While holding Clara's hand tightly, Wilson quickly made a call on his phone with his other hand. "Contact all the media you can reach immediately. We need them here as soon as possible. I'll give you the address..."After ending the call, Wilson turned to Clara, who was still in shock, and said, "If you're planning to create a spectacle, let's make it a grand one!"In that moment, Clara felt a surge of warmth in her chest.She felt as if, no matter what happened, Wilson would always be by her side, supporting her through it all.When they arrived where Serenity was, the Hopes, the Scotts and the cops were already there, creating a tense standoff.Serenity, Jackson, Lucas, Wilson, and their men tried to block the way, but they were outnumbered.The cops warned that they would be arrested and charged if they didn't step aside. They were indeed the ones who had broken the law.Joyce finally learned that Serenity Lewis, the woman she saw at the banquet, was none other than the wi
Joyce turned towards one of the cops and pleaded, "Captain Wyatt, please, save my sister. We have no idea what they're doing to her in there. If anything happens to my sister..."The police officer she called Captain Wyatt seemed to be in a dilemma. He didn't know what course of action he should take.Suddenly, Harry Scott spoke up, "Captain Wyatt, you should prioritize saving the hostage. Whatever evidence they possess, it's of no concern to the police. If they have evidence, they should pursue legal measures instead of resorting to illegal actions, right? If something were to happen to Summer right under the police's watch, the consequences would be dire."Captain Wyatt finally came to a decision. He addressed Serenity's group, "The police will handle this. Please step aside. If you continue to obstruct us, we will take drastic actions."Clara handed her phone to a computer expert working for Lucas and told him, "Please process this video.""Understood," the expert responded. He
Clara, who usually shied away from attention, now stood confidently in front of the police and the media with her pregnant belly. She spoke with conviction, "If I have to face legal consequences, I am willing to do so. But before that, I hope my friend, Summer Hope, can receive a fair diagnosis to determine whether she really is mentally ill! Let's see if the Hopes, who should be her family, have actually treated her properly!"Clara's words were a direct accusation against the Hope family. The reporters immediately turned their cameras and lenses towards Joyce."Is Summer Hope really mentally ill?""What are your thoughts on the accusation?""In the video, Summer Hope appears to be missing a finger on her right hand, but I remember she had all her fingers when she was admitted to the psychiatric hospital. How did she lose a finger?" A sharp-eyed reporter asked. After all, when Summer was admitted to the psychiatric hospital, it was huge news, so a lot of reporters could still reme
"But..." Captain Wyatt himself was starting to doubt if Summer was really mentally ill."There are no 'buts'. I am my sister's guardian, and my sister has been kidnapped. I want to save her! Summer's diagnosis of mental illness was confirmed by experts. Why should someone else's opinion invalidate that? If something goes wrong, who will take responsibility?" Joyce admonished sternly.Just as Captain Wyatt was about to lead his team to forcibly enter the room where a doctor was examining Summer, a voice interrupted, "Wait. Let the doctor complete his diagnosis.""What?" Joyce stared at her husband in shock and disbelief. Harry was the one who had spoken.The people around them were equally surprised."Harry, what are you saying? We have to take Summer away right now and put an end to this farce!" Joyce whispered urgently.But Harry's gaze remained fixed on the large screen, watching Summer's eyes.Even though those eyes were filled with immense suffering, there was also a glimmer
Joyce couldn't help feeling anxious, but Harry had already spoken. If she kept protesting, Harry would undoubtedly lose face, and she would appear even more suspicious.She could only force herself to remain calm and stand by Harry's side, waiting.Time ticked away. About half an hour later, the door of the diagnostic room finally swung open. Summer, seated in a wheelchair, was pushed out by a nurse, accompanied by the doctor who had been examining her.When Joyce saw the doctor, her heart sank. He was a renowned authority in the psychiatric field in Lanford. She never expected them to arrange for someone like him to diagnose Summer.When Summer was wheeled out, she saw the crowd of people in front of her, with numerous camera flashes blinding her.She recalled what Serenity, the woman who had brought her here, had said on the way, "The road ahead may be tough, and various challenges await you, but I hope you can remain calm. Right now, the best thing that you can do is to stay co
The person who spoke was the psychiatric expert who walked out with Summer.His revelation sent shockwaves through the surrounding crowd. If Summer Hope wasn't mentally ill, it meant that the Hope family had falsely admitted her to the psychiatric hospital and kept her imprisoned for years. It was an unbelievably cruel treatment.Even a mentally sound person could easily be driven to madness under such circumstances."Nonsense! Several renowned doctors have diagnosed my sister with mental illness!" Joyce retorted.The expert remained calm as he replied, "Are you questioning my expertise? Fine, we can arrange a consultation with multiple authoritative experts in the field of psychiatry. That way, we'll know for sure if Summer Hope is mentally ill or not."His words put Joyce in a difficult position. Agreeing would not be favorable to her, but disagreeing would also raise doubts."In that case... I'll take my sister back for now and consult the experts later," Joyce said."No,
Summer uttered coldly, "Family... Hah!" Her laughter at the end held a bitter, mocking tone."Alright, let's take Summer to her room to rest," Serenity took charge, and Clara agreed without hesitation.The bodyguards swiftly cleared a path through the reporters. However, Harry stepped in front of Summer's wheelchair, blocking their way.The wheelchair came to a halt, and Summer lifted her head slightly, her eyes landing on the man before her.He was as handsome as ever, and there was now an air of maturity about him. However, the intense love she once felt for him had transformed into pure hatred.She despised him for telling her repeatedly that he loved her, yet he refused to believe her.She resented him for standing by and watching as she was labeled a mental patient, not lifting a finger to help.But perhaps, the person she hated the most... was herself. She hated herself for being blind, for falling in love with a man like him."Are you... telling the truth?" Harry asked w
"Harry, it's not what you think. You saw the diagnosis report that labeled Summer as mentally ill too back then. You even said it was best for her to receive long-term treatment in the hospital," Joyce hastily explained."Yes, I did say that," Harry muttered, his eyes devoid of any emotion as he stared at his wife. "Tell me, was Summer really mentally ill back then?"Joyce's heart skipped a beat, almost leaping out of her throat. She gathered herself and replied with a calm voice, "Of course. There's no way it could be faked.""Really?" His eyelashes trembled slightly as he closed his eyes, resting his head against the back of the car seat. "Get out of the car!""What?" Joyce was taken aback."I said, get out of the car. I need some peace and quiet." As he said that, the car stopped.Joyce's eyes widened in disbelief. "You... You want me to get out of the car? But there are a lot of reporters following us! If I get out of the car now, who knows what they'll say?!""I said, get o