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Chapter 1331_1 Most parents will consider their children first.
If someone were in Christy Xenos’ situation, having such a nursing home, where she had no need to worry about anything, could also relieve Wendy Clarke of future worries.
So, when Wendy truly couldn’t move her out, in order to let Wendy concentrate on her own matters, shouldn’t Christy put Wendy’s mind at ease?
Besides, she was not mistreated at the Elderly Care Center.
When Wendy was able to take her out, she could just leave with her.
It’s not that Wendy was doing the right thing.
Instead, as parents, most would consider their children first and then themselves.
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However, it’s obvious that Christy Xenos was considering herself first.
So, Adrian Zhekova was curious about how Christy would react upon knowing that Wendy had “sold” her out.
Then, Adrian Zhekova contacted the Elderly Care Center again.
To open a door of convenience for Wendy.
If Wendy wanted to take Christy away, they should not stop them and just let them go.
Of course, in order to avoid arousing Wendy’s suspicion, a superficial attempt to stop them was still necessary.
But the ultimate goal was to let them go.
Christy Xenos had no idea who gave her the message.
She simply received a sudden text message, revealing Wendy and Ethan Zhekova’s plan.
However, the origin of the number that sent the text message was shown to be overseas.
Christy Xenos had no means to trace the number’s origin.
She couldn’t use the number to trace the source of the text message.
Just looking at the content of the text message was enough to have Christy’s heart in her mouth.
She couldn’t directly ask Wendy whether the message was true or false.
If it were true, Wendy would never admit to it.
She could not confirm the veracity of the message through Wendy.
Christy Xenos comforted herself: “Absolutely not.
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No matter who sent this message, it’s trying to drive a wedge between Wendy and me!
How could Wendy possibly hurt me!
It’s more likely something that Cindy Clarke would do.” Christy Xenos comforted herself in soliloquy.
But in the following days, she was still on tenterhooks.
Christy Xenos was waiting to see if Wendy would really come to take her away.
If so, that would mean that Wendy truly intended to sacrifice her.
If that were the case, what should she do?
Should she just go along with Wendy’s plan to sacrifice herself?
After agonizing for a long time, Christy Xenos hadn’t made a decision.
She could only wait.
As a result, she waited for only five days before Wendy came to her.
Wendy had not been back since she left last time.
Although she cried loudly when Wendy left last time, Christy Xenos instantly changed her attitude and started enjoying her life here.
She felt that it was natural and necessary for Wendy to take care of her in her old age.
Wendy abandoning her here was unfilial.
But if Wendy really left her alone, she could live a good life here on her own.
It was not as if she had lost her freedom as she had cried out to Wendy.
In fact, life here was much more comfortable than at home.
She had people serving her in everything she did.
She didn’t have to wait on Wendy hand and foot.
Christy Xenos was having a really good time.
The only downside was that she could not leave the Elderly Care Center.
When Wendy came to visit her again, Christy Xenos was very nervous.
She hoped that Wendy wasn’t here to harm her, to attract Cindy’s attention, as the text message had suggested.
For the first time, Christy Xenos was a little reluctant to see Wendy.
She was afraid that she would be disappointed.
“Why are you here?” Christy Xenos saw Wendy, but couldn’t muster any enthusiasm.
Chapter 1332_1 Wendy Clarke was surprised.
It seemed as if Christy Xenos didn’t want to see her?
Had Christy Xenos become so accustomed to living here that she no longer wanted to leave with Wendy Clarke?
But this was not in Christy Xenos’s nature.
“I’m here to see you.” Wendy Clarke smiled calmly, “Why do you look like you don’t want to see me?
Who upset you?”
“It’s nothing, Adrian Zhekova allowed you to visit today?” Christy Xenos did not mention anything about the message.
For a mother and daughter who always shared their thoughts openly, now they were both keeping their secrets and playing games.
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“There’s more,” said Wendy Clarke.
“Mom, I have some good news.
I can take you out of here.”
Wendy Clarke had decided not to share her plan with Christy Xenos.
She only intended to appear as if everything had happened accidentally.
She was afraid that if she told Christy Xenos about the plan, Christy Xenos might not cooperate.
Or if Christy Xenos knew the plan in advance, it might bring uncertainties.
Of course, it was also because Wendy Clarke understood Christy Xenos very well.
