The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband

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.

another person’s presence, Lydia turned her head and glared at her visitor. The ferocity in her gaze turned to hesitation when she saw who it was. Lydia said nothing, the vicious words that had been ready to pierce the next person lodging heavily in her throat. “May I come in?”

further in, placing the fruit basket on the table. She looked around next for a vase to hold the bouquet but her eyes found

stood in the middle of

Embarrassment started to creep into Natalie, and she decided 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

reminding Lydia of the help from the Larson Group. She was hoping that it

Larson Group’s building yesterday.” Even as Lydia was devoid

turned cold 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 just killed Jethro from

she was prepared to answer all Lydia’s

was too prejudiced against Brandon, or was it from the influence of public opinion? What led Lydia to misconstrue Brandon this

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

angrily before Natalie could finish. She covered her ears and screamed, “I won’t listen to you slander

about it,” Natalie said in a soft voice. “Can you tell me first who told you

version of Jethro’s death was clearly intended

kill another good man?” Lydia sneered. “Well, I won’t tell you, Natalie. My husband is dead. I won’t let another innocent person

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 be married to

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.

obviously mistreated Lydia, but she still spoke for him. Natalie hadn’t

alive, Natalie would like him to

also the wife of a man, so I understand that you may implicitly believe that Jethro would not have escaped from prison, but 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. You may be okay

but feel softhearted as she gazed at the baby girl in