Chapter 483

Chapter 483

A trace of confusion flickered in Valerie’s eyes, as if she had grasped something

But it didn’t make sense. Given Ethan and Ruth’s status, who could they possibly offend! What were they afraid of?

Valerie couldn’t figure it out,

Matthew returned after seeing off the elders and was worried when he saw Valerie’s expression.

Matthew asked, “What’s wrong” Are you feeling unwell anywhere?”

As he spoke, Matthew was about to call the doctor, but Valerie stopped him with a soft smile. “No, I just remembered that they were trying to sell me. Falmost fell asleep and dreamt of you, which gave me the strength to escape..

Her voice was soh, and Matthew felt distressed. He couldn’t imagine what she had gone through and how much courage and determination it took

for her to survive,

Matthew gently held her to comfort her, saying, “Don’t worry about it. It’s all in the past

won’t let you get hurt again

He added in a low, solemn voice, As for those people, they won’t have another chance to harm you.

Valerie nodded and said, “Thank you for always being with me?

Matthew patted her head, poured a glass of water, and helped her drink it before asking “What do you think about what Olivia said earlier! How do you feel about the Anderson family?”

Valerie thought for a moment and said, “Honestly, I don’t have wrong feelings either way, Olivia seems very kind, and Owen as well. Of course, I would love to be a part of the Anderson family, but I need concrete evidence to prove I’m related to them by blood. That’s what matters”

Matthew nodded in agreement. “Right now, it’s all speculation. We don’t really know anything for sure. It all comes down to evidence.”

Thinking back to finding Valerie near the cliff edge, where one wrong move could have been disastrous, Matthew felt a chill run down his spine. The thought of her falling and being lost forever shook lúm dreply.

Now, he stayed close to Valerie, the feeling of having nearly lost her making him unwilling to leave her side even for a moment.

Valerie didn’t notice Matthew’s dangerous gaze. His eyes were cold and filled with a violent edge,

Earlier, the bodyguards reported back. They had searched the entire mountain but couldn’t find the man who took Valerie. Who was het Why did he target Valerie Was it Ethan or someone else? What was their motive!

Everything was still unknown,

They found the car, but it was submerged in the lake to erase evidence.

The perpetrator was skilled, leaving almost no clues except for a button.

Tracking down someone based on a small button was almost impossible.

But it didn’t matter. Matthew was certain the perpetrator was still in Kranson City. The suspects were few, and having failed once, they might try again. Matthew’s eyes turned cold. As long as the perpetrator was alive, he wouldn’t escape. Matthew would ensure he faced retribution.

Meanwhile, outside the hospital room, the atmosphere between Julian and Katherine was also tense

After leaving Valerie’s room, everyone gradually left. With the Anderson family gone, only Julian and Katherine were left.

It was time for a meal, and Katherine looked around, asking, “Julian, tam… I’m ordering food. What do you want!”

Julian replied, “No, I’m going home to cat

Katherine smiled. “Then I’ll join you. I’d like to try your cooking.”

Julian said. “No, I ordered takeout. It’s already at the sloop.”

After he bished speaking, Julian began to leave, Katherine was taken aback by Julian’s sudden coldness towards her, but she quickly caught up with hum “Takeout but healthy. Let me pack some braised ribs for you, and we can eat together. Alden will be done with school soon. We can go to his. favorite place.

Julian turned to look at her.

Caught off guard, Katherine failed to stop in time and lumped into Julian’s back, causing her nose to sting with pain. Wiping away tears, she

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rubbed her nose and teasingly complained, Julian, you stopped so suddenly. You should give me a heads–up next time.”

“Im sorry..” Julian instinctively reached into his pocket, as if to hand her something. But just as Katherine was about to take it. Julian hesitated, quietly gazing at her as if struggling with words. After a moment, he sighed deeply “You go ahead and eat. I have something to take care of. I’ll see you later.”

With that, he turned and drove off, leaving Katherine staring after him, bewildered. Katherine thought, What had happened to Juliant What did I do wrong!

She felt responsable for his sudden change in attitude,

They had been getting along so well recently, Julian had even praised her cooking. How had everything changed so quickly?

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