Ch. 561..570
The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning by Max Charming Chapter 561
Madelyn often had trouble sleeping in a new or unfamiliar bed. She did not sleep well that night, drifting in and out of consciousness.
Madelyn had just gotten out of bed after the wake-up call for the room came. Then, she noticed that Jane had already freshened up and done her hair in front of the vanity mirror at some point. Madelyn sat on the bed with dark circles under her eyes and seemed not well-rested.
Jane looked at her through the mirror, reminding her, “Don’t forget your registration at the Paris Art Academy today. Do you know which class you’re in?”
Madelyn rubbed her temples wearily and weakly replied, “I know.” “Good. I won’t accompany you there. You can call me later if you can’t find your way.”
Madelyn answered, “Okay.”
Jane had specially put on makeup to cover the freckles on her face and wore black-framed glasses today. Looking at the room key on the table, she hesitated briefly but took it. Then, Jane picked up her bag and left. When she reached the room’s door, Dorian and Clement happened to come out. Dorian asked, “Where’s Madelyn?”
Jane adjusted her glasses and said, ” She just got up. We won’t wait for her. Let’s meet Prof. Monet directly. She can handle herself.”
Clement ran his fingers through his hair, took a deep breath, and said, ” Isn’t this a bad idea? Prof. Monet specifically reminded us to ensure her safe arrival at the Academy. If we leave her alone, she could get lost. How would you explain that to Prof. Monet? Don’t forget, she’s Mrs. Arnold. The Arnold family is funding our trip to Paris this time. If we neglect her and she complains, we will definitely get scolded.”
Jane looked at him expressionlessly. “If you want to accompany her, you can go yourself. I don’t have the time for that. We’re here to participate in the competition, not to flatter a rich girl. Don’t forget Professor Monet’s expectations of us.’
The two of them watched Jane as she walked away. Dorian patted Clement on the shoulder with a smile. “Actually, Jane is right. Even if you try to be a sycophant, she won’t be interested in you. She’s already taken. It’s better not to waste your efforts on such things. Instead, think about winning the competition this time. If you’re concerned about her, you can wait for her here. I’ll have breakfast with Jane now.”
Dorian dashed off after finishing. Clement was in a dilemma. He glanced at his watch and then at the closed door. After a moment’s hesitation, he approached and knocked on the door. Madelyn had just finished washing up and dressing when she went to open the door, “Clement.”
Clement asked, “Madelyn, are you ready? Jane doesn’t have time to take you to the Academy, so I’ll accompany you to complete your enrollment procedures.”
Madelyn nodded. “I’ll be ready in ten minutes. Please come in.”
In June, the average temperature in France was around 20 degrees Celsius. So, Madelyn wore a light-colored cotton and linen long-sleeved shirt with a thin, long skirt. She had her hair down and brought a knitted cardigan in case it got chilly at night.
As they rode the elevator down, Clement said, “We might not have time for breakfast, so we’ll grab something on the way.”
“What about Jane and Dorian?” “They probably went straight to the studio after breakfast.” “Okay.” Madelyn was not a person who liked to trouble others.
Clement was somewhat reserved and deliberately maintained a safe distance from Madelyn in the elevator. When they reached the hotel’s entrance, Jane and Dorian had just finished eating and descending in the elevator. They saw Madelyn and Clement getting into a long-wheelbase Bugatti. The hotel’s doorman closed the car door, and the car left when they walked out.
Dorian exclaimed, “Wow, such a luxurious car! I haven’t even sat in one of those before. This guy really lucked out.”
Shielding his eyes from the sunlight, he continued, “Jane, how are we going to get there? I asked, and the destination was about twenty to thirty kilometers 17 away from us.’
It was a little far.
The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning by Max Charming Chapter 562
Dorian mentioned the address they were going to and then asked the concierge, “Excuse me, does the hotel offer a shuttle service to this location?”
The concierge said, “A private car service is available for 200 dollars with a 100-dollar service fee.”
Dorian exclaimed, “Oh my! That’s way too expensive. What about them? We are with the two who just left. Why don’t we have a car when they do?”
The concierge explained, “I apologize, sir. It’s an exclusive VIP service provided by our hotel. The young lady you mentioned is a distinguished member of this hotel, so she enjoys this service free of charge.”
