Betrayed by the Father Reborn in His Rival's Arms novel Chapter 218

Hearing those words, Lucius was equally surprised.

But soon after, a wave of profound relief washed over him.

Thank God Liliana hadn't pointed the finger at Madeline in front of her elders.

Otherwise, he really wouldn't have known how to stand against that sadistic old woman.

Liliana's answer had completely defused the crisis, and Lucius actually felt a pang of gratitude toward her.

He leaned over and sat on the edge of her bed, looking down at her. "Liliana, no one wanted this to happen. It's a blessing the baby is so strong. Just be more careful next time."

He used these words to quickly lock in her statement, terrified she might change her mind.

Liliana turned her face away, looking like she had been deeply wronged.

Sheri was completely baffled and furious that she didn't get to see Madeline ruined.

She grabbed Liliana's hand and pressed, "Liliana, Mrs. Prescott came all the way here to get justice for you. Are you hiding something from us?

Don't be afraid. Whatever it is, Grant and I will help you fix it."

Grant chimed in, his eyes red as he glared furiously at Madeline.

He was furious. He had finally managed to bring Eleanor down here, yet he still couldn't crush Madeline.

Liliana had told him before that Eleanor loved nothing more than torturing and humiliating cheap women like Madeline.

He thought bringing the matriarch was a masterstroke that would smash Madeline to pieces.

Who knew it would completely backfire right here?

Refusing to give up, he prodded, "Liliana, you and Sheri both swore that Madeline used despicable tactics to hurt you. Did you suddenly get amnesia?"

Liliana ground her teeth together, desperately wanting to speak, but from the corner of her eye, she saw Madeline's finger hovering gently over the play button on the recorder.

Madeline's lips curved into a soft smile, and Liliana's face drained of all color in sheer terror.

She rushed to say, "No. I misspoke before."

Eleanor glared at Liliana with sharp displeasure. "Why are you trembling like a leaf? What is so hard to say? Liliana, I'm going to ask you one last time. What exactly happened?"

Liliana swallowed hard. "Yesterday, I invited Madeline to my engagement. She gave me her blessing, and I accepted it. We buried the hatchet and even promised to be good friends from now on.

Then Madeline left, and I accidentally tripped on my own. That's why I almost miscarried."

Liliana said this because she couldn't afford to tell a complete lie.

If she did, Eleanor would immediately grow suspicious.

Watching Madeline and Silas walk away together left a bitter, twisted knot in Lucius's chest.

He abandoned Liliana and immediately chased after them.

Grant and Sheri called out to him, but he pretended not to hear.

At the end of the hospital corridor.

Lucius called out to her, "Madeline."

Madeline stopped and turned around.

Lucius quickened his pace, grabbing her arm before turning to Silas. "Mr. Hayden, you can leave now. I have some private matters to discuss with the wife I haven't officially divorced yet."

Madeline pulled away coldly. "Lucius, please stop harassing me. I've already almost gotten dragged into a massive nightmare because of your obsession."

A flash of hurt crossed Lucius's face. "How is this harassment? Back in college, you used to treat me exactly like this, and I never once called you a stalker."

Silas stepped forward, blocking Lucius's path with his arm. "Let her go immediately."

There was a dark, dangerous edge to Silas's voice.

Lucius completely lost his temper. "What right do you have? I'm her husband. You're the one who needs to back off."