Chapter 273
Olivia’s jaw tightened with resolve. She would avenge Lily and fight Victoria to the death if necessary.
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At the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den, Victoria was rushed into the Bloodrush Chamber, medical staff swarming around her with
urgent efficiency.
Connor waited anxiously in the corridor, his face drawn with worry. Despite everything Victoria had done, despite her betrayal and manipulation, he couldn’t simply turn off his feelings for her.
Ethan stood by the door, his face grim, his posture rigid with tension. The seeds of doubt had been planted in his mind, but he had
made his choice–at least for now.
After what seemed like hours, Dr. Samuel Wilson emerged from the treatment room, his expression serious.
“She’s out of immediate danger,” he announced, removing his surgical gloves. “But the next 24 hours will be crucial. The silver
contamination in the wound is significant.”
Ethan nodded, his relief visible in the slight relaxation of his shoulders. “Can I see her?”
“Briefly,” Dr. W
Wilson agreed. “She’s being moved to a private recovery room now.
As Victoria was wheeled past on a gurney, her eyes fluttered open. “Ethan,” she called weakly, her voice barely audible.
Ethan immediately moved to her side, taking her uninjured hand in his. “I’m here,” he assured her, his protective instinct overriding the doubts that lingered in his mind.
Victoria’s lips curved in a small, satisfied smile before her eyes closed again.
The following morning, Emma Frost arrived at the medical den, her small face pinched with worry. She had learned about her mother’s hospitalization and had insisted on visiting immediately.
“Daddy, is Mommy going to be okay?” she asked, her voice small and frightened as Ethan met her at the entrance.
Ethan knelt down to her level, his expression softening. “Your mother is strong, Emma. She’ll be fine.”
He had arranged for a security guard to bring her safely to the medical den, unwilling to leave Victoria’s side even to collect the
child himself.
After spending some time comforting Emma, Ethan finally left to get some rest, his exhaustion evident in the slump of hist shoulders. He had been awake for over twenty–four hours, maintaining his vigil at Victoria’s bedside.
“I’ll be back soon,” he promised Emma, ruffling her hair gently before departing.
After he left, Victoria stirred, her eyes opening slowly. Not seeing Ethan, her gaze landed on Emma, who sat quietly in a chair
beside the bed
“Where’s Ethan?” Victoria asked coldly, her maternal warmth suddenly absent.
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Emma flinched at her mother’s tone. “I told him to go home and rest, Mommy. He looked so tired.”
Victoria’s eyes narrowed dangerously. Without Ethan present, she saw no need to maintain her loving mother facade.
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“Sarah,” she called to the medical assistant who had just entered the room. “Go to Timber’s Diner and get me some breakfast. I
can’t eat this hospital food.”
Sarah Jenkins hesitated, glancing at the untouched tray of food beside the bed, “Ms. Frost, Timber’s is at least half an hour.
away…”
“Did I ask for your opinion?” victoria snapped, “Go. Now.”
Once Sarah had left and they were alone, Victoria’s demeanor changed completely. With surprising strength for someone who had lost so much blood, she pushed herself up in bed.
“You stupid girl,” she hissed at Emma. “You sent Ethan away? After everything that’s happened, you think it’s a good idea for him to leave my side?”
Before Emma could respond, Victoria reached out and shoved her daughter hard, pushing her off the chair. Emma hit her head on the floor with a dull thud but dared not cry out loud.
“This is all your fault,” Victoria continued, her voice venomous. “If you hadn’t been so greedy for attention, none of this would
have happened!”
Emma quickly scrambled to her feet, her eyes wide with fear and remorse. “Mommy, I’m sorry. It’s Emmy’s fault, you can punish
Emmy however you want, please don’t be mad at Emmy.”
Victoria, feeling weak from blood loss, simply glared at her daughter. “Just you wait,” she threatened, the promise of future
punishment clear in her voice despite her weakened state.
Neither of them noticed Connor Blackthorn standing in the doorway, his face hardening as he witnessed the scene.
He had been waiting outside the ward all night, torn between exposing Victoria completely and protecting the mother of his child. But seeing Victoria mistreat Emma solidified his resolve.
For his daughter’s sake, he could no longer hesitate. His heart had been too weak to make the decision, but now he knew- Emma’s safety must come before his lingering feelings for Victoria.
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