Chapter 86
“Julian, will you play a game of chess with me? I’m so bored.
Ah! Wesley, you’re here too. I’m sorry to interrupt p>
Her voice was clear and gentle, a picture of fragility. Her arm was suspended in layers of bandages, and over her white velvet chemise, she wore a long, pink, embroidered silk robe.
The hem flowed elegantly around her, making her look as delicate and fragile as a porcelain doll.
When Wesley looked up and saw her, a wave of sympathy washed over him.
Mira was becoming more and more unreasonable these days. How could she hurt such a beautiful and kind sister?
Julian frowned. “What are you doing out here? You’re injured. Shouldn’t you be in your room resting?
We have things to discuss p>
“It’s alright. We’re all friends here. If you’re bored, come sit with us. The more, the merrier,” Wesley offered.
“Thank you, Wesley p>
Mara sat down between the two men, positioning herself slightly closer to Wesley, all while stealing careful glances at Julian.
“Go back to your room p>
Though Julian wasn’t the most perceptive person, he was well aware of his sister’s intentions.
He wasn’t a saint, but he found Mara’s attempts to poach her sister’s childhood sweetheart shameful.
“Julian!” Mara looked like she was on the verge of tears, her eyes welling up.
This made Wesley’s heart ache even more. “Julian, just let her get some fresh air. A good mood is essential for a patient to recover p>
Julian felt he had no choice. He figured she wouldn’t try anything with him right there.
Just as he was about to nod, he saw Mara wrap her arm around Wesley’s and lean against him.
“Wesley is so much nicer. Not like Julian, who only knows how to yell at me p>
Wesley was the son of a wealthy family, handsome and charming. The first time she saw him, she had wanted him for herself.
Marrying into the Scott family in Mira’s place was both her own desire and the order from that person a win-win situation.
But Julian suddenly lost his temper. “Go back p>
“Wesley, you are Mira’s fiancé. Watch yourself.
If you want to be with Mara, then please make things clear with your parents before you get close to her p>
He didn’t like Mira, but he couldn’t stand this kind of two-timing behavior either.
“Julian, she’s still a patient p>
Despite his words, Wesley gently pushed Mara away. “You should go back and rest. Your health is what’s important p>
“I know. Ever since Mira left, Julian
can’t stand me But… but that
Mom and Dad’s idea. I could get
do
anything about it.
Maybe Julian will only forgive me if I die p>
She wiped her tears as she spoke, walking toward her bedroom.
Just then, the butler, Norman, walked toward her. As they passed each other, he whispered in her ear, “The backyard pool p>
Norman’s voice was so low that to anyone else, it looked like he was simply greeting the young lady.
Having received the signal, Mara took two more steps before turning and running toward the backyard.
“You don’t think she’s going to do something, do you p>
Wesley frowned, and then both men followed her to the backyard.
Mara heard footsteps behind her, clenched her jaw, closed her eyes, and jumped into the pool She deliberately held her breath letting herself sink.
That person had told her: you can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs. Sometimes, to achieve your goal, you have to be cruel to yourself.
Wesley, running ahead, dove in and pulled her out, bringing her toward the edge of
the pool.
Julian reached out to help, pulling them both onto the bank.
After some commotion, Mara slowly opened her eyes.
“Don’t worry about me! Just let me die! Sob―I know Julian hasn’t liked me since my sister left, sob p>
At that moment, the adults from the living room, having heard what happened, also rushed over.
The four of them immediately saw Wesley holding Mara in his arms, comforting her intimately, with Julian trying to soothe her as well.
Seeing that Mara was not in serious danger, the four adults breathed a sigh of relief.
“What happened? How could things get like this all of a sudden p>
Adrian glared at Julian, demanding an answer.