Chapter 22
“Grandma. Nina got pregnant because of my screw–up. She’s got nothing to do with this mess. As for Talia..” Edric’s voice dropped, eyes swirling with a cold, unreadable rage. “She made the first move. She’s the reason Nina lost the baby.”
“Talia didn’t hurt anyone!” Sirena snapped, her voice rising in frustration. “It was me who gave Nina the money to leave you.
“She didn’t want it, and she didn’t even stay on our doorstep for more than an hour! She lost the baby on her own–how the hell is that Talia’s fault!”
“If Talia hadn’t forced me into marriage. Nina wouldn’t have lost the baby Edric fired back.
“Talia didn’t force you into anything” Sirena shot him a look, exasperated. “She also-”
“Stop making excuses for her!” Edric had had enough. He stood up and turned to walk out, slamming the door behind him.
Behind him, Sirena’s voice sofiened with resignation “Forget it. The Russell family and Talu were never meant to be
least treat h
treat her decently one last time”
“If you want a divorce, then go ahead. But, in light of how Talia saved our family, agree to her terms. Please, at |
“Edric, Grandma’s agreed: You can finally marry Nina!” Janice said, her voice full of excitement.
Outside the room, Nina, who had been eavesdropping, couldn’t help but smile in satisfaction.
Edric paused, the image of Talia’s eyes flashing in his mind. The cold, distant gaze she had given him–one that seemed to push him away, as there was no chance left for them. He thought. Is this really the end”
Suddenly, he spoke, his tone flat and emotionless. “The Russell family
Nina’s smile froze.
ily has never had a divorce scandal, and I won’t be the one to start
it
Inside the room, Sirena looked at him i
in confusion. “What are you talking about, childr
Janice, on the other hand, was furious. “Edric, are you out of your mind? This is the perfect opportunity to get rid of Talia once and for all!”
Take care of Grandma. Don’t make any more trouble,” Edric snapped, shouting Janice a sharp look before turning to leave the room. Nina hurried
In the hallway, a housekeeper called Edric. “Mr. Russell, it seems Mrs. Russell hasn’t been staying at home. The nutritious soup on the table is still untouched.”
“And the nutritious soup?”
“Keep making it.”
After hanging up. Edric dialed his assistant. “Find out where Talia’s been staying biely, who she’s been meeting, and what’s been going on”
“Got it
He walked to the window, his gaze extending out into the dark, his eyes filled with an inescapable darkness. He thought. “Talsi, you’re not gening away from me!
A nurse approached him. “Mr. Russell, it seems Ms. Greer isn’t feeling well.”
1 know.” Edric immediately turned and walked toward Nina’s room.
When he opened the door, he saw Nina lying in bed, clutching an old doll to her chest. Her pale face was streaked with tears, looking delicate and pinful
It was the same doll he had bought after learning that Nina was pregnant with their child. “My poor baby… she murmured, her gaze soft and sorrowful as she stared at the toy.
Sering Edric enter, Nina quickly squeezed out a few more tears, trying to appear even more heartbroken.
are enough, Edric approached her bedside, his hand gently brushing through her hair. “Nina.”
“Edric” Nina sobbed, her voice trembling with grief. “We have to avenge our baby!” Her tone was full of sorrow, but there was a flicker of something darker in her eyes.
To Nina’s surprise, Talia had taken the initiative to ask for a divorce. She thought Edric would agree immediately, but to her shock, he hadn’t.
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She wondered, is he still holding onto that woman? She decided to remind him–using the fake pregnancy as leverage.
Edric’s eyes flickered with pain for a moment. Gently, he took the doll from her arms, gripping it tightly in his hand.
AD
