Sweet Divorce

Chapter 164 Miscarriage

Rita laughed, pushing him away. “No, it’s not the right time!” She had had her heart broken a few times. It didn’t recover so quickly. She just needed some time to settle into her new role, his girlfriend.

What’s more, she had no confidence in their relationship. After all, he had hurt her feelings before.

Liam released his hand, looking faintly disappointed, but he understood it. He had done lots of things wrong and said some very hurtful things. He needed time to prove his love for Rita.

Liam put his arms around Rita’s waist and said gently, “Are you hungry?”

Rita nodded, blushing furiously. Liam seemed in a splendid mood. The chilly relationship between them had finally improved. He played with Rita’s hair and said, “What do you want to eat?”

“Can we have pizza?” Rita said.

“Pizza sounds great,” Liam replied gently. Then he turned to Jacob and winked at him.

Jacob stared at Liam and his eyes popped in surprise. Didn’t Liam hate pizza?

Rita took good care of Liam in the hospital in the next couple of days. And soon, Liam was discharged. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

When Jacob went to sign the discharge papers for Liam, Liam and Rita were waiting for the elevator.

When the elevator doors opened, they saw Lillian standing in it. Her face was gaunt and pale.

They were shocked when their eyes met. Rita felt more estranged from Lillian than ever. She despised the people who had betrayed her.

From that day on, Rita tried to avoid meeting Lillian, and Lillian had never contacted her too.

It was really awkward. The two girls did not say anything to each other. Rita stood aside to let Lillian pass. Lillian lowered her head and stepped out.

But before Rita stepped into the lift, her arm was held by Lillian. “Rita!”

For an instant Rita froze. She hadn’t moved from her spot and her eyes misted a little. “What’s up?” Rita asked.

“Can I have a word with you?” Lillian implored, in a low hoarse voice. “Just give me five minutes.”

Rita realized something was wrong. She wheeled to face Liam.

Liam had taken the hint. He rubbed her head gently and said, “Go ahead. I’ll just wait here.”

“OK.” Rita nodded and walked to the balcony. Lillian hurried to follow as she wiped her eyes.

Rita examined Lillian carefully when they stood at the balcony. Lillian’s eyes were red and swollen. It looked like she had been crying. And not only that, she was thin and gaunt.

“How are you?” Rita asked.

At the last word, tears coursed down Lillian’s cheeks. She was tempted to say that she had a wretched time, but she didn’t tell Rita the truth, because her pride wouldn’t let her.

She took a deep breath and managed a smile. “I’m fine, I’m fine,” she answered.

“That’s good,” Rita said, though she knew Lillian was lying.

“The…”

“Rita…” The two girls spoke at the same time.

“You go first,” Rita said with a smile.

“Listen, Rita. You better be careful. Lots of companies in F City had went bust. Your Brown Group must pay more attention to it, especially the group’s collaborations,” said Lillian seriously.

Rita seemed lost in thought. She knew Lillian well. Lillian was descended from a noble family. Her father had always indulged her. Until today, she had known nothing about business. Because of this, her words were so odd.

Suddenly she remembered the Brown Group would get into trouble during this time in her previous life.

At this thought, she wore an extraordinarily solemn expression. “Why do you say that? What do you know concerning this?”

“I…I don’t know,” Lillian said hesitantly.

“But…” Before Rita could say another word, Lillian interrupt, “I should go.”

But she stopped after a few faltering steps. Then she turned her head slowly to face Rita. “Sorry, Rita!” she said in a croaky whisper and her eyes filled with tears.

Rita stood still and did not know how to answer that.

Lillian turned to look at Liam, and then her eyes fell upon Rita. Suddenly, her face broke into a smile. “You two are back together. That’ great! I’m happy for you, Rita!” she said and walked off.

Rita sighed and leaned against the wall. She began to feel sadder and sadder.

Liam came up to Rita, cradling her in his arms. He kissed her hair softly and said, “Cry, that will solace you.”

“I’m fine. Let’s go,” she said. Then she took out her phone and called Isabelle. She asked Isabelle to investigate Lillian’s situation.

“What do you want to do?” asked Liam, bewildered.

Rita described briefly what happened and said, “Something must have happened. I’ll go find out what she knows.”

Liam seemed a little upset. He would do anything for Rita, but she didn’t ask him for help. Anyway, he would do his best to protect her.

“Liam!” Rita called. Liam seemed to come out of a reverie.

“I know who did it,” said Liam seriously.

“Who?” asked Rita in surprise.

“Michael!” Liam said firmly.

Rita was astonished to hear that. She didn’t think that was possible. Michael seemed kind and gentle to everyone.

Just then, a group of doctors rushed out of the elevator, pushing a bed. “Get out of the way! Out of the way! Notify the emergency room. She’s bleeding out.”

When they were walking past Rita, she got a clean look at the bed. It was Lillian that lay there! There was blood all over her trousers.

Rita went pale to see that. “Lillian!” she cried in a trembling voice.