Dorian curiously asked, “How much does it cost to become a member?” The concierge responded with a friendly smile, “Three million dollars in cash.”
“What! So expensive? Oh my! If only I had known, I would have gone with her.
Jane turned somewhat frosty under the sun, saying, “It’s difficult to find a taxi now. We’ll pay the 300 dollars. Please arrange a car for us.
Dorian exclaimed, “Come on! Don’t spend recklessly. We still have three months ahead of us. Let’s not go broke later.”
Jane said, “Professor Monet said all decisions are up to me.”
After Clement helped Madelyn complete the enrollment procedures, he left. Madelyn was concerned that he might have trouble finding a taxi, so she had the driver take him. The driver would naturally come to pick her up when it was time for her to return from school.
The world’s top-tier Art Academy had the most profound influence on the art world. Everything around Madelyn was unfamiliar. Even if she was afraid, she had to overcome it alone.
Leyton said inside the CEO’s office in Ventropolis, “I just received a message from them. Ms. Jent has completed her enrollment. Mr. Arnold, you can rest assured.”
Ethan leaned back in his chair with his eyes closed. “She always encounters danger every time she leaves on her own. This time is different. You must ensure her safety at all times and prevent any danger.”
Leyton nodded, “Rest assured, Mr. Arnold. There are bodyguards discreetly protecting Ms. Jent. Nothing will happen to her.”
“Have they been found now?” Ethan’s tone instantly became grave. Leyton nodded, “Yes, we’ve located them. However, Mrs. Arnold Sr. had already taken Ms. Jolie and the child to the Arnold residence before us. At this point, they might have already arrived.”
Just as Leyton finished speaking, Ethan received a call from the Arnold residence, asking him to come over. It was inevitable. So, Ethan delegated his current work to Leyton and drove alone to the Arnold residence. On the way, he experienced a panic he had never felt before. His mind was distracted. The faces of Madelyn, Donna, and the unknown presence haunted his thoughts.
He first learned about the child’s existence when he saw the results of a paternity test. It included a photo of the child who bore a striking resemblance to him, an unexpected addition to his life. It felt like a spell echoing in his ears, constantly causing him anxiety.
An hour later, he finally arrived at the destination. Ethan walked in through the door. Before he could get a clear look, a small figure wrapped itself around his leg, calling out to him with a soft voice, “Daddy.”
The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning by Max Charming Chapter 563
The child’s gaze was innocent and naive. Ethan felt a jolt in his heart when he lowered his head to meet the child’s eyes. With a glance, it reminded him of the painful memories from his childhood. Ethan’s complexion was even more unpleasant than expected, and his demeanor became icy.
Evelyn gave a signal to Marta. Understanding the look, Marta stepped forward and picked up the child. “Mr. Arnold Jr., I’ll take you to play with toys. Mr. Arnold has important matters to discuss.”
The child cried and reached out to Ethan, saying, “I want Daddy to hold me.”
Ethan gave the child an icy glance with a cold demeanor. Then, he walked away and sat down on a nearby sofa.
Donna maintained a smile and never shifted her gaze away from him. The child cried, wanting to come down. Then, he immediately ran over to Donna. She reached out and placed the child on her lap. The child clung to her neck with both hands, tearfully expressing his sorrow, “Mommy, why doesn’t Daddy like me? Did I do something wrong? You said that Daddy will like me as long as I’m obedient. However, Daddy refused to hold me.”
His teardrops suddenly fell; his crying was indeed heart-wrenching. Donna wiped away the tears from the child’s face and said, “Daddy doesn’t dislike you, Robin. Be good, okay? Play with Aunt Marta for a little while. We’ll come play with you once we finish talking.”
“Okay.” The child nodded sensibly. As Marta led the child away, he turned back to give a pitiful look to Ethan, who was sitting on the sofa with a cold and distant expression.
Ethan’s gaze remained cold as he stared at Donna. His voice was as chilly as ever when he stated with unwavering determination, “I won’t acknowledge this child.” Donna remained calm and composed, silently waiting for Evelyn to speak.
Evelyn never expected Ethan to say such disrespectful words, especially the refusal to acknowledge his own child. Her subtle expression revealed her displeasure. However, she suppressed her inner thoughts and told Donna, ” We’ve conducted a paternity test for the child. Indeed, he is a member of the Arnold family.
