Chapter 149
Ella guessed correctly. Eugene returned after surgery, having stayed in the hospital for observation for a day.
The people in his village weren’t abou
to spend
on his
recovery.
Living under a
a bridge, Eugene could
t recuperat
properly, and he wanted to
He wanted to let Martha take the fall.
We go back.
Martha was old and didn’t have many years left, but he
Only fifty–five and had many more years ahead of him.
However, when he returned, he found that Martha and Brando
had
Martha proposed that he should take the fall, and Eugene was shocked.
ready packed
up.
Martha said, “You’re already in this state, and you want me to go to jail?
How I survive?”
Eugene was clear–headed enough to realize that if he went in, it would be a death sentence.
Martha said, “Who told you to gamble all the money away and still end up owing a huge debt?
Eugene said, “Wasn’t it you who became greedy and took what you shouldn’t have?”
his
is all your fault.”
Martha said, “Didn’t you buy alcohol with that money? How could you justify that? When you wer
drinking, did
you
think about the family’s
+5
situation?”
Eugene said, “And when Brandon first came, why did you make all of us come from our hometown? If you this mess. So ultimately, this is your fault.”
hadn’t had that idea, we wouldn’t be in
Martha said, “Fine, now you’re blaming me. I was managing the household and handling so many things. How could I not make mistakes? You didn’t stop me at the time, and I didn’t see you sharing less of the benefits. A child should honor his mother, but you’re asking her to go to jail.” They argued incessantly, while Brandon grew increasingly annoyed.
In the end, Brandon yelled, “Have you decided yet? Who is going to jail?”
Martha said, “He should go.”
Eugene said, “Your grandma should go.”
The next day, Ella received the news.
Eugene was dead because of the poor living conditions and a post–surgical infection, and he didn’t receive timely treatment.
However, the forensic examination soon revealed that the fatal injury was to the head.
He had been struck in the skull, causing massive bleeding, which led to his death.
Finally, Martha stepped forward to confess.
But she couldn’t have possibly moved such a heavy stone, let alone struck him so many times.
In the end, the police arrested Brandon.
*He actually died at the hands of his own family,” Ella sighed when she heard the news.
They didn’t have to die. If only they hadn’t been so greedy. If Brandon had come alone, it would have been somewhat understandable if he wanted
to take more.
But Martha constantly stirred up trouble, testing limits, and using vile rural tactics, disregarding the law.
That was what led this family to sink deeper and deeper into the mire.
Eugene could have left after earning money.
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But unfortunately, human nature is so wretched.
Jaden saw right through him, knowing that Eugene would definitely continue gambling, leading to today’s outcome.
Step by step, he destroyed himself.
Ella calmed down, realizing that she, too, was partly responsible for his death, which made her feel uneasy. “And what about Martha?”
mupatouse, insisting that she killed Eugene. But the police aren’t stupid. They aren’t listening to her.”
Jaden said, “She’s causing a scene at the
Ella said to Jenny, “Tell her that if she sincerely
apologizes to Hazel and her daughter, I’ll make sure her grandson suffers less in prison.”
Brandon could be released. Given Eugene’s physical condition, it would have been difficult for him to survive much longer. If it were determined that it was accidental and given that it was within the family, there would be no further prosecution or increased sentencing. Brandon might only spend ten or twenty years in prison, and with good behavior, he could be released.
But Martha probably wouldn’t live to see that day.
At least, though, she could live out the rest of her days in peace.
Jenny conveyed the message, but Martha adamantly refused to admit any wrongdoing, insisting she was in the right.
She thought that not giving birth to a son was a sin.
She thought that being unable to endure her husband’s beatings and wanting a divorce was a sin, and if a woman didn’t allocate the family’s resources to her son, she was a bad woman.
Martha believed she had done nothing wrong.
Martha thought, ‘How could a girl like Ella have the audacity to judge me?‘
Martha even cursed Ella, “Your family doesn’t have a male descendant. If this were our village, your family line would end. If you had uncles or older brothers, they’d take everything from you. You’re just a tramp. One day, you’ll belong to someone else, and your children will bear their surname. Your family’s lineage is doomed.”
Ella was so angry she nearly experienced a miscarriage.
She couldn’t believe Martha’s thinking was so deeply ingrained. It was as if bearing a son made her superior, and she even looked down on Ella. “Make her apologize.” Ella was furious and demanded that Martha apologize.
It didn’t matter if the apology was sincere. She just needed her to say the words.
As Ella and Martha were locked in this standoff, Hazel unexpectedly returned.
Hazel was still weak and in a wheelchair,
“Hazel?” Ella ran over to her, making Jaden extremely nervous.
“Be careful!” Jaden said.
“Oh, right.” Ella switched to walking but still walked quickly.
Ella said, “Hazel, you’re out of the hospital?”
Hazel said, “Miss, you didn’t come to see me.”
Ella didn’t dare tell her because she knew that Hazel was planning to leave the country with Lisa. Ella feared she couldn’t bear to leave them and might try to stop them from leaving,
Ella had planned to watch from a distance on the day of the flight, just as a farewell.
Hazel said, “I know you’ve been worried about me, Miss. Martha and her family got what they deserved. Miss, you don’t need to worry about it anymore.”
Ella said, “Okay, I won’t. I’ll listen to you.”
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Over the years, Hazel had come to terms with everything. There was no need to dwell on the terrible things anymore. Living a good life herself was the best form of revenge.
Hazel said, “Miss… I wonder if you would consider letting me stay with you. I don’t want any money. I can pay rent. If you don’t like it, I can live elsewhere and just visit you occasionally.”
“What are you saying?” Ella could hardly believe her ears.
ded me, a
“Ms. Willow, my mom wants to stay. She’s expressing her apology.
“No… Hazel, do you really want
“Are
stava HN
e, and I’ve reflected deeply on my actions. I’m sorry, Ms. Willow.” Lisa bowed deeply,
You better
change
up with tears.
Hazel said, “Miss, would you despise
Ella said, “Of course not, I’d be overjoyed! Your SIN
can’t
“I won’t leave. This is my home. I’m not going anywhere.” Hazel also began to cry, and the two of them embraced, sobbing together.
not be
joking with me. I’ll take it seriously,” Ella said hurriedly, her eyes welling
now.
Even
if
That evening, after dinner, Lisa left.
However, Ella didn’t keep Hazel at the villa but sent her her, ensuring she could rest comfortably.
to
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Seeing each other once a week was more than enough to make her happy.
Though they couldn’t see each other often, just knowing the other was healthy
nursing home, where she arranged for a professional doctor and caregiver to look after
and
safe
was enough.
you want to leave, I won’t let you.”
She also decided not to hide her pregnancy anymore and nervously told her grandfather after sending Jaden away. Her grandfather’s face immediately darkened. “I don’t agree with keeping this child.”
The heavy thud of his cane on the floor echoed in her ears, causing her eardrums
She immediately stood up, like a child who had done something wrong.
to ache.
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