She thought that if she were to tell Christy Xenos the truth, Christy Xenos would definitely refuse.
Christy Xenos would undoubtedly choose to let Wendy Clarke get hurt instead of getting hurt herself.
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Upon hearing this, Christy Xenos immediately thought of those messages.
Although Wendy Clarke hadn’t mentioned anything about getting hurt, she suddenly said she would take her away.
Christy Xenos couldn’t help but wonder.
“Why can you take me away all of a sudden?” Christy Xenos asked, “Last time you came, you said Adrian Zhekova wouldn’t let me out, and you couldn’t take me with you, right?”
“How long ago was that since I last came here,” answered Wendy Clarke.
Christy Xenos sneered, “You’re finally aware that it has been a long time.”
“…” Wendy Clarke responded impatiently, “You also heard last time, in order to see you, I need to get Adrian Zhekova’s permission.
If he doesn’t allow me, there’s nothing I can do even if I want to.”
“If even seeing me is so difficult, how can you take me away this time?” Christy Xenos was becoming increasingly skeptical.
Wendy Clarke hadn’t expected Christy Xenos to become so troublesome.
So she said, “I have completed all the tasks that Adrian Zhekova asked me to do and assured him that we will never bother Cindy Clarke again in the future.”
“He believed you just because you said so?” Christy Xenos asked.
“Of course, why wouldn’t he?” said Wendy Clarke, “Our abilities are not on the same level as his.
If we go to bother Cindy Clarke again, he can simply take you away.
We simply can’t resist him, so we can only act obediently.”
Wendy Clarke said impatiently, “Quickly pack your things and come with me.
If anything arises, I’ll explain them to you one by one on the way.”
Last time, Wendy Clarke didn’t want to take her with her, but now she was rushing her to go.
Strangely, the more Wendy Clarke rushed her, the more Christy Xenos didn’t want to leave.
“I’m not leaving,” Christy Xenos crossed her arms, “I found out that I like it here; someone is serving me, I can do as I please, and there aren’t annoying issues.
The food is nutritionally balanced, and if I want to eat something else, I can always go to the restaurant to buy it.
Why do I need to go out?”
“I’m not leaving,” Christy Xenos repeated.
Wendy Clarke hadn’t expected the person who had been clamoring to leave before would suddenly refuse to leave now.
“Mom, if you continue to stay here, Adrian Zhekova will no longer cover these costs,” said Wendy Clarke, “Now that he has agreed to let us go, it means he is no longer willing to take care of you.”
“So what?
You’re not penniless,” said Christy Xenos, “If Adrian Zhekova no longer takes care of me, you can just bear the cost.
You can pay the monthly expenses.”
Wendy Clarke was furious at Christy Xenos’s recalcitrant attitude and gasped for breath.
Chapter 1333_1 “I’m broke now!” Wendy Clarke exploded, “You’re fully aware that the restaurant in Belfard has run into difficulties; it can’t even operate now.
We’re entirely reliant on the restaurant in Nork City to keep us afloat.”
“But the returns from Nork City are limited.
Nork City is only so large, the number of customers is fixed, and it’s impossible to elevate it.
If the prices are too high, few people will eat there, so we’ve kept the pricing consistent, yet even so, the restaurant business continues to worsen.”
“Our spending in Belfard far exceeds what we used to spend in Nork City.
The income from the restaurant in Nork City can only just maintain our lifestyle here in Belfard, let alone support the restaurant here – it simply can’t manage.”
“We’re barely maintaining our life here in Belfard as it is, and you want me to also carry your expenses here.
I seriously can’t afford it!” Wendy Clarke said, helplessly.
Their life in Belfard was anything but lavish.
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It certainly could not compare to their life in Nork City.
The cost of living in Belfard was much higher than in Nork City.
And Joshua Clarke and Christy Xenos had already become accustomed to the good life in Nork City.
Living in Belfard didn’t necessarily mean higher quality, but it couldn’t decline either.
Wendy Clarke was speaking the truth.
Upon hearing this, Christy Xenos suggested, “Then you should turn to Ethan Zhekova!
Didn’t you say he’s always kind to you and constantly courting you?
You’ve just been observing him and didn’t want to agree too soon.”
Christy Xenos was also testing the waters, “I think you should stop observing and just accept Ethan Zhekova.
