Chapter 542

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Irene blurted out , “ How could I not hate her ? What woman could just stand by and watch another woman carry her husband’s child – and then raise him for all these years ? I hate her . God , sometimes I wish she would just drop dead . ”
But then her tone suddenly softened as she continued , “ After all , her son is still a Lynn . Please , Jonathan , just go easy on Sanford this once . ”
Jonathan slowly rose to his feet , his piercing gaze locked on Irene . He demanded , “ You’re keeping something from me . You haven’t been honest with
me . ”
Irene forced a weak smile and said , “ What could I possibly be hiding from you ? ”
Jonathan said sharply , “ Then what are you so afraid of ? Your reactions and expressions make it clear you’re terrified of Liora . Does she have leverage over you ? ”
Irene’s eyes darted around even more nervously , growing increasingly unwilling to meet Jonathan’s gaze . She spoke defensively , “ How could that be ? Stop talking nonsense . I’m the legal wife . What leverage could she possibly have ? ”
Jonathan’s brows knitted tightly . He said , “ If you don’t tell me , how can I have your back ? By deliberately keeping things from me , you’re showing you don’t trust me at all . ”
“ I don’t have anything to hide from you , ” Irene insisted , her voice tinged with forced conviction . She quickly changed the subject .
Forcing a smile , she tried to change the topic . “ I’ve been stuck in this hospital for days , my whole body feels stiff. Can you help me get discharged ? Let’s just go back to Nareigh , okay ? ”
Jonathan fixed Ifene with a long , penetrating gaze , his expression unreadable , then turned and walked out .
After booking Irene’s return flight to Nareigh , Jonathan sent her ahead . He stayed behind , keeping to himself whether he would sue Sanford .
Sanford remained at the police station , having been in custody for three full days .
For three days and nights , Liora had no idea how Sanford was faring inside . She barely slept , her mind racing with worry . Finally , after pulling some strings , she managed to arrange a brief visit with Sanford .
Sanford forced a smile and said , “ I’m okay in here . Don’t worry about me , just focus on taking care of yourself . You know your heart can’t handle stress . ”
Liora said , “ It’s only been a few days , and you’ve already gotten so thin . How can I , as your mother , not worry ? ”
Sanford looked at Liora’s teary eyes and lowered his head . He said , “ Mom , I’m fine . If I have to serve a few years in prison , I’m prepared to serve my time , ”
Liora said , “ No , I won’t let you stay in there a moment longer . Just wait here , Sanford . I am going to see Hayden right now . ”
Sanford tried to stop her . He called out , “ Mom ! ” But Liora had already left .
Liora was about to contact Werner when , to her surprise , he reached out to her first .
Werner informed Liora that Hayden , worried sick about Sanford’s detention , had come to Shaville . Werner texted : [ Hayden wan . careful with your words . Whatever you do , don’t reveal Sanford’s true parentage . ]
Liora didn’t bother to reply . She tucked away her phone and hurried to the café where Hayden was waiting .
Hayden and Werner were waiting on the second floor in the café .
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Liora rushed in . Barely out of the elevator , she was seized by a violent coughing fit , spitting out a significant amount of blood that stained her pristine white handkerchief .
Seeing this , a server rushed over and asked , “ Are you alright ? Do you need me to call 911 ? ”
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Liora remained composed . She managed a calm smile and waved it off . She replied , “ I’m fine , just a chronic condition . Could you tell me which way Room 216 is ? I’m meeting someone . ”
“ Right this way , please , ” the server said politely .
“ Okay , ” Liora replied weakly .
With the server’s assistance , Liora finally managed to meet Werner and Hayden .
Werner’s breath hitched as he fixed his gaze on Liora , his eyes silently pleading , “ Don’t say the wrong thing . Not a single word out of place . ”
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