Ch. 2421..2430

Married by Mistake – Chapter 2421

Jeremy understood what Madeline meant. He picked Madeline up by the waist without saying a word.

“Linnie, you‘ve worked hard. I’ll take you home now.”

“Let’s go to the hospital first. I wonder how Ava’s injury is.” Madeline was very worried.

Of course, Jeremy would not go against Madeline‘s wishes. Hence, he immediately followed Daniel with Madeline in his arms. The police arrived at the scene at this time. After learning about the situation in the building, the police immediately entered the house and arrested the two thugs and Esther.

At this time, Esther’s hateful roar suddenly came from the balcony on the third floor.

“Daniel, you scumbag! My daughter’s entire life was ruined by this btch Ava because of you, but you still care so much about this btch even after you lost your memory. If I knew this would happen, I wouldn’t have let you go!”

Anger was overflowing from Esther’s red eyes. Madeline did not expect Esther to suddenly wake up at this time and roar at them until her voice became hoarse.

Daniel stopped and looked at Esther who was standing on the balcony. Esther looked very terrifying at the moment. The light of the sunset was so gentle, but Esther’s face under the light looked so aggressive and mad.

“Daniel, I’ll make the lives of you adulterous swine a living hell!” Esther cursed fiercely.

“Dan, take Ava to the hospital. Ignore what she says. She seems to have some mental problems because of Naya.”

Daniel did not want to waste another second, so he carried Ava and turned toward the car.

Esther saw that everyone was ignoring him and there were layered sounds of footsteps on the stairs. Based on the conversation, it seemed that the police were here. Esther angrily picked up a stone on the floor and threw it downstairs with all her strength. She was aiming at Ava who was leaning on Daniel’s shoulder unconsciously. She knew very well that Naya hated Ava the most. Since things had developed to such an extent, she could not accept that Ava could still go to the hospital alive.

The stone fell in a parabola toward Ava. When Daniel noticed the abnormality, he hurriedly turned his body to the side to protect Ava. The stone hit him heavily on the head.

Esther saw that Daniel had protected Ava and wanted to throw another stone at her, but the police who arrived in time stopped her.

“Don’t even think about staying alive, you b*tch! You should end up like my daughter!” Esther roared like she had gone mad.

Madeline had long ignored Esther. When she saw that the wound on Daniel’s head was bleeding, Madeline and Jeremy hurried to the side of the car to open the car door.

“Get in the car quickly,” Jeremy urged, and after leading Madeline into the passenger’s seat, he helped Daniel carry Ava into the car. After they were all seated, he immediately stepped on the accelerator and rushed to the hospital.

When they got to the nearest hospital, Daniel immediately carried Ava out of the car. However, Madeline noticed that Daniel was extremely pale at this moment. The back of his clothes also seemed to be stained with blood. His arms that were holding Ava were slightly trembling, and his eyelids also seemed to be fluttering as well.

“Jeremy, come quick!” Madeline cried urgently.

Jeremy hastily stopped the car and ran over.

At this moment, Daniel suddenly lost his strength and consciousness. Afterward, he fell heavily to the ground with Ava in his arms.

Married by Mistake – Chapter 2422

“Dan!” Madeline exclaimed, and Jeremy quickly ran over to support Daniel.

The doctors and nurses on the side also came to help when they saw it. Immediately, Ava and Daniel were respectively pushed into the emergency room, while Jeremy and Madeline waited at the door.

Madeline also called to notify Raegan and Neil at this time. Raegan and Neil, who rushed to the hospital after learning about the situation, were full of anxiety. When they found out that Esther was behind this again, their eyes were full of anger. However, at this moment they felt more worried than anything else.

At this moment, no thing was more important than Ava’s safety.

Neil wanted to wait for news about Ava with Raegan, but he got a call from the emergency room on the other side. As a doctor, it was his duty to save people, hence Neil went without thinking too much. However, he found out that the injured person in need of treatment was Daniel.

Neil did not know how to describe his mood. He had always wondered why Ava and Daniel, a young couple, would have so many hardships.

Night had already fallen. Raegan, who was waiting outside the emergency room, looked at the closed door, tears falling silently from her eyes.

Madeline walked over and handed a piece of tissue to Raegan. “I’m as worried about Ava as you are. Please don’t think too much about it. Let’s sit down and wait.”

