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- Upon receiving the news that Quinlee and Ethan had woken up in the hospital, Patrick rushed there immediately. “What did they say?” he asked urgently as he pulled Winnie out of the ward.
- Winnie repeated Quinlee’s words to her husband exactly as she had heard them. “Quinlee said that she ran into Evelyn by chance and found out what was going on.
- “Feeling sorry for the Owens family, she decided to help them out, hoping to get Ethan released sooner so Evelyn would have her son to rely on in her old age.
- “Ethan said the same thing. He said that when he got out, he had nothing at all. My sister felt pity for him and secretly helped him. But he ended up getting caught by the Warren family’s bodyguards.
- “Patrick, during Quinlee’s college years, Quinlee and Haley were quite close. Haley even had dinner at our home when she visited Jinerity.”
- “Since it was all a misunderstanding, I will talk to Mr. Warren to make sure they can recover properly,” Patrick reassured his wife for a moment before leaving the hospital.
- As Patrick exited the hospital, he immediately instructed the butler, “Find someone who can watch Quinlee without her knowing. Be careful, and make sure my wife doesn’t find out.”
- That same night, Ethan left the hospital in a state of panic, running to Evelyn’s rental apartment, where he saw Evelyn waiting for him at the door.
- “Ethan, I have everything packed. We need to leave this place and get far away,” Evelyn said, looking at her son, whose injured body showed the struggles he
- had been through, filled with both sorrow and fear.
- Before Ethan could step inside, she grabbed his arm and urged him, “Your father and sister are gone. I can’t let anything else happen to you. Come with me; we need to escape together.”
- “Mom, I can’t leave.” In the dark alleyway, Ethan resisted her. “I grew up here; where do you want me to go?”
- Evelyn insisted, “Anywhere but here. If you stay, Alex will kill you.”
- “I won’t leave. I need to get revenge for dad and Haley.”
- “Do you even have what you need to fight back? You just got out of prison and don’t even have a penny to eat.” Evelyn pulled her son toward the alley.
- She added, “Alex has already warned me that if you come near Ellie again, he will have you killed and thrown in the river to feed the fish.
- “Alex is a horrible person. He always follows through on his threats. We need to accept our situation; if we can’t confront him, we must escape.”
- “I won’t back down. I will get revenge on those who destroyed our family.” Anger surged through Ethan, making his veins bulge in his neck, turning him into a frightening figure in the night.
- In a fit of rage, he violently pushed his mom away. During her struggle, Evelyn was slammed hard against the wall of the narrow alley, collapsing without warning.
- Ethan hurriedly crouched down to lift his mother’s upper body, feeling something sticky on his hands. He pulled back the hand that had grasped her neck and, under the dim light of the street lamp, saw it covered in fresh blood.
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- “Mom, please don’t scare me.” His voice trembled. “Mom, get up. I won’t look for revenge; I will come with you. We can get away from here.” But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t lift her.
- “This bag has the money I saved for you. Take it, find a place where no one knows you, and live well. Please promise never to come back here,” Evelyn urged him. “You can’t fight the Warren family; I can’t stand to see you perish.”
- Even in her last moments, Evelyn pleaded with her son to run away. Ethan knelt in the alley, holding Evelyn’s body, staring into her wide–open eyes until her very last breath.
- In a moment of madness, he declared, “Don’t worry, Mom, I will face them. I will make sure to avenge you.”
- At the entrance of the alley, Quinlee watched from her car, her heart racing as she saw Ethan holding Evelyn’s body. His face was filled with despair and rage, and a few fake tears fell from her eyes.
- After wiping them, a smirk of satisfaction appeared on her lips.
- Surprised by Alex’s sudden act, Quinlee quickly reacted. She acknowledged her secret role in getting Ethan released early and eased Patrick and Winnie’s doubts.
- At first, she worried that Ethan might be too scared to seek revenge, but now it seemed her fears were unfounded. Feeling relieved, Quinlee left, not even bothering to say a final goodbye to Evelyn.
- From that moment on, no one but her would ever know her true identity. She planned to use Ethan’s anger to destroy the happiness of everyone else, considering it the Owens family’s compensation for having mistakenly brought her home years
- ago.
- As she noticed several people rushing out from a black sedan, Quinlee felt a twinge of fear. She honked the horn deliberately to alert Ethan and quickly left the scene.
- Twenty minutes later, Barry called Alex to update him on the night’s events. “Mr. Warren, Evelyn has been confirmed dead. Ethan has escaped capture, but we have provided evidence to the police showing that he accidentally killed his own mom.”
- Late at night, a black Maybach parked outside the Thompson residence. Leaning against the car door, Alex chain–smoked cigarettes, pulling out his spare phone to call Ellie multiple times, only to hang up each time.
- She didn’t want to see him, talk to him, or even hear his voice. She was determined to erase him from her life forever. The thought of him suffering in the future pierced Alex, his heart in anguish, bleeding painfully.
- The next morning, Aaron woke to find a message from Alex: [Evelyn passed away last night.]
- At breakfast, Aaron shared the news with the family. Ellie looked at Aaron. “How do you know this, Aaron?”
