Chapter 367
Chloe was surprised to see Marina, but her surprise quickly turned into happiness. She had always felt an inexplicable feeling of closeness with her.
“It’s so nice to see you, Marina. Have a seat.”
Marina thought Chloe would hate her after what she did last time. But she didn’t see a speck of anger or blame on Chloe’s face. All she saw was joy.
She put down the fruit basket in her hand and said, “I … I’m here to see you. I didn’t mean to do that last time. I was in a bad mood because I lost a game. That’s why…”
“It’s fine. I was never mad at you. But you shouldn’t hold a grudge against your father. He only slapped you because he lost control. I’ve already given him a talking to.”
Chloe could see the guilt in Marina’s eyes. That was an emotion she had never seen in Marina before.
Marina didn’t speak. She only stared at Chloe’s face, which had slimmed down a lot.
Chloe was undoubtedly a beautiful woman. Marina could still remember the first time they met. Back then, Chloe was youthful and pretty. She was completely different compared to this frail woman on the bed. Even her head of glossy black hair was graying.
“Do you not resent me for what I did?” It wasn’t the first time Marina abused Chloe. She had thought that Chloe was just pretending to put up with her. But who could pretend for over ten years?
Chloe shook her head and said, “Why would I resent you? You’re still just a kid.”
Holding Marina’s hand, Chloe said, “Marina, I know you’ve never liked me. I’ve tried to change your attitude toward me all these years. But I’ve failed, and now I don’t have long to live. Can you do something for me?”
Marina looked like she had a lot on her mind. She said in a listless voice, “What is it?”
“I know your father will be sad when I’m gone. You’re his only daughter. You have to stay by his side and comfort him. Don’t make him angry anymore.
“I don’t know if you’ll believe me, but I’ve treated you like my birth daughter all these years. I had hoped to see you get married, but I don’t think I’ll be able to do that. I’ve prepared presents for when you and Liv get married. I’ve given Liv her share.
“This is for you and the kids. It’s not much, but it’s a token of my affection.”
Marina’s expression grew more upset when she looked at the card on her palm.
Chapter 367
“There’s one last thing. Although I don’t know too much about your grudge with Liv, I’ve
heard about it. Liv doesn’t owe you anything. Things have already escalated to this degree, so I won’t say who’s right or wrong.
“I just hope you can let go of the grudge and stop picking on her.”
Chloe pleaded, “I beg of you. Please drop this grudge against Liv, okay?”
In the past, Marina would have retorted. But as she looked at Chloe, it reminded her of the time Chloe’s clothes were stained with blood. Marina felt sad and couldn’t control her emotions.
She said stiffly, “I got it. You won’t die.”
“Death awaits us all. The good thing is that you’re all grown up now. I can go in peace …”
Chloe was still talking, but Marina began to feel more and more restless. Then, she abruptly ran out the door.
Chloe sighed sheepishly. She thought Marina ran away because she was tired of her nagging.
Marina ran out of the hospital at full speed. Her whole b*dy was still trembling slightly after she stopped.
When her phone rang, she picked it up. “Hello?”
“Did you pull it off?”
It seems Ethan only ever married Olivia to take revenge for what happened to his little sister. While Olivia is plagued by her sickness, he holds her chin and says coldly, “This is what your family owes me.” Now, she has no family and no future.
Her father becomes comatose after a car accident, leaving her with nothing to live for. Thus, she hurls herself from a building. “The life my family owes will now be repaid.” At this, Ethan, who’s usually calm, panics while begging for Olivia to come back as if he’s in a state of frenzy …
