Chapter 796: Chapter 796: Everything Going Wrong at Once
Seeing the parties unwilling to cooperate with the investigation, the police had no choice but to leave for now.
James Armstrong stood by, listening to what Lily Armstrong had said, and it was clear to him too that Lily was lying.
James’ brow furrowed deeply as he stood by Lily’s bedside and asked, “Why didn’t you tell the police?”
Why?
Lily forced a cold laugh in her heart.
What use is an investigation? Can it make up for the harm?
She had her own way to return all these injuries to them.
Lily lifted her bloodshot eyes, her lips curled as she looked at James, “Is it important?”
James said angrily, “You’ve been hurt like this, finding out who’s behind it is obviously important.”
Lily let out a cold laugh, “And if you find out, then what?”
James retorted angrily, “You’re my daughter after all; no matter what, you shouldn’t let anyone bully you like this. What do you think will happen once I find out? I’ll make that person pay, naturally.”
Lily’s face bore an even colder smile, “Daughter? An abandoned daughter.”
James knew she was blaming him for kicking her out last night, but he had no other choice.
“You brought this on yourself. At the time, I had no other option. Just be straightforward; if you know who did this to you, tell me.”
“The Lewis Family.” Lily’s gaze was icy as she looked at James, “It was someone sent by the Lewis Family, now you know it, what can you do about it?”
James fell into a sudden silence.
Lily found it even more ridiculous.
“Why so quiet? Afraid?”
James was silent for a long time before he spoke, “Since the Lewis Family has vented their anger, they won’t trouble you anymore. Two matters cancel each other out; consider it over.”
“Over?” Lily burst into a sudden bitter laugh, “That’s impossible.”
Seeing the fierce determination in her eyes, James knew that with her personality, she was unlikely to let this go, “What more do you want to do? Things are already bad enough.”
“Why do you care what I do? I’m no longer part of the Armstrong Family, whether I live or die, my successes and failures have nothing to do with the Armstrong Family anymore. Don’t worry, nothing I do will affect your family.”
Seeing her look, James couldn’t help but feel a chill in his heart, “Don’t make more trouble. I’ll send you abroad, continuing this will do you no good.”
“No way, they made me into this inhuman, ghost-like state, I definitely won’t let them off, I don’t need you to manage me.”
James said angrily, “You’re simply unreasonable.”
After speaking, James didn’t want to deal with her anymore and walked straight out.
Lily merely gave a cold laugh, speaking loudly, “Weren’t you eager to get the shares my mother left? Transfer one hundred million to my account and I’ll give you all the shares.”
James’ footsteps halted, he turned back to look at Lily, “What do you need so much money for?”
“I said, since you kicked me out of the Armstrong Family, I’m not part of the family anymore. Whatever I do won’t implicate you, so why should you care?”
Lily’s eyes were colder than ever.
“You take your shares, I’ll take my money, Dad, from now on, we’re unrelated.”
Listening to such heartless words from Lily, James’ heart skipped a beat.
After a moment, he said, “Fine.”
With large strides, James left.
Lily’s eyes trembled, filled with indescribable pain.
She took a deep breath, rising from the hospital bed, feeling disgusted and ashamed by the alien sensations in her body.
All these humiliations, she would make them pay back double.
Hope Williams and Alitzel Williams stayed outside the intensive care unit for a while before leaving the hospital.
Alitzel couldn’t help but sigh, “Don’t know when Aria will be out of danger; seeing them like this is truly heartbreaking.”
Hope pressed her lips, patting Alitzel’s shoulder, “She will be, everything will get better.”
Alitzel nodded her head.
The driver pulled the car up in front of them, Hope got in, and Alitzel received a phone call. Seeing it was from a servant at the Scenic River Villa, Alitzel paused before answering.
“What is it?”
“Madam, Miss Patel’s child… is gone.”
Alitzel frowned deeply, “When?”
“Just now…”
Alitzel was annoyed; everything was happening at once.
“How did it happen? Weren’t you told to take good care of her? Can’t you handle such a small thing?”
The servant on the other end felt a bit wronged.
But she couldn’t stand next to her in the bathroom, could she?
Alitzel took a deep breath, suppressing her anger, and asked calmly, “How did it happen?”
“She accidentally slipped in the bathroom. When we entered, she was already on the floor, and there was blood everywhere…” the servant’s voice was timid, fearing blame.
Alitzel rubbed her forehead, frustrated but recognizing that with the baby in Elias Patel’s care, the servants couldn’t watch her every moment. If she intended to miscarry, they couldn’t stop her.
“Where is she now?”
“She’s in the hospital already.”
“Got it, I’ll be over soon.” Alitzel ended the call.
Hope noticed Alitzel hesitating to get in the car and leaned out to see him, filled with worry, returning.
“Mom, what’s wrong?” Hope asked.
Alitzel, lost in thought, didn’t hear Hope speak.
Hope blinked, raising a hand to wave in front of Alitzel’s eyes, “Mom?”
Alitzel snapped back from her thoughts, “Ah? What is it?”
“What’s up with you?”
“Ah, nothing.” Alitzel pretended to be composed, “Little Hope, you go back first, I have some matters to attend to, will come back later.”
Hope thought Alitzel’s expression was odd and asked again, “Need my help?”
“No need, I can handle it, you go on.” Alitzel assured her.
Seeing Alitzel say this, Hope didn’t press further, “Okay, then stay safe and call me if there’s anything.”
“Mm.” Alitzel nodded. She chose not to tell Hope because there had been too many issues recently, and Hope had her own worries along with looking after three children; it was best if she didn’t have to worry more.
Watching Hope leave, Alitzel turned back toward the hospital.
Elias Patel’s child couldn’t be saved, and she remained unconscious. Seeing Alitzel approaching, the servant hurried to greet her, “Madam.”
Alitzel’s complexion remained poor, “How is she?”
“Miss Patel is fine, but she hasn’t woken up yet.”
Alitzel walked to the door, pushed it open for a glance inside. Elias lay on the hospital bed, pale, so Alitzel went in and poured a cup of water, splashing it on Elias’ face.
Elias awoke with a start, her angry little face wilting upon seeing Alitzel, “Mrs. Lewis.”
Alitzel sat down coldly, pulling a chair over, “Awake now?”
Elias pressed her lips tightly, saying nothing.
“Why aren’t you speaking? Rushing to get rid of the baby, just how guilty are you?”
Elias wiped the water off her face, looking aggrieved, “It wasn’t on purpose, I slipped…”
Alitzel raised a hand to cut her off, “Enough, don’t say more. We all know this child wasn’t Waylon’s. If you have any decency, stop clinging to him.”