- Aaron replied, “Alex texted me at four ten this morning.”
- Ellie’s forehead creased slightly, and she fell silent. She hadn’t expected that even after releasing Ethan, Alex wouldn’t stop. Her thoughts raced throughout the morning. After lunch, Ellie answered Lacey’s call and went out.
- By three in the afternoon, while Alex was in a meeting, Barry called urgently, “Mr. Warren, Ms. Thompson is in the hospital.”
- “Cancel the meeting.” Alex snatched his phone and left the conference room. He hurried to the hospital where Ellie had already been moved to an observation room.
- Standing outside the window, he looked at Ellie, whose neck was wrapped in white gauze, his eyes darkened with anger.
- Barry said, “At the women’s clothing counter of the downtown plaza, Ms. Thompson nearly had her throat slit.”
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- As he watched Alex’s expression darken, Barry could only whisper, his voice becoming a faint murmur.
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- “Throat slitting?” The two words escaped Alex’s lips through gritted teeth. His voice came out as if forced from the depths of his chest. Just the thought of a sharp blade slicing through Ellie’s neck sent tremors racing through his heart.
- He didn’t go into Ellie’s hospital room. Instead, Alex chose to quietly observe from the window. When Aaron walked out and noticed Alex at the entrance, he discreetly stopped in his tracks.
- “Thank you, Barry, for today,” Aaron said politely.
- Barry replied, “You’re too kind, Aaron. It was Mr. Warren’s order.”
- “Thank you, Mr. Warren,” Aaron acknowledged, glancing at Alex. Although he didn’t want to engage further with Alex, he couldn’t stop thinking about what could have happened if Barry hadn’t been watching over his sister today.
- “Aaron, let me stay here tonight,” Alex suddenly pleaded. Aaron frowned at his insistence. Alex stepped closer and spoke softly, urgency filling his tone.
- “I will stay tonight,” Aaron insisted firmly. Alex gave one last look at Ellie in her hospital room before leaving, his face remaining calm.
- Inside the ward, Ellie lay curled up in her blanket, still shaken. Even though she knew Barry was with the Warren family’s bodyguards protecting her, she had wanted to
- If she hadn’t been on guard and if Barry hadn’t arrived just in time, Ethan could have killed her. As memories of Ethan’s hateful stare played in her mind, Ellie quietly shut her eyes.
- “Ellie, don’t worry. Ethan won’t get away bed. Lacey instinctively touched her own neck, still feeling shaken. “You’ve been feeling pretty weak; let the doctor check you out.”
- With this. The police will catch him soon,” Lacey reassured her, sitting beside the
- Hearing Lacey’s concern, Ellie gently stroked her abdomen. “It’s just a small wound, no need for an exam,” she replied, trying to sound nonchalant. “I’m just a bit anxious–I haven’t slept well. In a few hours, I can go home.”
- If she agreed to an examination, everyone would find out about her pregnancy. Alex would surely hear about it too, which would lead to a lot of distractions and his persistent questioning–an outcome she desperately wanted to avoid.
- When Alex walked in, Lacey stood up and left the room. Alex moved closer to Ellie’s bedside, studying her carefully. A long silence fell between them, and neither of them spoke.
- “I’m sorry.” The many things he wanted to say got stuck in his throat, leaving just that single apology. “I will make sure Ethan is dealt with; you won’t have to live in fear anymore.”
- The turmoil in her life was because of him. It was all his fault. He had to fix this to bring back peace to Ellie’s life. But with her not wanting to speak to him, Alex fell silent.
- He continued to gaze at Ellie for a long moment before reluctantly leaving. Several hours later, Aaron quietly took Ellie back to the Thompson residence.
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- That night in Ellie’s hospital room, Aaron lay on the bed, aware of the sound of the door lock clicking. In the dark, lit only by a faint light peeking through the curtains, he instantly recognized Ethan as the intruder.
- As Ethan approached the bed and flicked open a knife in his hand, Aaron reacted quickly, launching a kick. The knife fell from Ethan’s grip. With the lights now on, Ethan finally realized who was confronting him.
- “It’s you?” His eyes widened in shock. Realizing he’d been outsmarted, Ethan grabbed the knife from the floor and tried to run. But Aaron quickly subdued him in moments.
- Just as Aaron had secured Ethan against the bed, one hand holding him down while the other dialed the police, a nurse entered for her rounds. She screamed when she saw the two men.
- In that split second, Ethan broke free, using the nurse to shield himself as he rushed out of the room. “Mr. Thompson, get ready to collect your sister’s corpse.”
- At the entrance of the ward, Ethan, with a menacing sneer, taunted Aaron before escaping through the window using a pre- prepared rope.
- “Stop!” Barry, who was hiding, instinctively chased after Ethan. Surrounded by the Warren family’s bodyguards and the police, Ethan rushed onto the road.
- Alex slammed his foot on the gas pedal, and with a loud bang, Ethan was thrown into the air. With a heavy crash, Ethan landed in the bushes beside the road, where police swiftly arrested him.
