Chapter 182: Chapter 190

Hmph! No one is allowed to bully my future mommy!

With that thought in mind, Floretta suddenly opened her mouth wide and bit Joseline’s arm.

“Ah! Go away!” The pain that shot up her arm coupled with her frustration prompted her to shove Floretta to the ground.

“Ouch!” Floretta rubbed her aching bottom and kicked her feet aggrievedly, wiping her tears as she sobbed. “This meanie is bullying me! It hurts!”

Seeing that, Sylas hurriedly picked Floretta up from the ground and dusted the dirt off her. “Are you all right, Ms. Floretta?” he asked worriedly.

“My bottom hurts…” Floretta’s eyes brimmed with tears as she asked in confusion, “Mr. Miller, why did this old lady push me? Is it because I did something wrong?”

“No…” Sylas comforted her.

Meanwhile, when Evander saw his daughter’s piteous look, the fury in his heart boiled over. He looked at Sylas and ordered sternly, “Mrs. Yiurk is suspected of being involved in a murder case. Bring her to the police station and interrogate her!”

“Yes.” Sylas was more than happy to comply. He walked over to Joseline and uttered coldly, “Please come with me, Mrs. Yiurk.”

Joseline’s delicate face was filled with dissatisfaction. She wanted to retort, but she read the room and kept quiet after seeing Evander’s stone-cold face.

If she acted impulsively without contemplating the consequences, bigger trouble would surely befall her.

Thus, she tamped down her emotions and left the emergency room with Sylas. Before she left, she glared at Angeline vengefully, extremely dissatisfied.

Just as she exited the hospital with Sylas and was about to get in the car, the phone in her pocket rang.

She had received a text from her assistant: Everything’s ready, Mrs. Yiurk.

Relief inundated Joseline as she read the content of the text. Then, she deleted the text swiftly as a wicked grin appeared discreetly on her face. This is such good news! Angeline will soon meet her doom. All I have to endure now is nothing!

Back at the hospital, the tension in the air cleared up after Joseline had left, and the atmosphere gradually became peaceful again.

Evander wrapped his arms around Angeline while sitting on a chair. He then removed his coat and draped it over her shivering shoulders before asking in a deep voice, “Do you need some water?”

“No, thanks.” Angeline waved her hand before lifting her head again. Color had returned to her pale face. Puzzled, she glanced at the man beside her. “By the way, why are you here?”

“As Floretta’s father, isn’t it my obligation to send someone to protect you two in secret since you brought my daughter away?” Evander looked and sounded indifferent and calm, as though he was speaking about a trivial matter.

Angeline understood the reason behind his action. Still breathing rapidly from the shock she had just experienced, she placed a hand on her chest and tried to calm herself down. “Thank you so much for saving me just now, or I would’ve been dead.”

Although everything was over, she was still terrified when she thought about the fact that she was so close to dying.

Evander’s expression went taut. He stared at her with a complicated look and spoke, his tone bringing with it a profound meaning. “I don’t need your gratitude.”

Hearing that, Angeline didn’t know how to face him. Therefore, she lowered her head to avoid eye contact with him and said awkwardly, “Mr. Golding, I don’t know how I can repay your kindness. If there’s any collaboration between Golding Group and my company, I’ll do so for free.”

Evander pursed his lips tightly, and his expression became extremely gloomy. His gaze darkened as he continued staring at Angeline. She was hugging me so tightly just a few moments ago, and now she’s playing dumb. What superb acting skills!

However, he decided against exposing her feelings, for their relationship had just begun to improve.

If he pushed her too much, he would only make things worse.

“Daddy, Angel, what’s wrong with you two? Did you two have a fight?” As soon as Floretta walked over to Angeline and Evander, she realized something was off. Thus, she stared at the two adults with a suspicious look.

Upon hearing that, Angeline couldn’t help but regret her actions. She almost forgot about Floretta’s existence in the room. Hurriedly, she pulled the latter toward her and said gently, “We’re absolutely fine.

Are you hurt from being pushed just now?”

Fortunately, Evander didn’t disappoint Floretta by denying Angeline’s remark.

Floretta covered her mouth and chuckled softly. Then, she leaned closer to Angeline’s ear and whispered, “I’m okay. I was just pretending to be hurt so that Daddy will avenge you!”

Angeline couldn’t help stealing a glance at Evander only to see him leaning against the wall calmly with his arms crossed as if he had nothing to do with the previous incident. It seemed like he had already noticed Floretta’s motives.

No wonder he wasn’t too worried just now even though he cares about his daughter a lot. This father-

daughter duo surely works perfectly together, huh?

“You cheeky little girl.” Angeline laughed, her heart filled with warmth. She caressed Floretta’s head affectionately.

A sudden realization dawned on Angeline. Ever since the first time I met Floretta, we immediately grew fond of each other. Is that because we’re blood-related? No matter how many years we had been apart, we still cherished each other because my blood runs within Floretta.

Angeline’s heart began to race when she thought of that. She didn’t dare jump to conclusions before gathering substantial evidence.

However, deep down, she hoped that Floretta was really her biological daughter.

Slam!

At that moment, the door to the emergency room opened, and the doctor walked out.

Seeing that, Angeline immediately got up and walked toward the doctor. She asked with concern, “Doctor, how is my grandpa’s condition?”

“Ms. Sorelle, please mentally prepare yourself for what I’m about to tell you.” The doctor lowered his head and spoke regretfully. “Old Mr. Sorelle has been battling pneumonia for many years. Now, it has evolved into cancer. Coupled with the fact that he was just in a state of shock, his condition is worsening continuously. I’m afraid his days are numbered. You should start preparing for his funeral just in case.”

The harsh truth dealt a heavy blow to Angeline, causing her to stagger a few steps backward while trembling. “Please, doctor. I’m begging you. Please save my grandpa.”

“We did everything we could, Ms. Sorelle. Old Mr. Sorelle will be moved to a ward soon. Please take good care of him in his last few days.”

With that, the doctor nodded at Angeline and left.

Not long after, Wilfred was pushed out of the emergency room. Various tubes were attached to his body, and his condition seemed horrible.

Seeing that, Angeline could no longer keep her emotions in check. She wept as she followed Wilfred to the ward.

“Daddy, will Angel be okay?” Floretta asked worriedly while wrapping her arms around Evander’s thigh.

“She’s going to be okay. You should go home first. I’ll wait for her.”

After being transferred out of the emergency room, Wilfred jolted awake. He opened his eyes with much difficulty, and his voice sounded rather hoarse as he said, “The room is so dark. Why aren’t the lights switched on?”