Chapter 506
Even After Death
âYouâre Jeffâs daughter? Then who are Livâs parents?â Ethan asked.
Marina was displeased that he brought up Olivia. âHow would I know? I only realized who my birth
parents were shortly before my mother died.â
It wasnât the time to ask about Oliviaâs origins. Even if Jeff wasnât her biological father, he was still the
person she was closest to.
âIf you knew he was your father, why would you treat him like that? He suffered brain damage before
this.â
Marina said aggrievedly, âI didnât realize it was him. We had never met in person before. I had only
learned the truth recently. I wanted to look for him but heard he was in a coma and had gone missing. I
had only ever seen him in pictures.
âHe looked so different from before, so I didnât recognize him. Ethan, I didnât want to do that either. My
mom is already dead because of me. I wouldnât want to harm my biological father too.â
Ethan didnât feel bad for Marina even as he looked at her devastated expression. âYou were the one
who had someone deliver the invitation. Youâre just reaping what you sowed.â
âWhat about you? What have you done? You promised to marry me, but you didnât stop seeing Olivia.
What am I to you? Do you even have feelings for me?â
Marina looked like she had faced incredible injustice.
Ethan retorted coldly, âWhat do you think? Do you think I have feelings for you?â
It was like Marina was asking to be humiliated. Ethan helped her into her wheelchair, leaned in, and
whispered, âI told you last time, Marina. I can give you the title of Mrs. Miller for Kurtâs sake.
âBut you can never cross the line. Youâll always be my cousin -in-law. Iâll never love you, neither in
this life or the next.
âI donât need you to meddle in my love life. But it seems like you didnât take my words to heart.â
Although Ethan didnât touch her, Marina felt a chill spreading over her body. She had crossed the line.
one too many times. This time, Ethan wasnât about to forgive her.
âPlease let me explain, Ethan. I love you. I love you too much, and thatâs why I did all those things. Iâ¦
Marina tried to explain frantically, but Ethan found her to be laughable.
âMarina, I only feel disgust at the words that come out of your mouth. I feel sorry for Kurt. This marriage
is canceled. I wonât marry you anymore.â
âNo, Ethan. You canât do this to me!â
âDonât worry. I wonât abandon you, for the sake of the children. Come, bring Ms. Carlton back to
Collington Cove.â
Marina shook her head frantically and said, âPlease donât do this, Ethan. I wonât do it again. I swear Iâll
never plot against Olivia again. Give me another chance. Iâll explain to the media and the guests. You
can punish me however you want, but please donât cancel the engagement.â
âItâs too late, Marina.â
Ethan didnât even spare her another look before he turned and left. No matter how much Marina
called out to him, he didnât look back.
A nurse approached Marina and said, âMiss, this is a hospital. Please lower your voice. If you continue
to make so much noise, Iâll have the security escort you out.â
Tears streamed down Marinaâs cheeks. She had ruined her wedding with her own hands. She just
wanted to agitate Olivia a little.
Marina sobbed and said, âI ⦠I want to see Mr. Fordham.â
âIâm sorry, but he just got out of a critical condition. Visitation is not allowed yet. If you want to see him,
you can look at him from outside.â
Marina looked through the window and saw the man hooked to all the machines. Tears flowed from her
eyes as she said, âDad, Iâm sorryâ¦â