Chapter 3 Returning Home

The atmosphere in Keely's ward was tense. It seemed like the air was frozen.

Marco's anger was shooting through the roof due to the latest discovery.

Keely's attending doctor was shaking like a leaf.

Marco looked at him and asked seriously, "Didn't you say that her kidney was ruptured? And that she would need a new kidney? How do you explain this?"

Cold beads of sweat broke out on the doctor's forehead. He was too afraid to speak.

Marco added, "What kind of doctor are you? You should be relieved of your duty. I'll personally see to that!"

The doctor cupped his hands. He knew that Marco wasn't fibbing. If he was reported to the doctors' guild, he wouldn't be able to practice medicine ever again.

He came clean fearfully.

"Please don't do that, Mr. Bryant. Miss Haywood ordered me to give that diagnosis. I promise not to do such a thing again."

"Get out!"

When the doctor didn't move an inch, Marco looked at his bodyguard, who immediately threw the pleading man out.

Marco turned to look at Keely, whose face was crimson at this time. There was a hint of disappointment in his eyes. "Is what he said true?"

Keely broke down in tears. "Marco, I didn't mean to do that. I only did it because Loraine didn't want you to show me care. I was very angry so I decided to teach her a lesson."

"Enough!" Marco was sick of her explanation already. "You wanted to teach her a lesson by taking away her kidney? How could you be so cruel? You know what? I blame myself for this. I shouldn't have spoiled you so much!"

Seeing that he was angry with her, Keely cried her eyes out as she begged him.

"Marco, I'm sorry! I shouldn't have done that. It's just that I was too scared. Ever since Jorge died, I have no one else to rely on. My body hasn't recovered fully. I'm afraid you would give up on me and leave me alone. Can you forgive me this time? Please!"

Jorge Riley was Marco's friend, who had died for him. Before he passed away, he entrusted his fiancee, Keely, to Marco and asked him to protect her always.

Marco's heart softened at the thought of his late friend.

"I promised Jorge that I would take care of you, and I intend to keep my promise."

Just when Keely breathed a sigh of relief, Marco said something unpleasant to her ears.

"However, Loraine is my legitimate wife. Don't play tricks on her anymore. Let this one be the first and last. Got that?"

Shock clouded Keely's face immediately.

"How can you say that, Marco? Loraine is just a girl from a humble background. She's not worthy of being your wife. She has brought nothing but shame to your family in the past three years. Do you really intend to live with her for the rest of your life? Besides, she has asked you for a divorce. How about you grant her request immediately?"

"Stay out of this, Keely. My marriage isn't your business."

Marco gave her a cold look, which scared her into silence.

He then stormed out of the ward. At this time, he couldn't help but think about how serious Loraine had been when she asked for a divorce today.

It came as a rude shock to him that she could do such.

Divorcing her had never crossed his mind.

Although he didn't love her, he was contented with having her as the hostess of his home. It was the exact reason why he married her in the first place.

Loraine was an orphan who grew up in the countryside. She had no one to rely on, so it was very easy to control her.

In the past, Loraine had served him well. She was obedient to him no matter how he treated her.

This was why he felt that being married to her wasn't a bad idea, after all.

He didn't want to let her go. Since Loraine asked for a divorce because of the altercation with Keely, Marco decided to talk things through and compensate her.

He waved to his subordinate and ordered, "Find Loraine immediately. Also, transfer five million dollars to her account."

The subordinate didn't swing into action immediately. He looked at his boss with a troubled look.

Marco frowned. "Why are you still standing here? If you have something to say, just spill."

"After Mrs. Bryant left the hospital, she was picked up by a man who drove a luxury car."

"What?"

Marco's frown deepened as he clenched his fists.

Something didn't feel right. It appeared things were about to go out of his control.

"Investigate who that man is and bring my wife back immediately!" Marco commanded angrily.

Meanwhile, Loraine regained consciousness again.

This time, she was no longer waking up alone in the ward. She found herself in a warm and luxurious bedroom.

"So, you have finally remembered home? I still don't understand why you put up with all that bullshit because of a man. Are you still a descendant of the Torres family? You don't act like one!"

When Loraine heard this familiar voice, she turned to look in the direction it came. A grey-haired old man with an imposing aura was seated on the edge of the bed.

She couldn't help but burst into tears at the sight of her grandfather.

"Grandpa, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have left some. I regret breaking your heart for that unworthy scum."

Aldo Torres, who was the head of Universe Group and an influential figure in the city, grew soft when he saw his favorite granddaughter crying. He held her hand and comforted her.

"There, there, my princess. Don't cry anymore. That bastard doesn't deserve you. As the heiress of this family, you should keep your head up. Universe Group is yours. No one can bully you now!"