It’s rare to find someone who has it all and comes from the Zhekova Family.
Even if you look further, it would be hard to find someone better than him.
Don’t set your expectations too high.
Look at Peggy Lewis, she wasn’t necessarily looking for someone who holds power, and she didn’t mind Lyke Zhekova was older, she still married him, right?”
“With Ethan Zhekova around, could we ever lack money?”
Wendy Clarke didn’t expect Christy Xenos to bring up Ethan Zhekova.
In order for Christy Xenos to give up completely and leave with her, Wendy Clarke had no choice but to tell the truth, “Mom, let me tell you the truth.
It’s Ethan Zhekova who doesn’t like me.”
“What?” Christy Xenos looked at Wendy Clarke in surprise.
Something inside her told her things were not right.
Why then were Wendy Clarke and Adrian Zhekova still mixed up together?
They were even discussing tactics to counter Adrian Zhekova.
“He thinks I’m of no use to him.
Ethan Zhekova is a purely practical person, lacking capabilities himself, he hopes to find a more competent other half.
Our small family fortune, along with the two restaurants, he barely notices them,” Wendy Clarke confessed.
“No matter how mediocre he may be, he’s still a member of the Zhekova Family.
He genuinely doesn’t value what we have,” Wendy Clarke said, “So, you should stop entertaining this idea.”
Christy Xenos didn’t expect that Wendy’s previous words had been deceitful!
Wendy Clarke had not uttered a single truth to her.
Once a rift forms in the heart, and seeds of suspicion are sown,
The doubts in Christy Xenos’s heart began to grow.
She used to trust Wendy Clarke unconditionally, but now, Christy Xenos was becoming more and more suspicious of Wendy Clarke.
If Wendy Clarke lied to her about this, what about other matters?
How many more things had Wendy Clarke lied to her about that she didn’t know?
“Then negotiate with Adrian Zhekova,” In moments of personal danger, Christy Xenos displayed unprecedented wisdom.
“I can stay, you let Adrian Zhekova release the assets of the restaurant.
Don’t worry about me,” Christy Xenos suggested, “In this way, the restaurant in Belfard can resume business as usual.”
Chapter 1334_1 “Like this, you’ll also have the money to pay for my expenses here.” Christy Xenos said.
Wendy Clarke was now looking at Christy Xenos as if she were a piece of meat on a chopping board.
“Mom, why are you insisting on staying here, refusing to leave?” Wendy Clarke looked confused, “You were crying and begging me to take you with me and insisted that I should take care of you.”
“I feel I’m being taken care of better here, is that not allowed?” Christy Xenos retorted with a stiff neck, “On the other hand, why do you insist on taking me away?
Am I not allowed to stay?”
Wendy Clarke sighed tiredly, “I’ve already told you, it’s because I can’t afford the expenses here anymore.”
Christy Xenos put on a defiant, say-die attitude.
To everyone’s surprise, Ethan Zhekova had come in with some people.
“Pack up her things.” Ethan Zhekova told his subordinates.
These two were hired by Ethan Zhekova with his own money.
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He didn’t dare to tell Edward Dewer about his plan, so he couldn’t borrow manpower from him.
He was also afraid that what he did today would be reported back to Edward Dewer by the people he borrowed.
Seeing that she had no choice but to leave today, how could Christy Xenos let these strangers touch her things?
Especially some of her personal clothing, she would feel awkward if they touched them.
“No need!” Christy Xenos stood up, “I’ll pack my own things!”
Christy Xenos got up to pack her luggage.
When she entered the bedroom, she sneaked a glance at Wendy Clarke.
Seeing Wendy Clarke’s slightly nervous appearance, she did not dare to look at her.
Now Christy Xenos was certain that everything in the text message was true.
Wendy Clarke really did want to hurt her to attract Cindy Clarke.
In fact, Christy Xenos had been certain since the moment Ethan Zhekova walked through the door.
Wendy Clarke had personally admitted that Ethan Zhekova looked down upon her.
Wendy Clarke was a very prideful and vain person.
Having her admit that someone looked down on her, was definitely not an empty claim.
She would never use such words to embarrass herself.
But Ethan Zhekova had still come.
If it was only to take her away, there was no need for Ethan Zhekova to come personally.
Ethan Zhekova had personally come because Wendy Clarke had not yet taken her away.
