Semua Bab Divorced, Dazzling, and Desired: Bab 551 - Bab 560

Renee was worried as Emma wasn't responding, and she nudged Emma as she repeated, "Mom? Mom?!"She turned to leave when she got no response, finding Bernice and demanding, "What happened to my mom?! She's not waking up at all!"Her heart was pounding in fear of the worst, but Bernice said, "She was really freaking out—the doctor had to sedate her.""Really?" Renee frowned, skeptical.Before going in, she just asked the bodyguards but they never mentioned Emma freaking out.So what sedated her?Noticing Bernice averting her eyes just then, she knew that the woman was an issue…And could it be Martin's doing?For some reason, Renee had the feeling something bad was going to happen soon, but not what it was.With Jasper going missing and her own parents keeping so many secrets from her, she was naturally squirmish."Of course," Bernice shot back. "I've been taking care of Emma for years. Or do you not believe me?"Renee shook her head and tipped her a couple hundred dollars. "O

Emma held Renee in turn and gently patted her back.She had no idea who was gone but had a vague guess seeing how miserably Renee was crying.Having never seen Renee crying so miserably before, it hurt her heart so much to see that."It's alright. Just let it out—you'll feel better," she said.Renee really threw herself into Emma's arms and started wailing just then, aggrieved by the reality of Jasper's death and all the misery she had suffered over the years.As her emotional dam burst, everything came crashing out all at once.There was no telling how long she cried, but she eventually calmed down and returned to the couch.Emma wiped her tears with some tissues, as if she were a child again.While Renee was still reeling from agony, she suddenly remembered that Emma was keeping a lot of things from her and quickly composed herself.Wiping the tears off her cheek, she asked, "You had something to tell me, didn't you? About dad…"Thud, thud."I'll get it."Renee was cut of

Renee's eyes were moist with tears as she nodded. "Yeah, she always has been… I just came from the office, and she was sedated when I got here. I've been waiting for her to wake up."It was a half-truth, but Martin suspected nothing as he kept tabs on Evergreen.Straightening Renee's disheveled hair, he breathed a long sigh. "All those years have been hard on you…"Renee's eyes were moist with tears, and she shook her head. "As long as you come back to us. What actually happened?""Well, it's a long story," Martin replied, glancing at Emma who was still asleep.After the medical staff left, he led Renee to the couch and sat down. "The body in the accident was a close friend's. I was still alive, but the other driver was trying to kill me. He would have succeeded if the cops weren't on their way, so he dragged me into his car instead before dumping me into the ocean."I was lucky. I have no idea how long I had been adrift, but a fisherman had saved me when I woke up. I also lost m

Renee just couldn't understand why, be it in the past or in the present."What happened back then must have overwhelmed her." Martin sighed in regret. "It's all my fault. I owe her."Then, looking up and into her eyes, he finished, "It's late—you should go home. I'll stay."Renee's heart skipped a beat as her worst fear came true.Hanging her head to make herself look unhappy, she sniffled, "No, I'll stay with Mom… I've been through a lot lately, and I'd like to stay with her.""Oh, silly. I know you're grieving, that's why I'm telling you to go home and get some rest… Or how about a hotel room?""No, I wouldn't be able to fall asleep anyway." Renee sighed, holding Martin's gaze with her tearful eyes. "I've been insomniac—just let me sleep here." Seeing that she was determined, Martin didn't argue. "Alright, then I'm going now—I'll be back tomorrow morning.""Okay," Renee replied and walked him out to the parking lot.When she returned, she closed the front door and rushed to

After a brief chat, they offered each other words of encouragement before hanging up.Renee then opened the door, stared at the bodyguards, and said, "You are free to go. Your services are no longer needed."Alison had hired them after Renee asked her to, having noticed that there was something strange going on with her mother while she was locked-up.But now, it was clear neither of them were dependable.The two bodyguards traded looks as if to convey something, and one of them soon said, "Ms. Zeller has already paid us three months up front. We will earn it before going."The other bodyguard nodded. "Yes. It's our obligation."Renee had no choice but to nod in turn. "Alright. In that case, thank you."Even if she noticed that Martin was suspicious, dismissing both men right away would alert Martin to her suspicion.After much thought, she decided to let them stay, and the only thing she could be sure of now was that Martin wasn't going to kill Emma just yet, or he wouldn't sp