Chapter 1006


    The bizarre reality of this event had lingered in Wavery for an entire week. Rachel’s cruelty had


    be the talk of the town, a popr topic of conversation among the citizens during their leisure


    time.


    Since the conclusion of the wedding, the Olsen family had effectively shut themselves off from all news.


    There were spections that they had misidentified their daughter and chose to withhold the


    information out of embarrassment.


    What was even more astonishing was that no legal authorities had gotten involved despite everything


    that had transpired. The only response was a statement released by the Russell Group after the


    incident. It stated that Dexter and Rachel were not legally married, thus rendering the wedding


    ceremony invalid.


    Apart from this, there was no other news.


    And so, everyone understood that they were nning to handle the matter privately.


    Numerous media outlets were staking out for a glimpse of Josie, yet no matter how hard they tried,


    they couldn’t find her. It was as if she had vanished into thin air.


    Outside the intensive care unit of the hospital, the director stood before udia, respectfully saying,


    “Mr. Olsen’s condition has stabilized. He can now be moved to a regr ward for observation.”


    udia nodded gratefully.


    Mark had not yet awakened. The doctor said his injury was not life-threatening, but for some reason, he


    seemed unwilling to wake up.


    udia didn’t ask further, understanding the reason.


    Before long, Summer and the others hurried to the hospital.


    “Mother, I heard that Dad is alright now,” Zach approached.


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    As udia drew closer, she could smell the scent of alcohol on him and looked up. “Where have you


    been these past few days?”


    With an awkward smile, Zach said, “When something happens at home, shouldn’t I help handle it?”


    udia rebuked angrily, “Having a son like you is truly the misfortune of the Olsen family!”


    Zach’s expression immediately changed. “Mom, how could you say that? Do you have any idea how


    shocked I was when I found out that Josie, that despicable woman, is actually Liana? The revtion


    was too overwhelming. I couldn’t ept it. Of course, I had to vent my feelings.”


    The mention of Josie made udia’s face contort even more. She was about to hit him when Laura


    quickly stepped forward to intervene. “Mother, Zach didn’t mean it. This matter… truly caught us by


    surprise.”


    Meanwhile, Summer leaned against the wall, observing Mark’s condition without showing any concern.


    She seemed like an outsider and remained silent.


    udia did not respond. She returned to her original spot and began to wipe Mark with a towel.


    “Mother,” Summer began softly, “I heard that Josie is living downstairs. Haven’t you visited her these


    past few days? After all, Father was injured because he was trying to save her.”


    udia stopped what she was doing.


    Zach added, “Yes, Mother. If Father is confused, that’s one thing, but you’re not seriously considering


    taking her back, are you? Don’t me me for not warning you. She has suffered greatly at the hands of


    the Olsen family these past two years. She wouldn’t genuinely want toe back. Looking at the way


    she caused a scene at the wedding, I believe it was all premeditated and organized. She is too


    cunning, too terrifying. She’s nothing more than an ungrateful wretch! You have to be cautious.”


    Laura tugged at Zach’s sleeve, only to receive a re from him. “Did I say something wrong? Weren’t


    you all stunned by the scene at that time? Mother, you were surprised too, weren’t you?”


    He sought affirmation.


    “Enough!” udia suddenly erupted in anger, tossing the towel into the water. “All of you, get out! I


    don’t want to see any of you.”


    Zach was displeased, but Laura quickly stepped in to mediate. She grabbed his arm and urged, “Let’s


    go outside for now. Give Mother some peace!”


    Soon, everyone left. The hospital room was filled only with the rhythmic ticking of the medical


    equipment. udia was utterly exhausted. She held Mark’s hand and rested it against her cheek.


    She said slowly, “I don’t know how to face that child, and neither do you, right?”