Christy Xenos closed the door, her eyes red.
She was hurting inside.
She never expected that the child she treated wholeheartedly would join forces with outsiders to harm her.
How did things get to this point?
Now, Wendy Clarke had even joined forces with outsiders to harm her.
Christy Xenos tried to slow down as much as possible, to delay the time of leaving.
It was really ironic, before she always hated staying here, but now this place had become the safest place.
Wendy Clarke asked several times from outside the door, whether she had finished packing.
Every ten minutes or so, she would ask.
Knowing that she could no longer hide, Christy Xenos finally came out with her luggage: “I’m ready.”
In fact, she did not have many things.
Originally, she was thrown in by Adrian Zhekova with nothing.
While living here, she added some necessities from the store and supermarket inside the Elderly Care Center.
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But subconsciously, Christy Xenos never regarded this place as a long-term stable dwelling, so she didn’t buy many things.
Now she only needed a carry-on bag.
Seeing this, Wendy Clarke said unhappily, “Mom, you’ve only packed so little stuff, why did it take you so long?”
Christy Xenos snorted, “I’ve grown attached to this place, and I’m sad to leave.
When I was packing, I would look at and reminisce over each item.”
“Don’t be sentimental now; we have a good life ahead of us.” Wendy Clarke pulled Christy Xenos along as they headed outside.
Chapter 1335_1 Christy Xenos wondered, was she being taken away to live a good life, or was she being led to her death?
Wendy Clarke was pulling Christy along, Christy was a half-step behind Wendy, just enough to see Wendy’s silhouette.
Looking at Wendy’s thin and frail figure, Christy suddenly felt as if she didn’t recognize her anymore, she seemed so unfamiliar.
This daughter of hers seemed so hasty, pulling her along as if to take her life.
Watching Wendy’s eager strides, as if there was no hesitation at all, she did not seem to care about pushing Christy into harm’s way.
Christy felt a gnawing pain in her heart, and a stuffiness in her nose.
“Where are you taking me?” Christy asked.
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“Of course, we are going home,” Wendy promptly answered, without turning her head to look at Christy.
But Wendy had always been Christy’s favorite daughter.
Christy had great expectations for Wendy and paid extra attention to her.
Christy was extremely familiar with Wendy’s every action and gesture.
Even if she could only see Wendy’s silhouette now, Christy could discern Wendy’s condition from her subtle movements.
Wendy was indeed nervous now.
Why was she nervous?
Christy shuddered at the thought, she’s nervous because she’s planning to harm me!
Her own daughter, Wendy, was planning to harm her own mother!
The mother who had doted on her since childhood!
Wendy must have a really big heart!
She’s only a little nervous after all.
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Who else could remain so calm if they were in Wendy’s shoes?
She was just chatting and laughing with her moments ago.
Christy fell silent for a moment, her expression turned rigid and serious, as if she had made some sort of resolution.
Christy walked with Wendy out of the Elderly Care Center’s main gate, confused, she asked, “Why didn’t you drive here?” “Oh, we didn’t,” Wendy laughed, “Now that getting a car is so convenient, I just can’t be bothered to drive myself.” Christy didn’t believe a word of it.
Unless it was a particularly difficult place to park, Wendy would always drive herself, let alone Ethan Zhekova.
After scrolling on her mobile phone for a moment, Wendy said, “I’ve called a car.
Let’s wait a bit.”
Christy didn’t say a thing.
She just meticulously observed Wendy’s every move and every subtle expression.
At this critical moment, when her personal safety was at stake, Christy found herself becoming unusually clever.
Though Wendy was forcefully acting as if everything was fine, Christy could still see Wendy’s anxious eyes, her lips occasionally pursing from the nervous tension, and the involuntary twitching at the corners of her mouth due to excessive strain.
Christy also noticed that on several occasions, Wendy had turned to look at Ethan Zhekova.
Though she couldn’t see Wendy’s expression because Wendy was turning her head, she could see that each time Wendy glanced at Ethan, his expression would become very stern, almost as if he were warning her.
Christy was shocked.
Could it be that they were planning to act now?
Just then, Wendy received a phone call.
It sounded like it was from the driver.
After she hung up, she said to Christy, “Mom, the driver said he’s waiting for us across the street.
It’s easier to get there without having to turn around.
