Chapter 180
The exposure of Simon’s crime led to his arrest Frank disappeared with the couple’s joint assets. The Watson Group had accumulated a massive debt, and the creditors turned to Rose, demanding repayment. The bank seized the house, and the creditors moved out all the belongings. Rose ultimately found herself homeless,
Ella was impassive as she heard the news. None of these people deserved forgiveness. Her only wish was for Yolanda to recover. At night, her sleep grew increasingly restless as the baby moved vigorously, clearly a very mischievous child. She was frequently jolted awake in the middle of the night and couldn’t fall back asleep.
She used to endure such long nights alone, but things were different now. Jaden insisted they sleep together, and since the hospital only beds, he combined two beds into one. He would hold her while sleeping, not allowing her to move too far away. Initially, Ella found this
nly had single uncomfortable, but after a few nights, she resigned herself to it,
In the middle of the night, she got up to use the bathroom. With a large belly and a slender frame, she found herself short of breath. Feeling suffocated, the leaned against the bed’s guardrails and sat down. She moved as quietly as possible, hoping not to disturb Jaden, but he still woke up.
“Are you going to the bathroom?” Jaden asked with concern.
“Did I wake you up?” Ella asked, her brows furrowing
“No, I had a light sleep. Are you feeling unwell?”
“No, go back to sleep. I’ll be as quiet as I can?
As Ella headed for the bathroom, Jaden got up and supported her. She didn’t say anything. Ella thought his waking up this time was just a coincidence But when she woke up again and found him awake as well, she began to wonder. Night after night, it was the same. She also noticed that whenever she showered, jaden would be seen passing by the door. Initially, she thought he was getting something, but after several times, she realized he was keeping watch, worried that she might suffer from a lack of oxygen inside.
They never discussed their feelings during this period of time, both tacitly avoiding the topic. They both knew that bringing it up would only add to the tension. Jaden resented her for not caring enough about him, always prioritizing her own feelings and treating him as if he were dispensable. He longed for her attention, for her to place him at the center of her hear
Jaden was hurt by her complete indifference toward him. She didn’t care if he was taken away by Liana or whether he loved her. All she wanted was constant companionship. He loathed Ella’s selfishness. Ella, on the other hand, hated being constrained and threatened. His actions constantly pressed on her sore points. The endless deceit and scheming made their love a battlefield of thors. They loved each other deeply, yet were always at odds. They were adept at protecting themselves but skilled at hurting others.
The sun shone brightly as Ella kept vigil over Yolanda, not blinking an eye. Jaden had been observing from the side for two hours, during which Ella had spoken only four sentences to him
“Aren’t you going to work?”
Then go ahead.”
“Are you hungry? If not, you can ear later.”
“Yolanda will be fine, right?”
The last sentence was Sbout someone else.
r. Watson, it’s time for the
e board meeting video call: Hank approached quietly and whispered in Jaden’s ear.
“Mr.”
Ella didn’t even notice him leaving. Her eyes were fixed solely on Yolanda. She wished she were the one lying there.
After the meeting, Jaden was lost in thought.
“Mr.
r. Watson, are you alright?” Tank couldn’t stand it anymore. Since Jaden’s return, he seemed more melancholic, his silence and forlorn appearance reflecting his heartache.
“If you have somethi
something to say, just say it Jaden responded tersely.
“Could you tone down your behavior toward Ms. Willow? You’re being too aggressive!” Hank blurted out
“But she doesn’t love me enough. To her, feelings are of linte importance. As long as someone is by her side, it doesn’t matter who. I can be replaced, but for me, she’s irreplaceable”
“You’re exaggerating. I can sense that Ms. Willow cares about you?
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“It’s just an illusion,” Jaden said bitterly. “She can risk everything for Hazel, and she would fight for Yolanda as well. But me… Do you think she would feel the same way if something happened to me?”
“Didn’t something happen to you last time? But Grace has been arrested after being shot. Ms. Willow couldn’t possibly deal with her in prison, right? You don’t know how anxious slie was while you were in surgery. Hank uid defensively. “It’s a pity you were hiding if only you had seen that. Why do you always seem to act inappropriately at the most critical times?”
“Hank. I have a project in Azara. I think you’d be suitable for it.”
Hank blinked, momentarily lost for words. “Mr. Watson, forget I said anything…
A certain individual slipped into Jaden’s mind. “Where’s Finn? Is he still in the city?
“Yes, he hasn’t left and has met many leading figures in the industry. No one knows what he’s up to Hank reported.
“Keep an eye on him. We can’t let him get close to Ella. He’s dangerous,”
Finn had indeed been restless lately. He was determined to restore Willow Group to its former glory. He visited several prominent figures in the pharmaceutical industry. If he couldn’t win them over with benefits, he would use force. With everything almost set, as long as Willow Group made the right connections. It would undoubtedly thrive in the future.
He wasn’t in a hurry to appear in front of Ella. He spent time at the nursing home, calmly playing chess with Devin,
“If you have something to say, just say is. You’ve been here for several days, either helping me with rehab or going for walks. Now you even let me win at chess. Whatever you want, as long as I can do it, I will agree. Devin spoke bluntly.
Finn’s gaze remained steady
vand
anwavering, revealing his resolve. “I want to marry Ella.”
Devin struggled to catch his breath and coughed continuously. Finn patted his back soothingly, patiently waiting for him to recover.
“Are you kidding me? Roth you and Ella have families now. How can you say such things?” Devin said, his voice filled with disbelief.
“Can’t we each just get divorced? My marriage to Tina is purely for convenience. She likes women, and our union was just for appearances and to have a child, Finn said earnestly. “My marriage can end anytime, but what about Ella When will she agreet I’m losing patience.”
Devin let out a sigh. “Ella doesn’t like you.
“She does!” Finn raised his voice. She just temporarily forgot about me. Since I can’t destroy the Willow family, I want Ella to marry me, to stay by my side for a lifetime, and atone for the sins.”
“Do you love her and want to marry her, or are you seeking revenge by marrying her?” Devin questioned.
“What’s the difference?”
you keep being so stubborn, you’re only wasting your own life.
His love wasn’t pure enough, and neither was his hatred. He wanted to love Ella wholeheartedly but couldn’t completely let go of the past. When he was good to her, he would think of past grievances and couldn’t help but treat her coldly. This constant cycle made lasting love impossible, especially since Ella already had someone else in her heart.
“Don’t worry abour me, Mr. Willow. I only care about the result. Ella is destined to be my wife. If you can’t do it, I don’t mind taking matters into my own hands. You have one month. My patience is limited” Finn gave an ultimatum.
“What if I refuse? What will you do? Devin asked pointedly.
Finn uttered chillingly, “I let her know she’s responsible for my parents‘ deaths”
SIND OUT
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