Chapter 943
Chapter 943:
Austin understood her unspoken thoughts. That was precisely why he had already decided to take her away.
“No, Grandma, I also want to take her out to experience the dazzling nightlife of Kheley p>
Of course, this was merely an excuse. But Aitana, pleased by his words, waved him off.
“Good, good. Go on, then p>
As soon as Austin and Yelena stepped out, Carly muttered in dissatisfaction,
“Mom, do you really like that girl? Her family only ever sends some cheap local delicacies. Can you honestly say she’s a good enough fit for Austin? I think you’ve made a huge mistake, approving this marriage p>
Aitana’s breath hitched, her chest suddenly tightening. Carly had more to say, but before she could continue, Aitana slumped in her armchair.
A sharp cry cut through the air.
“Quick! Call an ambulance p>
“Get Austin and Yelena back! Now p>
Austin and Yelena had just settled into the car when the butler came running toward them, breathless.
“Mr. Barton! Something terrible has happened! Your grandmother… she collapsed p>
Austin’s eyes widened. He immediately turned to Yelena.
“I need to go back and check on Grandma p>
Without hesitation, Yelena said,
“I’m coming with you p>
Austin grasped her hand firmly. No words were needed—she understood. She gave him a small nod, and they rushed back inside.
As soon as they arrived, Yelena instinctively stepped forward, ready to help. But the sharp gazes surrounding her made her pause. She turned toward Austin instead.
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Austin caught her silent message. Without another word, he lifted Aitana into his arms and carried her toward her bedroom.
Yelena moved to follow, but Carly blocked her path. “You have no place here,” Carly snapped. “You’re an outsider! My mother fell ill right after drinking your coffee. Who’s to say you didn’t add something to it p>
Yelena stared at her, speechless. If she had truly intended harm, would she have been foolish enough to act so openly? Maggie turned on Carly. “Enough! You’re the one who upset Aitana. If anyone’s to blame, it’s you! I won’t let you in p>
With that, she pushed Yelena forward, effectively shutting Carly out instead.
Most people in the household were oblivious, but Maggie knew the truth—Yelena had skills far beyond what they realized. Moreover, Maggie had long harbored suspicions about certain individuals in the family. Austin’s health troubles in the past hadn’t been a mere accident. Though there was no concrete proof, she refused to believe it was all just misfortune.
At that moment, Jarrod arrived. Before he could even ask what had happened, Maggie grabbed him by the arm and pulled him into Aitana’s room. Carly tried to push past, but Maggie blocked her. “Aitana’s condition is critical right now. No one is to disturb her. If anything happens, you’ll be held responsible p>
At that, everyone hesitated. If Aitana’s condition worsened because of their interference, none of them would be able to bear the consequences. One by one, they stepped back, choosing to wait outside instead.
Inside the room, Jarrod’s tense expression relaxed slightly when he spotted Yelena. “So, you’re here too,” he murmured. “That means Aitana will be fine.” Yelena simply nodded at him before turning back to her work, wasting no time.