Let’s wait across the road.” As soon as Wendy had finished speaking, a car stopped on the opposite side of the street and honked twice.
“The car’s here, let’s get over there.” Wendy said.
“Alright.” Christy nodded.
She pretended not to know a thing, but was already on full alert.
The three began to cross the road together.
Christy was cautiously looking left and right, watching for the oncoming traffic.
Still, she heard Wendy yell, “Mom, watch out!”
Chapter 1336_1 Christy Xenos was on high alert, but the sudden shout from Wendy Clarke had her jumping in surprise.
Before Christy Xenos could fully recover, Wendy Clarke and Ethan Zhekova simultaneously retreated.
Fortunately, Christy Xenos knew about Wendy Clarke and Ethan Zhekova’s plan.
Although she did not know how exactly they intended to carry it out, she had at least some measure of preparedness.
Unbeknownst to Wendy Clarke, Christy Xenos already knew and had begun to protect herself.
Originally, Wendy Clarke and her accomplices were working from the shadows while Christy Xenos was the one they plotted against.
But due to that text message, the positions of both sides have now flipped.
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Now, Christy Xenos is the one in the shadows while Wendy Clarke and her accomplices are exposed in full view.
Even though Wendy Clarke and Ethan Zhekova had simultaneously retreated, Christy Xenos was not slow to react either.
Especially when her own safety was at stake, to say Christy Xenos was as spry as a rabbit would not be an exaggeration.
At this critical juncture, Christy Xenos exploded with all her potential, demonstrating exceptional agility.
She too hastily retreated, noticing a speeding car from the left.
With that speed, anyone hit would surely be maimed.
As Wendy Clarke retreated, she shut her eyes.
Although she had decided to let Christy Xenos get hurt, she had not yet become so heartless as to watch Christy Xenos get hit by a car with her own eyes.
Wendy was too afraid to watch the scene, and hence she did not see that Christy Xenos had also retreated.
Ethan Zhekova, on the other hand, had no such qualms.
He kept his eyes wide open to confirm whether Christy Xenos was hit or not.
As a result, he saw that Christy Xenos was also retreating.
But Wendy Clarke was between Ethan Zhekova and Christy Xenos.
So even if Ethan Zhekova wanted to shove Christy Xenos back into danger, he was too late to act.
The driver was, of course, someone that he had arranged in advance.
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Part of the money had already been paid upfront.
Although it would be an accident, Ethan Zhekova guaranteed that as long as the driver didn’t kill anyone, he would be able to find a way out for him.
Compensation and private settlement would definitely be needed then, and Ethan Zhekova would take care of that.
Now that everything was ready and in place, how could Ethan Zhekova allow this plan to fail?
Wouldn’t all the preparations be in vain?
Ethan Zhekova would not allow such waste.
If he couldn’t reach Christy Xenos, then Wendy Clarke would have to suffice.
After all, when they had originally discussed the plan, the choice was between Wendy Clarke and Christy Xenos.
It didn’t matter who it was.
Therefore, without any hesitation, Ethan Zhekova pushed Wendy Clarke from behind.
At that very moment, Christy Xenos also bit the bullet and pushed Wendy Clarke away.
Since Wendy Clarke intended to sacrifice her, then let Wendy Clarke be the first to sacrifice herself.
Christy Xenos remembered: the text message stated very clearly that either she or Wendy needed to be chosen.
Wendy Clarke and Ethan Zhekova were on the same side.
If this failed, there would definitely be a next time.
How could she alone fight against Ethan Zhekova and Wendy Clarke?
And she had to always be on guard, not knowing when they might make their move next.
No one can spend all day fending off a thief.
This time was her lucky break, having received that text message.
Although she did not know the sender’s intention, at least she survived.
She may not be so lucky next time, and there is no guarantee she’d get another warning message.
So, someone must be chosen today to fulfill their plan.
Since Wendy Clarke had the heart to sacrifice her, why should she show mercy?
So, Christy Xenos also made her move.
Originally, if only Ethan Zhekova or Christy Xenos had acted, the force would not have been so strong.
Chapter 1337_1 As luck would have it, Christy Xenos and Ethan Zhekova were both targeting the same person.
They both struck at the same time, causing a greater effect than anticipated.
If it had been just one person pushing, Wendy Clarke, though thrown off balance, would have been able to regain steadiness.
