Rising From Betrayal Reborn As The Family Outcast novel Chapter 129

Chapter 129

When Alicia and Jason showed up together, everyone looked absolutely stunned.

The real shock wasn’t that they came together-it was that Jason was walking on his own two feet.

Wasn’t everyone saying Jason’s legs were beyond saving after the car accident?

So his legs are totally fine now?

Even Caleb blurted out, “Jason’s legs are healed?”

Victor’s expression shifted as he stood nearby.

‘Since when did Jason’s legs recover? How did it happen?

‘Why was I completely in the dark about this?

“Those idiots I sent to watch Jason are totally worthless,’ he fumed.

Among the older crowd, Jason’s father couldn’t hide his surprise when he saw his youngest son walking in.

When Leo spotted his daughter arm in arm with Jason, a complicated look flickered in his eyes.

He hadn’t seen Alicia in ages, and honestly, he missed her.

But she was so headstrong-once this unfilial daughter said she was cutting ties, she really meant it.

Everyone in their circle had a pretty good idea of what was going on with the Farrell family.

Honestly, he didn’t want Alicia getting too close to Jason.

But life’s funny like that-the more you don’t want something to happen, the more it just barges right in.

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Nicole, standing next to Jett, was just as stunned. ‘How did Jason’s legs get better?’ she wondered, her mind spinning.

But when she saw Alicia, looking absolutely radiant and even more stunning as she walked arm in arm with Jason, Nicole’s face fell.

Nicole had been having a rough time lately. Fans of Nicolas and others had been roasting her nonstop, and all her endorsement deals had fallen through.

Starlight Entertainment had even terminated her contract.

The Moore family hadn’t let up on her either, and it was taking a real toll-she looked visibly drained.

But Alicia? Ever since she broke away from the Hammond family, she seemed to be thriving-she was glowing more than

ever.

That just made Nicole feel even worse.

The Campbell family’s eldest son Zane personally came over to greet Jason and Alicia.

Soon, a crowd of business big shots gathered around Jason, all asking how he was doing.

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But really, they were just trying to figure out if his legs were actually healed-and how the hell that happened.

Jason didn’t bother hiding it. “My legs are all good now. Thanks to Alicia-she’s the one who fixed me up.”

The business moguls were absolutely floored.

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They’d all heard Alicia was something of a miracle worker, but nobody ever imagined she could pull off something as impossible as healing Jason’s legs.

Word spread like wildfire through the party.

Victor’s grip on his wine glass tightened-he really hadn’t seen Jason’s full recovery coming.

He shot a glance at the miracle doctor standing not far away with Jett and Nicole.

Then, giving the Hammond brothers a meaningful look, Victor remarked, “Alicia’s really full of surprises, isn’t she?

“Makes you wonder whose medical skills are superior-hers or the miracle doctor’s.”

His voice was loud enough for several people nearby to catch every word.

The middle-aged man standing next to Jett glanced at Alicia, his eyes turning cold.

But the Hammond brothers and Nicolas were too wrapped up in their own complicated feelings to notice.

Maxwell complained, his voice full of grievance, “My hand still hurts, you know.”

It was that hand injury that cost him the match.

But now that Alicia wasn’t healing his hand anymore, he was totally out of options.

If this keeps up, he’ll have no choice but to retire. Unless he stops using his hand all the time, it’s not going to get much better.

Just then, Nicole called out, “Maxwell, if your hand hurts, why not ask the miracle doctor to check it out?”

They were standing close enough that unless they were whispering on purpose, everyone nearby could hear every

word.

Maxwell glanced over, looking a little embarrassed. “It’s just a small injury-I’d feel bad bothering the miracle doctor over something like this.”

For some reason, Maxwell always thought the miracle doctor seemed kind of gloomy. He just gave off a weird vibe, and Maxwell really didn’t want to deal with him if he could help it.

Plus, the miracle doctor had already turned down his buddy Nicolas, so he never even thought about asking him for help.

But to Maxwell’s surprise, the miracle doctor just glanced at him and said, “Well, since Nicole asked, I’ll check it out for you.”

Maxwell was basically put on the spot, so he shuffled over, a little embarrassed. “Uh, thanks, Doc.”

The miracle doctor grabbed his hand, gave it a quick look, and checked his pulse. “This kind of injury can’t be fully fixed. Acupuncture will help with the pain, but that’s about it.

“Just try not to overuse it. Take it easy, and it’ll get better little by little.”

Maxwell gave a wry smile. “It’s just an occupational hazard. Once I retire, I won’t be putting so much strain on it.”