“Tell us your intentions. If you’re trying to marry into the Arnold family using this child, I won’t agree. The Arnold family is willing to offer you three million dollars and property in the city center in exchange for custody of the child. These should be enough for you to start anew and marry into a decent family.”
Donna smiled and said, “I was pregnant for nine months and raised him myself for five years. Are these trivial things supposed to buy me off? Or do you think the worth of the Arnold family heir is so low? If I remember correctly, the value Mrs. Arnold received was far greater than just these. I distinctly remember that it was you who asked me to leave. I agreed primarily because of this child. Considering your personality, I’m afraid I couldn’t stay in Ventropolis if I wanted to. It’s all thanks to your decision, Mrs. Arnold Sr.
“In fact, I don’t want much. I want Ethan to marry me and give Robin a complete family. If I marry into the Arnold family, I ask for nothing. However, I want all of the Arnold family’s assets go to Robin in the future.
“Ethan, this is why I left. I genuinely wanted to be with you back then. We wouldn’t have endured such a long separation if it weren’t for her. Your grandmother always looked down on my background because of my family, because my father was a gambler. I didn’t tell you I was pregnant back then, but I had my reasons. If your grandmother had known, she would definitely not have allowed us to keep our child.
“Do you still remember what you told me in the past? You said when we have children in the future, you will provide them with a complete family and won’t let them experience a broken family like yours. You promised to give them the best of everything. Now that we have a child, you’re changing your promise.
“Do all your words and actions measure up to what you’ve promised me? Because of another woman, you sent me to prison with a single word, and I almost died in a mental hospital. Dare to ask yourself, do you owe me anything? Now that Madelyn can’t conceive, I can provide you with a complete family. Forget about the past. Isn’t it good for us to be together as a family?”
Donna said a lot. Indeed, it was enough to stir up turmoil in Ethan’s heart. He remained silent, his fingers caressing the engagement ring on his middle finger. After a long pause, he spoke, 11 Ms. Jolie, you’re quite the strategist. Unfortunately, your bargaining chips don’t pose a threat to me. The position of Mrs. Arnold will never be yours. However, I will agree to your other requests.
“All that happened in the past did indeed occur and exist. I can’t deny that. Compared to before. I cherish everything I have now even more. Madelyn is my wife, one I fought tooth and nail to reclaim. The one who should be out of the game won’t be her. Whether she can bear children or not, Madelyn will be my only wife. As for the issue of the Arnold family’s heir… Grandma, I haven’t died yet!”
The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning by Max Charming Chapter 564
“Isn’t it too early to discuss all this now? There’s an important company meeting, and I need to rush back,” Ethan said as he turned to leave.
Ethan’s footsteps halted as he turned around and stared coldly at Donna. “By the way, let me give you a piece of advice. The Arnold residence isn’t where anyone can come and go as they please. Outsiders should leave as soon as possible.”
Donna suddenly caught up with him. She thought, ‘Despite my attempt to compromise by taking a step back, he still refuses to reconsider. Am I really inferior to someone like Madelyn, who can’t even have children? If that’s the case, what’s the point of everything I have done and all the suffering I’ve endured in the past five years?
‘I don’t want to accept this. Originally, the position of Mrs. Arnold was mine. Why did someone else take it over? I won’t accept it! He used half his life to win Madelyn. What about me? Back then, he risked his life to win me back. Now that I’m back, what’s he doing?”
“Fine! You don’t want either me or the child! Ethan, I want you to regret it for the rest of your life!” Ethan turned slightly with cold eyes and uttered, “Do whatever you want.”
The child was playing with a toy car. However, when he saw Ethan was about to leave, he did not even want his favorite toy anymore. He chased after Ethan with his short legs and cried out, “Daddy, don’t leave me. I can’t be without Daddy.”
Ethan did not stop his steps at all. Even when the child caught up to him and stumbled, he did not turn back to look. Evelyn hurriedly approached and helped the child up. Looking at the scraped palm made her feel bad. ”
Quickly take care of his wound.”
Marta picked up the child and said, ” Yes, Mrs. Arnold Sr.”
