บททั้งหมดของ The Forsaken Wife's Empire: บทที่ 131 - บทที่ 140

(Patricia’s POV)We stayed like that for a while, holding each other and trying to calm down, until the door finally opened and the doctor stepped out. The moment we saw him, we swallowed our sobs and rushed toward him.“Doctor…” Mrs. Salvador asked in a trembling voice. “How is my son?”“Are you the patient’s family member?” he asked as he removed his nose mask. “Yes, doctor,” Mrs. Salvador replied urgently. “I am his mother.” She touched her chest with shaking hands, then gently held me. “And this is his wife"“Alright,” he said calmly. “Then I will tell you.”My heart pounded hard in my chest. I had been praying nonstop for good news, because I knew I wouldn’t survive the worst if it happened. I couldn’t even bring myself to imagine it.“The surgery was successful,” the doctor announced, a small smile appearing on his face. “The patient is stable now, and he will be moved to a private room.”The good news washed over me instantly, easing every pain in my chest. It felt like ice pr

(Raymond’s POV)I sat quietly on the adjustable hospital bed, my back resting comfortably against the backrest, staring at Patricia as she stood behind the doctor while he examined me.This had to be the fourth time since I woke up that she had called the doctor over the slightest discomfort I felt... whether it was coughing, wincing, or even yawning too many times.Her hair was tied up in a messy loose ponytail, her face puffy and red. I didn’t need anyone to tell me she had cried a lot and hadn’t slept at all through the night.“He’s fine, ma’am. The stitches are still intact,” the doctor said calmly after examining me.Patricia let out a deep breath of relief. She had called the doctor because I had winced in pain. She just wanted to be sure it wasn’t anything serious.“Thank you so much, doctor,” she said softly.“No problem, ma’am,” he replied, placing his stethoscope back around his neck. “Call me if you need anything.”“Okay, doctor,” she said, finally looking past him to meet

(Patricia’s POV)>>> “Let’s meet.”I read the message over and over. It was from Alonso. He had texted me days ago, asking to meet today. I knew it was dangerous, but running away wouldn’t solve anything. So, I agreed to meet him. It was time to settle this once and for all.Raymond didn’t know about this. I hadn’t told him, because if I did, he wouldn’t have let me go. So I dressed quickly and left the moment he fell asleep. I stood quietly, looking around the eerie building Alonso had chosen as our meeting place. Of all places, why here? But it didn’t matter. Whatever happened today, I was ready to face it.I took a deep breath and stepped inside. At first, everything was dark. I narrowed my eyes and waited until they slowly adjusted to the darkness.“I never thought you’d actually come here,” I heard his voice before I even saw him.He sat like a king on an armchair, holding a glass of whiskey in one hand, his leg crossed over the other... just like always.“Do you think hiding

(Patricia’s POV)Gold bars worth twice the value of the company were neatly arranged inside the safe. Some documents lay in one corner. Just one glance at them told me they were extremely important.There were other valuables too, but only one thing caught my attention… a photograph of Mr. Smith with Mrs. Wilton, Henry’s adoptive mother... the same woman whose picture I had once seen at the orphanage.Mr. Smith and that woman looked genuinely happy and oddly close in the picture, almost like they were a couple. My brows furrowed immediately.“Were they together?” I murmured in shock.I had heard that Mr. Wilton and Mr. Smith were friends in the past. But this woman was Mr. Wilton’s wife. Did she date Smith first, or were they having an affair?Why would Smith keep this picture locked inside his safe? Was he still in love with her? Since Mr. Smith never married, could it be that he loved another man’s wife?Was this the reason the two friends drifted apart and became enemies? That sing

(Patricia’s POV)A month passed by in the blink of an eye, yet everything felt different. Life had not been the same since I discovered who my real parents were. I stayed away from the Smithfield Empire, not wanting anything to do with Mr. Smith, my supposed late father. I hadn’t gone to see Mrs. Sabrina Wilton either. There was no reason to. She had abandoned me back then, so why should I go looking for her now? Besides, she might not even know who I truly was... and even if she did, she might still not want me.Raymond had been my backbone through it all. His gunshot wound was healing well, and he had recovered greatly. He could walk properly now and had even returned to work, though he was careful not to stress his injury. He was the best man I could ever ask for. He understood my pain and was always there to support me. He told me he would stand by whatever decision I made... whether I chose to return to Smithfield or to speak with Sabrina.He also made sure Alonso received t