At this very moment, Bethany looked at her mother’s cold and


    indifferent face, feeling as though her mother had never truly loved her father. They were worse than


    strangers.


    Bethany asked, “Mom, it’s been three days since Dadst visited you.


    He seems indifferent. Aren’t you concerned at all?”


    “Hmph, rushing things won’t do any good. Your father is just like Justin. They won’t take you seriously if


    you cling to them. However, if you keep your distance, they’lle closer to you.”


    “Men are all so fickle!” Shannon’s lips curled into a yful smile as she vented her frustration, though


    her emotions were in disarray.


    Shannon did not reach out to Gregory for the past three days. Her reluctance to contact him stemmed


    purely from fear, rather than any


    other motive.


    Despite being deemed fit for discharge from the hospital, Shannon could not muster the courage to


    return home. Instead, she chose to stay confined within the hospital walls, using the excuse of needing


    further recovery to avoid facing Gregory.


    That night, after Be caused such a scene, Shannon had distinctly


    sensed a shift in Gregory’s demeanor toward her.


    Throughout her stay in the hospital, Shannon pondered how to rify


    things with her husband and rebuild his perception of her.


    Suddenly, the door to the hospital ward swung open.


    “You guys wait outside. I’ll go in and see Shannon.”


    “Yes, Chairman Salvador.”


    Upon hearing Gregory’s voice, Shannon and Bethany were both


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    stunned.


    Shannon swiftly reached for a powder box hidden beneath her pillow and hurriedly applied powder to


    her lips to entuate her weary


    appearance.


    As Gregory entered the room, she leaned weakly against the bed’s headboard, casting a pitiful gaze at


    him with her tear-filled eyes.


    “Bethany, I’m thirsty… Can you please get me a ss of water?”


    The unexpected tears reminded Bethany of Rosalind, whom she considered an insufferable nuisance.


    “Dad! You’re finally here!” Bethany covered her mouth, pretending to


    be pleasantly surprised.


    Gregory gazed at the frail figure resting on the bed, his dark eyes. devoid of emotion, sending shivers


    to run down Shannon’s spine.


    “Bethany, you’ve done well taking care of your mom these past few days. I’ve arranged for the


    household staff to take care of her needs. You should go home and get some rest,” Gregory said.


    “Okay… Well then, I’ll head back now”


    Bethany cast a nce at Shannon before stepping out and closing


    the door behind her gently.


    “Ms. Salvador, do you need a ride back?” The bodyguard at the door


    asked politely.


    “No, there’s no need. Just pass me the car keys. I feel like going for a drive,” Bethany responded.


    Bethany entered the underground parking lot with a heavy heart.


    After spending three days in the hospital, she felt like she reeked of disinfectant. Now, all she craved


    was to buy some stylish clothes and indulge in a luxurious spa treatment to refresh herself.


    Just as she approached her car, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her


    neck.


    “Argh!”


    Bethany’s vision darkened as she slipped into unconsciousness.


    As she copsed, Yasmin’s cold and beautiful face appeared behind


    her.


    “Take her away.”


    “Yes, Ms. Yasmin.” The two bodyguards promptly obeyed her orders and dragged Bethany’s


    unconscious form away without hesitation.