Billionaire’s Regret After Losing Her (Aurelia) novel Chapter 40

Chapter 40 You Call Me Cruel?

The moment Aurelia’s miscarriage report went public, New York exploded.

Lauren was trending again, and this time, the backlash was

worse than ever.

Just two days ago, the Hawthorne family had proudly announced the joyful arrival of twins. One of the photos showed Dominic outside the operating room, holding one of the babies.

Whether it was Lauren or Eleanor who had arranged for that particular photo to be released, the intent was clear—to provoke Aurelia.

But in just two days, their plan had spectacularly backfired.

The internet was flooded with trending hashtags-

[Having your brother–in–law attend your delivery while your sister–in–law miscarries alone–who should be there for her?]

[CONFIRMED: Successfully seduced married brother–in–law!]

[Hawthorne Group CEO accompanies sister–in–law’s delivery while his own wife miscarries!]

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protect your life and dignity!]

[With a powerful mother, being a confident homewrecker!]

Various hashtags about Lauren and the Hawthorne family shot to the top of the trending lists.

Lauren stared at her phone, trembling with rage. She

completely lost it. “Ah! I’m going to kill Aurelia! How dare she do this to me?”

Eleanor quickly wrapped her arms around her. “Lauren, don’t get worked up. Once you’re discharged, I’ll deal with her slowly.”

When Lydia and Rachel rushed over after hearing the news, they found Lauren crying uncontrollably in Eleanor’s arms.

Lydia’s resentment toward Aurelia only deepened.

Lauren sobbed, her voice breaking.

“Why? Why does it have to be like this right now? What’s wrong with Adrian being there for my delivery? Don’t other women need company when they give birth?”

Eleanor nodded, her expression tight with frustration.

“Yes, yes, it’s all their fault. It’s Aurelia’s fault.” 2/7

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Marilyn had originally planned to stay in Germany for two more days, but after seeing the complete chaos in public opinion targeting Lauren in New York, she’d already booked a flight back for today.

Lauren cried until her whole body shook. “I didn’t want to fight with Aurelia, but she keeps pushing and pushing…”

“Wait until you’re discharged, sweetie,” Eleanor soothed. “We’ll deal with her after you get out. Your incision can’t tear open again.”

Lydia also tried to comfort Lauren. “That’s right. The most important thing now is for you to recover.”

“How can I recover?” Lauren cried, her voice thick with frustration. “Aurelia keeps targeting me. She’s the one who won’t leave me alone.”

The words “won’t leave me alone” only made Eleanor and Lydia angrier.

In just two short days, Aurelia had turned all of New York upside down.

Lydia glanced at Rachel, who had been silently watching them.

“Rachel, you’ve always gotten along well with her. Maybe you could talk to her?” Lydia suggested.

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At these words, Eleanor and Lauren both looked at Rachel, hoping for some intervention.

Rachel’s expression was serious. When she heard Lydia ask her

to persuade Aurelia, she shot Lydia a cold, measured look.

Eleanor stepped forward, nodding. “That’s right, sweetie. Maybe you could talk to Aurelia?”

Rachel looked at Eleanor, her voice sharp. “In all of this, do you really think Aurelia is the only one in the wrong?”

The three of them fell silent.

Lydia started, “Rachel, you…”

Rachel cut her off. “Lauren, two days ago Dominic was with you celebrating the birth of twins, while Aurelia had a miscarriage surgery alone.”

Eleanor and Lauren went quiet at the mention of the miscarriage surgery.

The words hung in the air, heavy and uncomfortable.

Everyone’s faces stiffened again.

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Eleanor nodded, her voice firm. “Exactly. She can’t get pregnant at all. How could she have had a miscarriage surgery?”

Both Lydia and Eleanor refused to believe Aurelia’s miscarriage report.

Rachel’s expression grew even more serious. “Aurelia couldn’t get pregnant before, but that doesn’t mean she can’t conceive

now.”

Unable to listen to Lydia and Eleanor’s doubts about Aurelia any longer, Rachel dropped that statement and headed for the hospital room door.

Eleanor quickly followed her.

She didn’t forget to tell Lydia to stay with Lauren.

At the elevator, Eleanor grabbed Rachel’s arm. “What’s wrong with you?”

“I asked you to help talk to Aurelia for Lauren’s sake. What’s with this attitude?”

Rachel looked at her, disappointment clear in her eyes. “Mom, when did your heart become so cruel?”

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Hearing Rachel call her cruel made Eleanor’s anger flare.

“You are cruel to Aurelia,” Rachel said bluntly. “You look down on her background, you doubt her, and you humiliate her.”

Being her own daughter, Rachel didn’t hold back at all.

Eleanor trembled with fury.

“I… you call me cruel? Look at what she’s done! Lauren just gave birth. She has a massive surgical incision on her belly, and it’s torn open multiple times these past two days because of her!”

Rachel shot back without hesitation, her voice laced with

anger.

“What has she done? Dominic was there for Lauren’s delivery while she lost her baby. If she didn’t fight back, was she supposed to keep enduring all your harsh words?

“How have you all treated her these past six months? If it were me, I would’ve killed all of you by now!”

“You… you…” Eleanor felt dizzy with rage. “I already said—”

Rachel cut her off sharply, “You said her miscarriage report

is fake? Ha! Fake! Didn’t you see how pale she looked at the hospital two days ago? Were you all blind?” hospital

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Eleanor was left speechless, her anger choking her words.

The elevator doors opened.

Rachel angrily shook off Eleanor’s grip and stepped into the elevator without a second glance.

Eleanor called after her, “Wait, you…”

“Damn girl!” She muttered under her breath, feeling a storm of frustration and helplessness building inside her.