Chapter 237
Seeing the photo, Alice went blank.
Her hand trembled as she zoomed in. Even though it was just a profile, she couldn’t be mistaken.
It was Chloe’s father, the driver who supposedly died with Alice’s parents.
But he was alive.
A chill ran down Alice’s spine. A vast conspiracy felt like it was closing in.
Alice was disturbed.
If Chloe’s father was alive, who was the driver who died? Why did Chloe’s father fake his death and remain hidden?
There must be a hidden truth.
Elena asked, “Ms. Welch, what’s wrong? Is there something about this person?”
“Nothing,” Alice said.
She quickly composed herself.“What did he and Chloe discuss?*
“They just stayed there for a few minutes. Then they left hurriedly and cautiously. If they hadn’t
been worried about being seen, we might have overheard their conversation.”
“Keep an eye on Chloe but be discreet. Investigate this man. See what you can find.”
After Elena left, Alice studied the photo again and again.
“Why is the driver alive?” Alice wondered.
The car accident wasn’t as simple as it seemed. There must be a hidden story.
Alice couldn’t remember the details of the accident. If she could, she would know the truth.
Alice pulled the blanket over her head, shivering all over.
Chloe met her father, which meant she knew something.
Chloe lived a comfortable life in the Welch family for years. Alice thought her parents wouldn’t be happy to see that.
Fury filled Alice’s eyes. She needed to find out the truth and avenge her parents.
She would probe Ethan to see if he knew the truth and had kept it from her.
Alice rested, having little appetite for lunch.
Jack called. “I heard that you didn’t eat much. Feeling down?”
Alice hesitated.“Caleb sent a video of Chloe apologizing. He beat her up. It’s ironic. The Welch family is inherently selfish.”
Chloe deserved it.
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However, the blame fell solely on her, making Caleb sppear innocens,
Jack, overlooking the city from his office, said patiendly, ‘Don’t be fooled by their games!
I know?
If you feel cooped up, go for a walk in the garden. I’ll have a computer installed in your room, John can play games with you?
Alice quickly refused. I’ll be discharged soon. A computer is unnecessary?
Hearing her refusal, Jack didn’t push it
After Alice hung up, her mind raced,
She thought the accident resulted from bad luck.
But there was more to it.
Jack returned in the afternoon.
Seeing Alice’s relatively calm demeanor, he relaxed.“You sounded down on the phone.”
“Don’t worry, I won’t be manipulated by the Welch family,”
She tiptoed closer. “Did you come back quickly because you’re worried about me?”
Jack looked down at her, his throat tightening
He gently touched her face. “Yes, I never want to see you cry like that again.”
Jack remembered Alice’s tearful livestream. Even though she was acting, it distressed him.
So, he cut the meeting short to come back.
Alice leaned her head against Jack’s hand.“Have I ever cried that much before?”
She didn’t remember doing so,
Jack’s lips tightened. It happened once after the accident.
When Jack rescued Alice, she sobbed uncontrollably, even biting him after he wouldn’t let her near the burning car.
But Alice had forgotten it.
Jack’s palm felt warm as his gaze locked on Alice’s face.
As he leaned in, Alice straightened, clearing her throat.“You probably haven’t eaten either. I’m hungry.”
“I am hungry,” Jack admitted.
He took her hand, his gaze meaningful.
Alice looked down at their intertwined fingers.“What are we now?”
Jack tucked a stray hair behind her ear. After you’re discharged, I’ll take
you
somewhere.”
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“Where?”
“A surprise. To make things official”
Alice’s eyes flickered. She wondered, ‘Official? To announce publicly they are in a relationship?”
While things had changed between them, they hadn’t discussed their relationship status.
Jack was thoughtful.
They had dinner together. Alice didn’t tell Jack about Chloe’s father.
It was just speculation.
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The next day, Elena delivered the update.“Ms. Welch, we lost them. The man was very cautious. We found no information on him. It’s like he doesn’t exist.”
Alice felt a pang of disappointment. It was as if he didn’t exist.
After all, he should be dead.
Seeing Chloe’s bruised face, Alice suspected Chloe was seeking help.
Chloe had been flawless for years, presenting herself as an orphan while enjoying the privileges of a Welch family daughter.
Given Chloe’s vanity, she wouldn’t seek out her father unless desperate.
If Chloe’s father was still alive, Chloe’s position in the Welch family would be jeopardized.
Alice said, “Caleb’s attack scared Chloe into seeking help.”
Chloe’s secrets were unraveling.
Alice needed to force more contact between Chloe and her father to find more evidence and have them caught.
Alice received a message from Caleb.“Did Chloe apologize? If not, I’ll keep beating her until she does.”
Caleb’s tone hadn’t changed.
He treated Chloe as he did to Alice before.
Alice realized Chloe had sought out her father because of the beating.
A mischievous plan formed in Alice’s mind.
She texted Caleb, “She didn’t.”
Caleb’s mood lifted.
He wondered, “Since Alice replies to my message, if Chloe apologizes, things will be alright between me and Alice.” Caleb saw Chloe entering Noah’s room with a food container.
His face turned cold as he went to grab Chloe’s hair.
Caleb snapped, “Chloe, I told you to apologize to Alice! Have you forgotten? Do you want to
