Sophie finally regained her voice. "Grandpa, it wasn't me."Jeff immediately grabbed her hand. "Silly girl, I've always said that I'll always believe in you and support you. Austin, send Soph to the hospital now."Austin nodded. "Yes."He was about to stride out when Sophie stopped him. "Wait a moment.""What's wrong, Soph?" Jeanna thought she might be feeling unwell, but then she noticed that Sophie had gradually calmed down. She no longer showed any signs of discomfort."Jean, don't come to the hospital for now," Sophie said with a trembling voice and looked up at the surveillance camera opposite the restroom.There were no cameras inside the restroom, but the cameras in the mansion might provide some clues that could lead them to the real culprit.Although Jeanna was anxious, her mind was sharp. She immediately understood what Sophie meant. "Okay, I know what to do. Austin, I'm leaving Soph to you.""Don't worry. I won't let anyone hurt her." After firmly saying that, Austin
Cedric frowned, but his gaze was particularly firm. "It has nothing to do with her."'Sophie has always been a woman with extreme pride at heart, just like a peacock. Even if she's been forced into a corner, she'll still uphold her proud demeanor. Even if she's planned to seek revenge, she'll never harm Tristan.'Melissa was instantly offended. "Cedric, have you lost your mind?! Why are you still speaking up for her? There was no one else in the restroom. Who else could it be if it wasn't her? Are you saying that Tristan knocked himself unconscious with a stick?" Seeing Melissa rambling incessantly, Matthew could not help but roar, "Can you please keep quiet for a moment?"Melissa was not one to back down. "Why are you yelling at me? It's Sophie who tried to kill someone, not me."Just as the two were about to start arguing, they were silenced by Cedric's cold voice. "That's enough! Either you stay here quietly, or you go home now and take care of Grandpa.""Your grandpa has ser
The crowd fell into silence, but this silence was soon broken by the sound of hurried footsteps as a group of journalists somehow made their way up. They immediately aimed their equipment at Sophie."Ms. Luxford, can you explain what happened? Why did you lay hands on such a young child?" The journalist closest to Sophie held up his cell phone, displaying a video of the incident. Although it did not capture what happened in the restroom, it clearly showed the outcome.Someone had already posted the video online so quickly."Ms. Luxford, please answer our questions. Was it out of malicious retaliation against Ms. Kerrigan for intervening in your marriage with Mr. Carlson?""Ms. Luxford, your actions have already violated the law. Have you considered the consequences?"The pressing questions came one after another, but Sophie showed no signs of evasion and asked, "What evidence is there to prove it was me who did it? And have I been convicted by the law yet?"With a demeanor simila
Vivienne suddenly grabbed Sophie's arm, cried, and shouted agitatedly, "Sophie, I know you hate me. You made me make a fool out of myself at the charity gala, instigated Valerie to interfere in my relationship with Cedric, and turned me into someone everyone despises. You're just seeking revenge on me!"Just as everyone assumed she'd harm Sophie, she unexpectedly dropped to her knees with a thud, startling both Sophie and the onlookers. "However you wish to retaliate against me, I accept it, but I implore you to spare my son."Tristan was merely three years old five years ago. He acted out of fear that you might abduct him again, so he inadvertently pushed you. He never intended for you to fall into the sea. He's been tormented by guilt, unable to sleep at night all these years. He's innocent!"It's all my fault. I vow to leave Cedric and this place tomorrow, never to cross your path again. Please, spare my child. He's still so young, so blameless."Her tearful plea for mercy cut t
As the momentary darkness in front of her eyes faded away, Sophie regained her composure and walked toward the operating theater door. She then peered inside as if she were waiting for the verdict of fate.The renowned head of the neurosurgery department emerged from the theater, his weary figure indicating the challenging nature of the surgery."Doctor, how's my son?" Vivienne grabbed the surgeon's arm, her anxiety evident as she longed to rush in and take a look."We've successfully cleared all intracranial hematoma, but due to the location of the injury involving many nerves, I can't rule out the possibility of nerve damage. Prepare yourselves for the possibility that your son might never wake up," the doctor explained solemnly.Feeling the seriousness in the head's tone, Cedric narrowed his eyes, and his lips pursed into a straight line.After a few seconds, he asked in a dangerous tone, "What do you mean by 'prepare for the possibility that he might never wake up'?"He wante
"I'm sorry. I forgot to bring money." With her phone and wallet left behind at the Carlson mansion, she found herself penniless. She decided to remove the diamond bracelet from her wrist and handed it to the driver.Taken aback by the bracelet, the driver didn't bother to check if the diamond was genuine. He started the car and quickly drove away from the apartment building. 'Is this woman crazy?'"Ma'am, you're back?" Mrs. Carrie heard the commotion and immediately opened the door. At the sight of Sophie standing outside, covered in blood, her face drained of color.Sophie entered the apartment with unsteady steps, her eyes darting around as if searching for something."Ma'am, are you looking for Cherry? Ms. Archer called earlier, saying that she had taken Cherry to her place tonight. She also asked you to call her when you come back.""Okay. I'm a little tired. Please, don't disturb me for a while." Sophie nodded mechanically, her voice sounding hoarse as if it had been scorched
Sophie could not even control the thought: 'If it was Tristan this time, what about next time? What if it is Cherry? What will I do then?'A hint of shock flashed across Jeanna's eyes, but it quickly turned into anger. "That's her biological son! How could she do such a thing?! Sophie, please stop overthinking and pull yourself together. You won't become like Vivienne! She's insane, while you're not!"Yesterday, chaos erupted as soon as the video was uploaded online. If Sophie did not pull herself together and face the upcoming waves, she would be carrying this burden forever."Pull myself together? I don't even know where to start. Should I continue to go all out and retaliate against Vivienne, and then wait for her to counter again out of desperation? If that's the case, who'll be the next victim?" Sophie's lips struggled to curve into a smile, but it felt even more agonizing than crying.Seeing her like this, Jeanna felt both heartache and urgency. She knew better than anyone el
"Ma'am, are you going to work?" When Mrs. Carrie saw Sophie coming downstairs, her demeanor returning to its usual state, a hint of relief appeared on her face. She quickly served breakfast to the table."Yes, there are still many things waiting for me to handle." With a faint smile, Sophie lowered her head and started eating her breakfast.-Half an hour later, Sophie's car stopped at the ground floor of Luxford Group.As soon as he got out of the car, a large group of journalists swarmed around her."Ms. Luxford, was the incident involving Ms. Valerie Brynd orchestrated by you? Were you two colluding to take revenge on Ms. Kerrigan?""Ms. Luxford, did you injure Tristan Carlson in the restroom because, as Ms. Kerrigan said yesterday at the hospital, you were seeking revenge for being pushed into the sea five years ago?""Ms. Luxford, do you have any justification for what you've done? The surgeon said that Tristan might end up in a vegetative state. What do you have to say abo