she was actually very disappointed. I have no idea how I’m supposed to face her now. What am I supposed to say to her when she comes around?”

“Errol…” Maia didn’t know where to begin to comfort him. Nobody could understand the kind of pain he was feeling right now.

“Sis!” Errol signed as he wiped his tears. “Did they find the culprits?”

“The police have their DNA samples. They’ll be found very soon,” Maia said, reassuring him.

“Was this a random attack or a deliberate plan?”

“It could be either one, but I personally think the latter is more possible.”

Errol looked like he wanted to say something, but he bit his tongue instead.

“Errol?” Maia called out to him. He looked at her, shook his head, and signed, “Don’t worry about me, sis. I’m fine. I’ll keep it together and make sure those unscrupulous wretches get what’s coming to them!

“I’ll check on Celia. I’m fine, sis. You were right when you said I have to pull it together. I need to support her…” Then, he turned and headed back to the ward.

Maia looked at him and frowned. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss.

Then, Cedric walked to her side.

Was he hiding something from

was surprised. “You sensed it too, so how could I quell my

a good time

to her. She wasn’t a

She hated to see innocent people

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her,

you say something,

do to get you to look at me, Celia? I’m really worried about

anymore, Celia? Why won’t you look at me? I’ll be with you always

He was clearly distressed, but she remained quiet. She merely laid

next door. It was her turn to look after Celia. Errol didn’t want to leave Celia

in a while, Celia. Rest well. Tell Maia if you need anything. We’re family, after all.” Errol

left after he

face was devoid of life and her eyes were unfocused. Maia

to the bed. She said softly, “I’ve experienced the despair and helplessness you’re feeling now. I wanted to

myself. I’ve yet to see them rot in prison. Why should I lose my life while

pain. because of her love for Cedric. Although she hadn’t experienced what Celia was going through now, both of them were hurt very deeply. Perhaps that will help

Celia’s expression

up isn’t going to yield anything. What I needed to do was to pick myself up and make

smiled at Celia. “In fact, we don’t know ourselves that well. We’re actually much stronger

looked at Maia. Her tears

pain, physically and emotionally. I was

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