Raegan took the tissue and sat down silently.

While Madeline was comforting Raegan, she was also comforting herself. When she thought of the wounds on Ava’s body, she was unsure if Ava would be fine.

“I didn’t fulfill my responsibilities as a mother for so many years. Over the years, I have gained both fame and fortune. Only then did I want to get my daughter back for a family reunion. At the end of the day, I was too selfish.” Raegan was blaming herself.

“No matter if it was back then or right now, I’ve never considered Ava’s feelings.”

“You didn’t have a choice back then, so you can’t blame yourself. Ava has some misunderstandings about what had happened back then, so she’s still brooding over it. That’s why she resists you so much. However, she longs for a family reunion too,” Madeline comforted.

After hearing this, Raegan felt a warm current flowing through her cold heart.

“Mrs. Whitman, thank you. Your company as Ava’s good friend has been a huge source of support to her,” Raegan thanked Madeline sincerely.

Madeline smiled. “Actually, I’m blessed to have Ava as my good friend.”

Of course, Madeline would not forget that Ava had gone through the most difficult time in her life with her. The relationship between them was not just as simple as good friends. After experiencing this incident together, this could already be regarded as a life-and-death relationship.

“Actually, have you ever considered telling Ava the truth about your departure so that Ava won’t be trapped in contradictions and self-struggles?” Madeline suggested.

However, Raegan was still a little hesitant. “Telling Ava about it now would seem like I’m making excuses to absolve myself.”

Madeline understood the worries and concerns in Raegan’s heart. She nodded, then voiced her thoughts. “But I don’t think so, especially after all this time.”

“Mrs. Whitman, you’re saying…”

“We always feel that the future is still very long from now and there

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After Madeline said that, Raegan seemed to be lost in thought. Those words made their way through Raegan’s mind, and after some deep thought, she suddenly felt relieved. At that moment, the door to the emergency room finally opened.

Madeline and Raegan got up immediately and walked over to ask about the situation.

“Doctor, how’s my daughter? Her injuries…”

“Madam, please calm down first,” The doctor politely reassured Raegan.

“We’ve treated all the patient’s wounds. After careful examination, her injuries are mainly flesh wounds and aren’t life-threatening. But she’s very weak now. She probably hasn’t eaten or drank for a long time. You can go and prepare some warm food for her first. Feed her when she wakes up.”

Ava’s life was not in any danger, so Madeline and Raegan breathed a sigh of relief. After the two thanked the doctor, they arranged a VIP ward for Ava. It was mainly to give Ava better care and hope that she could recover as soon as possible.

After Raegan was left alone to look after Ava, Madeline went to see Jeremy. Daniel’s surgery was still ongoing.

When Madeline arrived, she happened to meet Daniel’s parents who arrived in a hurry.

“What’s going on here? Dan was fine when he went out. Why is he suddenly in the emergency room?” Gina looked panicked, but she quickly blamed Ava.

“Is it related to Ava again? When will that woman give us a break? Why does she have to pester our Dan? Let me tell you this, Dan’s grandfather will never allow Ava to marry into our family. Tell her to give up as soon as possible!”

When Jeremy heard Gina scolding Madeline the moment she saw her, his face darkened. Madeline noticed that Jeremy might get angry, so she went over to hold the man’s hand while smiling at him. Then, she turned to look at Gina before calmly saying.

“Firstly, Dan’s situation in the emergency room is still unknown. Plus, this is the hospital. It isn’t a place for you to fight.”

“Also, Dan is one of the Grahams, not a puppet. He has his thoughts and his plans. He’s a living person, not a puppet you can manipulate as you wish.”

“Eveline, you…”

“Lastly, listen closely. The reason Dan got hurt is because of Mrs. Mendez. Didn’t you want to get Dan and Naya together back then? But do you know how cold-blooded and cruel the pair of mother and daughter is? Do you know that they’re demons?”

“What? Esther did this to Dan? Eveline, she’s a polite and gentle lady from a rich family. How could she have done this?” Gina did not believe Madeline at all. She thought Madeline was just saying this to shift the blame.

Madeline did not want to get caught up with Gina about this. She was also not in the mood to fight Gina. Hence, she turned around to sit down and wait for the result.

“Eveline, make this clear right now. Aren’t you going to explain after pushing the blame on others?”

