Chapter 12 Chapter 12 In the pitch black night , she returned to the bathroom alone . The steaming hot water dispelled her coldness as she gently rubbed her swollen eyes and and cozy nursery , where she pushed open the door .. La warm She lightly touched the mobile , and the gentle music of the music box filled the room . The room was bathed in a warm yellow light , a scene of extreme coziness , yet Avelines tears flowed uncontrollably . Perhaps this was her retribution , for not protecting her child , so heaven had to take away her life . Aveline climbed into a 1.2 meter long crib , curling herself up like a shrimp . Tears from her left eye flowed to her right , then slid down her cheeks , moistening the baby blanket beneath her . She held a stuffed toy tightly and murmured , Im sorry , baby . Its all mommys fault . Mommy didnt protect you . Dont be afraid . Mommy will come to be with you soon . Since her childs death , her mental state had not been good , like a once beautiful flower gradually withering . -She looked at the inescapable darkness and thought that if she left the money for her father , she could go . find her precious baby . The next morning , before dawn , Aveline was already dressed , looking at her smiling face in the wedding certificate . In the blink of an eye , it had been three years . She had prepared a stomach friendly breakfast , even though she wouldnt live for much longer , she wanted to have more time to take care of her father . Aveline was about to leave when she received a call from the hospital . Miss Blackwood , Mr. Blackwood suddenly had a heart attack and has been taken to the emergency room . Im coming right away ! Aveline rushed to the hospital . The surgery had not yet finished . She waited outside the operating room , palms together in prayer . She had lost everything , and her only hope was for her father to recover . A nurse handed her a stack of bills . Miss Blackwood , this is for the emergency treatment and surgery for Chapter 12 Mr. Blackwood , which just happened suddenly . Aveline glanced at the detailed expenses , which were surprisingly over ten thousand dollars , Her fathers daily medical expenses was five thousand a month , and she could barely cover them by working three jobs . She had just paid this months hospital bill , and there was only five thousand dollars left in her account . It was far from enough for the surgery . Aveline had no choice but to call Alexander . His voice sounded cold . Where are you ? Ive been waiting for you for half an hour . I have an urgent matter here . Aveline , are you playing a game ? Im not lying . In the past , I was unwilling to accept it , I thought you were treating me this way because you had your reasons . But now I see clearly that this marriage no longer has any meaning . I willingly want a divorce . I couldnt come because my dad had a heart attack and needs surgery … Is he dead ? No , hes currently undergoing treatment . But the surgery costs over ten thousand dollars . Can you give me the ten million dollars ? I promise to divorce you after I get the certificate . The answer she received was his mocking laughter . Aveline , you better understand one thing . I hope more than anyone that your dad dies . I can give you the money , but only after you get the divorce . certificate . 20 The call went to voicemail , and Aveline was left in disbelief . How could he wish for her fathers death ? Why ? Thinking back to the bankruptcy of the Blackwood family two years ago , everything seemed to fall into place . Was it not just too coincidental ? Perhaps the Blackwood familys bankruptcy was caused by him , but what had the Blackwood family done to him ? Aveline had no time to think further . Her immediate concern was to gather the funds for her fathers surgery . The surgery room door opened , and Aveline rushed forward . Hartford , hows my dad ? Chapter 12 Dont worry . Miss Blackwood . Blackwood is tough and made it through . However , hes very emotionally fragile . Dont let him go through any more stress for now . Understood . Aveline breathed a sigh of relief . Thank you , Dr. Hartford . Anthony was still unconscious . Aveline inquired with the nurse , My father seemed to be in good spirits recently . He even mentioned that he wanted to eat red velvet cake . How did he suddenly have a heart attack ? The nurse responded , Mr. Blackwood had been in high spirits lately . He even mentioned that he wanted to eat red velvet cake , but I thought it would only take ten to fifteen minutes to go to Saffron Restaurant and buy some for Mr. Blackwood . When I returned , he was already in the emergency room . Miss Blackwood , its my fault ! Did anyone visit my father before you left ? No , there was no one before I left . Blackwood was perfectly fine . Who would have thought that such a thing would happen suddenly . Aveline felt that something was off about this , but for now , she needed to gather the money to cover the medical expenses . She instructed the nurse to take good care of Anthony and rushed to the nurses station to check the visitor records . Miss Blackwood , there were no visitors for Mr. Blackwood this morning . the nurse told her . Thank you . By the way , Miss Blackwood , has Mr. Blackwoods bill been settled ? Aveline reluctantly said , I will pay it right away . Im sorry . She left the nurses station , called a Uber , and headed to the Civil Affairs Bureau . Where was Alexander ? Aveline dialed Alexanders number in a hurry . Ive already arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau . Where are you ? At the company . Alexander , can you come to the Civil Affairs Bureau now to complete the divorce procedures ? Alexander coldly laughed , Do you think the multi billion contract Im about to negotiate is less important than you ? Chapter 12 I can wait for you to finish the contract . Alexander , Im begging you , my dad needs money urgently . If he dies , Ill cover the funeral expenses . He hung up after saying that , and when she tri to call again , his phone was switched off . The rain was falling like a dense web , trapping Aveline , who couldnt breathe . She squatted under a bus stop , watching the bustling street . Aveline regretted her choices . With her abilities and education , she would have had a bright future . Who could have predicted that the Blackwood family would go bankrupt and that the man who had cherished her , Alexander , would change so suddenly ? She had lost everything overnight . A year ago , Alexander had taken away all her jewelry and designer bags . The only valuable items she had left were their wedding rings . She removed the rings resolutely and walked into a high end jewelry store . The salesperson examined her soaked , second rate appearance . Miss , do you have the invoice and purchase certificate ? Yes . Aveline pretended not to notice the salespersons scrutiny and nervously handed over the documents . Alright , Miss . We need to send the ring for appraisal . Can we inform you tomorrow ? Aveline licked her dry lips and said urgently , I need the money urgently . Can you expedite the process ? Well , Ill try my best . Please wait for a moment … Before the salesperson could take the ring , a fair and delicate hand pressed down on the lid . This ring is beautiful : Ill take it . Aveline raised her head and met the face she loathed Nora ! 0 ( 0 ) Five-year-old Annie, who can understand animals, saved Landon Hawthorne, a wealthy businessman, from suicide. Now she's his whole world and he's her legal cheat-code against every villain fate throws ...