Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 477

Chapter 477 Dead A few days later, Betty's condition stabilized, and she was ready to undergosurgery. Kathleen applied to the local hospital to borrow their operating room to carry out Betty'ssurgery. Prior to the surgery, the elderly lady was already admitted into the hospital for pre-operative management. Kathleen began preparing for the surgery as well. Samuel walked up to her."Kate, I'll be leaving in a while.” She was shocked. “Where are you going?” “I'm going to Pollerton tovisit the kids because I miss them. I'll be back soon.” He hugged her from behind. Kathleen nodded."Okay. Go ahead then. It's normal for you to miss them since you are their father. Moreover, after allthe things that had happened previously, they must be feeling sad.” “Okay.” Samuel kissed her onthe cheek. “Good luck with the surgery.”

"Okay." Kathleen smiled faintly. He said in a hoarse voice, “I'll be back in time before you're donewith the operation.” Nardor was not far from Pollerton. Samuel reckoned he would be able to returnin time in the afternoon if he departed earlier. “I got it. Be careful.” She continued wearing hercarefree smile. He nodded, turned on his heels, and left. After that, Kathleen carried on with herpreparation. She knew what Samuel was actually going to do and was also aware of why he had notbeen honest with her. I'll leave that matter to him because I have something more important to dealwith now. Samuel returned to Pollerton. He went directly to the condominium Ashley was staying inand knocked on the door. A thin woman opened the door. She uttered in astonishment, “S-Samuel...” Samuel gazed at that woman's face indifferently. It really is her. “It's been a long time, Ms.Zeller. I believe you know why I'm here,” Samuel said expressionlessly. Ashley pursed her lips."Please, come in.” “That's not needed. I do not think that would be appropriate,” he replied plainly.Ashley was slightly dazed. Inexplicably, she felt extremely pressured. She was genuinely frightenedby him. Ashley apologized before saying anything else, “I'm sorry. I knew everything Luna did, but Ididn't stop her and even allowed her to abuse my identity.” “All that because she’s your aunt?”Samuel asked coldly. Ashley explained, “Yes, simply because she’s my aunt. She treats me very well,50"

Samuel piped up, “She orchestrated your kidnapping incident in the past.” “What?” she exclaimedstartlingly. “Are you telling the truth, Mr. Macari?” Walter stood at the bottom of the stairs. Standingbeside him was his wife, Phoebe Gaunt. Both of them were shocked to their cores. Tyson took outthe evidence. “This is a recording taken by the kidnapper in the past. You all can take a look.” Walterstrode over, extending an invitation to Samuel. “Please, come in, Mr. Macari.” Samuel nodded. Hedid not mind entering when accompanied by the couple. Walter, Phoebe, and Ashley watched thefootage together. They witnessed Luna instructing the kidnapper to abduct Ashley and even toldthe kidnapper to kill Ashley after receiving the ransom in the video. Colors drained from the trio'sfaces. “This...” Walter stared at Samuel in utter disbelief. “If you don't believe the genuineness of thisfootage, you can submit it to the police to carry out an authentication test. Mr. Zeller, your daughterhad to suffer this traumatic experience at such a young age, yet you're still helping the culprit.Doesn't your conscience hurt you?” Phoebe was especially infuriated. “D*mn it! Darling, that's yourlittle sister! I knew your sister was evil. We were blessed with a child at an old age, to begin with. Iwas almost fifty when we had Ashley. Luna wanted us to be childless so that she could inherit all theZeller family's riches. She's such a ruthless woman!” Walter did not know if he should be comfortinghis wife because he was also enraged. Luna must have done that because she’s vying for the family’swealth. He sighed in misery. He did not expect his own little sister to be so cold-blooded. “Mrs.Zeller, do you know why you experienced multiple miscarriages in the past?” Tyson asked. Phoebewas stunned. “Why?” “That's because someone poisoned you,” Tyson explained. The woman wasdumbfounded. “Luna was behind that as well?” Tyson's nod confirmed her question. “That b*tch!”she cried her heart out. Walter was livid. "How did she do that?"

“The doctor who treated Mrs. Zeller was working for Luna. Whenever Mrs. Zeller went to the clinicfor her regular checkup, she would be prescribed some folic acid tablets. However, some of theother medications were teratogenic. Mrs. Zeller took the medications, assuming they contained folicacid, leading to the miscarriages,” Tyson elaborated. Phoebe almost fainted upon hearing that.“Mom!” Ashley felt a pang of pain in her heart as she looked at her mother. None of them hadexpected the person they had trusted would harm them in that manner. Samuel wore an aloofexpression. “I'll leave this evidence here for you all. It's up to you to decide how to handle thismatter. However, I don't think Luna will spare all of you.” With that, he stood up, turned around, andwas about to leave. “Samuel,” Ashley uttered. Poker-faced, Samuel said, “I think these should besufficient to repay you for saving my life.” Ashley flushed. “Thank you, Samuel. If I hadn't been soincompetent in the past and stirred a ruckus, we could have escaped unscathed.” “You were onlyfive years old at that time. From now on, we owe each other nothing.” “Okay.” She nodded. “I hopeyou'll be happy.” “Thank you.” He strode off with Tyson trailing behind him. Ashley returned to thecouch dejectedly. Then, she began to sob. “I wouldn't have become infertile if not for Luna.” In thepast, those people had indeed intended to kill her. The bullet hit her abdomen, and she bledprofusely. After Ashley was sent to the hospital, the doctor informed her she could never becomepregnant because her uterus was damaged.

At that time, Ashley was overwhelmed by regrets. She constantly wondered if things would haveended differently if she had been more careful. Little did she expect the whole incident to beplanned by Luna, her biological aunt. At the sight of her daughter in agony, Walter said, “Ashley, Iwill avenge you. I promise!” Ashley's face was covered in tears. “I want to skin that fake Ashley alive!”"Okay. I promise you! Let's go back now and take back everything that belongs to us!” Walterannounced. “All right!” The mother and daughter duo nodded in agreement. Samuel's visit this timehad completely set the anger in their chests ablaze. Aside from being there to inform Ashley andher family of the truth, he had also intended to borrow their strength to deal with Luna. After all,another family member's betrayal carried the most significant weight. Samuel knew Walter and hisfamily would not let Luna off the hook easily. In that case, Kathleen could rest assured and focus ontreating Betty's illness at Nardor. Luna would not have the time to spare to cause trouble forKathleen since Samuel and Walter would be at Jadeborough to hinder her plan. After leavingAshley's condominium, Samuel went to visit the kids. Eilam and Desiree were very excited when theysaw their father. Samuel wanted to hug them, but Eilam said, “Daddy, you don't have to hug mebecause I'm an adult now.” “Me too!” Desiree followed suit. Samuel knew they were worried abouthis hand and leg, so he resorted to patting their heads. “Mr. Macari?” Gemma came in from outside.She was astounded to see Samuel. Samuel fell into a daze as well when he saw her. Isn't she dead?