Talitha was unconscious throughout the night in the hospital. She finally awakened the next morning.
Raelyn had been accompanying her all the time. She felt relieved upon seeing Talitha opening her eyes and shrieked, “Talitha! How are you feeling?”
Talitha looked at Raelyn with a blank expression on her face as she was confused about her surroundings. She eventually felt the pain throughout her body and subconsciously touched her stomach and said, “Ouch! It hurts so much!”
“I’ll call a doctor to check things out!”
Talitha ignored her words and kept touching her lower abdomen area. The pain was increasingly intense and she finally recalled the things that happened at the apartment yesterday.
She let out a scream, “No! My baby!”
“Talitha, your child did not make it!” Raelyn replied and her eyes watered.
“It’s all because of Natasya, that bitch! How could she do such a vicious thing to me… She used a club and struck me without mercy… She’s the most inhumane and ruthless bitch in the world! She needs to pay for what she has done to me!”
Raelyn tried to comfort her daughter, “Talitha! Do calm down as being mad does not solve anything! You need to keep an eye on your health!”
It would be a miracle if Talitha stayed as cool as a cucumber. She desperately wished to kill Natasya at this moment.
“Mummy, Natasya is the one who did this to me. You must seek justice for me! We can’t let that bitch off the hook!”
“Talitha, please chill out! You need to loosen up given your current circumstances. We can discuss more after you feel much better.”
“The only way to heal my wound is by revenge for the sake of my baby! Mummy, you have to be on my team. Natasya should be prepared to face the ugly consequences.”
Raelyn was in an awkward position as both parties were her beloved daughters. She was innately siding towards Talitha upon seeing her being badly injured.
However, she held back on her decision upon hearing from Devon. Hardy was not the father of the child as Talitha underwent an IVF to get pregnant.
It was a reckless decision done by Talitha as the risk was inherently high. How could this be kept a secret forever when Hardy was a quick-witted person?
Hence, it was a blessing in disguise when the baby did not make it through. Raelyn was currently feeling troubled about the relationship among her twin daughters. There was only one candidate to become the future Mrs. Anthony as it was impossible for Hardy to marry them both.
Natasya had made a clear stance to become Hardy’s wife. Otherwise, she would spare no effort to get rid of Talitha.
Raelyn knew that Natasya was a person who was true to her words. She hoped that one of them would eventually quit the game as she did not wish to see her daughters fighting against each other. She decided to persuade Talitha to give up as she was incapable of getting Hardy under control.
However, the perfect timing had yet to come. She continued to calm Talitha down, “I will give Natasya an earful about it soon! Keep calm and you just have to put faith in me.”
“What difference would there be after you scolded her? I need you to seek revenge for the sake of both me and my baby! By the way, you have yet to notify Hardy about the child that did not make it through, right? Do call him right away as our child was murdered by Natasya. He would definitely be pissed and get rid of that bitch!”
Raelyn sighed and said, “Talitha, are you still hoping for Hardy to back you up? You must be aware of the truth about your baby, right?”
“Wait, what? Mummy, what are you talking about?”
“Talitha, we are all aware of the way you conceived the child! Natasya is indeed vicious and both your father and I are aware that she is at fault. However, it would be dangerous for the child to stay as Hardy is not a naive person. How could he give way to a child which has no relationship with him as part of the Anthony family? You should let go of the grudge about your pregnancy as things can’t be kept hidden forever.”
Talitha was taken aback and asked, “How did you know about it?”
“The truth will eventually reveal itself! Talitha, it’s wise to focus on your health first before dwelling further about your next move. I will demand Natasya to beg for your mercy about her reckless behavior yesterday!”
“What? Do you possibly think that things would come to an end upon receiving a sorry from her?”
Talitha was feeling displeased upon hearing about Raelyn’s words. She had nothing much to offer Hardy as the child in her stomach was gone. She was aware of the consequences that she ought to face in the future.
She was unwilling to give up on Hardy and roared, “I must get rid of Natasya, that bitch! I will never let things slide so easily! I shall make a police report stating that she had attempted to murder me. She will then rot in prison!”
The door was pushed open and Natasya came in just when Talitha finished speaking. Natasya crossed her arms and said, “Be my guest! I shall then get ahold of Hardy and tell him the actual way that you conceived the baby. We’ll see how it goes for you then!”
“I don’t think you have the guts to do so!”
“Well then, try me!” Natasya stared at her and sneered, “How do you think that Hardy would react if you have made a fool out of him? He would get rid of you without hesitation! Hence, do think carefully about your choice once again. Do you want to either leave Hardy alone or intend to seek revenge on me?”
Talitha remained silent as both choices were not feasible options. Natasya looked at her scornfully and said, “I am doing you a favor with an added bonus of avenge. We are now even since you ruined my face and I got rid of your worthless child! You can always declare war with me at any time! To be honest, you would have been long gone if you’re someone who is unrelated to me!”
Natasya had a pair of disdainful gaze upon seeing Talitha being dumbfounded by it. She felt that it was a piece of cake to deal with people like Talitha.
She then turned towards Raelyn and said, “Mummy, I would like to have a word with you in private.”
Raelyn did not expect that Talitha would be out of words upon being threatened by her sister. She then exited the hospital ward alongside Natasya with a surprised look on her face.
Natasya lowered her voice and said, “Mummy, I came here as I suddenly thought of something important. You have been hoping for grandpa to provide us with some financial assistance, right? This is the perfect chance for you to strike.”
“An excuse, you mean? What is it?” Raelyn was stunned upon hearing about it.
“You can throw Valeria and the rest of them under the bus about the argument that happened between me and Talitha. Grandpa will despise Valeria much more and would distance himself from her. You would be his most trustworthy child if he eventually becomes on bad terms with them. What do you think?
Who else could inherit his wealth and fortune apart from you?”
The regretful feeling was instantly disappeared into thin air. Raelyn was thrilled and decided to go all-in, “Why didn’t I think of it before? This is such a brilliant idea! I will find time to pay your grandfather a visit real soon!”
Valeria watched William get into the car at the entrance of the Howard family’s old estate. He asked for his phone back when Bobby ignited the car engine, “Honey, I’m going off to work soon. Can you please return the phone back to me?”
Valeria fulfilled his request and warned, “You are not allowed to call Michael, that scumbag. Your phone would be returned back to me for inspection in the evening. Be prepared to face hell from me if I caught you dropping hints to him about Abbie.”
“Alright. I’ll be an obedient husband to you,” He promised but had other plans in his mind. “I’m not a dumb person and you would definitely not catch me contacting Michael later,” William thought to himself.
Valeria eventually returned the phone back to him. He got ahold of the phone and waved, “You can head back in now! I will be back early tonight!”
Bobby started driving and the car eventually left the Howard family’s old estate.
William instructed Bobby when he could no longer see Valeria from the mirror, “Do lend me your phone for a while.”