But now with both of them pushing her simultaneously and thinking that they might fail if they didn’t exert enough force, they pushed as hard as they could.
The force was much more than Wendy Clarke anticipated.
She was completely taken aback, having believed that they were on her side, and Christy Xenos was the only opponent unaware of their plan.
She had not anticipated any hostility from either Ethan Zhekova or Christy Xenos.
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As a result, she was sent flying by the combined efforts of the two and didn’t even have a chance to stagger back.
She fell, sprawled in the middle of the road.
Just at that moment, the car Ethan Zhekova had arranged ahead of time was speeding straight towards her.
Wendy turned pale with fright, her mind went blank, completely forgetting about the oncoming car.
The driver was taken aback at this sudden change and frantically honked the horn while trying to swerve and stop the car.
Because Ethan Zhekova had told him to hit a middle-aged woman, not Wendy who was lying before him now.
If something went wrong and he hit the wrong person, Ethan wouldn’t take the blame, would he?
The harsh, urgent honking of the car horn made Wendy realize something was not right, and she turned around.
She saw the car that had been planned to hit Christy Xenos was now heading towards her at full speed.
Wendy went pale with fear and tried to get up.
But she was too scared and her legs gave way, she could barely support herself on her trembling arms.
Although the driver was braking, the car, due to its momentum from speeding, did not stop even with his foot pressing the brake pedal to the floor.
The car continued heading towards Wendy with tremendous speed.
The driver was frantically steering away, also worried about hitting Ethan and Christy.
Ethan and Christy had no intention of saving Wendy.
Their plan was for Wendy to replace Christy as the victim.
So, instead of rushing to help her, they backed away in fear of getting hit themselves, moving as far as the sidewalk.
Even the car couldn’t swerve in time.
It couldn’t turn too abruptly to either side, it would have caused a chain accident.
The driver managed to turn the wheel and barely missed Wendy.
He sighed in relief, at least he didn’t hit her.
But he had a blind spot.
Unseen by him, his car had run over Wendy’s legs.
Was it due to the driver being too nervous or the car’s excellent suspension that nothing was felt?
The driver didn’t let go of the brake pedal and the car continued to slide for a distance before it finally stopped after hitting a tree.
As the driver got out, horrible screams from Wendy reached his ears.
“Ah!” Wendy’s scream was sharp and full of agony.
Looking at her legs, they were already a bloody mess under her.
A pool of blood quickly soaked through her trousers.
Her originally grey-blue jeans were now soaked red, merging into a black-red hue.
“Ah!” Wendy screamed in pain, all the while staring at her own legs.
Her hands were covered with blood…
Her own blood.
The pain from her legs made her entire body convulse.
Chapter 1338_1 “Ah!” Wendy Clarke screamed.
“Help!
Help me!”
Christy Xenos had been stunned by fear.
She just stood there, motionless.
She was completely at a loss for how to react.
Ethan Zhekova was rather composed, since whatever happened to Wendy Clarke wouldn’t affect him at all.
The driver hurried over to Wendy.
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Wendy’s pain caused sweat and tears to mix together, it was impossible to tell which was which.
“Are you okay?” The driver began to tremble with anxiety.
He had thought he had swerved to avoid her, but he still hit Wendy’s leg.
The driver was also panicked.
Ethan Zhekova calmly called 911 and requested an ambulance.
After all, Wendy was not going to die, judging by her injury.
It was better to drag it out and let it become more serious.
This would perfectly achieve their original plan.
As long as she didn’t die, Ethan Zhekova didn’t mind how badly Wendy was injured.
After giving their location, Ethan Zhekova also reported the accident.
After all, this was a car accident, even if he had already arranged it with the driver, they still had to go through the procedure.
He would suggest a private settlement when the time came.
After sorting all of this out, Ethan Zhekova finally approached Wendy.
The surrounding traffic carefully avoided them.
Seeing Ethan, the driver stuttered frantically, “I…I hit the wrong person.
What should I do?”
Ethan glanced back, Christy was still trembling by the roadside, oblivious to the driver’s words.
Ethan simply said: “Don’t worry, the effect is the same.”
“Then…” The driver asked again, “Will I be okay?
You’re not suddenly going to hold me responsible, are you?”
“Relax, as I promised you before, there won’t be any changes.” Ethan Zhekova calmly assured him amidst Wendy’s wailing.
