Chapter 571

The door to the ward was still open. Chances were Lydia heard every word loud and clear.

None of the employees had realized it until that moment. One of the three spoke up, looking contrite. “Forgive us, Mrs. Larson. Our behavior was unacceptable. We let our emotions get the better of us and spoke without thought. Should we go in and apologize?”

“It’s fine. Just go back. I’ll go in and talk to her.” Natalie had a feeling that things would only get worse if these people went back in. Lydia wouldn’t show them mercy.

Visibly relieved, the three thanked Natalie and hurriedly left.

Outside the door, Natalie took a moment to compose herself. ռօʋɛʟօʐ.ƈօʍ She tried her best to wear a friendly smile as she walked inside the ward.

All her mental preparation seemed to have been in vain. She was still seized with shock the moment she saw Lydia.

The woman looked much more haggard than Natalie remembered from yesterday. Her messy hair was sticking to her scalp, and her face was red and swollen, with telltale streaks of tears drying on her cheeks. She must have cried her eyes out.

Even in this state, Lydia didn’t forget to hold her daughter in her arms to feed her. The baby kept crying though.

words that had been ready to pierce the next person lodging heavily in her throat. “May I come in?” Natalie stood by the door, her feet barely inside

lowered her head, pouring her attention on trying to soothe the crying baby in her arms. Natalie took her silence as acquiescence and walked further in, placing the fruit basket on the table. She looked around next for a vase to hold the

you need me to clean up?” Natalie stood in the middle of the disarray, at a

to break the ice herself. “I’m just here to see you and your baby. You didn’t look well yesterday in the Larson Group. Luckily the doctors came in time, and I’m glad to see that you and the baby and

hoping that it would change Lydia’s opinion of them. They were far from the cruel

the Larson

as she asked, “There’s something I want to know. Last night, a worker from my husband’s factory came to see me. He told me that your husband is the cause of my husband’s death. The police

prepared to answer all Lydia’s

too prejudiced against Brandon, or was it from the influence of public opinion?

was no hint of falseness on her face. She was being sincere. “The truth is…

cut in angrily before Natalie could finish. She covered her ears and screamed, “I

Natalie became. “Okay, I won’t say anything more about it,” Natalie said in a soft voice. “Can

who suddenly appeared and told Lydia the twisted version of Jethro’s death was clearly intended to sow discord

can kill another good man?” Lydia sneered. “Well, I won’t tell you,

when it came to her husband. “Look, there’s no use of me explaining things to you since you don’t want to listen. But I’m curious that you can still trust Jethro after what he did to you. He was lucky to

down her face. Her mood seemed to waver because of what Natalie had just said. Her eyes were still filled with resentment when she opened them again, “My husband was not all that bad. He was actually good to me at home. He did what he did because he knew you wouldn’t hurt me since I am pregnant. Because of my condition, he wouldn’t be able to take me far away. I might die if he took me with him. So

Jethro obviously mistreated Lydia, but she still spoke for him. Natalie hadn’t expected Lydia to be so

alive, Natalie would like him to hear this sentimental speech about

even if you were his wife, you cannot lose your own judgment. And now you are a mother. You have to think of your baby. Jethro is dead and even your survival will be a problem after leaving the hospital.

gazed at the baby girl in Lydia’s arms. Babies had a way of making

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