“There’s nothing to explain,” Jeremy interrupted Gina unhappily, his eyes penetrating her like an ice dagger. “If you’re dying to find out what happened and don’t want to believe my wife, you can go ask Esther when you visit her in the police station.”

Gina was taken aback as she looked at Daniel’s father.

Esther was arrested?

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Daniel’s parents did not believe what Madeline and Jeremy said, so they decided to call Esther. However, Esther’s phone went unanswered. The two suddenly were a little confused. They immediately called a friend who had some connections in this regard. When asked, Esther was really at the police station now. She was also refusing to cooperate with the investigation. She truly was arrested.

After hearing this news, Daniel’s parents’ faces changed.

“How could this be?” Gina still could not believe it. She asked another person who had connections and the result was the same.

Daniel’s parents glanced at Madeline and Jeremy. They did not speak anymore. Anything they said at this time would only embarrass themselves further. Hence, the two sat peacefully aside and waited for the surgery to end.

After more than an hour, the surgery was finally over. Neil was the first to come out of the emergency room, and his expression was rather serious.

Daniel’s parents did not know Neil. They thought he was just a normal doctor, so they eagerly asked about Daniel’s situation.

Neil learned that they were Daniel’s parents from their words, and he also knew that Daniel’s parents did not like his precious daughter. Although Neil did not like Daniel’s parents, he still used an objective attitude and tone to inform them of Daniel’s current situation from the doctor’s point of view.

“The patient suffered trauma to his brain previously and had yet to fully recover. Now, he suffered another trauma and experienced excessive blood loss. But you can rest assured that his life will not be in any danger. The subsequent course of treatment will depend on how the patient behaves when he wakes up.”

Upon hearing this, Daniel’s parents did not know if they could breathe a sigh of relief or not. Before even a few seconds of peace, Gina began to blame Ava again. “At the end of the day, it’s all because of that annoying b* tch Ava. If Dan had broken up with her long ago, nothing would’ve happened. I shouldn’t have agreed to let her date Dan just because her mother is the richest person in Y Country.”

Gina’s words sounded extremely ear-piercing to Neil.

“I won’t let my daughter marry a guy with such parents too if it isn’t because she likes him!” After Neil said this coldly, he turned around, nodded to Madeline and Jeremy politely, and walked away.

Daniel’s parents felt as if Neil was talking to them, but they did not know him. Why did he make such a comment?

“How strange. Does the doctor have a few loose screws in his head?”

“The doctor’s not the one who has a few loose screws in their head, it’s someone else.” Madeline looked at Gina profoundly. “Not only is he a doctor, but he’s also a father with a daughter.”

Gina looked at Madeline, feeling confused. “What does his daughter have to do with me?”

“His daughter is Ava. So, do you think this matter concerns him?”

After Madeline said that, Daniel’s parents were immediately speechless.

“Jeremy, since Ava’s and Dan’s lives are not in danger, you should go back. Let them rest. We’ll come to see them tomorrow.”

Jeremy looked at Madeline with tenderness in his eyes. Then, he held her hand. “You should go back to rest too.”

“Okay.” Madeline smiled and leaned against Jeremy.

They ignored Daniel’s parents and left the hospital hand in hand.

Daniel’s parents finally came back to their senses after a very long time. It seemed that the doctor was Ava’s biological father, Neil. They had heard about him before, but they had never seen him in person.

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The two of them did not think that there would be such a coincidence.

Madeline and Jeremy returned to Old Whitman Manor. After taking a shower to wash away the grime and exhaustion, the two sat down comfortably on the sofa. Jeremy then took the hairdryer and carefully dried Madeline’s hair. Finally, he pulled her intimately into his arms. Feeling the temperature on her body and smelling her scent, Jeremy finally felt at ease.

“Linnie, I really want to hold your hand and take you around the world every day. That way, none of those troubles can find us.”

Madeline raised her hand and patted the side of Jeremy’s face. “You’re thinking about retiring? Do you think you’ve earned enough money for Pudding’s formula and Jack’s and Lily’s studies? As long as the children are around, we parents can’t even think about retiring.”

“The children will grow up. If we want to travel the world when we get older, we may not be able to walk anymore.” Jeremy suddenly became serious as he held Madeline’s face and stared at her deeply.

