Chapter 54

“The woman is dangerously obsessed with Asher,” Alexander said angrily. “She’s been pursuing him for ten years. In all that time, Asher’s probably exchanged fewer than ten sentences with her. Her mental state is clearly unstable. Thalia, she likely did this out of jealousy–hating you for ‘taking‘ Asher from her.”

Lady Blackwood hs chest heaved with fury. “Complete lunatic! If anything happens to my son, I swear I’ll make her pa

Lady Blackwood’s expression darkened as she glared at her daughter in law, “Victorial Asher is still in surgery. How dare you speak of if anything happens? What kind of mother are you? Are you wishing ill

on your OWN SON?”

Lady Blackwood .’s eyes were red rimmed. “Mother… I didn’t mean it that way…”

Fresh tears streamed down her face as she spoke,

Lord Blackwood gave her a reproachful look. “Stop crying. Our son is fighting for his life in there. Your tears are bringing bad energy at a time like this.”

Thalia had no capacity to listen to their bickering.

For her, each minute–each second–stretched into an eternity of torture.

Self–reproach, regret, anxiety, and fear engulfed her completely. The emotional weight pressed against her chest, making her heart ache and breathing difficult. The sensation resembled the suffocating feeling of a drowning person in their final moments–desperate for air that wouldn’t come.

The minutes ticked by agonizingly slowly.

The sun began to set.

After what felt like an eternity of waiting, the doors to the operating theatre finally opened.

Lady Blackwood Jr. was the first to rush forward. “Doctor, how is my son?”

The others quickly gathered around as well.

Thalia’s hands trembled uncontrollably, her palms cold with sweat, her heart suspended between hope and dread.

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his tired face breaking into a relieved smile. “He’s out of danger now.”

relief echoed

tight all afternoon, finally

to the ICU. The doctor explained that he needed to remain there for a

passed, Lord Blackwood Sr. began to examine

fixed Lord Blackwood with a stern gaze. “How did that woman infiltrate the estate? The security there is supposedly impenetrable–no one

numerous calls he’d

distressed to

investigation,” he said, making a call.

“She entered as Damian Walsh’s guest. The security footage shows she was wearing a mask, claiming she had a cold. Since Walsh personally vouched

family?” Lord

that Damian has been abroad for years and only recently returned

of the woman’s

grew cold. “A conveniently

it appears. Keep digging.”

“Of course.”

anger while Asher’s life hung in the balance, now spoke up forcefully.

voice rose slightly. “What’s the story with this obsessed woman? My daughter never provoked her, yet she kidnaps my younger child and stabs people! Has she no respect for

silence, Lord Blackwood Sr. turned his penetrating gaze

that rooftop? How did Asher

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Chapter 54

head. “It was

sharply. “Thalia, what do

recounted the events exactly as they had

Blackwood’s tone turned accusatory. “So Asher took the

lips tightened. “Yes.”

was on their way. Couldn’t you have waited? If you

It was entirely my fault,” Thalia responded,

trouble before you’ve even officially joined

from someone obsessed with your son. My daughter

you to say she should have waited. My younger daughter was kidnapped with a knife at her throat, and the kidnapper threatened to kill her if Thalia didn’t come. You speak as

is some trivial

Randolph laughed

security, let me ask you–what exactly were your

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