?<strong>Chapter 237:</strong>


    Jerald was more than ready for Shelia to leave. With a contemptuous gesture of his hand, he pushed her away.


    Then go. Go now! And make sure you take care of Caden today!


    Shelia looked back at him, her face a mixture of despair and fury.


    She had endured years as Jerald''s lover, clinging to hope. that your loyalty and your sacrifices could soften him, could change him. But he was wrong, and very wrong. A man without a heart still had no heart, no matter how much time passed.


    Men were truly the coldest creatures.


    A bitter, high-pitched, hollowugh escaped him. Jerald, you don''t even care about your own wife and child. You''re not afraid of karma


    Jerald scoffed, his voice dripping with disdain. Karma Seriously You dare mention that word


    His tone grew harsher, his eyes narrowed. When my wife was pregnant with our second child, you forced your way into my life with Joshua. It was your actions that led to her death during childbirth. If karma belongs to anyone, it''s you.


    Shelia became furious and her body trembled. I am not the reason for his death! It''s you. You are the one who hasmitted all those sins. Don''t you dare me me for his death.


    Jerald''s expression darkened, his gaze cold as ice. You think I killed her Where is your evidence, he mocked. You seduced me and used Joshua to ckmail me into divorce. That story is old, everyone knows it. You say I killed her. Who would believe that


    Tears ran down Shelia''s face as she struggled to maintain herposure.


    Jerald leaned closer to her, his voice deep and menacing. If you continue to nder me, I will make sure you end up in jail. And believe me, you will rot there.


    Shelia stiffened and her entire body shook with fury and humiliation. Years of suffering, degradation and maniption had led her to this moment.


    She wanted revenge, to destroy him, to make him suffer as she had suffered. She knew she could ruin him if she really wanted to.


    But Joshua''s security held her back. He couldn''t risk it, not yet. As much as she disliked it, she was forced to rely on Jerald for the moment.


    Through clenched teeth, she spoke bitterly. Jerald, Caden is ruthless, and determined to destroy the Yates family. Now that his target is Joshua, do you really think you''ll be saved? How long do you think you can stay intact?


    His words struck a nerve.


    For the first time, Jerald''s confidence wavered. She was right.


    He had be estranged from his family, always an irritant to Caden. If Caden truly unleashed his wrath, not even Jerald''s position as Caden''s father would protect him.


    Jerald''s eyes flickered urgently. We have to take risks to save Joshua.


    Shelia managed to restrain her anger and asked: What do we do?


    Noticing her agitation, Jerald softened his tone, trying to calm her down as he would calm down a a scared animal. Shelia, we can resolve our differencester. For now, we have to work together.


    Joshua had been receiving covert medical treatment, known only to a select few.


    The Green family, however, was aware.


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    Joshua''spany, which he had built with so much effort, had been destroyed overnight. In addition, he had suffered serious injuries. A recent surgery had left him unskilled, and he was also receiving treatment for his damaged vision.


    It was not known if he would regain his sight.


    If the treatments failed, he would go blind and helpless, totally defeated.


    Lilliana was devastated by the news. She cried uncontrobly, wreaking havoc at home as she begged Cedric to intervene.


    But Cedric was hesitant.


    Finally, he dismissed the matter entirely. You''re engaged, not married. We don''t need someone so broken. I''ll find you someone better, she told Lilliana coldly.


    However, Lilliana''s love for Joshua was real. Beyond her usual pride, she felt deeply attached to him. She wouldn''t have risked getting pregnant before marriage if her feelings hadn''t been genuine.


    Now, with Joshua in a desperate situation, her desperation consumed her. He even threatened Cedric with his own life and that of his unborn son.


    If you don''t save him, I will end my life and that of my baby! You will regret it forever! he shouted, his voice trembling with emotion.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Faced with Lilliana with a knife at his throat, Cedric felt helpless and anxious. Lilliana, you don''t understand the situation, he said, his voice low but firm. My hands are tied. Even if I wanted to save Joshua, I couldn''t. Caden is determined to see him dead, and no one can change his mind!


    Why he wants Joshua dead They are brothers! Why would I do that? Lilliana shouted, her voice cracking with desperation.


    Cedric answered bluntly: Why do you think Old grudges, a woman, and because Caden wants to defend Alicia! You don''t know what Joshua didst month.


    Stunned by the revtion, Lilliana murmured in disbelief: Because of Alicia.


    Cedric had been just as stunned to learn the truth. I can''t understand what''s going through Caden''s mind. To go to such lengths for a woman, even turning against his own brother...


    Lilliana''s face turned deathly pale, and her legs gave way as she copsed to the ground. His expression twisted in shock and disbelief.


    How is this possible, he whispered, his voice trembling. Alicia, that woman How was Caden able to take care of her after Joshua abandoned her


    Her thoughts were spinning wildly. He wouldn''t have pushed Joshua to confront Alicia if it hadn''t been for the rumors linking Ynda and Caden. Her ns had failed miserably and the consequences seemed unbearable.


    Lilliana covered her face with trembling hands, overwhelmed by the weight of it all.


    Joshua was her husband for two years and As soon as he gave her a second nce, he muttered bitterly. How she suddenly became so valuable to Caden I can''t ept. It doesn''t make sense...


    The sheer magnitude of her loss was crushing enough, but the knowledge of Alicia''s new importance to Caden was a devastating blow to Lilliana. It hit her like a hammer, shattering what littleposure she had left.


    She copsedpletely, falling to the ground in a helpless heap.


    The blow was too much for her body and It caused a sharp, stabbing pain in his abdomen.


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