Chapter 20 I packed all my things in my room before stepping out the moment I saw Adeline leaning casually against the second - floor railing . She held the engagement ring Brian had given me while she showed off a smug smile on her face . " " Lilian , was that kidnapping game fun last time ? " " You still haven't learned your lesson , have you ? No one will believe you . They'll only believe me . You're nothing but a liar . " " Oh , I forgot to tell you ! The men who beat you were sent by Brian himself . It was his punishment for making me sick with your little self - made drama ! " S After that , Adeline laughed loudly as she rubbed her fingertips against the smooth ring . Then , all of a sudden , her grip loosened . The ring then slipped from her hand , clattering down the stairs with a sharp sound . " " What did you just do ? " \ Without realizing it , I shouted as I rushed forward to catch the bracelet . But as I passed her , Adeline suddenly leaned forward to block my path . Her lips curled into a cold smile . She grabbed my hand and deliberately placed it on her shoulder . " With a piercing scream , Adeline then threw herself backward and tumbled down the stairs . By the time I realized it , Adeline was already on the ground . She was half - kneeling , tears streaming down her face . She wailed pitifully , " Ah ! It hurts ! " Footsteps thundered up the stairs . Brian and my parents appeared in a rush . From where they stood , they saw me at the top of the staircase while Adeline curled on the floor below , sobbing . Brian stormed up the last few steps , grabbed my arm and shouted , " Lilian ! How could you push Adeline ? " " I didn't push her ! " I glared at him , forcing each word out through gritted teeth as I said , " She fell on her own ! " } My father's face turned red with anger as he shouted , " Are you still lying ? You know Adeline's health isn't good . How could you be so cruel? " } My mother's expression was icy as she stepped forward and shoved me hard . My lower back slammed into the railing . A sharp pain shot through me , making me gasp . On the floor , Adeline sat up slightly and clung to Brian's clothes with tears glistening in her eyes . " Brian , don't blame Lilian ' . Maybe I accidentally bumped into her and made her angry . Just ... pretend I fell on my own . Don't make things difficult for my parents . " > Adeline's pitiful act only made Brian's expression grow darker and darker . He snatched the engagement ring from my hand and hurled it to the floor , It shattered instantly , fragments scattering everywhere . Then , Brian turned to me as he looked at me with eyes burning with fury . " Why do you always hurt and put the blame on Adeline ? Do you know that intentionally harming someone can land you in prison for years ? " } I stared at the broken ring . My heart couldn't help but twist painfully . The man I loved most stood firmly by Adeline's side once again . He was defending her without question . " Slowly , a bitter smile spread across my face . " You want to send me to the police because of this ? Fine by me . Let them check the CCTV footage and see who staged this little performance ! " I shoved Brian away , raised my hand and slapped Adeline across the face . The sharp crack echoed through the hall . " See that ? This tirne , I really hit you . I won't let him falsely accuse me without proof . " Adeline froze . Her hand was covering her cheek . For a moment , she forgot to even cry . " Brian snapped out of his shock and raised his hand . His palm struck my face with full force . His eyes looked at me coldly . " I haven't even dealt with what happened last time . You've barely left the hospital and you're already targeting Adeline again . I'll send you to prison . You can stay there until you've reflected on your actions . When you finally understand what you've done , I'll come to get you . " Before I could respond , his bodyguards grabbed me and dragged me toward the door . Brian didn't even glance at me . Instead , he turned and gathered Adeline into his arms , his eyes full of heartache as he comforted her . The moment I had come at the police station , he followed shortly after . He then threw a confession document onto the table in front of me . " " Put your signature on it , he ordered coldly . " I got the pen on my hand . However , I ripped the paper to pieces instead of signing . Looking up , I met his gaze and let out a low , mocking laugh . " Brian , why should I sign something when I've done nothing wrong ? If you really want to put me in jail , don't hide behind excuses . I want to see just how far you'll go for Adeline . " Brian looked as if he was choked . His expression shifted several times before he turned away sharply . " Lock her up for now . Release her tonight . Let her reflect on herself , " he coldly ordered the police . Without looking back at me , he walked out . I watched his retreating figure while my eyes were swollen with unshed tears . My heart felt like it was being stabbed over and over again . " Between Adeline and me , he had never once hesitated . Even when I was innocent , he would always choose her . He kept pushing me deeper and deeper into the abyss . "