Many things flashed across Edward's mind as he plunged into the sea. He was most worried about Irene. If he died here, who would take care of Irene and Charlotte in the future? It would be too painful for her to endure.
With a splash, the ocean swallowed up Edward—water surrounding him completely. He also had a wound on his body. It was inevitable that he lost his consciousness soon after falling into the water.
He pictured a scene where he exchanged rings with Irene during the wedding, and she leaned into his arms happily. He used all of his remaining strength to take out the ring he was going to put on Irene's finger.
"Goodbye, Irene," Edward thought. That was the last thing he wanted to say to Irene before he lost consciousness.
Irene almost passed out from shock. She hadn't expected her joyous wedding would turn out like this! Moreover, Madeline had a heart attack, and Edward had just fallen into the sea. There was no time to mope! She had to be strong!
Immediately, she ordered the staff on board to send out a few rescue boats to search for Edward. She would bring the cruise ship back to land and get more help! She would use everything within her power, and the Wilson Group's power, to save Edward!
"Please, Edward! You'll survive! You'll be fine!" Irene prayed.
When the luxury ship arrived at the docks, everyone scurried off the ship in fear. Madeline had been sent to the best hospital in S City. Expert doctors and surgeons would assist her, and she would be accompanied by Claudia. Irene remained behind to dispatch more people to search for Edward.
Elio and Millicent also contacted their families to help Irene find Edward.
"Don't worry, Irene. Edward is very capable! He won't die so easily!" Millicent said in comfort. Irene appeared to be rather depressed.
It would be difficult for anyone to accept such a tragedy had happened during the most joyous day of their life!
She thought about how Irene and Edward had successfully endured various difficulties together. It wasn't easy for them to clear up their misunderstanding too. After everything they had gone through, surely they deserved a day of peace and happiness to last for eternity? Did the heavens think it was funny to toy with their lives?
"Can't they allow a loving couple to get married peacefully? Why are they forced to suffer?" Millicent thought bitterly.
Fortunately, Irene was a strong and independent individual. Despite that, Millicent was worried she would do something stupid and choose to die with Edward.
Irene appeared calm on the surface, but her heart was in pieces. She knew that Charlotte needed her mother, and Madeline had just been admitted to the hospital too. Irene had a lot on her plate.
"Don't worry. I'm fine. I believe that Edward is still alive," Irene said firmly.
Elio felt upset when he saw Irene. He thought he no longer had to worry about Irene after her wedding, but things weren't meant to be.
"It's Celine's fault! She might be dead now, but the effects of her damage are still lingering! Edward should've exposed her true colours in the first place and made her regret having been born into this world!" Millicent yelled in anger.
The more Elio thought about Celine, the more he felt something was wrong.
"Hey, isn't it strange how Celine managed to sneak onto the ship and kidnap Charlotte? She shouldn't be able to do it alone. Someone else must have been helping her."
The ship was well equipped with security guards, and ordinary people could not sneak in. Even if they managed to infiltrate the ship, it wouldn't be easy to kidnap Charlotte without alerting people.
Celine couldn't do it by herself. Someone must've lent her a helping hand. This person should be close with the Wilson Group and also hold a certain measure of authority.
Irene had a hunch who it was as she listened to Elio's analysis. That person should've been sent abroad just a few days ago, but were permitted to stay a little while longer because Cameron had begged to attend their wedding.
Irene trembled at that thought. Eric was very likely to aid Celine, for he would benefit greatly from it!
However, Irene wasn't sure if Cameron was involved in this heinous plot or not. Surely a father wouldn't wish harm upon his very own kin, would he? How despicable!
She regretted it truly. Edward and Irene had treated Eric too kindly. That kindness only came back to bite them in the foot!
Elio looked at Irene and quickly stepped forward to support her.
Millicent watched as Elio moved to Irene's side with such speed and wondered if he was still in love with her. What about their own relationship that they had just established?
Millicent shook her head and tried to think positively, "What am I thinking? Irene and Elio are just good friends. Moreover, Irene is in such pain after Edward got hurt and fell into the sea! She needs all the support she can get. How can I be so narrow-minded?"
Elio quickly let go of Irene awkwardly when he saw Millicent staring.
Irene didn't notice Millicent's staring and looked at Elio gratefully.
"Irene, do you have a hunch who that person is?" Elio asked.
"Yes," Irene said. She hoped that Cameron wasn't involved.
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