“Linnie, a lot has happened in the past few years. I’ve experienced the anxiety and uneasiness of almost losing you several times. I don’t want to go through that again. We should live our lives peacefully and comfortably. You’re not allowed to do anything risky for anyone ever again. Do you hear me, hmm?”

Madeline understood the deep meaning behind Jeremy’s words. Madeline also knew in her heart that a lot of things had happened in the past few years. They had experienced life and death before. These things had made her cherish what she had now. Madeline nodded solemnly as she looked into Jeremy’s deep and tender eyes.

“Jeremy, it wasn’t easy to come to where I am with you today. Don’t worry. Even if I don’t do it for you, I’ll still stay by your side for our kids.”

With Madeline’s assurance, Jeremy felt a lot more at ease.

At this time, they heard Karen calling them down for dinner from outside the door. Jeremy kissed Madeline’s cheek and took her downstairs to eat together.

While they were eating, Madeline inevitably started to miss her only precious little princess as she looked at her adorable sons.

She wondered how Lily was doing in Fabian’s place during this time.

Recently, she had been too busy dealing with Ava’s affairs. She had not made a video call to her precious daughter for several days now. Madeline wanted to have a video call with the little princess after dinner. However, perhaps she was too tired, she immediately fell asleep when she got back to her room and lay down.

Jeremy put the blanket over Madeline and fell asleep while cuddling her.

The next morning, Madeline woke up and made breakfast for Jackson. After she arranged for a driver to take her son to school, she made a pot of chicken soup to bring to the hospital for Ava.

Karen felt a little distressed when she saw that, but she came over and told Madeline some good news. “Eveline, you’ve been so busy lately. Have you noticed any changes at home?”

Madeline was cooking the chicken soup when she heard this. She turned back curiously. “What do you mean, Mom?”

“Don’t you think the house is cleaner and more comfortable?”

Madeline frowned. She seemed more confused now. When Karen saw how confused Madeline was, she stopped beating about the bush. “That woman is gone.”

“That woman?”

“Did you forget about that woman who insisted on pestering Jeremy and even said she was willing to stay in our house as a maid?”

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After Karen’s reminder, Madeline finally remembered something. So many things had happened these days that she nearly forgot the existence of this person. What was even more suspicious was that the woman actually left by herself.

“Did she say why she was leaving?” Madeline asked curiously, carefully pouring the soup into the thermos.

“This woman wanted something to happen between her and Jeremy from the very beginning, so how could she be willing to stay in our house as a maid? Even though she looked pitiful, she was just pretending to win your sympathy. She only wanted to stay here and take the opportunity to pester Jeremy again,” Karen analyzed what Hannah had in mind at that time.

In fact, Madeline knew in her heart that Hannah was just faking when she said she wanted to stay here as a maid and when she said she did not remember anything. She only had one goal and purpose, which was to seek revenge.

Madeline smiled and did not want to dwell on these unnecessary things. She packed the thermos and turned around. “Mom, I’m going to the hospital to see Ava now. I’m going to have to trouble you to pay more attention to the things happening at home.”

“Don’t worry, and be careful on the road. Don’t run into any strange people and get into an accident again,” Karen said worriedly.

“I got it. I’ll be careful,” Madeline promised with a small smile before leaving. However, on the way to the hospital, Madeline felt as if a strange person was following her.

She arrived at the hospital vigilantly, then found the ward where Ava was. After entering the ward, Madeline found that Ava had woken up. The person accompanying her by the bed was Raegan.

When Raegan saw Madeline, she subconsciously raised her hand to wipe the tears from the corner of her eyes. After that, she showed Madeline a kind smile and said, “Mrs. Whitman, you’re here. Coincidentally, I need to go handle some things, so please take care of Ava.”

After she said that, Raegan hurried out of the ward. Madeline could feel that Raegan deliberately found an excuse to leave. When she walked closer to Ava, she found that Ava’s eyes were red too. However, as she looked at Ava’s wounds, she naturally felt distressed.

Luckily, Ava was fine and looked much better now.

Madeline placed the thermos down and started saying in an accusatory tone, “You know how painful this is now, right? I’d like to see if you still dare to act so impulsively again.”

Ava knew Madeline was just concerned about her, so she smiled. However, it unconsciously tugged on the wound on her face.

“Hiss.”

“Be careful. Don’t move around. They’ve just redressed your wounds,” Madeline reminded nervously.

