บททั้งหมดของ A Childhood Sweetheart's Crocodile Tears: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 8

To pull off her vanishing act, Monica had even secured an official death certificate from the hospital. The staff verified everything and stamped the document as I'd instructed without delay."Mr. Bryant, I'm sorry for your loss. Here is your wife's death certificate."I gave a quiet nod and casually tucked the paper into my bag. I had only taken a few steps when Clarissa's phone started buzzing like crazy. She glanced at me nervously and then stepped into a corner to answer it.Though she tried to keep her voice down, I still caught bits of the conversation."How was I supposed to know Orlando would be so heartless?""Your ID got flagged in the system, and now you're stuck at the gate? You can't even board the flight?""Just calm down. We'll figure it out. Take care of Liam. Make sure he's not upset."Jocelyn and Clarissa both looked visibly shaken. After the call, they marched up to me with clenched fists.Just as they opened their mouths, I said first, "Put out a public stat

Monica and the others immediately stepped in to block the way."Do you even realize this is the VIP hospital suite of Orlando Bryant—the Bryant family's heir? You really want to risk your life barging in here?"My head was spinning, but I managed to let out a weak cry for help. The woman didn't hesitate and shoved all three of them aside, rushing straight to my bedside."Orlando, what happened to you?"Monica narrowed her eyes the moment she realized the woman knew me and quickly tried to stop her. "You must be an employee of the Bryant family, right? My husband is injured and not conscious, so I'm making all the company decisions."At this, Keira's face filled with fury as she straightened up and looked at the three women. "Oh, so you're the three little orphans Orlando raised for fun? Back from the dead—what a miracle indeed. You have no say here, so get out!"After saying this, Keira pressed the call button. Seeing that doctors and nurses were about to arrive, the three women'

Just when I couldn't hold on any longer, loud banging sounds suddenly came from outside the door. "Mr. Bryant, we're doctors. Are you okay? Please open the door."Monica and the others' faces turned grim as they all cursed under their breath. After exchanging glances, Clarissa moved Keira under the bed and carefully wiped away the blood stains from the floor. Meanwhile, Jocelyn took Monica's place in covering my mouth to prevent me from shouting.Dusting off her clothes, Monica spoke calmly. "He's fine. He's just signing the consent form to donate skin to Liam. Give us a moment, please."There was a pause behind the door. Then, the nurse called out again, sounding puzzled. "Are you referring to Liam Rogers? But he's not even injured. Why would he need a skin transplant?"All three froze in place. I seized the opportunity to break free from their restraints and shouted hoarsely, "They're trying to kill me! Break the door down!"A flurry of loud banging followed as someone outsi

As Liam spoke, he shook Monica's arm, but she pushed him away forcefully. He crashed against the curb with a sickening thud, splitting his head open. Blood poured from the wound while he whimpered and called her name in pain.Yet, Monica didn't even glance at him. Her eyes stayed glued to the documents in her hands. Inside were records from the day I helped her grandmother, Irene Sutton. Those were all records from when I saved Irene, including photos from inside the car, hospital payment receipts, and even a handwritten thank-you letter from Irene herself.Thankfully, Eric had a habit of archiving old items. He once suggested using them to promote my character as the Bryant heir. At the time, I felt it was just a small act of kindness done in passing, so I had Eric put it away.Who would've guessed it would end up clearing my name?… After Monica and the other two finished reading the documents, their faces all turned deathly pale."Orlando, the person who saved my grandma was