Chapter 326
Even After Death
After kicking Chloe a few times, Marina still wasnât satisfied. So, she started hurling insults at Chloe.
She was venting all the dissatisfaction she felt toward Chloe and Olivia.
Chloeâs face turned paler. Beads of sweat also appeared on her forehead. She didnât have the energy
to argue anymore, so she could only hang her head.
Marina kicked at Chloe with her toes. âHey, quit pretending youâre deadâ¦â
Just then, the door opened. Chris had gone home to wash up and change his clothes, then rushed
back as soon as he could. He happened to witness the scene.
âWhat are you doing?â Chris roared like a furious lion.
Marina was stunned at the spot. She said, âDad, she fell on purpose! She just wants you to feel bad for
her! Donât be tricked by her! Sheâs-â
Before she could finish speaking, Chris had helped Chloe up. When Chloe raised her head, blood
streamed out of her nose.
In an instant, her clothes were soaked with blood.
Marina was startled as well. She thought that Chloe was playing tricks, like how Marina often did.
When she saw the large puddle of blood, she knew that she was in trouble.
Chris shouted at her, âGet the doctor!â
It was then that Marina came to her senses. She pressed the bell.
The doctor and nurses rushed in for the emergency medical treatment.
Looking at the dying woman, Marina didnât feel much emotion. But she knew that if Chloe died, she
would have to shoulder
the blame. Her dad wouldnât let her off the hook
In other words, Chloe could die, but she mustnât die at Marinaâs hand.
âDad, listen to me. I swear I didnât do anything.â
Chris slapped Marina across the face heavily. âIf something happens to her, I wonât forgive you! Get
out!â
He had seen how nice Chloe was to Marina all these years. Even though Chloe didnât give birth to
Marina, any mother. She pampered Marina unconditionally.
No matter what Chloe had done for her, Marina remained distant and indifferent.
She didnât respect Chloe at all. Now that Chloe was gravely ill, Marina even treated her with cruelty.
Marina cradled her cheek. âDid you just slap me? How dare you slap me because of that wench!â
gentler than
âSheâs your stepmother, Marina! She may not be your real mother, but she tries so hard to be one! She
took care of you when you were sick!
âShe barely slept a wink back then, and her eyes even became bloodshot because of you! Is this how
you repay her?â
With tears streaming down her face, Marina retorted coldly, âYou want me to repay her? Have I ever
asked her to do those things? Sheâs not my biological mother anyway!
âShe pretended to treat me nicely so that she could secure her position in the Carlton family. She only
wanted you guys to accept her. Sheâs a shameless wench!â
Chris slapped Marina again. âLook at you! I donât care if youâre not an outstanding person in life, but
you have to at least be kind!
âYou keep spouting profanities, not to mention youâve been nothing but disrespectful to Chloe! I donât
remember raising you like this!â
At that moment, Marina was pissed. She shouted viciously at Chris, âWell, I hate her! If you didnât miss
her so much, my mom wouldnât have died from heartbreak at such a young age!
âI donât care if sheâs sincere or faking it; I just canât forget about my momâs death! That wench has lived
way longer than my mom, so it should be enough already!â
Chris shouted, âYou!â
Marina raised her head defiantly. âGo on, hit me! Kill me right now, I dare you!â
Chris was so mad that he clutched his chest. âGet out. I donât want to see you again.â
Marina dashed out of the door. She went to Miller Group with red-rimmed eyes and waited for Ethan in
the office.
Ethan had just come back from his meeting when Marina walked up to him. âEthan.â
Ethan frowned deeply the moment he saw her. He asked in a low voice, âWhat are you doing here? If
thereâs anything you want to buy, just let Brent know about it. Iâm busy.â