Chapter 2 The next day , the hospital called me .
Miss Green , Mr.
Crawford just called and said he will terminate all treatment for your little brother .
Would you like to speak with him again ? My entire body trembled with rage .
Now , I finally understood what he meant by his parting words yesterday : Dont regret this .
I called him repeatedly , but he didnt answer .
I sent him message after message , but he didnt reply .
Unable to bear it any longer , I went straight to his company to find him .
Luke Crawfords secretary , Michael Martin , 1/12 Chapter looked momentarily uncomfortable when he saw me .
However , maintaining his professional demeanor , he greeted me politely .
For the past six years , Ive been a presence that cant be seen by many .
Not many people know I exist , but Michael Martin is one of them .
Because Luke Crawford worked from home most of the time due to his vision impairment , Michael Martin had occasionally delivered documents to the house and thus knew who I was .
It didnt take me long to understand why Michael Martin seemed uneasy .
There was now a new lounge set up next to Luke Crawfords office specifically for Bella White .
2/12 As I approached Luke Crawfords office , Bella White stepped out of the lounge and saw me .
She seemed even more beautiful than before , her meticulously made up face displaying hatred the moment our eyes met .
What did she hate me for ? Did she resent the fact that Luke Crawford had regained his sight ? Did she regret leaving so decisively six years ago , giving me the opportunity to step in ? But look at this : despite me being the one who stood by Luke Crawford for six years , he still chose her .
And now , he was twisting the knife by targeting the only family I had left .
3/12 What are you doing here ? Bella White demanded , dropping all pretense since Luke Crawford wasnt around .
Im here to see Luke Crawford , I replied calmly .
Did Luke Crawford give you permission to come here ? Youre just his housekeeper .
What right do you have to show up at his office ? Her words washed over me like waves breaking on a rock ; my expression remained unchanging .
My indifference seemed to infuriate her .
She glared at me , then laughed coldly .
Oh , I see .
Youre here to beg Luke Crawford for money , arent you ? He told me all about your comatose brother how hes been paying 4/12 Chapter 2 + 5 Points for him every month .
Stop pretending to be so noble When youre just asking for money .
Like mother , like daughter … Her words ripped apart my calm facade .
I glared at her fiercely , my voice hoarse as I forced each word through clenched teeth : Dont you dare talk about dare talk about my mother ! Bella White , perhaps expecting me to strike her , took a step back and quickly added , If you dare touch me , Ill make sure Luke Crawford stops funding your brothers care ! My face turned pale as her words sank in .
I thought of Daniels angelic face .
Daniel my sweet little brother , my only family in this world still lying in that hospital bed , relying on a ventilator to breathe .
5/12 Chapter 2 + 5 Points I no longer needed Luke Crawfords money , but I still depended on the cutting edge medical resources he controlled to keep Daniel alive .
Perhaps feeling humiliated by being startled earlier , Bella White now laughed heartily at my reaction and retaliated with a slap .
The massive diamond ring Luke Crawford had given her grazed my cheek , leaving a shallow scratch that oozed a thin line of blood .
Bella White ! Luke Crawfords voice , tinged with a subtle chill , interrupted us .
I didnt know when he had arrived .
His gaze swept over me , pausing briefly on 6/12 Chapter 2 5 Points my bloodied face .
Luke , Bella White cried out softly , throwing herself into Luke Crawfords arms .
Like a pitiful victim , she wasted no time twisting the narrative .
She just hit me … Her big , teary eyes blinked at him with an innocent charm .
I stood silently , watching Bella White fabricate her story .
Not a single strand of her hair was out of place .
Luke Crawford comforted her with a few gentle words , his expression full of warmth .
Only then did he lift his gaze , turning his cold eyes to me .
What are you doing here ? he demanded icily .
7/12 Chapter 2 5 Points Under his piercing gaze , a storm raged in my chest .
Luke Crawford , what right do you have to stop Daniels treatment ? I shot back .
Luke Crawford chuckled lightly , his charming peach blossom eyes brimming with mockery .
Hah , Sylvia Green , you never disappoint me .
Regretting your choice so soon ? Luke , dont give her any money , Bella White chimed in , assuming I was here to beg for money .
What does it matter to you if her brother lives or dies ? Luke Crawford , our deal is over .
These past six years , I owe you nothing .
You have no right to terminate Daniels treatment , I said , my throat dry and my words labored .
8/12 Chapter 2 +5 Points And why ? Because Im the one who arranged the hospital and found the doctor .
Sylvia Green , if you have the guts , dont come begging me .
His lips curled into a smug smile , as if he was certain I would beg him .
The pride in his expression cut into me like a blade .
My eyes betrayed me , misting over against my will .
I wanted desperately to walk away , to leave with dignity .
But the thought of Daniel held me in place , forcing me to stay .
It wasnt the right time to transfer him to another hospital at least not now .
Luke Crawford … My voice trembled as I spoke .
What do you want from me ? Daniel is innocent .
9/12 Chapter 2 4.5 Points His dark eyes locked onto mine , flickering with an emotion I couldnt decipher .
After a long silence , he finally tugged at the corners of his mouth .
Did you just hit Bella ? I didnt answer .
Who hit whom ? He had eyes to see .
Apologize , he said flatly .
I froze , my entire body trembling as I lifted my eyes to look at him in disbelief .
But his gaze remained cold and detached .
Beside him , Bella Whites smile grew even brighter .
I clenched my fists tightly , my nails digging 10/12 Chapter 2 + 5 Points into my palms , yet I could barely feel the pain .
Taking a deep breath , I finally spoke , my voice low and strained , Im sorry .
Too soft , what did you say ? I cant hear you , Bella Whites smile grew more and more triumphant .

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Im sorry , I repeated , closing my eyes briefly to keep my composure .
But it hurt so much when you hit me earlier … an apology isnt enough … Just as Bella White was about to continue her torment , Luke Crawford suddenly interrupted her .
Daniels treatment will resume .
Get out .
11/12 Chapter 2 + 5 Points I didnt have time to take another glance at Luke Crawford .
The moment my tears , filled with humiliation , threatened to overflow , I turned and fled in desperation .
Luke … Bella Whites voice carried a trace of dissatisfaction as she seemed unwilling to let me go so easily and seemed to have more to say .
But I could no longer hear her .
Tears streamed down my face , stinging the shallow wound on my cheek like fire .
Yet no physical pain could compare to the aching in my heart .