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Chapter 1039
Chapter 1039
Chapter 1039 Stay Away
Veronique kept her head slightly lowered, remaining silent.
She didn't want to inform her father about Zephyr's disappearance to avoid causing unnecessary worry.
However, not revealing this information might lead her father to misunderstand that it was Justin who had caused the chaos and then
abandoned them.
. While they were caught in this dilemma, a housekeeper came in to report that Bailey had arrived.
Veronique rose to her feet and casually mentioned, “I'm going to fetch Bailey,” before hastily leaving the living room.
Bill observed her retreating figure with frustration, and he made a move as if to chase after her, wanting a clear explanation.
Yvonne quickly intervened, reaching out to stop him. She helplessly said, “Dad, Veronique is distressed right now. Pressuring her may push
her to do something unpredictable. Since she won't talk, it's best to leave her be. Matters of the heart are like drinking water, only the person
involved knows its temperature. Others can't fully understand.”
Bill, gripping his cane, hit the ground in frustration several times. He couldn't contain his anger, exclaiming, “This Justin is too much; he's just
too much! That good-for-nothing girl is still covering for him, even in such a state. How did I end up raising such a spineless child?”
Yvonne had no words to offer in response to her father's outburst.
In the garden, after meeting with Bailey, Veronique asked with concern, “Have you heard any news about Zephyr?”
Bailey reached out to steady Veronique, who was swaying, and sighed. “The incident happened suddenly, and it's not easy to investigate.
You'll have to wait a bit longer. By the way, the wedding ceremony at the hotel has concluded. Justin was coming to find you, but I stopped
him.”
Veronique nodded and said, “You did the right thing. He can't be seen with me right now. First, it would provoke Scarlett, and ultimately,
Zephyr would suffer the consequences. Second, if news of my survival gets out, it could tarnish the reputation of the entire Revelle family.”
Seeing Veronique remaining calm and analytical, Bailey breathed a sigh of relief. “It's good that you understand. Justin was forced into this
situation. Once we deal with Scarlett, you two can reconcile or put the past behind you.”
Veronique, with a smile that didn't reach her eyes, remarked, “We've outgrown the age of passionate love. It's all about temperament now.
Scarlett believes she's victorious, but she doesn't realize that she's the one in the worst situation. She might be in the spotlight today, but she
could fall from grace tomorrow.”
Bailey acknowledged with a smile, “Precisely, she's putting up a futile struggle. Once we locate Zephyr, she'll be out of tricks.”
Veronique gripped Bailey's hand, her gaze unwavering, and spoke with solemnity. “I'm fine here; there's no need for you to comfort or C0ntent © 2024 (N/ô)velDrama.Org.
accompany me. My situation is unique at the moment, and I can't go out to search for Zephyr myself. You don't have to stay with me either;
please assist in finding the child.”
Bailey responded with a nod, gently patting Veronique's shoulder. “After everything you've been through, facing the brink of death, your heart
has toughened like a rock.”
“Indeed, in life, we must always strive to grow.”
In the afternoon, following the wedding banquet, all the relatives and friends of the Fletcher family returned to the official residence.
Scarlett was initially supposed to return to the Xuereb family, but she wanted to gauge her mother's opinion and assess the likelihood of saving
the Campbell family. So, under the pretext of taking her mother home, she returned to the official residence with Tamara.
Justin, weary of participating in Scarlett's charade, found a pretext to slip away and headed straight to the Luther residence.
Inside their suite, Scarlett gently clung to her mother's arm and tentatively inquired, “Mother, is there any room for negotiation regarding this
matter with the Campbell family?”
When she heard this, Tamara's expression immediately soured, and without hesitation, she cautioned, “Don't even consider such dubious
ideas; it won't work. Silas has violated multiple laws and even has blood on his hands. Even the Fletcher family can't shield him. You should
focus on your own affairs. From what I know, the court is likely to sentence him to life imprisonment this time. It's such a grave crime that not
even your father's official position can save him. Do you understand?”
Scarlett's body shuddered twice, her voice trembling as she replied, “Is there really no other option? But I made a promise to that old woman
that I'd free Silas.”
Tamara responded with a cold laugh, her words laced with sarcasm, “Now that you're married to Justin and carrying his child, what do you
have to fear? Even if you can't save Silas, does Mrs. Xuereb have the power to kick you out? If that's the case, you might as well make a
scandal that the whole city will hear about. The Xuereb family expels their pregnant daughter-in-law for a criminal who disrespects the law.
I'd love to see if they have any shame left.”
Hearing her mother's words, Scarlett felt a renewed sense of confidence.
She recognized that she was now married to Justin and was expecting his child. If the Xuereb family tried to trouble her, they would have to
consider her current status.
“In that case, the next time the old woman inquires, I'll tell her the truth. Mother, could you perhaps stay a few more days in Hallsbay to
support your daughter?” Scarlett asked.
Fearing her mother's disapproval, she quickly added, “Raiden has also been getting in touch with Bailey again. He has no intention of leaving
Hallsbay, so you must stay and keep an eye on him to prevent him from overstepping his bounds.”
Tamara firmly clutched the handkerchief in her hand, gritting her teeth as she replied, “As long as your brother is here, I can't leave Hallsbay.
Don't worry; I've got your back.”
“Thank you, Mother.”
“Right, it's getting late. You should return to the Xuereb residence. Focus on mending your relationship with Justin. As long as Justin values
you, you'll have a place in the Xuereb family.”
“Okay.”
At ten o'clock at night, the members of Tarragon discovered Zephyr barely clinging to life in a desolate area on the outskirts of Hallsbay's
eastern suburb.
Despite being left in the mountain ditch for several hours, the child was lucky that no wild beasts had carried him away.
Artemis quickly brought Zephyr back to the Luther residence upon finding him.
Over at the residence, Bailey conducted a thorough examination of the child. Zephyr had sustained superficial injuries, but due to significant
blood loss, his overall health was compromised. He would require attentive care.
The fact that Scarlett hadn't killed Zephyr didn't surprise Bailey and the others.
She wasn't foolish. She understood that if she harmed Zephyr, Justin would swiftly and ruthlessly retaliate. Now as Mrs. Xuereb, she had no
reason to jeopardize her life by harming the boy.
“I'm leaving the child with you for now. I need to go deal with Scarlett. Once I've handled her, then...”
Before Justin could finish his sentence, the door to the ward swung open abruptly. Veronique rushed in from outside.
When she saw her son wrapped in bandages, lying lifelessly on the bed, her previously composed emotions immediately flared with agitation.
Justin attempted to offer his assistance, but she swatted his hand away, saying, “Stay away from me and my son.”
Veronique could tolerate his marriage to Scarlett, but she couldn't bear the fact that their child had suffered due to the troubles he had brought
upon them.
Justin, appearing like a guilty child, stood at the end of the bed, unsure of how to react.
On the other hand, Bailey shook her head, silently sighed, and then exited the ward.
Artemis stood near the door and, in a hushed tone, said, “Sylvester has come to Hallsbay, and he's brought a woman with him. I'm concerned
he might harm Rainie. Why don't you let her stay at the Luther residence or the Shurmer residence for a few days?”