A Spoonful of Sugar: Don't Beg for Love novel Chapter 13

Hesper was mentally prepared for this. If Rickard were such an amiable person, she would not have to endure contempt, humiliation, and disgrace for so many years.

However, she should not be the only one to endure pain. Hesper said in nonchalant tone, “If you don’t agree to my conditions, it’s meaningless for me to live anyway. I wonder if grandfather will ever forgive you and the others if I die.”

Rickard’s body shook.

It was not because she used grandfather’s name but because he saw the surging despair in her eyes. She was so desperate that she did not mind negotiating a deal with her death.

Is she really suffering that much living with the Duvals?

But she has already gotten everything that she wanted. She got the position of Mrs. Duval and she has already gotten a child as well. How is she not satisfied yet?

Rickard could not figure it out. Enshrouded in overbearingness, a few seconds later, he sniggered. “Sure, let’s do as you said. I hope you won’t continue to stay when the time comes and refuse to leave!”

“Don’t worry. I would rather die than stay.”

Rickard took a deep glance at her and turned around to leave without uttering a word.

Noticing that he was leaving, his assistant waiting for him outside immediately opened the door.

Rickard’s face was green with rage, and he said coldly after a long time, “Is it that difficult to get along with me, Benji?”

Benji had no idea why Rickard would suddenly ask such a question. He subconsciously answered, “You have to deal with a host of affairs every day, and you’re used to executing orders. However, you treat your subordinates well.”

“If that’s the case, why…would she rather die than be with me?”

“What?”

Benji did not hear Rickard clearly, but Rickard had already shut his eyes and stopped speaking.

In the hospital, Hesper looked out the window absentmindedly.

“I’m sorry for using you as my bargaining chip, grandfather… However, if I don’t, I won’t be able to continue on anymore.”

She teared up in agony, feeling sad and guilty.

Meanwhile, Julian came to visit her with a basket of fresh fruits.

“Hesper, why are you crying again?” Julian took two steps forward and wiped her tears with a tissue. “How many times have I told you not to cry when you’re sick? Otherwise, you’re going to have long-term effects in the future.”

“I’m fine.” Hesper forced a smile and thought about how Julian was the only person who still cared about details like this when it came to her.

Noticing that she was calming down, Julian told her about the purpose of visit. “I’ve already asked the lawyer regarding the matter you told me previously. If you can get the evidence of Rickard cheating on you, it’s highly possible that you will get custody of the child in view of your current situation. What do you think about that, Hesper?”

“I could get custody of the baby?”

Hesper had never raised her hope about getting custody. In fact, she was already mentally prepared to lose custody of the child, but Julian’s remark ignited her hope once again.

“Let me think about it…”

“Sure, take your time to think. I’ll help you regardless.”

“Thank you, Ian.”

The unexpected information disrupted Hesper’s plan. She was distracted through her hospital discharge and return to the Duvals’ residence.

Madam Duval and Sophia, who were eating imported fruits in the living room, frowned when Hesper walked into the house without greeting them.

“Hesper, are you blind or something? Can’t you see that we’re here?”

Hesper was jolted back to reality and she said in an extremely indifferent tone, “Oh, I can see that. So?”

“Yikes, watch your tone, woman. Are you looking to be taught a lesson?”