Ava laughed and sighed indifferently. “Luckily, they’re all flesh wounds. Esther is such a lunatic. No wonder she has a daughter like Naya.”

“Yeah, like mother, like daughter. But Ava, your mother is an elegant and intelligent successful woman. Why is your personality so different from your mother’s?” Madeline asked playfully while placing the chicken soup she poured out in front of Ava. “Chicken soup fresh out of the pot. Drink some and regain some color on your cheeks.”

Ava lifted her hand strenuously, the smile on her face disappearing quietly.

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“Maddie, it’s not like you don’t know. I haven’t had a mother since I was a child. The person who gave birth to me just. gave me this body and nothing else.”

Ava’s remarks sounded like she was acting in a fit of pique, but she still obediently drank the soup made by Madeline.

Madeline nodded and sat down at the side. Then, she looked at Ava very seriously. “But Ava, from an objective point of view, what kind of people do you think your parents are?”

Ava paused while drinking the soup. Even though her expression seemed a little reluctant, she still spoke seriously.

“If you look at it from an outsider’s perspective, one of them is a successful lady who’s intelligent, elegant, kind, and generous. The other is an influential doctor with both medical skills and morality. Both of them are outstanding well-known figures.”

“That’s all?” Madeline asked. “If you look at it from another perspective, how do you think they treat you?”

“Me? They’re great.” Ava smiled again, but this smile looked very ironic. “After gaining success, they want to take back the garbage they threw away in the past to make up for their regrets and guilt.”

Madeline knew that Ava would overthink, but she also understood why. Even so, she knew that in Ava’s heart, she was longing for the warm moment of a family reunion.

After careful consideration, Madeline decided to tell her the truth that Raegan did not dare to say out loud. She deliberately waited for Ava to finish drinking the chicken soup and sit down comfortably on the bed before she spoke.

“Ava, when your mother left you, she had her own involuntary difficulties.”

After hearing what Madeline said, Ava was stunned for a moment. Then, she started feeling doubtful.

“Difficulties? What kind of difficulties can make a mother abandon her own daughter? Maddie, you worked so hard back then to keep Jack were her difficulties harder and more challenging than yours?”

Madeline sighed helplessly as Ava questioned her.

“Maybe the pain I suffered physically was much worse than your mother’s, but mentally, your mother was subjected to countless torture. Your mother was sick at the time, and it was a disease that made her unable to control herself.”

The look in Ava’s eyes changed slightly. “Maddie, what do you mean? What disease can make a parent abandon their biological child?”

“A disease that made her lose the freedom to act independently and one that fills the body with so much negative energy that the patient would just want to escape from reality.”

Ava’s expression seemed to freeze for a moment. Then, she moved her lips and guessed, “Depression? Is it depression?”

Madeline nodded. “Yes, she had severe depression. She had to leave you because she knew that she would only bring you misfortune and sadness if she stayed. She had no way of controlling what this disease would do to her emotions. After leaving you, your father was worried that your mother would do something stupid, so he went to your mother. After that, he realized that you were still on the street. When he went back to look for you, he could no longer find you.”

After hearing the truth, Ava was like a statue. She was motionless, only feeling as though her breathing and heartbeat had stopped.

“Because your mother was so emotionally unstable, she signed the divorce papers with your father before leaving. Later, your mother moved to Y Country. Your father lost your mother and couldn’t find you. That was why he left this place that had brought him so much sadness.”

Madeline raised her hand and gently held Ava’s slightly trembling hand. “Ava, your parents didn’t have the courage to tell you this because they’re worried that you might think they’re lying to get you back, but these are the facts.”

Ava bit her lip. She could not stop the tears that overflowed from her eyes, but she still laughed stubbornly. “Maddie, how do you know this is true? What if they’re lying to you?”

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Upon hearing this, Madeline smiled slightly. She knew that even though Ava was still arguing stubbornly, in her heart, Ava was willing to believe that this was the truth.

“Ava, there might not be ample time in the future, especially since so many things have happened these days. It’s difficult to predict what will happen in the future. Therefore, we must cherish everything in front of us, especially those who truly love us.”

Ava understood what Madeline wanted to convey, but at this moment, she just wanted to escape.

“Maddie, what’s Danny’s situation like now? I heard… I heard from that person just now that Dan bled a lot because he wanted to save me. Is his condition serious?”