He didn’t take Wendy’s cries seriously.
“Please help me!” Wendy shouted loudly again, “Save me!”
Wasn’t the plan to hit Christy Xenos?
Why was she the one who ended up injured instead?
“Ah!
I’m in so much pain!
It’s killing me!” Wendy cried out with her mouth wide open, unable to stand the pain, she collapsed onto the road, “Mom!
Mom!
It hurts so badly!”
During such fragile and helpless moments, Wendy thought of Christy first, looking for a mother’s comfort.
She was in so much pain that she wasn’t clear-headed enough to discern that it was two people who pushed her.
Now she only wanted to find comfort in her mother, just like any helpless child in the world.
In the most painful moments, mothers are often the ones thought of first.
Hearing Wendy constantly calling for her, Christy started to cry.
She looked at her own hands, not daring to face Wendy.
What was she thinking just now, to actually push Wendy out there?
After all, Wendy was her favorite.
All of her effort was invested in Wendy.
To her, Wendy was no different than her only child.
As for Cindy Clarke, she didn’t stand a chance in Christy’s heart.
But she was the one who pushed Wendy out there.
Now Wendy was constantly calling her.
With each call from Wendy, Christy’s heart ached.
She couldn’t face Wendy.
“Mom!” Wendy continued to call.
Christy finally couldn’t hold back and looked towards Wendy.
However, before she saw Wendy’s face, Christy first saw the pool of blood under Wendy’s leg.
Everything went dark before her eyes.
Christy fainted.
The police and the ambulance almost arrived simultaneously.
They didn’t expect to find Christy Xenos unconscious at the scene as well.
Chapter 1339_1 And so, Christy Xenos was also lifted onto the ambulance.
Christy Xenos was checked and found to have merely fainted.
There were no other symptoms.
As for the minor issues that come with age, she could get a full check-up later.
In the ambulance, Wendy Clarke received emergency treatment.
But her condition remained grave.
“Doctor, how is her injury?” Ethan Zhekova asked.
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He thought amputation seemed like the best option.
That way, she wouldn’t be able to move; she’d be completely paralyzed and her injuries severe.
Even if Cindy Clarke no longer cared for Wendy, if Wendy became paralyzed, not even Cindy would neglect to visit her.
As Ethan Zhekova looked down at Wendy again, he inwardly wished her well.
I hope you’ll be paralyzed.
“It’s too early to tell.” The doctor shook his head, “What is your relationship with her?” Ethan Zhekova knew that doctors wouldn’t disclose a patient’s condition to those who weren’t close relatives or friends.
So, Ethan Zhekova pointed at Christy Xenos and said, “She’s her mother, and I’m her fiancé.” Upon hearing his response, the doctor said, “The patient’s condition isn’t very optimistic.
But I can’t give a clear judgement now.
We’ll have to wait until we reach the hospital and perform further checks.” After pondering a while, the doctor decided to prepare the family for the worst, “However, you should also brace yourself.” “I understand.” Ethan Zhekova nodded, “Doctor, do not worry, I am prepared for the worst.
If amputation or whatsoever is needed, I will handle her mother’s affairs.
I will also manage her emotions after the surgery.” The doctor nodded, appreciating Ethan Zhekova’s commitment to Wendy Clarke despite her condition.
Upon reaching the hospital, Christy Xenos was wheeled into a ward to rest.
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Wendy Clarke was hurried into the operating room immediately.
Still unconscious, Christy Xenos was examined by a doctor and confirmed to be alright.
She just needed to wake up.
Ethan Zhekova waited outside the operating room when a nurse came to tell him that Christy Xenos had awoken.
As for Christy Xenos, Ethan Zhekova didn’t care if she woke up or not.
Having some idle time, Ethan Zhekova mentally replayed the recent events.
He remembered that Christy Xenos had also pushed Wendy.
Ethan Zhekova smirked, finding the mother-daughter duo rather intriguing.
The daughter betrayed the mother, and the mother reciprocated in kind.
Christy Xenos must have realized Wendy’s intentions, and consequently pushed Wendy away.
Given how chaotic and fast-paced everything was, it had to be said that Christy Xenos was far from simple for realizing Wendy’s plans in time.
Ethan Zhekova thought about how Wendy Clarke had intentionally warned Christy Xenos to be careful, just so she wouldn’t arouse suspicion.
