The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride
Chatper 1673

Chatper 1673

Chapter 1673

Her heart skipped a beat.

It was the first time she had seen Yasmine in such a panic since the last time she had been rushedto the hospital.

"A bullet has gone through his leg. Given his age, there's no chance he'll ever stand again.”Yasmine continued, her voice sounding calm, but the quiver in it was too obvious for Chloe to miss.

She knew her mother's affection for Bryson. From childhood, Bryson and Yasmine had dependedon each other.

If it wasn't for Bryson, there would be no Yasmine today, and there would be no Chloe. To hermother, Bryson was as important as a father..

Chloe's current feelings were even more intense than when she found out that Wendy had takenYasmine away.

Bryson and her mother had a bond of over forty years. Her relationship with her mother barelyexceeded three decades.

Maybe she couldn't really understand Yasmine's feelings right now.

Yasmine's voice was trembling more and more. “He's always been there for me. Chloe, in all theyears of my life, all the painful days, it was Bryson who stood by my side... His leg was broken onthe way home from my rehab..."

Chloe reached out and put her hand on Yasmine's shaking shoulder. Her eyes were looking slightlyred. She didn’t know what to say, to make her not feel so sad, not so upset. She didn’t have the

right to say anything. The fact was, she couldn't change anything.

The only thing that could console her mother now was if Bryson could get better. But that wasimpossible. With his age, there was no chance of recovery.

She simply patted Yasmine's shoulder, and after a long pause, she only had one thing to say, "Weowe Bryson an apology."

Yasmine's voice choked. “Yes, I've let him down. I've been dragging him down all these years."

Chloe's expression gradually turned cold.

Dragging down...

She suddenly thought of the moment when she shot Wendy dead. There was no fear, no panic, andeven no hesitation. She never thought about what would happen next.

If she really had to say, she only had one thought at that time, and that was relief.

Yes. With Wendy's death, she felt relief because there would never be a ticking time bombthreatening her at any time and affecting her life. But the ticking bomb wasn't just Wendy. Hermother was forced to jump into the sea back then, and now Bryson's leg was ruined.

Old grievances and new hatreds, she had to count them.

Ava!!

Yasmine was exhausted, and her spirit was already weak. They didn't talk for long before Chloetook Yasmine back to rest.

Chloe asked Damon to accompany her to the hospital.

Winston was staying at the hospital. He nodded when he saw them. Chloe approached the bed.The elderly man, who was already advanced in years, was now lying in bed, fast asleep.

For the elderly, even a common cold could be life-threatening, not to mention being shot. The bulletwent straight through his bone. It had only been a few days, but Bryson's condition now looked frailand weak. His hair, which used to have some black strands, was now completely white. His facewas pale and looked extremely haggard. Having gone through a life-and-death struggle, he hadexhausted all his remaining energy.

This sight made Chloe's heart tremble. Not to mention her mother, who regarded him as a father.

Bryson had been by Yasmine's side for so many years and was always on guard. Even though hewas asleep, he was aware the moment the door to the ward opened. It was just a matter of whetherthe person who came was worth him opening his eyes to deal with.

Right now, he didn't have any extra energy to deal with people who didn't really matter to him. Sincethe person came in and didn't say anything, and then stood by his bed, it couldn't be just anyone.

He slowly opened his eyes, and sure enough, he saw Chloe.

"Miss.." His first reaction was to sit up from the bed, but Chloe was faster and lightly pressed downon his shoulder. Then she shook her head gently at him.

Bryson didn't insist anymore. The sharp pain in his leg made him gasp.

“Bryson, I hope you can take good care of yourself. My mother feels very guilty about this. I'm sorry,you got hurt because of us..."

Bryson shook his head. "I failed to protect Yasmine... I can't escape the blame for her misfortune!"

“Bryson, my mother has long considered you as family. You don't need to be so humble. We are thecause of all this. We've let you down, and there's no doubt about that. But I'm sorry... besides anapology, I can't compensate you...

"Chloe, I've never thought of blaming anyone. Not being able to protect Yasmine is something Ican't let go of.

What's done is done, and I'm luckily, alive. I've been running around all my life, but I can't let go.Now... I have to retire. It's just regrettable that I can't protect Ms. Yasmine and you anymore."

Chloe gave a smile, but it didn't look very convincing. "Nothing will happen in the future, you canrest assured.."

Bryson's expression gradually became serious. “The root of the problem has not been solved. It'snot easy to say that we can rest assured..."

“lL understand your concerns,’ Chloe said softly, her voice gentle.

Bryson looked at her blankly, his eyes probing.

Chloe gave a slight smile again. "I'll settle this matter. Our life in the future will finally be peaceful.

Although her words were understated, the meaning was clear. Everyone in the ward understood it.

Bryson looked at Chloe for a while before he let out a deep sigh. "Please be careful. After all theseyears, she has laid a solid foundation. The Queen is a sentimental person, and she has been by theQueen's side for so many years..."

"No, my grandmother has been in a high position for a long time, above everyone else. Right andwrong are far more important than sentiment. Besides... if it really comes down to sentiment, shecan't compare to my mother, nor to me."

When they were leaving, Chloe noticed that Damon's face was off. She took the initiative to hold hisarm and looked up at him. "You need to help me."

Damon looked at her. "Okay."

Yasmine decided to continue her rehab, and Chloe planned to accompany her for a few days. Whenshe got up the next morning after a good night's sleep and went downstairs for breakfast, she feltthe atmosphere in the living room was off.

Elizabeth's brows were furrowed, and her expression was a mixture of regret and complexity. Thehousehold staff huddled together, and their expressions varied.

Chloe furrowed her brow. "What's going on?"

Yasmine was off to the side, engrossed in a newspaper. Elizabeth glanced up at her, ultimatelyheaving a sigh.

"Cole and Grace are dead."

Chloe froze at the news.

"They were killed in the uprising at the border” Elizabeth added.

The first thing that popped into Chloe's mind was the conversation between Damon and Nate whenthey were leaving the Harper's Mansion just the day before.

There would be no peace until...

This must have been it.