“Boohoo! Mommy, Daddy doesn’t want me!” In the living room, nothing but the child’s crying sounds. No matter how they coaxed him, he could not be comforted. Donna picked him up and tried to leave. Evelyn scolded sternly, “Stop right there. Where are you taking my great- grandson to?”
Donna did not stop her footsteps, ” Since there’s nothing to discuss, we have nothing to say. Robin is my child, and I will never leave him alone here.”
Marta wanted to chase after her, but Evelyn waved her hand. So, she stopped. “Mrs. Arnold Sr., are you just going to let her take Robin away like this?”
Evelyn said, “We need to plan this matter thoroughly.”
Donna got into the car and drove away. She started to grow impatient with the child’s continuous crying and tear- wiping. She parked the car, walked to the passenger side, opened the door, then pulled the child out.
As Donna pulled him out, his forehead hit the ground hard. She scolded, “Stop crying! You cry all day long. What’s the point? Even your father doesn’t want you. I shouldn’t have given birth to you. I should have abandoned you and let you die!”
Blood from the child’s forehead flowed down over his eyes. He wiped his face with his hands, leaving them covered in red bloodstains, “Mommy, please don’t abandon me. I’m wrong, and I won’t cry anymore.”
The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning by Max Charming Chapter 565
After returning to the hotel, Donna gave Robin’s wound some basic first aid. He was exhausted after crying all along the way and eventually fell into a deep sleep. Robin felt extremely chilly when he woke up, “Mommy, what are you doing?”
In the bathroom, Donna poured cold water over his head, causing him to struggle and try to stand up in the bathtub. However, Donna pressed him down with one hand.
“Mommy, I’m so cold.” Robin shivered violently from the cold, and his body turned blue. He hugged himself tightly and trembled.
Donna smiled as she touched his hair, Robin, be a good boy and endure for a while. Listen to Mommy. Daddy will come to visit you very soon. After that, we can be together as a family, and you will have your Daddy soon.”
Robin widened his innocent eyes and nodded, “Okay. I’ll listen to you, Mommy.”
“Good boy. I’ll buy you your favorite ice cream later.”
“Okay!”
A room service attendant brought a basket of ice cubes. Then, Donna poured them all into the bathtub.
“Mommy, I feel really uncomfortable.”
“You’ll be fine in a little while.” After half an hour, Donna finally lifted Robin from the icy bath. She let him sleep naked on the couch in front of the window without even drying him off.
Robin developed a high fever at night, with a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius. He fell into a state of unconsciousness, his whole body burning like a furnace. Donna rushed him to the hospital, and the doctor immediately administered a fever- reducing injection. By six in the morning, Robin’s condition had started to improve.
A nurse told Donna, “Your child’s fever has subsided. You may go downstairs to settle the bill and complete the discharge procedures in the afternoon.”
“Okay. Thank you, nurse,” Donna replied. The nurse found her face somewhat familiar but could not remember where she had seen her before.
After the nurse left the ward, Donna’s expression returned to its icy state. She gazed ruthlessly and frigidly at Robin, still attached to the intravenous drip. She murmured, “Don’t blame me for doing this. I have no other choice. I can’t just stand by and watch him marry someone else. If we want him to return to us, this is the only way.”
Donna left ruthlessly, leaving Robin alone and unattended. Time passed slowly, and the ward remained quiet.
In the luxurious private room of Supreme World, Hayson naturally should have sat in the main seat according to seniority. However, they were currently discussing business matters. In the business world, there were no father-son relationships. Moreover, with the Arnold family’s status in Ventropolis, anyone who came had to show respect.
“Mr. Arnold, is there really no room for negotiation?” Hayson moved the mala beads in his hand one by one. His facial expression remained calm, with a smile. There were no apparent signs of unusual emotions.
That was how Hayson was. He could easily flash a warm, sincere smile that made him seem harmless, like a genuinely good person. But when he let that mask slip, it was as if a bunch of dark, creepy-crawly maggots were revealed, which repelled people.
However, even though Ventropolis was his turf, he had to back down when dealing with Ethan Arnold.
The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning by Max Charming Chapter 566
Ethan wiped his hands with a warm towel. “I’ve said it before, Mr. Jent. In front of Madelyn, I’ll address you as my father-in-law. We’re family, after all. What I’m doing is for your own good. The Azure Corporation becoming part of the Arnold Corporation will be a win- win situation for both of us, after all.
