Chapter 33 Chapter 33 76 % +13 ) Catlin was so furious that her vision blurred with rage . If it werent for Olivias current condition , she wouldve given Stephanie a piece of her mind . But now , in this moment , she couldnt waste any more time arguing over the phone . Taking a deep breath , her voice was cold with barely controlled anger . Where are you ? Im coming to see you . What do you want to see me for ? came Stephanies curt reply . Catlin gritted her teeth , swallowing her fury . We need to have a serious talk . Olivias condition was deteriorating by the minute . Catlin wanted to resolve things with Stephanie face to face give her what she wanted , just to get Dr. Pierce to come back as soon as possible . At this point , she was ready to give in to anything , but Stephanie … she wasnt even interested in negotiating . Ive got nothing to say to you , and everything that needed to be said has been said , Stephanie answered coldly . Hart , Im done with the Hart family . I dont need a mother like you , either . Its better if we just pretend we never existed to each other . Without a second thought , Stephanie slammed the phone down . The words hit Catlin like a slap to the face . Her hands trembled , and her face flushed with anger . Stephanies answer echoed in her mind , each word sharper than the last . Meanwhile , Tyler stepped out of the hospital room and saw Catlin , a picture of heartbreak . Without asking , he knew- Stephanie had struck again . Whats wrong with her ? No matter how much hatred there is , why does it always have to be now ? Catlin , on the tears , spoke through gritted teeth to Tyler . verge of I dont understand . Why cant she wait until Olivias better ? Why does she have to act like this at the worst possible time ? Im going to go talk to her , said Tyler . Catlin sighed , her tone bitter . Shes not even willing to make one phone call to Dr. How did I end up with a daughter like this ? One single phone call had already sparked such chaos . Catlin couldnt even begin to imagine the kind of mess Stephanie would cause if they really needed her to cooperate further . She was losing faith , not only in Stephanie but in the family that raised her . What kind of upbringing did the Giovanni family give her ? she complained . Shes ungrateful , rude clearly , they failed her . Tyler remained silent for a moment , and then spoke up . You go talk to the doctor . Lets see if theres anything else we can do for Olivia . Ill handle the rest . Fine , said Catlin . She gave a small nod , before heading off to speak with the doctors . There was dissatisfaction , no doubt about it . But with Dr. Pierces situation hanging in the balance , Stephanie had become a key factor . Catlin knew they couldnt afford to cross her now . In the ward , Olivia had endured the pain for an entire night , barely hanging on . 1/3 Chapter 33 Now , she was slightly more comfortable thanks to the painkillers the doctors had given her . She weakly turned her gaze to Chris . Chris , she whispered , Do you think Ill ever get to see the sunrise again ? The sunrise had always been her favorite . Sitting by the sea , watching the sun rise slowly over the horizon , she could almost feel life itself so powerful , so full of promise . Chris squeezed her hand gently . When youre better , Ill take you , Olivia smiled at him faintly . Has your family been causing trouble for you ? she asked . Ever since she found out she wasnt a real member of the Hart family , the Ashfords attitude toward her had been cold , distant , even contemptuous . But she never let it show , especially not in front of Chris . Dont worry about them , answered Chris . But Olivias sigh told him otherwise . I dont think I have much time left . Im afraid I wont make it . Dont say that ! Chris snapped , his voice tight . Hearing Chris speak like this only made Olivias heart ache . She coughed , then whispered , What about your wedding ? Will it still happen on time ? The question hung in the air , and Chris froze . The mention of their wedding had the power to unsettle him like nothing else . His mind flashed back to the image of the man in Stephanies room the other night freshly showered , wearing a towel around his waist , with her towel . It was all too much . Something about that man , his presence , screamed danger . And the fact that he carried a weapon ? That wasnt a coincidence . But Stephanie had always been alone . Chris mind raced . Was this man someone Stephanie had known before returning to the Hart family ? Chris , are you listening ? Olivia pressed gently . If the familys okay with Stephanie , then just go ahead and marry her . Chris eyes narrowed , his mood shifting . A storm was brewing in his chest , but he forced himself to stay composed . I wont marry her , he declared abruptly . The weight in his chest felt even heavier after he said it . The moment those words left his mouth , he realized just how deeply they troubled him . Olivias eyes widened . But- Enough , Chris cut in , his tone firm . Your health comes first , not all this other stuff . Lets drop it for now . Just then , the door creaked open , and Kevin walked in , his gaze sweeping the room before locking with Chris . Without a word , Chris rose from his seat and gestured toward the door . Ill step out for a bit . You should rest , he said to Olivia . Alright , Olivia whispered , her eyes following him as he left the ward . In "Someone Loved is Never Lost" by CrushReel, readers are immersed in a captivating CEO drama that explores the intricacies of love, loss, and redemption. 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