Never Met, Never Loved Novel

Chapter 9 I quickly twisted to the side to dodge her , but she moved frighteningly fast and swung the knife again . Just as the blade was about to pierce me , a figure suddenly rushed out from the side and blocked it . It was Wilfred . A dull thud sounded as the blade pierced his abdomen . Adeline froze . Wilfred's face went deathly pale , yet he clamped down on Adeline's knife - wielding wrist . " Run , Livy! " He looked at me , blood trickling down the corner of his lips . The bodyguards rushed in and quickly restrained the frenzied Adeline .

Wilfred collapsed onto the ground , his white shirt stained red with blood . He looked at me . In his eyes was a clarity and regret I had never seen before . " I'm so sorry ... " He reached out his hand , as if trying to grasp something . Chapter 9 288 iVouchers But in the end , it fell limp . He had lost too much blood , foam gathering at the corner of his mouth . Yet , he forced his eyes to remain open . I knew what he was waiting for , but it was something I neither wanted nor could give . So I only gave one instruction to the assistant who had rushed over . " Take him to the hospital .

" The moment I turned around , I heard the sound of his stifled , desperate sobs behind me . " I'll give you a ride . " Just then , a low , slightly breathless voice spoke beside me . Jeffrey always seemed to appear when I was most desperate . Before I got into the car , he held out a small USB stick toward me . I was immediately overwhelmed with excitement , and I clutched my mother's little wooden carving , trembling uncontrollably . Jeffrey grinned slightly . It was the first time I had ever seen him smile . " That's right . It's the truth about what happened at Greystone Mansion .

" Your mother can finally rest in peace . The next day , headlines were printed in giant , red letters . " Head of the Coleman Family Stabbed , Adeline Taken Into Custody . " I didn't even bother clicking on the details . 288 iVouchers Chapter 9 It felt like everything related to him could no longer stir my emotions . Meanwhile , Ember was a historic success . Standing under the spotlight and hearing the audience's applause , I felt like I'd been reborn . A week later , I was in Europe attending a prestigious forum . My assistant told me the news of Wilfred's death with an uneasy expression .

He could have recovered , but he tore off his oxygen mask and escaped from the hospital . At the abandoned wall we used to go to as children , he ended his own life with a gun . There was only a single sentence written on his suicide note . 347 T . It read , " Whatever I owe you and Mrs. Powell , I shall repay with my own life . " I tore the paper into pieces and threw it into the trash . Some debts could never be repaid , and I no longer wanted compensation . On the day Adeline was sentenced to life imprisonment , her shrill screams echoed through the courtroom . " Dad , help !

" My so - called father , who sponged off my mother when he was younger and now depended entirely on Adeline , clapped and cheered . Chapter 9 288 Vouchers When he looked at me , his face was full of flattery . He shouted , " Great job , Livy ! You're the best ! I'm so proud of you ! Adeline is just as shameless as her mother - I can't believe I let her fool me ! " He couldn't wait to tell me what he had done , desperate to please me . " Don't worry . I already blinded that bitch and feed her animal slop every day - payback for what she did to your mother .

" At the defendant's seat , Adeline let out a broken , disbelieving sob . I couldn't be bothered to watch this ugly farce any longer , and I lifted my hand coldly . He was immediately dragged out like a dead dog . When the noise faded , I went alone to the cemetery . My mother's tombstone had been restored to look brand new . 12 . In the photo , she was smiling gently . I placed a bouquet of baby's breath in front of it and wiped the stone softly . The breeze brushed over me , as if my mother were answering me in her own way .

As I left the cemetery , the setting sun stretched my shadow long across the ground . Before the faint sadness in my chest could disappear , my phone suddenly vibrated . Chapter 9 288 iVouchers Jeffrey was calling . " Olivia , didn't you say you wanted to thank me ? I'll meet you at Monolith . Seven o'clock tonight . " I was slightly caught off guard . Monolith did not accept guests who weren't couples . Inside , every table was meant for two , and even the menu was designed for pairs . Moreover , it was Los Angeles ' most exclusive , private restaurant .

According to rumors , Jeffrey never dined alone with a woman . I smiled as I held my phone , my eyes twinkling " Alright . " The car slowly pulled away , driving toward a bright road that led to the future . The end . Editorial Board Editorial Board Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.