Nina was bitten until her arm was bloody.She was the youngest in the family and the only daughter. Everyone doted on her like she was a treasure.Basically, Nina was pampered.She had never suffered so much in her life before.Her life would be doomed if she really had AIDS.She didn't even have a boyfriend yet, and it would be a shame if she were to die soon.Nina was devastated.She endured the pain and said, "Moses, please don't tell Holly about what happened today. I promised her that I wouldn't do anything rash. If she finds out, she'll probably blame herself again. "She's hurt and has just lost her child. I can't let her worry about me as well."Moses nodded. "Don't worry. I won't tell her.""Also, don't tell my brother and mom about this. You can't tell my grandparents, either. They aren't young anymore and can't stand the shock.""I won't tell. But Mr. Gabelman was there as well. I'm worried he might tell them."Nina pursed her lips. "He wouldn't dare reveal it. H
Holly lifted her hand and placed it on Bryce's hand.His hand was freezing to the touch.Holly held it and was unwilling to let go. However, she quickly pulled her hand away.She was afraid she might go soft again if she continued to hold his hand.Then, Bryce said, "Samantha was also in an accident, and she's now in a coma in the operating room. I've sent someone to investigate Ron and look for evidence. It shouldn't take long before we bring him to justice."Holly smiled bitterly. "When will the revenge end?"She touched her cold belly. "No matter how we get our revenge, my child won't return to me anymore."James wouldn't return as well.If their marriage continued, more people might have to die.Now that Samantha was in an accident, Abraham wouldn't sit still and ignore the matter.The revenge would never end if this kept going on, and there would always be someone who would end up hurt or dead.Bryce looked down at Holly with his dark gaze. "Are you willing to let me go
"Is there anything I can help you with?""There is."Arthur opened his briefcase and took out a checkbook.Then, he grabbed a golden pen and signed a piece of check before placing it on Holly's blanket.He lifted his chin slightly and said in disdain, "Here's 50 million dollars. Take it and leave Bryce. "With the money he gave you previously, you should have a total of 200 million dollars. Not everyone can have that much money in their lives. So I hope you can accept it and stop being stubborn."Holly looked down at the check and chuckled.If it weren't for Arthur taking part in everything and giving Samantha hope nonstop, they wouldn't have had the courage to do what they did. They wouldn't even dare to harm her physically.Holly touched her belly, which was in slight pain.Arthur indirectly killed her child and James.Now, he was shameless enough to humiliate her with a check.Holly angrily said, "Mr. Gabelman, aren't you being too petty? I thought you would at least offe
Arthur sneered. "You've spoiled that brat. If it weren't for you spoiling her, she wouldn't have dared to ask for the billion dollars from me."The more he thought about it, the more regretful he felt.He didn't know why he would agree to Holly that easily.A billion dollars wasn't a small amount, and Arthur figured he should've negotiated more.Bryce calmly said, "Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Nina, and even Trevor love Holly. You're the only exception. I think you should reflect on yourself before questioning others, Mr. Gabelman Senior."Arthur had always been arrogant and opinionated.There was no way he would listen to Bryce.Arthur hung up the call angrily.He gave out a billion dollars to save his dignity, and his heart hurt for it.Now, his son was lecturing him.Arthur felt miserable with his hair and clothes soaked. He touched his hair and smelled something weird.He brought his finger closer to his nose to smell the water better.He noticed something was off with the wa
Holly took a deep breath and said, "We're all adults here, so let's part ways peacefully. It isn't like you to make a scene."Bryce was nonchalant. "I'm not making a scene. I'm just doing everything I can to make it up to you."However, Holly thought it was a burden.When Arthur gave her the billion dollars, he looked like he wanted to kill her.Bryce's assets, including his savings and stocks, were worth a fortune.If she accepted it, she would be inviting trouble.By then, she would really be too dead to spend the money.Holly reached out and gently touched Bryce's dashing face. She coaxed, "Listen to me. Don't do this. I don't want your assets. The billion dollars from your dad is enough for me."Bryce grabbed her hand and kissed it over and over again.That night, he didn't leave. Instead, he watched over Holly as she slept.At first, they slept in two different beds.After midnight, Bryce got into her bed because Holly had another nightmare.When she had nightmares pre
Bryce pushed Holly in the wheelchair to the car.He bent down to pick her up.However, Holly stood up from the wheelchair and got into the car herself.Then, she took off the hat and the scarf.It was too hot, and she was sweating.She waited for Bryce to follow her into the car and sit tight.Then, she said to him, "Let's go straight to the courthouse. That way, we don't have to meet up another day. That's troublesome.""You've just been discharged. Let's wait just a little longer." Bryce sounded perfunctory.Holly said stubbornly, "We have to get the divorce sooner or later. So, we might as well get it over with.""Grandpa and Grandma will be heartbroken if we get divorced."Holly calmly said, "They have lived for almost a century and seen it all. They can accept it."Bryce thought about it. "My mom and Nina will be sad as well.""Mom is also getting a divorce, so she'll understand me. After the divorce, I'll still be good friends with Nina. There'll be no changes there."
Holly nudged Bryce's arm. "Say something."Then, Bryce finally nodded solemnly. He was perfunctory.Holly took the divorce papers. There were three sets of them.Then, she grabbed a pen and signed them.Under the agreement, she had to write that she was willing to get a divorce.She wrote it fast.After she was done with the papers, she noticed Bryce was still standing there and doing nothing.She passed him the pen and gently said, "Sign it now."Bryce looked at the pen and didn't take it.He was slightly upset seeing how quickly she signed everything."I need to make a call," he said.He picked up his phone and went to the window to make a call.After two minutes, he hung up the call.Then, he searched for a piece of news and came back to show it to Holly. "Ron was just arrested for accepting bribery."Holly glanced at the news.Ron looked like he was in his 40s and had a squared face. He had stubbles and was wearing a prisoner's outfit with handcuffs on.Behind him w
"You, too. I'll leave the Crescent Lane house for you. You can move there with your mom when you're free," Bryce said.Holly shook her head. "No, thanks. I want to cut ties with my past and have a clean start."Bryce tightened his grip on his cup. "Does that past include me?"Holly nodded. "Yes."Bryce felt like he was suffocating.It felt like he couldn't breathe anymore.He took a deep breath and said, "Do you remember how we met here for the first time three years ago?"Holly nodded. "Yes."Bryce looked at her fair fingers. "It was so cold that day that your hands had turned red when you met me. I felt heartbroken when I saw them."Holly kept her gaze down.She thought about how Bryce was in his wheelchair back then. He looked dashing, but there was sadness in his eyes. She felt heartbroken about it, too.However, she didn't express her feelings. Instead, she quietly finished her coffee.After putting down her cup, she grabbed her bag and stood up. She calmly said, "I'm