Chapter 272
My Love for You Broke Me
Chapter 272
I didn't think Robert was as scary as Emma made him out to be. After all, on New Year's Day, he had
stayed at my home and lazed around like any other ordinary human, but he did nothing outrageous. He
was someone I could get along with.
However, seeing how worried Emma was, I agreed to leave with her. Just as we reached the entrance
of the concert venue, the spotlight beamed upon us, and Robert's slightly sweet voice said,
"Congratulations to these two fans for winning the prize! Can you come onstage and have a talk with
me for a bit?"
A staff member passed us the mic, and Emma's stony gaze swept at Robert. "Something happened at
home, so we have to leave immediately. Sorry, maybe we can meet another time if fate decrees." She
didn't bother about putting up with him,
Emma pulled me along as she fled. I even joked and said, "Robert is just a childish guy. He's not that
scary."
Emma agreed and said, "He's not scary; he's a madman!"
Emma had nothing good to say about Robert. Hearing that, I smiled, still finding it unbelievable. "Could
it be that Robert took advantage of you before?"
When Emma heard that, she fell silent, and her expression was solemn. Startled, I asked, "Did
something happen?"
It was a chilly winter day, and Emma sighed deeply. "I've seen him murder someone, and very cruellyâ¦
Renee, he can pretend to be innocent, but none of his colleagues like him! If it weren't for the French
royal family's support all these years, he would've been dead because of his reckless attitude by now.
You'd better keep a distance from him."
From Emma's expression, she seemed to be genuinely scared of Robert. Hence, I didn't tell her about
the slight involvement I had with him. As for that involvement, I could only term it as 'we call the same
person Mom'.
Emma and I were about to leave on the helicopter when Robert emerged, pursuing us with a smile on
his face. "Where are you going, Renee?"
Emma gripped my arm while I stood in front of the helicopter, calmly replying to him, "Back to the villa.
I'm going to the Hayes Residence later."
After learning about my plans, Robert suggested, "Why don't you come with me on a walk?"
"Sorry, but I have something to attend to."
"Renee, I haven't seen you in so long," he said stubbornly.
I fell silent because I saw him two weeks ago. He even spent his New Year's at my house.
I sighed and said, "I have something to do."
"Renee, Mother is gravely ill and wants to see you."
Robert came up with a bigger excuse.
I stayed silent because I didn't want to have any further contact with that 'Mother'. However, when
Robert brought that lady into the picture, I couldn't decline. After all, she was the woman who birthed
me.
Moreover, she had even given me a kidney. So, when she was gravely ill, I was obliged to see her.
However, I was more careful with things now. "I have already promised Shawn to meet the elders at the
Hayes Residence. Shall I contact you after the meeting?"
I could investigate and confirm if my mother truly was gravely ill later because what if Robert was lying
to me on purpose?
"Renee, Mother is in critical condition."
Hearing that, I had absolutely no feelings. It wasn't because I was cold-blooded; I really never had
much of a relationship with this mother of mine.
Frowning, I asked Joseph, "What's going on?"
Joseph was smart enough as he hastily went to investigate this matter.
Soon, he reported, "Miss, it's kidney failure."
Kidney failureâ¦
Everything Robert said was true, and she really was in critical condition. I was obliged to make the trip,
but Emma suddenly spoke up and stopped me, saying, "Look at the timing; something is obviously
wrong here!"
What did she mean by 'look at the timing'?!
I asked, "What timing are you talking about?"
She didn't reply to me, whereas Robert was smiling innocently as he awaited my decision. Seeing me
caught in a dilemma, Emma suggested, "Renee, call Shawn and tell him where you're going. If he
doesn't stop you, everything's okay and you can go wherever you want. I won't say anything, but I hope
you can think things through."
Emma had a point. After all, Shawn was my man. If there was anything I had to do, it wouldn't be too
late to decide after asking him. Following her advice, I took out my phone and called Shawn up in front
of Robert. The latter had a relaxed expression on his face as he waited for me with extreme patience.
Shawn picked up the phone. "What's the matter?" His voice sounded a little hoarse, and it was
probably because he had just woken up.
"She's gravely ill now, so I have to go to France right away."
My biological mother had kidney failure, and her illness must have been my fault since she had
donated a kidney to me.
If a person only had one kidney remaining, it was very easy for them to get kidney failure.
Shawn knew whom I was referring to. After a bit of silence, he agreed to my decision. "Okay, get
Joseph to go with you. I'll go to France to pick you up after I've met Old Master Hayes, then I'll go with
you back to Bryxton."
After thinking about it, I said truthfully, "Robert is with me."
I waited for his reply, but he fell silent. "Sunny." I tried to get his attention.
"Well, you can make the decision."
"Then I'll be waiting for you there," I said.
Shawn hung up right away. Everything happened too quickly, so I took time to register what happened
before announcing, "Let's go. You can join me in my helicopter."
Though reluctant, Emma left. I could see that she was worried about me, and I even received a
message from her later on. 'Be careful of him.'
The helicopter had just taken off when I received a message from Shawn. Uncharacteristically, he
reminded her to be cautious too. 'Robert isn't a good man. He won't give you special treatment just
because of your relationship with his mother. Renee, remember to never leave Joseph's side, or I won't
be able to reach you after your arrival.'
Both Emma and Shawn were worried, but Robert looked obviously innocent in front of me. Moreover,
he hadn't done anything too outrageous before.
He just kidnapped me and let me go in the end. Even so, I still grew a little wary of him. On my phone, I
sent a message to Joseph.
â¦
Sitting on the bed, Shawn had a slightly dumbfounded look on his face. He had just napped for an hour,
but his woman was already 'kidnapped' all the way to another country.
Robert, huh? As soon as he heard that name, he could even feel a sense of dizziness. Robert didn't
have much power over the entirety of Europe, but because the royal family supported him, he acted as
he pleased.
Moreover, because of Shawn's loss last year, the Saunders Family took the opportunity to strengthen
itself, and it was a thorn in the flesh for both Shawn and Rudy.
Robert was an unpredictable bomb. However, Shawn never once feared the man. He was just worried
about his woman.
He hoped Robert could have at least a little bit of conscience within him. He was closing his eyes when
he received a call from Emma.
"Are you delaying getting the marriage certificate?" The lady at the other end of the call questioned him
without even saying hello.
"Hmm, it's delayed." He had originally planned to meet Old Master Hayes, then head for Ireland the
next morning to get the marriage certificate. If he couldn't give her a wedding, then at least he should
give her a proper status.
Sadlyâ¦
After Shawn hung up, Emma frowned as she suddenly missed Christopher terribly. After hesitating for
a bit, she dialed the man's number, but the line was busy. Just as Emma was about to hang up, the
man answered the call. His low voice was filled with seduction as he called, "Emma."
He had always called her by some sort of nickname before, but now he was calling her by name.
Emma knew in her heart that he had grown distant from her. Taking a deep breath, she asked, "Do you
want to get married?"
Christopher stopped his performance, the sound of the piano stopping abruptly. He was stunned for a
bit, not knowing what was going on. "Do you know what you're saying?"
"If you want to get married, come to Ireland. I'll be waiting."
Christopher fell silent.
"Christopher, I'm only giving you one day."