Chapter 113: Proof and a Way Out

Elena Ward's gaze remained fixed on her sister Rose's every move. When she noticed Rose's pale face and vacant stare, her heart lurched. No! She's thinking of ending her life! Elena dashed forward and seized Rose's wrist with a firm grip.

"Mrs. Lewis," Elena's voice was icy. "When my parents arranged Rose's marriage into your family, they never imagined you'd be so cruel as to let your own grandson die without lifting a finger!"

She turned to Rose. "Sis, the city hospital has new technology now—a simple blood test can prove paternity. Let’s take Samuel for the test. Once the results come out, we’ll shove them in Darren’s face! Then he won’t get a single penny, let alone half the family assets!"

The words snapped Rose out of her despair. She jerked her head up, a spark of hope igniting in her eyes.

"Really?" Luke and Aaron Jackson exclaimed in unison. "Aunt Elena, we’ll work hard to earn the money! We won’t let Mom and Samuel suffer this injustice!"

Rose wiped her tears and clenched her jaw. "Even if it kills me, I’ll clear Samuel’s name!"

"Bullshit!" Darren Lewis sneered, rubbing his hands greedily. "Blood tests? Who are you trying to fool? Hurry up and sign the divorce papers—I’ve got a new wife waiting!"

Old Mrs. Lewis’s eyes darted nervously. She knew Rose was a good woman, but with her son dead set on divorce, she had to side with blood over reason.

"Did you earn that money?" Elena scoffed. "Darren, the way you beat your wife is enough to land you in prison!"

"Who are you trying to scare?" Darren jutted his chin defiantly. "Remember when Old Wang’s wife complained to the Women’s Federation? She still crawled back home in the end!"

Elena trembled with rage. "Fine! Sis, let’s go to the town government right now! Adrian’s car is parked outside—we’ll drive straight to the county office! Let’s see if they’ll ignore a life hanging in the balance!"

A dark thought flashed through her mind. What if… this bastard just disappeared? She startled at her own impulse. No. That’s too easy for him.

Adrian Stone had already scooped up Samuel. "Luke, Aaron—help me carry him."

Mayor Simon Liu panicked and stepped in. "Captain Stone, escalating a family matter will only hurt the children—"

Adrian pressed a hand to Samuel’s feverish forehead. "Mayor Liu, this is a matter of life and death. If the Lewis family won’t pay for medical treatment, then let the government decide what’s fair."

Cold sweat dripped down Simon’s back. This soldier isn’t someone you can fool…