Chapter 409
Even After Death
Helen blurted out the cruel truth, which was a huge blow to Chris. Coldness seeped into every part of
his body.
He didnât have the time to accept reality as rage inflated in him. He was on the verge of losing himself.
âMust you take it that far?â His eyes were red, and his voice was icy.
âItâs still not enough, of course. I prepared you a second gift, and itâs a huge one. You should enjoy it,â
announced Helen like a witch. âDo you know how many years I waited for this day to come? I was in
hell every day you and Chloe were living a peaceful life. You should experience the pain yourself.â
Then, she kicked Chrisâ waist and broke free from his grasp easily.
By the time he stood up while hugging his stomach, she was standing three steps away from him.
âChris, Iâm no longer the foolish woman whoâd keep waiting for you to look at me anymore.â She
appeared sophisticated in that beige dress, but her eyes spoke of madness.
âIâm going to see your family ruined! Your wife and daughter are going to leave you one day!â
By the time Chris rushed to the hospital, Marina was there. She underwent a check-up under the
doctorâs orders.
Even though Marina wasnât his daughter, Marina was Chloeâs biological daughter.
He had looked after Marina for many years as well. He couldnât help but worry.
âSir, howâs my daughter doing?â
The doctor shook his head. âSheâs in bad shape. Many of her body parts are broken, and her organs
are damaged. Sheâs very weak, but her life is not in a critical condition. Itâs just that sheâs like a frail doll.
She canât handle anything serious.â
âAs for the bone marrow transplantâ¦â
The doctor shook his head as soon as Chris brought it up. âA bone marrow transplant? Ms. Carlton is in
bad shape. We canât possibly take her bone marrow. It basically means taking her life away. Her
immunity system is weak right now.â
Following that, Chris finally met Marina.
The sick lady no longer appeared haughty as she always did in the past. It pained him to see her in
such a pitiful state.
Marina looked in his direction when she heard the door open.
Noticing that it was Chris, she couldnât help but cry in grievance. âDadâ¦â
His heart was squeezing. âYou must be in a lot of pain. You never like it when it hurtsâ¦â
âDad, I was wrong. I shouldnât have listened to that woman. Iâm the cause of our familyâs downfall! And I
hurt Mom as well! I deserve to be dead! Just take my bone marrow. We still have time. We canât drag
this any longer or Mom will die!â
âNo!â A stern voice resounded.
It was none other than an angry Otto. âYouâre my only granddaughter. We canât lose you!â
Furthermore, she was engaged to Ethan. If something happened to her, the engagement would
naturally be called off.
Chris said, âDad.â
Before he could say anything further, Otto said furiously, âI donât care if that woman is dead. Even if she
survives this, she wonât be able to bear your child. Marina is very weak. I wonât allow you to take her
bone marrow.â
âGrandpa, sheâs my biological mother. Please let me save her.â Marina was tear-stricken, regretting her
foolish deeds.
Otoo smirked. âHer life alone is not enough to pay the price. Just get some rest. Iâll never let you do
something as foolish as that. Think about your children. Whoâs going to look after the children after
youâre gone?â