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The miracle doctor said, “I’m free tomorrow. Have Nicole bring you over and I’ll give you some acupuncture.”

Nicole grinned. “Sounds good, I’ll bring Maxwell by tomorrow.”

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Lately, the Delaney brothers had been keeping their distance from her, and she’d been racking her brain for ways to get back on good terms with them. This was her shot.

Maxwell glanced at Nicolas, feeling a bit awkward.

He hesitated, not sure if he should really go.

Nicolas just smiled at him. “If the miracle doctor can help, you should go tomorrow.”

He didn’t want to get his buddy mixed up in his own drama with the miracle doctor.

Maxwell nodded, giving in. “Alright, I’ll go see the miracle doctor tomorrow.”

He figured he might as well use this chance to get a read on the miracle doctor and see if there was anything-besides marrying Nicole-that could convince him to help out Nicolas.

Maxwell just couldn’t figure out what was up with this miracle doctor. He kept saying he had a good feeling about Nicole, and he was always publicly backing her up.

And now he was even trying to push Nicolas into marrying Nicole? That was totally out of left field.

Alicia gave Jason a quick nod, basically telling him to keep mingling with the business bigwigs while she slipped away for a bit.

She wandered off to a quiet corner, making it look like she was just chilling, but really, she was keeping tabs on her former father and the miracle doctor.

Jason had given her a heads up-the miracle doctor was here too, hanging around near Nicole.

She glanced over at her former father. He looked alert and lively, but his complexion was almost unnaturally rosy-like something wasn’t quite right.

It seemed the miracle doctor had cured his insomnia, but now he’d developed a dependency on certain meds prescribed by the doctor.

As long as he kept taking them, his energy and complexion would stay normal, and he’d sleep soundly every night.

But if he ever stopped, the side effects would hit him hard.

She cast another glance at the miracle doctor.

Even though it was nighttime, the place was lit up bright as day.

The miracle doctor looked to be in his thirties, with such an ordinary face that you’d never pick him out of a crowd.

But Alicia could tell he’d used some kind of medicinal ointment to alter and hide his real appearance.

Plus, when he looked at Nicole, his eyes were gentle, almost soft.

That just confirmed what Alicia had suspected all along.

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Just then, the miracle doctor suddenly shot her a look, his eyes sharp as a blade.

Alicia didn’t flinch. She met his gaze head-on, her eyes just as sharp and steady.

That made the miracle doctor hesitate for a second, then he was the one who looked away first.

Halfway through the party, Alicia headed to the restroom.

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When she came out, she spotted Nicolas standing nearby, smoking a cigarette. He looked like he was waiting for someone.

As soon as he saw her, Nicolas stubbed out his cigarette and walked over. “Ally, got a minute?”

Alicia nodded and followed him out to a balcony.

Nicolas was the first to speak. “Guess you’ve heard about my situation, huh?”

Alicia nodded. “Yeah, I heard.”

Nicolas said firmly, “I’m not marrying Nicole. No way.”

Alicia smirked at him. “And what’s that got to do with me?

“If that’s all you wanted to say, I’m leaving.”

She knew Nicolas-he wouldn’t have waited for her just to bring that up. He was definitely up to something else.

Nicolas felt a bitter pang in his chest. ‘She really doesn’t care about me at all anymore, he thought.

He lowered his voice and warned, “I think there’s something weird going on between the miracle doctor and Nicole. Just watch out.”

Alicia realized he was actually pretty perceptive. “Something weird between them?” she asked.

Nicolas nodded. “Yeah, the miracle doctor seems way too protective of Nicole.

“And Nicole’s been pretty hostile toward you. I’m just worried the miracle doctor might try to cause you trouble.”

Alicia just smirked. “Honestly, I’d be disappointed if he didn’t try to mess with me.”

‘If he doesn’t stir up some drama, how am I supposed to catch him slipping?” she thought.

And if her suspicions were right, there was no way he’d let her off the hook.

Nicolas looked worried. “Anyway, you really need to watch out. That miracle doctor isn’t easy to deal with.”

Lately, the Moore family had tried all kinds of ways, but nothing could get that miracle doctor to compromise.

He’d healed a bunch of big names, and with those powerful people supporting him, the Moore family couldn’t do a thing about him right now.

But Nicolas was dead set on not backing down either.

Alicia paused, thinking it over. “Since you gave me a heads-up, let me give you a suggestion.

“Your mom should have the evidence that Nicole drugged you, right?

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