Chapter 143
Olivia stumbled backward in disbelief. How could Mrs. Jones say this?!
How could she possibly stomach all of this?!
She glanced at Tyler, whose expression remained impassive as he
looked at Hillary, waiting for his
response.
âI know you're worried about Naomi, but have you thought about the
consequences in the long run? We can't be certain this child is the
solution,â he finally replied.
âBut time is running out! What long-term consequences matter if
Naomi's gone?! We're all in this together! It's our shared future!â Hillary
cried, then turned sharply to Olivia.
Olivia shook her head instinctively, but it didnât stop Hillary from
collapsing to her knees in front of her. âOnly an IVF can save her! You
know this! Do you want Naomi to die? Do you want your sister to die?
I'll die if she does! She's my only daughter!â
Darren hurried to her side and held her before she collapsed
completely.
Olivia's eyes flicked to Tyler, but his expression gave nothing awayâor
did it? She shivered, helpless. âJust... get a marriage certificate,
alright? It's just a formality. We do this so we can have a child, right?
Darren said, but his low voice betrayed his lack of confidence.
Naomi was wheeled out of the ER, and Tyler followed immediately, as if
escaping the conversation.
The doctor instructed him, âShe needs to stay in the ICU.â
Olivia looked at Naomi, her heart sinking. Tubes were everywhere, and
her face was ashenâfighting
for her life.
âUnderstood. I'll come with you.
As they left, Hillary chased after them, crying, âNaomi! Naomi!â
Unable to keep up, she turned and grabbed Olivia instead. âYou see
this?! None of this would have happened if you never joined us! You
brought all of this bad luck to us! You owe her! You owe her.
everything!â
There was no pleading left in her tone, only hatred.
A part of Olivia wondered if Hillary was right. Was she the cause of all
this misfortune?
âEnough!â Darren pulled Hillary away. âThis has nothing to do with
Olivia, and you know it!"
âEasy for you to say! You're the one who couldn't keep it in your pants
and fathered a child outside. our marriage! And now you're telling me it
has nothing to do with her?!â
Darren was left speechless.
Olivia couldn't remember how she left the hallway that day. All she
could remember was Hillary's