LOGINLiliana pov The surrounding guests were stunned.Had I really stopped caring about him now?"She's nothing more than an arrogant mistress."I calmly rubbed my aching wrist after slapping Sabrina."You don't have to be so surprised."The slap had strained my wrist, and a sharp pain spread through it.Ignoring it, I walked toward the young actress.She obviously hadn't expected me to walk out of the restroom so easily.More importantly...The look on my face after slapping Sabrina had completely frightened her.She instinctively took two steps backward in her high heels.Then...She accidentally twisted her ankle."Ah!"Before she could recover from the pain in her foot...Smack!Another slap landed across her face.She immediately covered her burning cheek.I looked at her coldly."You're just a little pawn helping a mistress bully the legal wife.""Don't worry.""I won't forget you either."With just a few words, I made everything perfectly clear.Then I turned around and looked at F
Liliana pov "Liliana, where are you?"Ethan's voice was filled with worry.He knew that if I had suffered a relapse while I was alone, the pain would be unbearable.More than anything, he was afraid that if he couldn't find me in time, something terrible would happen to me.Inside the restroom...Splash!A basin of icy water was suddenly poured over my head.In an instant, I was completely soaked.The freezing water sent chills through my entire body, making me feel as though I had been thrown into an ice cellar.My illness always became worse whenever my body temperature dropped.Now I couldn't stop shivering."You've been acting so arrogant."The mocking voice came from outside the restroom."You're no longer the wealthy young miss you used to be. Just stay in there for the whole night."She laughed triumphantly."Now that you're soaked like this, let's see how you dare show up at the auction. Even if you do, you'll only embarrass yourself."It was the same little actress from earl
Liliana pov "I'm fine. I've heard even worse things over the years. I don't care anymore."I picked up a glass of champagne and took a sip.Along with it, I swallowed all the bitterness in my heart.All I wanted now was for this banquet to end peacefully.Unfortunately, someone clearly had other plans."Isn't this Mrs. Vauxhall? Why are you drinking all alone?"I looked up and saw a young actress standing in front of me.She had probably attended the banquet as the companion of some wealthy man.But judging from her behavior, she wasn't someone who belonged in high society.More importantly, I had seen her talking to Sabrina earlier.She was obviously one of Sabrina's friends.Unfortunately for her, her status wasn't important enough for me to even remember her name.I pursed my lips and narrowed my eyes."Excuse me, do we know each other?""Maybe you don't know me, but I know you. After all, the scandal involving the Carter family and the Vauxhall family has spread throughout the up
Liliana pov Millie nodded before looking up at me curiously."Mom, are you going to have dinner with Dad?""No. I have a party to attend, and I can't take you with me."A disappointed look immediately appeared on her face."I thought Dad had asked Mommy out."I smiled helplessly and gently rubbed her head."He's too busy taking care of Sabrina. Why would he ask me out? Silly girl..."Then I pinched her little nose."Mommy is going to try on her dress for you.""Okay!"In Millie's eyes, I was the most beautiful woman in the world.She believed I would look even prettier in a dress.She immediately sat down on the carpet and clapped her hands excitedly.After I changed into my dress, I walked out of the room.The elegant gown made me look noble yet distant, like an ice princess."It's so beautiful! Mommy will definitely be the prettiest person at the party tonight!" Millie praised me without hesitation."Thank you."Hearing her innocent compliment instantly lifted my mood.Sure enough,
Liliana pov "I don't even know what I'm talking about. So many thoughts flashed through my mind."I smiled bitterly and sighed. "But these things still need to be verified.""Do you mean Aunt Mara hurt you?" Ethan asked after thinking it over carefully. "If things are really as you suspect, then this matter might be a little complicated."A trace of coldness flashed through his eyes. After a moment of silence, he reached out and grabbed my arm."Liliana, you must be careful when you investigate this matter.""I know."I smiled bitterly at him and said, "Do you really think I'm a fool? Although I'm sick now, I've experienced so much. I'll definitely be much more careful than I was before.""Do you know which ward her son is in?"I knew I had to have a good talk with Aunt Mara.She had watched me grow up. I refused to believe that she hadn't felt anything at all after everything our family had done for her.Ethan helped me up and took me there.Aunt Mara's child was still in the ICU, a
Liliana povSeeing his gloomy expression, I stuck out my tongue and stopped talking.I simply lay there, watching the IV drip fall drop by drop."It's a little stuffy..."I spoke softly."What's wrong?"Ethan had been handling some business on his phone.The moment he heard my voice, he immediately looked up, thinking something serious had happened."I want to go out for a walk, even if it's just to get some fresh air."I felt suffocated.There were too many things on my mind.The moment I lay down, it felt as though every problem in my life was hanging right in front of me."Then..."Ethan had no choice but to help me sit up.He brought over a wheeled IV stand, held my hand, and slowly led me out of the emergency room.After walking around the hospital corridor twice, I felt that my body had relaxed a little."Look. Everyone in this hospital is racing against death."I suddenly became emotional as I looked at the people around us.I whispered to Ethan, "None of these people are smili







