"Don't wander around, be careful not to hurt the baby. "
Jennifer said these words coldly before walking off.
Mia lowered her eyelids, then slowly raised them, revealing a strong sense of self-mockery.
She heard the noise in the hallway earlier—there was no way she didn't heard it. But all those arguments were just about plotting against her and her unborn child. Now, all she could feel inside was mockery. There was no other emotion left.
Sunlight streamed through the hospital window, filling the room, but Mia felt no warmth. Instead, coldness crept from her heart.
Aside from the child in her womb, she felt utterly alone.
She didn't know how much time had passed before the door to the room was knocked on again. Mia snapped out of her trance and looked up.
"Mia, how are you? "I'm so sorry, I had an appointment this morning, but I rushed over as soon as it ended."
Asher took off her mask and hat, her delicate face showing signs of anxiety. Mia's cold heart warmed just a little.
—I'm fine, but you, be careful not to get caught by paparazzi again.
Mia signed with her hands. During their university days, Asher went to a sign language school just for her.
It was a strange twist of fate. Asher came from a happy family, and now she was a rising star in the entertainment industry, a world apart from Mia's, but they were still the closest of friends.
"I'm not afraid. If it's for us, Mia, it's worth it."
Mia finally managed a small, sincere smile at Asher's playful tone. Perhaps it was the only warmth left inside her.
"By the way, Mia, did they catch the person who hurt you?"
Asher's sudden question startled Mia. She signed quickly: They've probably caught them. It should be Hannah and Jonathan.
"I knew it!" Asher reacted happily, but her response only confused Mia more. Until Asher looked at her awkwardly and hesitated.
"Mia, actually, I need to confess something. Please don't be angry. I did it because I wanted to help you get some revenge."
She paused, looking guilty. "Those three men from last night... I was the one who hired them."
"What?!" Mia's lips moved silently to form the word, clearly in shock.
"Don't get upset. Those three were just hired extras! They acted really well... My idea was that their reactions would fool Lambert and Jennifer."
Asher's voice grew softer as Mia's face darkened.
—Did you know how scared I was yesterday? I thought...
Mia furrowed her brow, signing faster.
"Okay, okay, Mia, I admit it. I just wanted them to act convincingly. Otherwise, with Lambert's sharp mind, he would have figured it out immediately. And Jennifer, she's not a good person, and she's so protective of your baby. She should have taught Hannah a lesson. But I never expected it would land you in the hospital."
"Mia, just hit me!"
Asher grabbed Mia's hand, trying to bring it to her own cheek, but how could Mia hit her best friend?
She pulled her hand away, her lips tight with both helplessness and worry.
Sighing deeply, Mia eventually forgave Asher.
Meanwhile, at the Wenshte Family villa...
As soon as Jonathan entered, he was met with his father's furious gaze.
"Stupid!! So you dare come back? You had the nerve to send someone to harm Lambert's woman!"
Because Mia was in the hospital, only Jonathan's family remained in the villa. Jonathan instinctively shrank back as his father yelled at him.
"Do you know what Jennifer said on the phone just now? She's been pushing me around at the company, and now this! How am I supposed to save face? If you push Lambert too far, none of us will have a good life!"
"Dad, why are you so afraid of Lambert?! We have shares in Wenshte Group! And I didn't send anyone to harm Mia! You're accusing me without knowing the facts!"
Jonathan had already been upset about being fired by Jennifer at the hospital. Now, coming home to be yelled at again by his father only made things worse. The truth was, he hadn't sent anyone to hurt Mia!
"Not reasonable? The evidence was sent to my phone, and you're still denying it! Do you know how hard I worked to get you into the HR department? Now you're fired just like that? I think you're trying to make me lose my mind!"
Ferguson picked up a teacup and was about to throw it at Jonathan.
The porcelain shattered against the wall, and Jonathan froze, realizing that if he hadn't moved quickly, the cup might have hit him in the head.
"Dad! Is this how you're going to kill me over a little thing? Fine, if you all think I'm nothing, I'll leave!"
Jonathan slammed the door and stormed out, his face contorted with rage and frustration.
He couldn't believe his father didn't trust him!
His eyes fell on the Maserati parked at the villa's entrance, and his expression darkened.
It must have been that bitch, Hannah!
He marched over, opened the driver's side door, and got in. Without a word, he started the car and slammed the gas pedal.
Hannah, who had been waiting in the car, was startled by the sudden movement. Her face turned ugly.
"Jonathan, are you crazy? What did your dad say just now?"
Jonathan didn't answer. He hated the woman sitting next to him so much, he almost wanted to throw her out of the car.
Slamming the gas again, the car suddenly screeched to a halt!
"Hannah, how dare you say anything! You were the one behind what happened with Mia, right? Do you have any idea how serious this is? My dad almost killed me just now!"
Hannah's face changed at the scolding. "What do you mean by that?"
"What do I mean? Hannah, I think you're just a fool! Do you have any idea who Lambert is? Have you even considered your own position? Now you're dragging my job into this. If Lambert decides to take action later, you'll have to deal with it!"
"You suspect me?" Hannah finally realized that Jonathan was trying to distance himself!
"Jonathan! I suggest you watch your words carefully, or I'll expose everything you've done!"