ANMELDENChapter 149Juna was still looking at Camelia with a faint furrow in his brows. The effects of the medication and the long sleep had not completely cleared his mind yet, but he could clearly see the change in his younger sister’s face. There was exhaustion she could not hide, there was sadness that even Camelia’s small smile could not cover.“Who is he?” Juna asked again softly.Camelia lowered her head for a moment before finally answering quietly, “Calvin.”That name made Juna fall silent for a few seconds. His gaze turned slightly sharp even though his body was still weak on the bed.“Calvin is in a coma?” his voice sounded hoarse.Camelia gave a small nod.“Why do you still care about him?” Juna asked softly but clearly. “Wasn’t he the man who hurt you the most?”Camelia let out a slow breath. She had already expected that question would come sooner or later.“Brother…” she smiled faintly while gently playing with her brother’s fingers. “Everything has changed.”Juna remained sile
Chapter 148The plane carrying Camelia finally landed in Singapore close to noon. The city sky looked bright after the morning rain, and the roads were still slightly wet when the car picking her up drove toward the hospital where Jonathan was being treated. Since earlier, Camelia had barely spoken. Her hands kept gripping her phone, while her thoughts were mixed between hope and fear.Juna had been asleep for far too long.And now, when there was finally good news, Camelia was instead afraid of hoping too much.The car stopped in front of the towering international hospital building. As soon as the door opened, Camelia immediately got out quickly. Two Ashford bodyguards followed behind her, but the woman had already walked into the hospital lobby with hurried steps.“Good afternoon, Miss Camelia,” one of the nurses who recognized her greeted.Camelia immediately gave a small nod. “How is my brother?”“His condition is stable. Mr. Jonathan was moved to a VIP inpatient room this mornin
Chapter 147That morning, the sky over the capital looked gloomy. The sunlight was covered by thin clouds, making the atmosphere at the Ashford family residence feel calmer than usual. In the dining room of the main house, the aroma of warm tea and toasted bread filled the air, but it did not truly make the atmosphere lighter. Camelia sat near Mira and Grandma Sarah with a tired face, even though she had tried to look fine.Aurora and Daven were still upstairs with the nanny, getting ready to leave for school.Mira looked at Camelia’s face for quite a while before finally asking softly, “Did you sleep at all last night?”Camelia gave a faint smile. “I slept for a bit.”“You’re lying,” Sarah replied while letting out a small sigh. “Your eyes are so swollen.”Camelia lowered her head slightly while holding her teacup. The warmth from the cup did not help calm her mind very much. Since last night, her head had been filled with too many things at once. Calvin still had not woken up. Saman
Chapter 146The car carrying Samantha finally stopped in the back area of the police office that was cooperating with the Ashford Group. The sky had begun to darken, the streetlights glowed dimly, while the night air felt cold against the skin. As soon as the car door opened, Samantha was immediately pulled out by two bodyguards. Her hair was messy, her face pale, and both of her hands were still handcuffed.Camelia, who had been standing there waiting, immediately stepped forward quickly. Her chest rose and fell as she held back the emotions that had continued to build up since yesterday without any release.The moment Samantha turned around, a hard slap immediately landed on her cheek.Smack!Samantha let out a small scream in shock. Her face was instantly thrown to the side.“Camelia!” she shouted angrily.But Camelia did not care at all. Tears fell just like that as she slapped the woman again even harder.Smack!“Are you satisfied now?!” Camelia shouted with a trembling voice. “C
Chapter 145The sea breeze blew quite strongly at the harbor that afternoon. The salty scent mixed with the sound of ship horns and the footsteps of passengers filled the crowded dock area. Camelia stood near the railing, her breathing still not completely steady after running earlier. Her long hair was messy from the wind, while her eyes continued to stare at the large cruise ship that was slowly beginning to move away from the harbor.“She’s on there…” she whispered softly.Ronal stood beside her while staring at his phone screen, his jaw tense. His fingers moved quickly as he typed something before finally answering a call.“Hello, this is Ronal from Ashford Group,” he said coldly and straight to the point. “I need assistance right now.”Camelia turned to look at him. She could see the change in Ronal’s expression, far more serious than usual.“The Ocean Crown cruise ship bound for the Bahamas,” Ronal continued firmly. “Stop that ship in the middle of the sea. Do not let anyone dis
Chapter 144That morning, the air around the hospital still felt cold, but the tension hanging in Camelia’s chest had not eased at all. She sat in a chair in the ICU corridor, her body exhausted, her eyes swollen from tears that had not truly stopped since last night. In her hand, her phone was still clutched tightly, as if it were the only thing she could hold onto amid the chaos.Quick footsteps approached.“Mrs. Camelia,” Ronal’s voice called firmly.Camelia immediately lifted her face. “Yes, Ronal?”The man stood in front of her, his face serious, his eyes sharp as if he had just discovered something important.“I’ve got the results,” he said without preamble.Camelia’s heart immediately started beating faster. “What do you mean?”Ronal took a deep breath, then looked at her straight. “The culprit is indeed Samantha.”Camelia fell silent. For a few seconds, she could not say anything, as if the sentence needed time to fully sink into her mind.“…I knew it…” she whispered softly, b
Chapter 13Camelia Collyn closed her eyes. Her body lay on the sofa in Jonathan’s apartment, a thin blanket covering her. It was already late at night, the city lights faintly visible behind the curtains. That quiet atmosphere instead made her mind noisy.Old memories slowly surfaced.Ten years ago
Chapter 14Two months passed quickly, but for Calvin Ashford, his days felt heavier instead.That morning, Calvin had just sat down at the dining table when nausea hit him again. He covered his mouth, stood up in a hurry, and rushed to the bathroom.“Ugh—”The sound of vomiting was clearly heard.S
Calvin closed his eyes in his office chair. The lights in the office were still brightly lit, but his head felt heavy. Somehow, his thoughts had been drifting more and more often without permission. He took a deep breath, then slowly let it out.Yet the memory still came.That night, the rain was p
Chapter 11The sharp smell of antiseptic stung Camelia’s nose as her consciousness slowly returned. Her eyelids felt heavy. She tried to open her eyes, then closed them again because the light was too bright.“You’re awake?”A man’s voice sounded near her. His tone was firm, but there was something







