Lilianeâs heart brimmed with satisfaction as she envisioned her wedding with Bradley as the ultimate solution to rid herself of the bothersome presence of Esther and Felix. Her life would be smooth sailing with their departure, victorious in every aspect.
In a cold and disrespectful tone that lacked the humility expected of a son-in-law toward his mother-in-
law, Bradley addressed Leah, saying, âPlease take care of Liliane, Mrs. Anstey.â
He carried himself with an air of superiority, emitting a strange contradiction.
The seamless progression of events made Leahâs temples throb uncontrollably. Suddenly, an important question struck her mind-had Esther and Bradley already divorced?
âMr. Warner, your divorce certificateâ¦â
A sinister glint quietly blossomed in Bradleyâs eyes as he gazed at Leah, calmly stating, â Esther has signed the divorce agreement, and the lawyers are handling the proceedings.â Liliane was also aware of Esther signing the divorce agreement. She held Leahâs hand and coquettishly remarked, âMom, Brad doesnât need to personally handle these matters. The lawyers will take care of it. Donât you have confidence in the legal department of the Warner Group?â
Leahâs remaining concerns dissipated as well. She looked at Bradley and casually responded, Mr.
Warner, although the Ansteys may not be as wealthy as the Warners, we are not lacking. We will prepare a generous wedding gift for Lilianeâ¦â
âNo need for that.â Bradleyâs deep gaze fixed upon Lilianeâs delicate face, resembling a flower. âBradley Warnerâs wife wonât need to rely on her familyâs wealth.â
âItâs different-â
Leah attempted to say something more, but Bradley glanced at his wristwatch and coldly interjected, âItâs getting late. Rest early. If you have any ideas, contact the wedding planning company directly. I have more than enough money, so thereâs no need for you to save it on my behalf.â
âBrad, let me see you off!â Lilianeâs happiness overflowed like that of a little girl. At that moment, all her schemes and manipulations were forgotten.
âTake care of yourself.â Bradley opened the door of the hospital room and calmly departed.
Leah anxiously watched Bradleyâs retreating figure and felt an inexplicable unease settling within her.
âMom, Mom, Mom, Iâm so happy!â
Liliane threw herself into her motherâs embrace, hugging her tightly, brimming with joy and happiness.
Leah had no choice but to bury all her worries and concerns deep within her heart. She was just an ordinary mother and hoped her daughter would experience this level of happiness for the rest of her life.
âMom, Iâll undergo the heart transplant once Iâm married. And after the transplant, Iâll have my own child. Iâll love it dearly and cherish it like a precious pearl.â
Leah gently brushed away the bangs from Lilianeâs forehead, speaking slowly. âIs this how happy my daughter is?â
Leah believed that Esther and Felix should not taint her daughterâs happiness during her wedding. As for the useless Billy, she would find a way to prevent his presence at the wedding.
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That way⦠the person leading Liliane down the aisle, holding her hand, would be her biological father, Shane.
Regarding the Ansteysâ assets, they could conveniently be transferred to Lilianeâs name as a rightful wedding gift.
Once the Ansteysâ assets were secured, Billy would no longer be worth her attention.
âMom, Iâve finally obtained what I wanted!â Liliane gleefully uttered the most malicious words, wearing a gleeful expression. âMom, what kind of fate do you think we should bestow upon Esther and her son?â