Semua Bab You Watched Me Break, Now Watch Me Rise: Bab 231 - Bab 240

Tabitha appeared in the hospital hallway with Christina, Theresa, and Harold.She'd gone to visit Christina that day, intending to apologize to Evan for James' rudeness. When she'd heard Evan had come to see Carly at the hospital, she thought she should also stop by as well.After all, Carly had been injured because of James. Thus, Tabitha had come along with Christina and the two children.The moment she heard Harold call out to Beverly, the fruit basket in her hands slipped to the floor, scattering its contents everywhere.Harold ran straight over and threw his arms around Beverly.Beverly was stunned for a moment. But as she looked down at Harold's face and met his earnest gaze, she noticed his eyes bore a striking resemblance to Evan's.She remembered collapsing in a pool of blood and how she almost lost Esther. Her heart ached so much that her face grew pale with anguish.For the past two years, she'd gone to bed every night holding Esther close. Yet, there were still night

Evan had been following James' car the whole time, and seeing the two of them so close nearly drove him mad.Without a second thought, he swerved across the road and deliberately caused the traffic accident."You've crashed into my car and caused me to be late. Mr. Bronson, how do you plan to settle this?"Even though Evan was addressing James, his gaze swept over Beverly inch by inch, searching for any sign she'd been hurt.Only when he found none did his nerves settle slightly.Not wanting to look at Evan, Beverly lowered her gaze. The very sight of him made her sick to her stomach.It was then that James' hand fell on her. He lifted Beverly and moved her inside to switch seats with her. His movements were so effortless that it was as though she weighed nothing at all. In that brief moment, she could feel the firm outline of his muscles beneath his soft cotton shirt. She turned to look out the window.James paid Evan no mind, but he was displeased that the latter had suddenl

Wendell pushed the door open. It was rare for him to enter without James' permission, but this time, he looked anxious."Chief Bronson, bad news—you and Ms. Sinclair are trending online."He held out his tablet for James and Beverly to see.#MrBronsonMarryingADivorcedWoman#AbandonedHusbandAndChild#SuchAPitifulChild#ShamelessWomanHashtags like these were clearly aimed at smearing Beverly's reputation. Her face paled visibly.In the end, they hadn't managed to keep the truth hidden."Chief Bronson, Ms. Sinclair, rest assured that aside from Mr. Harold's photo, nothing else has been exposed," Wendell reported.In fact, no one in Ravenwell could even tell which Bronson family member was involved.Just then, James' phone rang. It wasn't a number anyone could casually reach, since most calls were screened by Wendell first. So, whoever was calling at this moment was no ordinary person."Take the trending topics down," James said calmly and emotionlessly before answering the call.

But how could Tabitha refuse someone she had feelings for?She nodded and left the hospital to contact Beverly.Once Tabitha was gone, Evan turned to Lucas. "Arrange for Dr. Jones to examine Beverly.""Sir, what if Mrs. Gray refuses to cooperate?""Do I really need to tell you how to handle that?" Evan replied, his expression darkening.…The trending topics were taken down within minutes, but everyone who needed to know had already seen them.Harvey returned from a gathering of retirees and came straight to James' wing. He sat in the living room, his expression dark after the evening of ridicule he'd endured."Why don't you head back to rest first?" James said to Beverly.He could take the brunt of it alone.Seeing this, Harvey grew even angrier. "How long do you think you can protect her?"Beverly paused at the doorway, but James pulled her behind him."When word got out in Ravenwell that I was looking for a wife for you, daughters from respectable families lined up at th

Evan's touch made Beverly shudder with discomfort. She struggled violently but couldn't break free. A chill spread through her body, numbing even her heart."Honey, everything I've done has been for you," he whispered into her ear.Then, he lifted her dress, his eyes lighting up when he saw her unblemished porcelain skin. Ecstatic, he exclaimed, "Honey, he hasn't touched you!"She'd always been delicate, so much so that even the slightest touch would leave a mark.He released her wrists only to crush her against him, as if trying to press her into his very bones."Honey, I know your marriage is fake and you don't really like him. You must still have me in your heart," he said as he slipped his hand beneath her dress.Beverly snatched up the vase from the entryway cabinet and smashed it down on him with all her strength.Stars burst before his eyes as he staggered back two steps, blood streaming down from his forehead.Freed from his grip, Beverly slumped to the floor, shards of