No matter how much Aria disliked Lilith, she had never done anything to wrong her.
She had certainly never let their personal animosity interfere with Lilith’s treatment.
Lilith was an early-stage cancer patient. All she had to do was follow her doctor’s advice for timely intervention. With the Rowan family’s financial resources, achieving a full recovery didn’t require Dawn’s personal intervention.
They were the ones being stubborn.
It had nothing to do with Aria.
Seeing Aria’s firm stance, Charles frowned, his tone laced with annoyance. “This is a birthday party, not your personal trial.”
“So you can’t answer, and now you’re changing the subject?”
Aria stepped aside.
“Since you can’t name a single thing, that proves I’ve done nothing to wrong Lilith. From this day on, I don’t want to hear another word about me targeting her! Otherwise, you’ll just be biting the hand that feeds you!”
“She’s got a point. If someone accused me like that, forget saving anyone, I’d be tempted to kick them while they’re down.”
“Exactly. Not only did Aria try to save her, but she arranged for it immediately. She’s nothing like the monster Flora made her out to be. They should be grateful, but instead they talk to her like that. What a bunch of ungrateful people!”
Helena’s birthday banquet was a major event.
There were quite a few media outlets present.
Camera flashes fired relentlessly at the group.
Charles was about to list all the things Aria had supposedly done to Flora, but Flora tugged on his sleeve.
“Charles, my… my stomach hurts so much…”
Charles’s expression changed instantly. He swept Flora into his arms. “I’ll take you to the lounge.”
Aria watched them leave with a strange feeling.
What was wrong with Flora?
Why did Charles become so concerned the moment she mentioned stomach pain?
It couldn't be a pregnancy. If Flora were pregnant, the reason given for her bail wouldn't have been some 'major illness.'
What kind of major illness was related to stomach pain?


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