Chapter 231

The doctor said nothing, feeling compelled to stay put.

Guards always kept vigil in the hallway, and the Rowland family arrived swiftly, with Tessa’s dad, Austin, being the first to show.

Austin had secured his standing in the Rowland family thanks to his daughter, Tessa. Hearing of her plight, he had rushed over from out of town. “How are you feeling now, darling?” Austin inquired as he approached Tessa’s bedside.

Tessa coughed a few times, gesturing for the doctor to update her father. Reluctantly, the doctor complied. “Tessa’s condition is quite serious. Had we not acted quickly, I’m afraid… Moving forward, she should avoid crowded places.”

Austin’s fists clenched in anger. “I heard it was Spencer’s ex–fiancée who caused this mess?”

Tessa had always played it smart around her family, never stirring trouble unless someone else foolishly provoked her.

speaking when Sophia burst into the room. “It was indeed Brielle. I was scared

glinting coldly. “Where is that

concern evident. “The Rowlands have taken her in custody. They’re waiting for you to recover so you

bright red. “Let the bodyguards handle. her for now.

A wry

“Tessa, even now, Brielle is smearing your name, claiming she’s seen you checking into hotels with men more than once. If that

Tessa, her fury at Brielle reaching new heights. Austin, too, was livid. Everyone knew Tessa had lived a sheltered

“Darling, I’ll get you out of here to recuperate at home. As for Brielle,

had crossed a line and would pay the price. “Dad, please make the arrangements. I can’t stand the

about a possible discharge. The doctor internally rolled his eyes. Tessa was fine to

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