4 Chapter 27 Bethany stared blankly at her own hand , feeling a fiery pain on her back and the burn on her chest screaming in pain . She never thought that there would come a day when she would be treated with such disgust . The tenderness they once showed her was suddenly withdrawn in an instant . Why ? She raised her head , looked at the tall man beside her , and couldnt help but ask . Why , even though I kept everything well hidden before , did you suddenly discover everything ? Beside the artificial lake , Tony sneered , Kept everything well hidden ? Dont be so self righteous . The truth is , we just chose to believe you and didnt dig deeper . The next moment , he kicked Bethany straight into the lake . Watching her struggle in the water , for some reason , he remembered the look of despair in Kates eyes that day by the lake . That time , they saved Bethany first , then abandoned her . He still remembered that look clearly . Tony ! Ethan ! Help me ! I dont want to die ! Bethany kept shouting for help , not knowing how many times she cried out , but Tony remained indifferent . Ethan walked over . Seeing her nearly drowning , he thought of Kates desperate look that day , and his eyes grew colder . Just as Bethany was about to drown , he ordered a bodyguard to pull her out . After she barely survived , before she could catch her breath , Bethany was pushed back into the water again . After several rounds of this , she no longer had any strength to resist , her entire being lifeless , lost to despair . Losing to My Substitute 26.8 % Chapter 24 There was no point in crying for help now ; it would only bring another round of torment . She could only give up . Seeing Bethanys lifeless appearance , Ethan waved his hand , signaling the bodyguard to release her . Bethany lay on the ground , soaked , her hair and clothes tangled and sticking to her , no longer showing the weak , pitiful figure from before . Im sorry , I really know I was wrong . Please let me go , I wont dare again . Now , she was truly regretting it . The three brothers were devils . They were beyond anything she could deal with or control ! No matter how hard she tried , she could never surpass the place Kate held in their hearts . It was so close … just a little more , and she could have replaced Kate to become the most important person in their hearts . But what she didnt understand was , why did they still refuse to let go of her even though Kate was already married , already had another man ? Why couldnt they spare her a few more glances ? Whats the use of apologizing to us ? The person you should really apologize to is Kate . Ethans eyes were cold , showing no sign of softening . He signaled for the bodyguard to take Bethany with him and went to the mansion . However , the cozy villa remained dark , with no lights on even in the evening . If it werent for confirming that Kate lived here , they would have almost thought no one resided here . Ethan and Tony exchanged glances , both feeling the tension in their gazes . A Kate … She wouldnt have had an accident , right ? They almost couldnt bear to think about it , but they felt extreme hatred towards Joshua . Why didnt he protect Kate well ? Tony and Ethan completely ignored Bethany and both spoke simultaneously : Mu Substitute 27.1 % Well search separately . One on each side Not knowing where Kate might be , they immediately contacted their sources for an investation . However , before they could act , Kates social media status was updated with a video The caption was simple- Honeymoon Upon seeing this , they almost couldnt bring themselves to open it , gripping , their phones so hard that they almost crushed them . After a long silence , they still opened the video , In the video , Kate was smiling sweetly , walking hand in hand with Joshua on the beach , the sea breeze blowing through their hair . The scene was warm and romantic . Though the two of them didnt do anything intimate , it gave an undeniable sense of this is untouchable . Ethan was so angry that he threw his phone , shattering it instantly , but he still couldnt contain his fury . Tony wasnt any better . His fists were clenched tight , and he turned his gaze to Bethany , his eyes darkening . In the ongoing romance novel "CEO's Twins Want Mommy Back" by CrushReel, Cassandra finds herself in a seemingly perfect marriage with a loving husband and adorable stepchildren. However, her troubled past looms large, raising questions about the true stability of her newfound family. As she navigates the complexities of blending her past and present, Cassandra must confront the shadows that threaten to disrupt her blissful facade. What secrets lie beneath the surface, and how will she protect her newfound happiness from the ghosts of her past? This modern tale delves into themes of redemption, family dynamics, and the intricate balance between love and secrets. 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