“I’m going to visit Dan in a while, so don’t worry. If something bad had happened to Dan, that person you mentioned just now would have already told you.”

Ava knew that Madeline was deliberately teasing her and called Raegan that. However, if Raegan was sure that Daniel was fine, Ava was relieved.

“Maddie, y-you should go see Danny now. I want some time alone to think.” It seemed that Ava wanted to get Madeline to leave.

Of course, Madeline understood how Ava was feeling right now. “Alright, I‘ll go over to take a look at Dan. Don’t think too much. The most important thing for you right now is to recover.”

Ava nodded seriously. “I know. I’ll recover well and won‘t let the people who care about me worry about me anymore.”

After hearing what Ava said, Madeline felt relieved. After packing up the thermos, Madeline went to visit Daniel. However, when she arrived at the door of Daniel’s ward, she coincidentally saw Gina coming out of the ward.

Gina’s face was heavy. When she saw Madeline coming, she stopped at the door and refused to let Madeline go in.

“If it weren’t for you guys, Dan wouldn’t have gotten hurt again! Stop bothering him. I get so annoyed when I see you,” Gina said impatiently.

Madeline did not force her way inside when she saw Gina’s attitude.

“You’re right. A lot has happened these days, but you have to be clear that the reason why Dan is hurting so much is because of people with malevolent intentions. You should blame those criminals who are now in the police station and prison.”

Gina understood what Madeline was saying. She was too embarrassed to quibble over anything anymore. After Madeline took a look inside Daniel’s ward before leaving. If she wanted to know Daniel’s situation, she had to take a more direct approach.

Ava was thinking about something all alone in the ward. After some time, she saw Madeline walking back, looking dejected.

“Maddie, what’s wrong? Why did you come back so quickly and why do you have that look on your face? Is Danny…”

“I was stopped at the door and couldn’t go in.” Madeline had a helpless look on her face.

“What should we do? Does that mean we won’t be able to find out Dan’s condition now? Maddie, can’t we go ask the nurse on duty?” Ava looked very worried and anxious.

Madeline shook her head helplessly. “How would the nurse tell us the patient’s information? However…” She paused and looked into Ava’s eyes. “However, you can go ask your dad. I heard he’s Dan’s doctor. Since Dan is your fiancé, it won’t be considered revealing the patient’s confidentiality if the future father-in-law is telling his daughter about his son-in-law’s condition. Right, Ava?”

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What Madeline wanted to express was too obvious. Ava was not stupid. Of course, she understood.

Just when Ava was staying silent, someone knocked gently on the door of the ward.

Madeline and Ava looked up at the same time and saw Neil in a white coat standing at the door hesitantly. There was a conflicted expression on his face. He was worried about Ava’s reaction to his appearance, but at the same time, he was expecting Ava to let him in. Madeline glanced at the two people who were not speaking, smiled, and said, “Hello Dr. Long. Ava and I happened to be talking about you.”

Upon hearing that, Neil’s expression became more natural, and a smile appeared on his face. “Really? What were you talking about?” He walked in while asking, his eyes shifting to Ava’s face from time to time.

When he saw the wounds on Ava’s face, his heart ached, but he could not say anything to comfort Ava. It was as if he had lost the qualification to care about his daughter many years ago.

“Ava is worried about Dan’s injury, so we wanted to find out about that from you,” Madeline said while looking at Ava.

Ava looked into Madeline’s eyes. She wanted to say something, but she pursed her lips and stopped herself.

Neil knew that Ava was worried about Daniel, so he did not hesitate and told her immediately, “Don’t worry, Daniel only has some flesh wounds. But he lost a lot of blood and needs to replenish his blood to recover. However, everything else is fine, so you don’t have to worry.”

After getting a positive answer from Neil, Ava was completely relieved. However, when she heard that Daniel had lost a lot of blood, her heart was still a little uncomfortable.

“Ava, h-how do you feel? Do you feel any discomfort? If so, you must inform Da… I mean, the doctor.” Neil seemed to have a slip of tongue. In his heart, he was longing for Ava to call him Dad. However, what disappointed him was that Ava did not say anything. She did not even look at him.

After Neil left, Madeline stayed in the ward with Ava for half an hour. She only left after Ava lay down to rest. After she walked out of the ward, she saw Neil and Raegan waiting at the door. They wanted to take care of Ava, but they did not have the confidence or courage to face the child whom they had hurt in the past.

