Semua Bab You Watched Me Break, Now Watch Me Rise: Bab 291 - Bab 300

Beverly shook off Evan's hand, her tone dripping with sarcasm as she said, "You think I still have feelings for you? You really flatter yourself too much."The buildings you donated weren't called the 'the Halls of Labor and Diligence', but 'Gemini Towers' instead. One was donated to Queendale University in my name 13 years ago, and the other was donated under your mistress' eight years ago."After reclaiming both towers, I donated them again to Queendale University. And only then were they named 'the Halls of Labor and Diligence'." They commemorate my Emmeline. It has absolutely nothing to do with you."Finally, she declared resolutely, "So no, Esther isn't your daughter."At the mention of the past, Evan became filled with regret. He never should have donated a building for Cindy back then. If only he'd given a few million dollars instead, Beverly would have never found out about it.He took out the acrylic keychain in a desperate bid to win her back. "Bev, how could Esther not

James shot Harvey and Wanda a glance, and Wanda, who was already reaching for the medical report, quickly pulled her hand back.She silently berated herself for believing Carly once again. When would she ever learn her lesson?Wendell stepped forward to take the report. Carly didn't want to hand it over, but she had no choice. Turning to Wanda, she said, "Wanda, I'm telling the truth. It's all written in the medical report."Wanda didn't know how to respond to her."You and Sheldon are a perfect match," James said flatly. "You'll both stop at nothing to achieve your goals."Hearing the man she loved belittle her, Carly felt as though a knife had pierced her heart, making it throb painfully.Her eyes reddening, she said, "James, I'm just worried that Harvey and Wanda's hopes for a grandchild will be crushed.""And their wish will be fulfilled if I marry you?" James asked, not even bothering to sound civil."James, must you speak to me like this? Must you hurt me? Whose fault i

James' hand rested on Beverly's thigh, and only then did he realize that she was wearing a short-sleeved pajama set with shorts.Her skin was soft and cool to the touch.He snapped back to his senses when he heard her murmur, "The paternity test report…"Patiently, he explained, "Maya noticed when my parents took Esther's hair. Later, when Tabby came to see Esther, I took some of her hair too. The test was for me and Tabby.""You're so smart, Chief…" she murmured.Then she frowned and corrected herself, "James, you're so smart…"Tickled by her, he gently pulled his arm away and rolled onto his side to pat her back. "Go to sleep."The difference in their weight caused the mattress to slightly sink at his side, and Beverly rolled straight into his arms. His hand, which had been patting her back, froze midair. For some reason, Carly's words from earlier echoed in his mind.Pliable.His gaze darkened, and he pulled Beverly into his embrace. He knew he couldn't lose control. A st

Beverly's lashes trembled.When Heather saw that Beverly was listening intently, she pulled a medical report from her bag and placed it in the latter's hand. "Harry inherited your heart condition," Heather said very softly, as if afraid of startling her.Beverly flipped through the report. The diagnosis written on it was "dilated cardiomyopathy". It was a type of heart disease that, in severe cases, could lead to heart failure.Her hands shook slightly, exuding a quiet sadness.Heather reached for her hand. "Elaine sent you to study abroad because she wanted to keep you and Evan apart. "I thought that with time and distance, the two of you would meet new people and that your feelings would fade. I never expected Evan to release a proposal video behind my back, or that you'd return as well."Then the two of you got back together and told me that you'd only be with either each other or no one else. At that time, I thought, with modern medicine, you might not necessarily have a c

Evan pressed Beverly down into the chair."Ms. Sinclair, it'll only take a few minutes," Marcus said, glancing nervously at Evan's stony expression. "Considering how my wife helped you before, I hope you won't make things difficult for me."Beverly remembered how Ava had taken a huge risk to switch out the abortion pill back then. She really had been genuinely kind.Beverly's heart softened, and she lay back on the bed. Marcus promptly attached the electrodes for the EKG to her chest and limbs.After giving birth to Esther, Beverly had undergone heart surgery, which had been a complete success. She no longer had any heart problems. Still, as she watched the monitor slowly trace the rhythm of her heartbeat, she suddenly felt a wave of nervousness. She crossed her hands her chest. The movement didn't go unnoticed by Evan.Suddenly, the door swung open with a loud bang. Beverly looked over in shock, and the electrodes slipped off her body, prompting the EKG machine to beep loudly.