Esther tightly wrapped her arms around Bradleyâs neck, displaying a sweet and dependent demeanor.
Observing this scene, Bradley could only carry her and leave the ward.
Meanwhile, an ambulance pulled up beside Esther and Bradley. Leah and Liliane, who were inside the ambulance, witnessed the affectionate moment between Esther and Bradley, and a surge of killing intent flickered in their eyes simultaneously.
Liliane impulsively wanted to push open the car door and confront them about what was happening.
However, Leah firmly held her hand and subtly shook her head.
Bradley gently settled Esther in the car and chivalrously fastened her seatbelt.
âThank you, darling,â Esther whispered, lightly kissing Bradleyâs cheek.
A faint blush appeared on the tips of Bradleyâs ears.
It was only when Bradleyâs car disappeared from Lilianeâs view that she released her bloodied hands.
She looked at Leah, pain evident on her face, and cried out, âMomâ¦â
How could Bradley dare to insult her like this?
How could he continue to treat Esther that way when their wedding was approaching?! Why?
Why wasnât that wretched Esther dead?
âLiliane, my dear, donât be upset. Your wedding with Bradley will not be canceled!â Leah held Lilianeâs hand and calmly led her back to the ward. After considering for a moment, she decided to send her premeditated plan for a forced marriage to a familiar paparazzo.
Chaos ensued on the Internet.
Dr. Wilson Birch, the surgeon who had contemplated extracting a heart from a living person, became the target of public outrage as the âKiller Doctor.â Wilsonâs affair came to light. alongside this explosive news, spreading his infamy across the Internet.
At the same time, a tabloid account by a paparazzo began revealing information, stating that Liliane was engaged to Bradley, the Warner Groupâs owner, and warning people not to involve her, as they might receive a legal letter from the Warner Groupâs legal department.
Subsequently, it was exposed that Liliane and Bradleyâs wedding was imminent. A wedding planning company disclosed the details and date of the ceremony. The insiders from the fashion industry revealed that Lilianeâs wedding dress was the exclusive and exquisite âThe Wedding Dress from Heaven.â
Initially, everyoneâs attention was fixated on the scandal. With the help of various tabloid news accounts, the love triangle between Liliane, Esther, and Bradley flooded the Internet.
The netizens transformed into eager spectators, using various means to expose Lilianeâs premarital pregnancy and her willingness to bear Bradleyâs child, which led to her heart condition.
Similarly, the all-knowing netizens dug up Estherâs broken relationships and unsightly secrets, including her infidelity.
Soon, the audience reveled in the melodramatic saga involving these three high-profile individuals.
âDaddy, Mommy!â Upon seeing Esther and Bradley, Felix ran toward them, eager to throw himself into Estherâs arms.
Bradley swiftly lifted Felix by his collar, his tone cold and distant as he said, âSheâs injured.â The thought of Felix not being his biological child made Bradley inexplicably uncomfortable. Nevertheless, he couldnât bring himself to abandon Felix and ignore him by sending him to an orphanage.
âMommy, Mommy, what happened to you?â Felix asked with innocent concern, hurt? Does it still hurt?â
âAre you Snuggled in Bradleyâs embrace, Esther caressed Felixâs hair gently with her hand. Her eyes were warm and kind as she replied, âGive Mommy a kiss, and the pain will go away.â
Felix was about to kiss Esther when Bradley forcefully grabbed his arm. Bradleyâs voice showed a subtle trace of jealousy as he coldly stated, âGet your backpack.â
Felix pouted and exclaimed, âDaddy is so mean!â
Simultaneously, Bradleyâs phone began to ring.
âClark,â Bradley answered.
Upon seeing the news on the Internet, Clark immediately called Bradley. âMr. Warner, you must not proceed with the wedding with Liliane!â