Madeline understood how Neil and Raegan were feeling. She smiled and comforted them, “I’ve told Ava what happened back then. Despite looking like she’s reluctant to believe it, I can sense that she wants to reunite with you guys very badly.”

“Really?” Neil and Ragean’s excited voices almost startled Ava, who was in the ward.

They tried to control their emotions and looked expectantly at Madeline, hoping for her to give them a certain answer.

Madeline nodded with certainty. “It’s true. I’ve been friends with her for so many years. I can vaguely guess what she’s thinking in her heart.”

Neil and Raegan looked at each other. They were desperate for that day to come sooner.

Madeline did not stay for too long. She grabbed the empty thermos and went to the parking lot to drive home. However, when she was about to get in the car, she saw a familiar figure from the side mirror. She retracted her hand that was about to open the door and confidently turned to face the person who was silently approaching her.

“Were you the one who followed me to the hospital just now?”

Married by Mistake – Chapter 2430

Madeline was calm. She did not have the slightest hint of fear or avoidance.

“I heard that you’ve already left. Why did you suddenly come back? You’re even following me now. Is there anything else you want to tell me?” Madeline asked directly with a slight smile.

Hannah looked at the calm smile on Madeline’s face, and her eyes sank. However, the next second, she also smiled.

“Yes, as you said, I’m very unwilling. Even if I really have to go back to St. Piaf, I have to say goodbye to my good ‘sister’ before leaving.”

Hannah obviously had something to say. When she said the word ‘sister’, it sounded extremely ironic. Although Hannah’s eyes and words were full of strong dissatisfaction and unwillingness, and perhaps she still wanted to take revenge on Madeline, Madeline’s heart was inexplicably calm at this moment. There was not even the slightest fluctuation.

Madeline just smiled and nodded. “Well then, do you want to go to a nearby café to sit down and properly bade farewell?”

“No, I’m in a hurry. I don’t have time to chat with you,” Hannah’s tone sounded very unfriendly, and she was still as arrogant as ever.

“Well, since that’s the case, then say what you want to say here.” Madeline was also very straightforward.

Hannah frowned. She seemed to be bothered by Madeline’s calmness, but the next second, she suddenly smiled as if she was relieved.

“I really envy you.” Hannah’s eyes showed an envious look. “Your family loves you so much, especially the people you love. They love you so much too.”

Hearing Hannah’s words, Madeline’s heart was somehow moved.

“Eveline, in your eyes, I’m pathetic, right? I did that with Mr. Whitman because I believed I was infallible, but it was actually just a trap set by others. What’s even more ridiculous is that I lied to myself for so long and refused to accept the reality. Heh,” Hannah chuckled bitterly to herself.

“After I found out the truth about being fooled, I tried to feign madness and pretended to lose my memory to stay at your house. No matter what, I wasn’t convinced that I would lose just like this.”

“Then why did you suddenly decide to leave?” Madeline asked curiously.

“It’s because I feel like a clown.” Hannah smiled bitterly and walked in front of Madeline. The previous jealousy and hatred in her eyes were gone, leaving only a trace of envy.

“If I continue to stay in your house, I’ll just be inviting humiliation upon myself. Plus, I finally understand that I can’t force a relationship after seeing how Mr. Whitman treats you.”

Suddenly, Madeline felt sorry for the girl in front of her when she saw the serious expression on Hannah’s face. However, everyone had to choose their own paths. Luckily, Hannah had an epiphany.

“What are your plans now? Are you going back to St. Piaf?” Madeline asked with a friendly smile.

“Yes, I bought a ticket for this afternoon.”

“Have a safe journey and arrive safely.” Madeline expressed her well wishes, but she still had some questions in her heart. “So you just want to tell me these after following me for so long?”

After she said that, Hannah was quiet for two seconds. Then, she said, “No, I also came here to thank you.”

“Thank me?” Madeline was confused. However, she seemed to understand what Hannah was trying to say from her relieved tone.

“Thank you for helping me see myself clearly. If I could’ve gotten rid of my stubborn opinions earlier, I wouldn’t have made myself look so much like a fool. Now that I think about it, I was indeed ridiculous. However, I only think I was ridiculous. I don’t wish to seek revenge or fight back. I’m treating this as a kind of growth,” Hannah explained calmly, word by word