“Currently, Azure Corporation has an annual profit of around 50 million. Under Arnold Corporation, its estimated annual revenue would be at least three billion. Three billion is a minor sum for Arnold Corporation, hardly worth mentioning. Moreover, Arnold Corporation will not interfere with Azure Corporation’s decision- making unless necessary. Mr. Jent, you’ll still hold the same position, but the role of CEO will be replaced by someone else.”
Hayson’s temples pulsed with veins, anger flaring in his eyes. However, he still maintained a calm facade with a smile. “Mr. Arnold, the company’s performance under Zach’s leadership over these years has been evident to all the employees. If there’s a sudden change in leadership, the projects under his purview will…”
Ethan said, “Mr. Jent, there’s no need to worry about these things. I’ll arrange for a smooth transition. Of course, if you have trusted individuals, they can also be involved.
“Oh, yeah. I heard Azure Corporation has had some financial difficulties lately, and Silver Linc Bank has been delaying the disbursement of funds. It seems the heir you’ve been grooming may still need some improvement in terms of competence. It would be prudent to remove the individual responsible for causing a company- wide crisis, to prevent them from causing even worse trouble later on.”
Ethan’s gaze turned casually to Hayson. A faint smile played on his lips with a calm demeanor. “Mr. Jent, after all this talk, I believe you understand my intentions. Once this contract is signed, Arnold Corporation won’t reclaim a solitary cent of the benefits we’ve provided to Azure Corporation. We’ll even cut you a check to keep the project going. Otherwise, you’d miss my wedding with Madelyn.”
If the development of the Alma property did not proceed according to the expected schedule, it would result in a tenfold penalty. If they could not pay it, Hayson would also face imprisonment.
Without waiting for Hayson to respond, Ethan stood up and fixed his gaze on him before speaking, “I’ll leave the contract here for you to review the terms. If you have any doubts, we can discuss them anytime. You have half a day to think about it. We will not grant any extensions after the deadline.”
After saying that, Ethan left immediately, and Leyton left the contract on the table. Hayson kicked the table in front of him after a silent half-minute.
The waitress who was originally going to come in to clean the room stood still upon seeing this. Zach, who was walking toward the door, patted her shoulder. “You can leave now, but keep this quiet.”
The waitress stuttered, “O-Okay, sir.” The waitress hurriedly left the room before getting a chance to get a clear look at Zach’s appearance.
“Ethan just wants to dismiss me from my position. Father, there’s no need to get so angry,” Zach poured a cup of tea, walked over to the sofa, and held it up. Hayson snorted and took the teacup. You heard everything?”
Zach nodded, “He simply can’t stand me being in the Azure Corporation because he sees me as a threat. After all, because of Madelyn…”
It seemed the things Ethan had investigated had really upset him to the point of losing his composure. However, for Zach, this was all just the beginning.
Hayson’s mood improved somewhat after taking a sip of tea. “Have you thought about going abroad with Ms. Young? Now is the perfect opportunity for you to leave and lay low for a while.”
Zach stood to the side, chuckling, ” Father, you seem to be taking the words of a young girl seriously. Our alliance with YTCorp is merely a public display of opposition to Arnold Corporation. You saw what happened at the engagement banquet. The timing isn’t right for us to join forces with the Young family.”
Hayson glanced at him. “Are you implying that you have your own matters to attend to?” Zach replied, “Recently, there have been some issues in Hallsmouth that I need to handle.”
“That’s fine. Once we resolve the company’s issues, I’ll find a way to get you back into the company. For now, take a good rest.”
“Okay, Father.”
The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning by Max Charming Chapter 567
Men could not stand it when their women cheated on them. Zach followed Hayson as they exited the private room. “I plan to choose a day to publicly announce your identity. You’ve been by my side for so long. It’s time to announce your membership in the Jent family to the public and put an end to all the gossip. It’ll also help Ethan to let his guard down against you.
“Okay,” Zach replied with a hint of coldness in his eyes.
“What use are you when you can’t even handle such a small matter? All I asked was for you to drink, and you put on a sour face in front of everyone. You’re here to make money, not to sulk for attention. If it weren’t for your remaining charm, do you really think you’d even be able to stay in Supreme World?” At the end of the hallway by the elevator, the overweight manager was berating a waitress loudly.