- Alex got out of his car, finally at ease once he saw Ethan being led away in handcuffs. “Thank you.” Aaron nodded at Alex before getting into the car and leaving. With Ethan caught, everyone let out a collective sigh of relief.
- “Ethan accidentally killed his own mom and attacked Ellie multiple times. He can serve several years in prison,” Winnie remarked.
- Patrick looked at Quinlee. “People like him don’t deserve sympathy.”
- “Right.” Quinlee nervously added, “I was foolish to show him kindness before; I almost aided him in his wicked ways, thinking it was goodwill.”
- As news of Ethan’s capture reached her, Quinlee felt a wave of anxiety wash over her, though she pretended to look innocent before Patrick and Winnie.
- Quinlee said, “I meant to help him because of loyalty to an old friend, not realizing how dangerous he truly was. Thank goodness the police found him; it would have been terrifying otherwise.”
- Two days later, at the Thompson residence, Ellie shared her thoughts with her family after lunch. “I’d like to go out for a few days to clear my mind.”
- With Ethan locked up, her worries had eased. She needed to act quickly regarding the abortion while it was still early, hoping to return to a normal life soon.
- “Even if you want to take a break, you have to attend my wedding first,” Nalani chimed in, entering the living room.
- Whitney interrupted, “You always love to make decisions for others.”
- Nalani sat next to Whitney, pretending to be sad. “I’m carrying Layton’s baby; how can I bring my child into this world without a wedding?”
- Ellie asked, “Nalani, when is your wedding?”
- Nalani responded, “Three days from now.”
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- Ellie nodded thoughtfully, deciding to wait until three days later to carry out her own plans for a termination.
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- In the deep of night, Alex unbuttoned his cuffs and took a seat opposite Layton inside the Earl Hotel’s club. While Alex looked downcast, Layton had a cheerful smile on his face.
- Handing Alex a drink, Layton grinned with pride. “Would you be my best man?”
- Alex raised an eyebrow in surprise. “Me?”
- Layton chuckled. “Well, it’s just the two of us in here; should I be inviting a ghost?”
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- Leaning forward, Alex rested his elbows on his knees, one hand hanging at his side while the other held his glass. He shot a serious look at Layton and then showed Layton the diamond ring on his right hand.
- Alex said, “What if your marriage doesn’t work out?”
- Layton laughed. “I chased Nalani halfway around the world, had hundreds of sexes with her before she finally got pregnant. Recently, I spent over a month living with her dad, and only then did Nalani agree to marry me. Please, don’t say that.”
- Layton gave Alex a disdainful look. “Ellie’s rejection is just a result of your own choices. As for Nalani, I take great care of her.”
- At the mention of Ellie, Alex’s face changed dramatically. He raised his glass and took a big sip, the weight of his mood dropping further.
- Layton continued, “You might give up being best man, but you have to attend.”
- Three days later, Layton and Nalani’s wedding took place in the most magnificent church in Jaslands.
- The Mosley family, one of the Four Great Families of Jaslands, and with Layton being one of its heirs, made this wedding a sensation, shaking the entire high society of Jaslands with its unprecedented scale.
- With Nalani as the heiress of Lunaville’s wealthiest York family, the venue was filled with her relatives and friends. Over a hundred media outlets were present as well, making the event quite the spectacle.
- Even Jason made an appearance. Ellie arrived at the church entrance with Jason, Whitney, and Aaron, representing Nalani’s family, which stirred quite a buzz.
- As Ellie noticed a swarm of journalists heading her way for interviews, she swiftly stepped back, reminding herself of her pregnancy and the need to stay out of the spotlight.
- “Ellie, over here,” Lacey called out, guiding Ellie through a side door of the church. As they entered, Ellie came face–to–face with Alex, but she chose not to stop, walking past him coolly.
- Alex stood there for a moment, lost in thought, watching her leave. “Mr. Warren, we have a situation.” Barry hurried over, snapping Alex back to the present.
- In a hushed voice, Barry leaned close and said, “Ethan is out.”
- Alex’s expression darkened immediately. “Why?”
- Barry replied, “The police found that Ethan has serious mental health issues, which means he isn’t responsible for his actions. After transferring him to a psychiatric facility, he ran away.”
- “Does Aaron know?” Alex asked.
- “Make sure our people are at all exits and look out for anyone suspicious.” After giving his orders, Alex discreetly sat. Ellie was positioned on the right side of the red carpet, reserved for Nalani’s family.
- The four major families sat on the left side of the red carpet, separating Alex from Ellie. Seeing Aaron sitting next to Ellie gave Alex some slight comfort, but his eyes stayed locked on her.
- At ten o’clock that morning, the wedding officially began. Everyone around was filled with joy for the newlyweds, except Aaron and Alex, who were both tense as they kept an eye on Ellie.
- Ellie sensed Aaron’s nervousness and glanced around but saw nothing out of place. “Everything’s fine,” she assured, refocusing on the applause and cheers from the crowd.
Love Her English Novel Chapter 496-500
Love Her English Novel Chapter 496-500
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Love Her English Novel
Status: Completed Native Language: English
