Chapter 577 Agonizing
At that moment, Nathaniel seemed terrifying. However, in Christina’s eyes, he was no different from a
paper tiger.
She was aware that, without Nathaniel’s permission, she wouldn’t be able to meet Miranda, no matter
what.
As Nathaniel removed his coat and draped it on Christina’s body, she stuffed her frigid hands into his
waist with a grin. “Why are you scaring her? If you frighten her, where will you find a wife for
Sebastian?”
Sebastian, who was crossing the threshold, almost slipped and fell.
Just as he was about to provide an exnation, he turned around and saw the couple hugging each
other lovingly. Hence, he went to a quiet spot for a smoke instead.
Unkindly. Nathaniel remarked, “Instead of paying attention to other people, you should worry about
yourself first, I won’t be so nice this time after you left the hospital behind my back.”
Miranda wasn’t an important figure, so he didn’t assign many bodyguards to watch over her.
The old residential area was about to be demolished, so all residents in the area had relocated
somewhere else. Thus, there would rarely be anyone there, It was still unknown whether Miranda was
acting on someone else’s order, so any ident could happen.
Upon learning Christina was in the slum. Nathaniel immediately abandoned his heavy workload to pick
her up himself.
He thought he should secretly assign a few bodyguards to her, whether she wanted to or not.
Guiltily, Christina replied, “The longer this matter drags out, the more unfavorable the situation will
be to Mom and me. Besides, I didn’te here alone. I brought Victoria with me, and she’s pretty
good at fighting. She can protect me.”
Nathaniel scoffed. “What did you find out?” I know Christina’s temper. She won’t give up until the matter
is resolved. I’m not angry at her, honestly. Just little annoyed, perhaps, but I’m just d she’s safe.
“I can confirm that Miranda visited my Mom, and it’s not just because of Emilia. She’s definitely acting
ording to someone else’s order, but she’s very tight-lipped…” Christina proceeded to tell him about
her conversation with Miranda.
Calmly, Nathaniel wrapped Christina’s scarf tightly. “Sebastian’s quite skilled at interrogation. Let him.
handle this while you and I return to the hospital. It’s windy here, and the temperature drops during the
afternoon. I don’t want to see you getting sick.”
Christina insisted, “Let’s wait a little longer. If Miranda still refuses to divulge anything in ten minutes, I’ll
-go back with you.”
In response, Nathaniel respected her wishes and kept herpany in the dpidated courtyard for a
few minutes.
As expected, Miranda insisted on making a deal with Christina. Otherwise, she wouldn’t reveal
anything.
Christina couldn’t stand Miranda’s bad habit, so she left with Nathaniel and allowed Sebastian to
handle the rest.
After asking someone to bring a chair for him at the entrance, Sebastian sat on it and smoked for a few
hours.
Miranda’s nerves were frayed. Additionally, she was tired, hungry, and worried about Emilia’s safety. A
few hourster, she was reaching her limit.
“Feel free to do what Christina asked of you! Even if I die, I won’t reveal a single thing!” She barked at
Sebastian, who had been staring at her for several hours.
Smirking. Sebastian extinguished the cigarette in his hand by tossing it to the ground and stepping on
it. Then, he stood, spurring the bodyguard behind him to deliver him a phone.
Following that, he squatted and held the phone in front of her. “You may be able to remain stubborn,
but your daughter, Emilia, may not withstand her torment.”
In the video disyed on the screen, Emilia was seen screaming like a maniac while her body was
covered in bruises. She clutched onto the metal railing, trudging toward the field to ask for help with a
deformed face. However, two burly women dragged her back.
The ruthless women ignored Emilia’s pleading and forcefully peeled her fingers from the metal railing
one by one.
Emilia’s fingers and countenance paled as fear swirled in her eyes as if she had spotted a ghost.
Her every agonizing scream pierced Miranda’s heart.
“No! Don’t touch my daughter!” eximed Miranda heart-wrenchingly.
She pounced toward Sebastian in an attempt to snatch the phone, but Sebastian avoided her touch.
When her face fell t on the uneven ground, the sharp rocks leftceration wounds on her cheeks. As
though she couldn’t feel pain, she begged Sebastian with a sob. “Please, release her!”
The screaming from the phone continued. Sebastian peered at the woman on the ground coldly,
threatening, “I have enough evidence to submit Emilia to a hellish life in prison until the day she dies.
You can remain silent if you want because I also have the ability to investigate the identity of the
mastermind. It’s only a matter of time.”
Miranda heaved, like a dog on the verge of drowning.
However, Sebastian continued to rub salt on her wound. “There are people from all walks of life in
prison. Even though it’s only been a few hours since Emilia was sent there, she’s already reaching her
limit. How long do you think she canst based on her willpower? ording to what I observed from
the current situation, I don’t think the person you’re protecting ising to save you.”
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Miranda’s pupils constricted before she abruptly coughed violently, so much so that she vomited a
mouthful of blood.
Frowning, Sebastian stepped backward. “If this still isn’t enough to persuade you, I have other
measures that I can show you one by one.”
“No! No need! I’ll tell you everything you want to know!” Miranda couldn’t imagine what horror her
daughter would face next if she refused to spill the beans. I’ve regretted my decision. I shouldn’t have
allowed hatred to manipte me, and I definitely shouldn’t have coveted those benefits! If Emilia dies,
then I’ve no reason to keep living.
Momentster, she curled her fingers, creating fresh bloody marks in the dirt with her fingertips. With
great effort, she rose and inhaled deeply…
Meanwhile, Nathaniel had safely brought Christina back to the ward.
The phone in his pocket vibrated endlessly, but he ignored it. He personally ordered a meal for
Christina. and watched her finish the food before preparing fruits for her. Indeed, he was a shining
example of how a good husband should act.
Staring at him, Christinamented, “Your phone has been ringing for a long while. Whoever’s trying
to contact you must have an emergency. You should answer it first. I won’t go out again.”
After Nathaniel tucked her in, he stuffed a cup of warm milk into her hand. “Remember to drink this. I’ll
come back and check after the call.”
Christina nodded obediently. “Go do your thing.”
With the phone in hand, Nathaniel exited the ward. He didn’t leave far, and the ward’s door was ajar, so
his voice asionally slipped into the room.
While eating the fruit, Christina gazed at the towering figure outside the door with unbridled affection.
Minutester, Nathaniel returned with an even grimmer expression. “I’ve got bad news, Christina.
Miranda’s dead.”