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<b>A </b>trace of confusion flickered in Valerie’s eyes, <b>as </b>if she had grasped something
But it didn’t make <b>sense</b>. Given Ethan and Ruth’s status, who could they possibly offend! What were they afraid of?
Valerie couldn’t figure it out,
Matthew returned after seeing off the elders and was worried when he saw Valerie’s expression.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.
Matthew asked, “What’s wrong” Are you feeling unwell anywhere?”
As he spoke, Matthew was about to call the doctor, but Valerie stopped him with a soft smile. “No, I just remembered that they were trying to sell me. Falmost fell asleep and dreamt of you, which gave me the strength to escape..
Her voice was soh, and Matthew felt distressed. He couldn’t imagine what she had gone through and how much courage and determination it took
for her to survive,
Matthew gently held her tofort her, <b>saying</b>, “Don’t worry about it. <b>It’s </b>all in the past
won’t let you get hurt <b>again</b>
He added in a low, solemn voice, As for those people, they won’t have another chance to harm you.
Valerie nodded and said, <b>“</b>Thank you for always being with me?
Matthew patted her head, poured a ss of water, and helped her drink it before asking “What do you think about what Olivia said earlier! How do you feel about the Anderson <b>family</b><b>?</b>”
Valerie thought for a moment and said, “Honestly, I don’t have wrong feelings either way, Olivia seems very kind, and Owen <b>as </b>well. Of course<b>, </b>I would love to be a part of the Anderson family, but I need concrete evidence to prove I’m rted to them by blood. That’s what matters”
Matthew nodded <b>in </b>agreement. “Right now, it’s all spection. We don’t really know anything for sure. It all <bes </b>down to evidence.”
Thinking back to finding Valerie near the cliff edge, where one wrong move could have been disastrous, Matthew felt a chill run down his spine. The thought of her falling and being lost forever shook lúm dreply.
Now, he stayed close to Valerie, the feeling of having nearly lost her making him unwilling to <b>leave </b>her side even for a moment.
Valerie didn’t notice Matthew’s dangerous gaze. His eyes were cold and filled with a violent edge,
Earlier, the bodyguards reported back. They had searched the entire mountain but couldn’t find the man who took Valerie. Who was het Why did he target Valerie <b>Was </b>it Ethan or someone else? What was their motive!
Everything was still unknown,
They found the car, but it was submerged in theke to erase evidence.
The perpetrator was skilled, <b>leaving </b>almost no clues except for a button.
<b>Tracking </b>down someone based on a small button was almost impossible.
But it didn’t matter. <b>Matthew </b>was certain the perpetrator was still in Kranson City. The suspects were few, and having failed once, they might try again. Matthew’s eyes turned cold. As long <b>as </b>the perpetrator was alive, he wouldn’t escape. Matthew would ensure he faced retribution.
Meanwhile, outside the hospital room, the atmosphere between Julian and Katherine <b>was </b>also tense
After leaving Valerie’s room, everyone gradually left. With the Anderson family gone, only Julian and Katherine were left.
It was time for a meal, and Katherine looked around, asking, “Julian, tam… I’m ordering food<b>. </b>What do you <b>want</b>!<b>”</b>
Julian replied, “No, I’m going home to cat
Katherine smiled. “Then I’ll join you. I’d like to try your cooking.”
Julian said. “No, I ordered takeout. It’s already at the sloop.”
After he bished speaking, Julian began to <b>leave</b>, Katherine was taken aback by Julian’s sudden coldness towards her, but she quickly caught up with hum “Takeout but healthy. Let me <b>pack </b>some braised ribs for you, and we can eat together. Alden will be done with school soon. We can go to his. favorite ce.
Julian turned to <b>look </b>at her.
Caught off guard, Katherine failed to stop in time and lumped into Julian’s back<b>, </b>causing her <b>nose </b>to sting with pain. Wiping away <b>tears</b>, she
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rubbed her nose and teasinglyined, Julian, you stopped so suddenly. You should give me a heads–up next time.”
“Im sorry..” Julian instinctively reached into his pocket, as if to hand her something. But just as Katherine was about to <b>take </b>it. Julian hesitated, quietly gazing at her as if struggling with words. After a moment, he sighed deeply “You go ahead and eat. I <b>have </b>something to take care of. I’ll see youter.”
With <b>that</b><b>, </b>he turned and drove off, leaving Katherine staring after him, bewildered. Katherine thought, What had happened to Juliant What did I do wrong!
She felt responsable for his sudden change in attitude,
They had been getting along so well recently, Julian had even praised her cooking. How had everything changed so quickly?
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