The manager pointed at Cecilia’s forehead. Her eyes filled with stubbornness, but she remained silent. Her back was still straight as she endured the scolding. As a handsome man in a black shirt who exuded a composed demeanor appeared by the elevator, her gaze remained fixed on him, and her ears were deaf to the manager’s reprimands.
Zach noticed her gaze, and they made eye contact. Cecilia’s expression slightly froze, but she sensed a familiar yet dangerous aura around him. However, the man she had noticed had entered the elevator in just a few seconds.
The manager noticed her distraction and launched into a furious and relentless scolding. After the verbal abuse ended, Cecilia began to clear the table. The colleague who served the private room with her came over to comfort her, “Cecilia, are you okay? Did the manager give you a hard time?” Cecilia said softly and indifferently, ” No, let’s finish up and clock out quickly.
“Okay.”
Supreme World was open 24 hours a day with three shifts. After clearing this table, Cecilia could leave work early today. During the summer vacation, she needed to work more so she could pay her tuition and afford to go to college.
Life was inherently unfair. The money spent by the wealthy here in a single night would be more than she could ever possibly earn in her entire life. Others effortlessly obtained certain things, while she had to humble herself and trade her dignity to acquire them.
Time passed quickly, and two days flew by. Ethan walked out of the meeting room with Leyton behind him. Transfer one of the executives from the planning department to take over Azure Corporation and arrange the earliest flight to Paris for me tomorrow. Leyton asked, “Sir, are you planning to meet Ms. Jent?”
Ethan replied, “She has never traveled far before. I’m worried about her being alone out there. I won’t be at the company for the next two months. Cancel any unnecessary social engagements, and only contact me by phone for important matters. I’ll deal with everything else after I return.”
“Understood, Mr. Arnold.”
Ethan was about to have lunch. When he exited the elevator, his phone in his suit pocket rang. Ethan thought it was Madelyn, but it was an unknown number. He picked up the call, saying, ” Hello, Ethan speaking. Who’s this?”
The person on the other end said, ” Hello, Mr. Arnold, I’m the head nurse from Ventropolis Sunshine Children’s Hospital. We have a child here who’s sick and developed a high fever. After a thorough examination, we found this child has another specific medical condition. I originally wanted to contact the child’s mother, but the lady said she was going out to raise money for medical expenses. It’s been several days, and she still hasn’t returned.
“In desperation, we could only contact you through the phone number we obtained from the child. Mr. Arnold, it’s difficult to explain this over the phone. As the child’s father, could you come over in person if possible?”
The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning by Max Charming Chapter 568
“The child’s condition is quite dire at the moment. If we continue to delay, there might be a risk to his health. You haven’t settled the outstanding fees before, and the hospital has a policy against providing further medication to the child.”
Ethan suspected it was another scheme from Donna, so he spoke in an icy tone, “You’ve got the wrong number. I’m not the child’s father.” With that, he hung up the phone expressionlessly.
Leyton, who had heard the conversation, remained silent. ‘It seemed that Robin’s illness led to his hospitalization, and Ms. Jolie, who had no money, abandoned the child at the hospital. This sounds exactly like something she would do.
‘However, no matter what, the child is innocent. If we neglect the situation, something might happen. What Mrs. Arnold Sr, cares most about is the offspring of the Arnold family. If it weren’t for Ms. Jent’s inability to conceive, there wouldn’t have been any opportunity for Ms. Jolie either.’
Originally, Ethan was heading to the employee cafeteria. Just before he reached it, he changed his mind and pressed the button for the parking garage on the basement floor. “You stay at the company. I’ll go take a look.”
“Okay,” Leyton answered. Then, he thought, ‘Clearly, Mr. Arnold couldn’t bring himself to ignore it.’
Ethan accelerated and drove straight out of the parking lot. After reaching the hospital, he saw this scene. Donna held Robin with bandages wrapped around his head, and they were ejected from the hospital forcefully.
The security personnel then threw the plastic bag of medicine out as well. ” This is the hospital’s rules. The cost depends on the illness and how much money you have. You can’t even come up with a single penny and want to have surgery? Get lost, quickly!”
Donna knelt on the ground, holding the child, and cried while repeatedly kowtowing, “Please save him! He’s only five years old. I’ll find a way to make money. Please give me a little more time.”
