Chapter 9 " And as for Ms. Mitchell's illness , the hospital had already discovered it when she was first injured , but Ms. Mitchell bribed the doctor to keep it a secret ... " The voice coming from Konnor , the assistant , grew increasingly muffled in Christopher's ears . So she really did have her own reasons , reasons she couldn't help . She was not heartless or unfeeling ; even after the car accident all those years ago , it was she who stayed by his side . All along , he had been feeling guilty toward the wrong person . A few days ago , she learned she had been diagnosed with stomach cancer and had already given up on treatment . The lack of money was only because she wanted to save her younger brother . And what was he doing at that time ? To humiliate her , he got involved with Francesca , the person she despised most , deliberately letting her overhear them , making her design his engagement venue ... One thing after another , all of it was him tormenting and hurting her for his own selfish desires , trying to force her to admit she was wrong . He truly deserved to be damned . He turned to look at Francesca , who stood before him with an innocent expression . His chest heaved violently , as if a fire had exploded inside , burning so fiercely that every organ ached . Frightened by his demeanor , Francesca shrank back . " Christopher , what's wrong with you ? You've been acting strange since just now , looking at me like that ... Did I do something wrong ? " Her words instantly ignited the anger Christopher had been suppressing . He suddenly raised his hand - not to touch her , but to push her out with an uncontrollable force . Francesca had never expected him to lay a hand on her , and her body fell backward completely unprepared . She cried out in surprise , landing hard on the cold marble floor . The pain made her gasp , and 0.00 % 06:38 Chapter 9 tears welled up in her eyes instantly . She looked up at Christopher , her eyes full of grievance and confusion . " Christopher ... " But Christopher didn't even glance at her . With a loud bang , he slammed the door shut . 298 Vouchers At the funeral , Adeline's face was as pale as paper . Dressed in black , she clung tightly to the urn in her hands , unwilling to let go . On the verge of fainting , she leaned her entire body against Jonathan . Christopher rushed in and grabbed Adeline , trying to explain . " Addie , I'm sorry , I wronged you . I know everything now . " When Adeline looked up and saw Christopher , she immediately thought of Francesca's face . " Christopher , if my brother could have lived longer , I should have stuck with conservative treatment . I shouldn't have believed Francesca's lies ! " Christopher was confused . " Your brother , what does he have to do with Francesca ? " Adeline thought Christopher was defending Francesca . A cold smile appeared at the corner of her lips as she placed her brother's urn into the ground and proceeded with the next part of the ceremony . Jonathan , who knew the whole story , unlocked Adeline's phone . " Christopher , your girlfriend - no , your wife now - has cost a life , do you know that ? " He played the voice message . " I lied to you . There was never a suitable bone marrow match . Thank you for the wedding BGM you so carefully arranged today . You gave me a perfect wedding . " Christopher had no idea that Francesca was so audacious . Not only did she steal credit , but she also did so many heartless things in secret . " Christopher , if Francesca hadn't lied about having a kidney donor , Addie wouldn't have stopped the conservative treatment and watched her brother die right in front of her . " Christopher tried to step forward and explain , but Jonathan stopped him . " If you really love her , don't disturb her anymore . All the music at the wedding was composed by Addie for you . When she wished you happiness , you should have known that all the grievances 41.28 % 06:38 Chapter 9 : ir 288 iVouchers between you two should end there . " Jonathan then left with Adeline . Watching Jonathan leave with Adeline , Christopher clenched his fists and called Konnor . " Find out for me - investigate everything Francesca has done ! " Late into the night , Christopher watched the surveillance footage and pieced everything together . *** Francesca rubbed her sleepy eyes , only to realize that she should have been sleeping in the villa's bed , but the unfamiliar surroundings made her uneasy . Several strong bodyguards burst in , tying her up with ropes so she couldn't move . " Who are you ? What you're doing is illegal ! " 86.23 % 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...