Chapter 133
The door burst open.
Adrian Roland stood in the doorway, his entire being radiating tension.
"Grandfather."
Edward Roland slammed his hand on the table. "Perfect timing! Get this woman out of my sight!"
Adrian's gaze locked onto Stella Valentine, his Adam's apple bobbing.
"Adrian!" Lily Savigny interrupted with a saccharine laugh, clinging to his arm. "Your grandfather misunderstood me. Explain it to him."
She tugged him toward the sofa.
But his eyes never left Stella.
Stella rose. "Mr. Roland, I'll take the children home now."
"She's the one who should leave!" Edward jabbed a finger at Lily, his voice sharp. "Either she goes, or you both do!"
Lily's smile froze. "Adrian?"
Silence.
"Adrian!" She reached for his hand.
"Enough." He avoided her touch. "You've made your appearance. Let's go."
"I'm tired." Lily flopped onto the couch. "Besides, shouldn't Grandfather know about our engagement?"
Adrian's face darkened.
"What did you promise her?" Edward demanded.
"She... will be my wife." Adrian's voice was hoarse.
"Over my dead body!" Edward shot to his feet. "Stella is the only granddaughter-in-law I recognize!"
Lily leaned against Adrian, smirking. "Once they're divorced, I'll be the rightful Mrs. Roland."
"Shameless!" Edward trembled with rage. "Have you no decency?"
"I only care about the title of Mrs. Roland."
Edward clutched his chest, collapsing onto the sofa, his face deathly pale.
"Mr. Roland!" Stella rushed to support him.
Benjamin Langley panicked. "His heart condition! I'll call an ambulance!"
"No time." Stella forced herself to stay calm. "Ethan, help Great-Grandpa lie down. Benjamin, open the windows."
She turned to Adrian. "Get the car!"
Adrian shoved Lily away and bolted outside.
Lily stumbled against the couch, glaring at Stella. "You ruined everything again!"
"If anything happens to Mr. Roland, you'll pay." Stella loomed over her.
Lily smirked, caressing her stomach. "Even if the old man dies, Adrian will marry me. He only cares about me and our baby now."
Slap!
A sharp crack echoed through the room.
Stella yanked Lily up by the collar. "Pray he survives."
"Mommy!" Ethan cried out. "Great-Grandpa can't breathe!"
Stella released Lily and hurried to check on Edward.
The old man's lips were blue, his breathing ragged.
"Ethan, protect your sister." Stella gave quick instructions. "Wait for me to come back."
The little boy spread his arms in front of Benjamin, eyeing Lily warily. "I will!"
Stella carefully lifted Edward.
The old man gripped her hand weakly. "Give Adrian... another chance..."
"Focus on getting to the hospital." Stella evaded the plea.
Adrian pulled the car up to the entrance.
The three of them rushed inside.
Stella tended to Edward in the backseat, fanning him continuously.
The car sped toward the hospital.
Medical staff whisked Edward into the emergency room.
Stella slumped onto a bench, her injuries throbbing.
"Stella..." Adrian reached for her.
"Don't touch me!" she snapped.
"You look terrible—"
"Thanks to you." Stella let out a bitter laugh. "Control your precious Lily. Stop letting her hurt people!"
Adrian covered his face in anguish. "Today was an accident—"
"The car crash wasn't!" Stella sprang to her feet. "Your beloved Lily admitted she sabotaged our parents' car!"
"...I know."
"You knew?" Stella's eyes widened in disbelief. "You knew and let her walk free? You're still marrying her? How could you betray our parents like this?!"