Hearing this , Christopher's eyes flashed with anger . " What right do you have to end things ? " A sarcastic smile tugged at Adeline's lips . " Mr. Adams , your wedding's coming up . Are you really gonna keep a mistress you can't even show off ? " Christopher caught the defiance in her eyes . " What , you think it's fine for other CEOs to have mistresses but not me ? You just want money , right ? I'll double it for you . " Under the dim light , Adeline's face went pale , her nails digging into her palms . She murmured , " Guess it doesn't matter who I'm with , as long as the money is there . Thanks , Mr. Adams . " She didn't have long to live anyway . She knew Christopher was naturally proud . He just couldn't get over being dumped . Once he finished tormenting her and let go of his resentment , she'd be forgotten . As for him marrying Francesca ? As long as he was happy , it didn't concern her . Just then , as Christopher was about to send her back , his phone rang . Francesca's voice came through . " Christopher , where are you ? I'm so scared . The thunder is so loud ... " Christopher quickly reassured her , " Don't worry . I'll be back soon . " His gaze fell on Adeline sitting in the car . Adeline knew what he meant , even with the heavy rain outside . " I can get home myself . " But Christopher locked the doors , started the car , and drove her to the villa . " Get out . It's not easy to get a ride here . " Adeline knew his goal - he just wanted to torment her some more . At this point , she wasn't afraid . Francesca came out to greet them . Her eyes flickered with a hint of resentment at seeing Adeline , but she quickly covered it with a sweet , understanding smile . " Ms. Mitchell , come 0.00 % 06:36 Chapter 4 288 ¡ Vouchers in . It's pouring outside . Why not stay the night ? Let the housekeeper show you to the shower . " Christopher felt even more that Francesca was gentle and thoughtful . Hugging her , he added , " Francesca , we're getting married soon . Don't take it the wrong way . There was a reason for what happened today . " " Christopher , what are you saying ? I know whatever was between you and Ms. Mitchell is in the past . " Christopher thought of the man in the hospital bed and the time of his car accident . Adeline had vanished without a trace back then , and now she stayed faithfully by that man's side . A surge of anger rose in him . " Francesca , my mom said you helped massage me every day after my accident . Please give me a massage today too . " Francesca hesitated , then nodded . " Ah , okay . Go upstairs and wait for me . " After Christopher left , Francesca found Adeline in the guest room , just out of the shower . The cheerful smile from earlier was gone . " You really are stubborn . ' " I " I don't want trouble , " Adeline replied . " Today wasn't my choice . If you want to pick a fight , don't blame me . Back then , you pretended to be me and claimed it was you who stayed with him - you think I didn't notice ? " Francesca wasn't threatened by Adeline's words . Instead , she laughed . She turned on the curling iron by the bathroom and slowly approached Adeline , the hot metal hovering above the back of her neck . Adeline's spine tensed . It didn't touch her , but the heat brought back memories of being bullied . That ugly scar was still on her inner forearm . " Adeline , your brother recently found a bone marrow match , right ? But that person canceled the donation for no reason . Bet you don't know why . " 49.89 % A single mother returns to the city she left seven years ago after breaking up with her ex to seek treatment for her son’s leukemia. Upon learning of her return, the ex immediately searches for the lo...