Chapter 64
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After calming Aurn down and getting her into the car, Logan walked over to Eliana, his expression icy.
Seeing Eliana still so emotionless, everything he’d been bottling p just exploded inside him.
He took a deep breath, jaw tight as he stared at Eliana. “Eliana, do you have to go this far? You’re her sister–in law. We’ve spoiled Aurora since she was little, and now look at her, she’s a mess, all because of you.
“How can you be so cold? Why do you have to get so worked up ver something so trivial? Did you really have to blow things up like thi
Logan’s words hit Eliana hard. But she pulled herself together fast. She’d known for a long time that the Eliot family were nasty pieces of work, and by now she’d stopped expecting them to act decently.
Letting herself get upset over anything they said was just hurting herself for no reason.
Staying calm, Eliana said, “You said it yourself, she’s like this because you spoiled her. If you never taught her how to behave, then you’d better be ready for the world to teach her a lesson for you.
“It was no trouble at all, so don’t bother thanking me.”
As she spoke, Eliana watched Logan’s face get even darker, and honestly, she couldn’t help but feel a little satisfied.
“And as for being her sister–in–law? I won’t be for long. If you want her to have a sister–in–law who actually cares, then pick your next wife with that in mind. But just so you know, I’m done
“Logan, there’s only a week left. See you at the courthouse in seven days. Don’t forget. And Logan, this isn’t some trivial matter. This is life or death.
“I don’t believe you missed that video she brought out. If Mr. Turner hadn’t stepped in, I might not even be here talking to you right now. You’ve never cared, so my life means nothing to you.
“But Logan, I only get one life, and I’m not about to let this slide. I’ll find out the truth, no matter what.”
“I didn’t…” Logan started, the words slipping out before he could stop himself, wanting to defend himself. But his voice caught in his throat. He couldn’t find the words, suddenly at a loss for how to explain.
Still, deep down, he’d never once treated her life as something unimportant.
This time, Logan knew he was in the wrong, so he just let it go and didn’t argue anymore.
Seeing Eliana about to get in the car, Logan finally spoke up. “Samuel just had surgery. He’s still in the hospital, and he’s pretty upset. Do you want to go see him?”
As soon as the words left his mouth, Logan felt like he was lowering himself, swallowing his pride just to say it.
If this had been before, Eliana would’ve taken the olive branch. But that Eliana was long gone.
She got in the car, started the engine, and glanced at Logan, who was still standing by. “After the divorce, I’ll make sure the child support hits your account every month.
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Logan would there, watching Eliana leave with that cold, reusluter about her, and an unfamiliar sense of discomfort gnawed at him.
She was like a stranger how so distant, so unreachable, it was as if he barely knew her anymore.
And seeing her let go of Samuel so easily, as if she could just walk away from her own child without a second thought,
msettled him even more.
Logan, why is she so heartless now? She used to dote on Samu4more than anyone. Now he’s sick and she doesn’t even bother with him. Is she even fit to be a mom anyinore?” Aurora complained.
Logan didn’t say a word. As he slid into the car, Eliana’s cold, uncompromising look still haunted him.
They’d been married for six years, and she’d spent five of them at home, raising Samuel.
It had been so long, he’d almost forgotten she used to be a brilliant student, the daughter Wesley and Sarah had invested so much in.
Even if the Lyons family wasn’t what it used to be, they were still loaded. Their only daughter, raised to be someone extraordinary, was never supposed to waste her potential just being a stay–at–home mom.
He’d been so arrogant, actually thinking she’d fall apart without him.
“Logan, I’m talking to you! Are you even paying attention?” Aurora huffed, clearly annoyed that he was ignoring her.
Logan finally replied, his voice cold. “Just mind your own business. You flashed that video in front of everyone, now you’ve got a whole lot of trouble coming your way.”
As soon as Logan said that, Aurora’s confidence crumbled. She got scared all over again and didn’t dare make a peep. Meanwhile, after Eliana had driven a while, she couldn’t help but feel a flicker of worry rising up inside her.
She’d promised herself she wouldn’t keep sacrificing for her son. But Samuel was still her own child. The moment she heard he’d had surgery, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of concern.
She’d put on a tough front with Logan earlier, but when night fell, she just couldn’t help herself. She ended up at the hospital anyway, needing to catch a glimpse of Samuel and see how he was holding up.
After checking in at the hospital to get an update on Samuel, Eliana headed over to talk with his attending physician, wanting to know exactly what was going on with her son.
But when she walked the doctor’s office, she saw someone she recognized inside.
Her eyes widened in surprise for a moment. Eliana figured Nathan must have his own reason for being there, so she decided not to interrupt and just waited quietly outside until he finished.
But as soon as the doctor saw her, he said, “Perfect, Samuel’s mom is here too. Mr. Turner, the plan you suggested is really solid, and the hospital’s totally on board.
“But honestly, it’d be a lot easier if Samuel’s parents knew about it and agreed.”