“Miss, continuing like this won’t help. Who doesn’t spend money on medical treatment these days? Dr. Martinez paid for your child’s medical expenses these past few days. If you continue causing a scene, we’ll have to call the police.”
Robin lay on Donna’s shoulder. His face was pale, and he looked sickly and malnourished. In just a few days, he had lost a lot of weight. “Mommy, am I going to die? I feel so uncomfortable. You said Daddy would come to see me if I’m sick, right? Why hasn’t Daddy come yet? I miss Daddy!”
Ethan heard his words. He instantly stiffened, a hint of pain flashing in his eyes. It was as if he recalled something.
“Mom, does Dad not want us anymore? The servant said Dad has a new family outside and even has a younger brother. Is it because Dad is with my younger brother that he didn’t come when I got sick? Mom, I miss Dad!”
Upon seeing the security personnel about to lay hands on her, Donna closed her eyes in fear. Before she could open them, she heard a miserable scream and a familiar cold voice, “How much longer do you want to kneel? Stop embarrassing yourself here.”
Donna stood up without giving Ethan a friendly expression. She wiped away her tears with one hand, not wanting to show her vulnerability to him. She turned around with the child in her arms and walked away. Without saying a word, Ethan immediately stepped forward and dragged Donna and Robin away.
“What are you doing? Let go of me! I don’t want you to interfere!”
Ethan did not respond, forcing both her and Robin into the passenger seat.
The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning by Max Charming Chapter 569
Donna and Ethan sat in the car. Donna had always been defiant. In the past, she never backed down even when the two had argued and given each other the silent treatment.
Ethan had always been the first to back down. In fact, Ethan wavered when Donna knelt down. Donna stubbornly looked out the window.
“My parents’ wellbeing is none of your business. Mr. Arnold, you’re already engaged, so you better not let your fiancee hear of this. We should keep our distance.”
Ethan looked straight ahead and focused on the road, “Remind me who shamelessly declared at the Arnold residence that she was going to be Mrs. Arnold again? You don’t need to put on an act in front of me.”
Donna gritted her teeth and said, “Do you think I’d go to the Arnold residence and face your grandma’s judgment if it weren’t for Robin? Besides, it’s not like you ever cared about our son in the past, so you don’t need to start now. Anyway, just drop us off by the road. I’ll go home on my own after this.”
Ethan’s gaze turned frosty. Then, he said icily, “I’ll have my lawyer draft up a contract for the custody of our son. You won’t win against me. The court won’t grant custody to a mother who’s not mentally fit.”
Donna chuckled icily.
“So you plan on letting Madelyn Jent raise him? Are you going to ask Robin to call a stranger his mother? Don’t act like I’m fucking six feet under, Ethan! So what if I’m not mentally fit?! Are you any better? Don’t forget you’re a lunatic too!”
Donna’s words hit home. Ethan was, in fact, a lunatic. Donna turned to look at Ethan with a mildly creepy smile.
“Haven’t you realized, Ethan? Robin’s just like you back then,” she said coolly. She continued, “And Madelyn… She’s like Sylvia. Don’t forget how Sylvia tore your family apart. In the future, Madelyn will be just like Sylvia and tear us apart just like she did.”
“Shut up!” Ethan said as he slammed the brakes. Donna shielded her son’s head and almost hurt herself.
“Am I wrong? Were we at fault back then? If anything, your grandmother was at fault. If it weren’t for her, we would’ve gotten together long ago, and Robin wouldn’t have had to go through all this.”
Ethan said, “Madelyn is not like Sylvia and never will be. On the other hand, you’ll never compare to her. She isn’t deceitful and manipulative like you.”
Then, Ethan drove the two to a private hospital, which was one of the Arnold family’s investments. Robin was taken into an examination room. Ethan made a call. After he was done, he walked up to Donna.
“Our stance is evident. There’s no way we’re letting the child stay by your side. I’ve already sent a bodyguard to care for him. In the future, you’re not to come to the hospital without my permission,” he said coldly as he took out a 4 million dollar check. He continued, “This amount is sufficient for you to remarry and last you an entire lifetime.”
“Don’t you even think about it,” Donna looked at him with bloodshot eyes and tore the check into pieces.
