Chapter 8 Nathan looked at my father with confusion . " What do you mean ? " My father casually glanced at Tessa , his eyes silently conveying everything he intended . " But how can a person live without skin ? " My father scoffed and waved it off . " That's not my problem . I only care about one thing - how to keep my daughter comfortable . " " You've already caused Vivian's skin to be severely damaged , and now your actions have left Lily fighting for her life . Just making you offer this little bit to make up for it is already letting you off easy , kid . " Nathan paused for a moment , thinking , before quickly moving to Tessa's side . He grabbed Tessa by the shoulders , his hands gripping tightly . Tessa's eyes welled with tears . " Tessa , once you're gone , I'll take care of you . Your parents will be well looked after , and after you're gone , I'll make them my own parents . I need you . The Carter family needs you . " Tessa couldn't speak , only gesturing desperately to her stomach . Nathan's eyes widened as realization hit him . He furrowed his brows and said , " This child is a bastard , born without even a proper birth certificate , just a ghost in the system . " " Besides , you won't last much longer . The child will grow up without a mother , so why not just get rid of it now ? " Tessa stared at him in shock . How could Nathan say something so heartless ? He was an absolute jerk . I couldn't help but smirk in my mind . Nathan had already written off Tessa as dead in his mind , while she still clung to the idea that this child mattered . Tessa , in a panic , cried and slapped Nathan's arm , trying to break free . But to Nathan , the sight of her crying , while drooling , only disgusted him further . He pulled Tessa over to my father , " Mr. Sterling , Tessa's skin is the best . It can be used for a graft to fix Vivian . I also want to apologize to her . " " In fact , I had no idea about any of this . It was all Tessa's scheming , from offending Vivian to plotting the sauna explosion . It was all her doing . Let her redeem herself with her life . " He shoved Tessa in front of my father with force , leaving Tessa glaring at him in hatred as she struggled . Before my father could speak , I interrupted him . " You two should leave . " Both of them turned back in disbelief , even my father looking at me in confusion . " Go " It wasn't until then that they realized what I meant and scurried away like rats . " Vivian , I never taught you to show mercy to your enemies , " I just shook my head . The drama of the day had been amusing , but my true vengeance was never aimed at Tessa alone . The one truly pulling the strings behind the scenes was Nathan , coldly orchestrating it all . Letting him escape would be an injustice . I would make sure the Carter family crumbled overnight . I would ruin Nathan's life and reputation , ensuring he would never find peace .