Normally, Christy Xenos shouldn’t have doubted Wendy.
Yet Christy Xenos saw through Wendy’s intentions, proving that she was smarter.
Furthermore, Christy Xenos was resolute enough to push Wendy out during those fleeting moments, which evidently showed her ruthless side.
Just then, the doctor came out and said Wendy Clarke’s leg needed to be amputated and asked for a family member’s signature for consent.
Though Ethan Zhekova called himself Wendy’s future husband earlier, but now that Christy Xenos had awoken, he wouldn’t repeat that claim.
Previously in the ambulance, Christy Xenos and Wendy Clarke were unconscious and couldn’t hear his words, so naturally, he couldn’t be caught in his lie.
Chapter 1340_1 Now that Christy Xenos was awake, what would happen if this matter reached her ears, demanding him to keep his word?
He could deny it, but it would be bother to stir up all these troubles for nothing.
Wendy Clarke was once fine, he found her not capable enough to be his girlfriend then, let alone now that Clarke was disabled.
So, Ethan Zhekova went to find Christy Xenos right away.
“We must make decision now.” Ethan Zhekova told Christy Xenos about the situation.
“Even if she can’t walk again, does it really have to result in amputation?” Christy Xenos was caught off guard by this thunderbolt from a clear sky as soon as she woke up, “She should keep her legs.
That’s still better than not having legs in pants, isn’t it?” “It’s not that she can’t walk ever again,” the doctor explained patiently, “We can fit her with prosthetic limbs, and if she works hard at rehab, she can walk again with prosthetics.
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It’s hard, but as long as she persists and doesn’t give up, she can walk just like normal.
No one could tell from looking at her.” “But if you insist not to amputate, then she really will never have the chance to walk again and will be bound to a wheelchair for life.”
“I think it’s better to amputate, at least she can still walk,” Ethan Zhekova also encouraged, “It might be painful at first, but if she persists, she’ll definitely recover.” He never studied medicine and doesn’t know the specifics.
But he could imagine, that having prosthetics on both legs, her feet would lose all sensory perception, and she wouldn’t even feel it when her feet touched the ground.
Not knowing when her feet touch the ground would be equivalent to having numb feet.
That could be quite dangerous, because there was no sensory perception.
Walking is already difficult, let alone running or jumping.
First, Wendy Clarke needed to have a good attitude to support her rehabilitation.
Otherwise, no matter how encouraging the talk, it wouldn’t be useful.
However, Ethan Zhekova thought, Wendy Clarke was obviously not going to have a good mentality.
He guessed that it would be difficult for Wendy Clarke to stand up again.
But he didn’t care about that, Wendy Clarke’s feelings were not within his considerations.
Contrarily, Christy Xenos was now thinking for Wendy Clarke’s sake.
Especially since Wendy Clarke ended up this way, was because Christy pushed her out herself.
Christy Xenos was really ruthless when she took the action, but now she was truly remorseful.
Hearing that the doctor said Wendy Clarke still had hope to walk normally, Christy Xenos directly overlooked the hardships involved.
As long Wendy Clarke could walk normally, she wouldn’t feel so guilty anymore.
Christy Xenos quickly agreed.
She signed the consent form.
After the doctor left, only Christy Xenos and Ethan Zhekova were left in the ward.
Christy Xenos became nervous, watching Ethan Zhekova warily.
Ethan Zhekova chuckled: “You don’t need to be nervous, I won’t lay a finger on you.
I think you’ve already guessed Wendy Clarke’s and my intentions.
Rest assured, now that Wendy Clarke has been injured in place of you, I won’t put hands on you anymore.
Initially, either you or Wendy Clarke, it only took one.” Christy Xenos let out a sigh of relief, but was also deeply saddened.
The words of Ethan Zhekova confirmed that Wendy Clarke chose to take the injury for her.
But Christy Xenos was racked with guilt, as she had pushed Wendy Clarke out herself, causing her to lose her legs.
Christy Xenos’ heart was filled with complex emotions, she was in low spirits.
She waited for a long time, until the doctor came out and said the operation was successful, then Christy Xenos went back to sleep in exhaustion.
In the dream, she kept pushing Wendy Clarke out and seeing her covered in blood.
She even dreamt of Wendy Clarke with no legs, only having upper body.