However, Ethan did not seem surprised by Donna’s actions. He simply watched her as she acted hysterically. Finally, he spoke in a cold voice.
“You’ve never loved me. All you’ve ever wanted was to be Mrs. Arnold. Would you still cling to me like this if I weren’t the CEO of the Arnold Corporation?”
Donna was stunned. Ethan continued, “Not every relationship needs an outcome. Madelyn is the woman I’ve chosen. And you… You were just someone who appeared at the right time to give me some warmth. Back when we were young, I treated the minuscule kindness that you showed me as my everything.
Our encounter was a mistake from the very start, and I’m still paying for our mistakes. I’ve been paralyzed after I got into that car accident for you. I’ve gone for physiotherapy and stood up again because of her, and what I’m doing now is also for her. Letting the child return to the Arnold family is the biggest concession I can make. However, you will never be Mrs. Arnold.
With that, Ethan stuck one hand into his pocket and walked away. Meanwhile, Donna’s knees gave out as she collapsed onto the ground and the light in her eyes completely went out.
‘I’m… I’m the only one living in the past! Was our encounter a mistake? What about our child? Is his existence merely to solidify Madelyn’s position as Mrs. Arnold because she’s infertile?’
The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning by Max Charming Chapter 570
‘But why should he? He’s my child. I gave birth to him. Why should I let her benefit from him? I won’t let them get their way, even if it costs me my life,” thought Donna.
One of the nurses in the hallway heard Donna’s heart-wrenching cries and thought, ‘How bone-chilling. She might be a lunatic. If she weren’t someone Mr. Arnold had brought over, we would’ve called the cops.”
Meanwhile, Evelyn immediately took a cab to the hospital after she learned something had happened to Robin.
Robin initially had a cold and a fever. After that, he was suddenly diagnosed with leukemia. Fortunately, he got an early diagnosis. The hospital immediately began searching for a matching bone marrow donor.
Ethan’s bone marrow matched with Robin’s; bone marrow from a blood relative typically had a higher success rate for transplantations.
Ethan did not refuse the transplantation and agreed to the procedure that very night. The two were wheeled into the operating theater together.
Meanwhile, Donna came uninvited and waited outside the operating theater. Evelyn was incredibly anxious and kept on praying for the two’s safety.
“Rest assured, Mrs. Arnold Sr. The success rate of this procedure is high; Mr. Arnold will be fine,” said Leyton.
Evelyn replied, “Don’t tell Madelyn about this yet. Let her focus on her studies while she’s abroad. Judging from her attitude, she’ll surely come back if she learns about this.”
‘We won’t be able to keep the child a secret if that happens. She’s the person Ethan cares the most about. It wasn’t easy for them to get together. We can’t let the outside world know a thing before the matter is completely resolved,’ she thought.
Evelyn saw someone walk over. She turned to look, and her expression immediately turned icy. “What’re you doing here?”
Donna stared at the red-colored indicator on the door. Evelyn did not know what Donna had gone through in the past few days, but she seemed like she had changed. Donna said, “Why can’t I come? Robin is my son, so you don’t have the right to stop me.”
Evelyn snorted coldly. Just then. Leyton’s phone started vibrating. He looked at the caller ID and left without a second thought. He went to a quiet balcony to answer the call.
“Ms. Jent?” said Leyton. Madelyn was tidying up her hotel room while speaking to him on the other end of the line. She held the phone between her shoulder and cheek while putting on the duvet covers.
“Mr. Spear, isn’t Ethan supposed to come over? When’s the trip scheduled? Let me know so that I can make the arrangements.”
Leyton glanced at the closed operating theater door and said, “Sorry, Ms. Jent. Mr. Arnold… It’ll… It’ll probably be a while until he goes over. He’s handling rather tricky company affairs. But don’t worry, Ms. Jent. He’ll rush over immediately once he’s done settling the matters.”
“Is that so…” Madelyn said in a slightly disappointed tone. She stopped what she was doing and sat on the bed. She continued, “Tell him there’s no need to rush over for me. I’m fine on my own. For the past few days, I’ve familiarized myself with the roads nearby. I won’t get lost. Sorry for disturbing you this late at night.”
“Not at all, Ms. Jent,” Leyton replied. Just as Madelyn hung up, someone opened the doors to the operating theater. The procedure had ended.