Chapter 6

Lydia POV

A kind-hearted passerby sent me to the hospital.

After diagnosis, the doctor said it was excessive worry and not eating properly that caused gastric bleeding. I needed to rest well.

The hospital tried to contact Gideon several times for me, but when they called, the phone was either hung up directly or they were scolded.

"How much did she pay you to act out this drama with her?"

"Don't bother me anymore! It would be best if she died!"

I could hear Gideon's irritated tone very clearly.

I took back the phone the nurse handed her and helplessly curved my lips.

Over these three years, I knew better than anyone that Gideon hated me to death.

He had long wished I would just die.

Perhaps if I died, both Gideon and I could be free.

I opened my social media app and immediately saw that Sophia had posted several updates showing off their relationship.

Accompanied by various happy photos of her and Gideon from different angles.

"My favorite man is so good to me, booking an entire floor of the mall just for me."

"My husband knows I like sweets, so he personally made me a cake."

"How can my husband be so handsome? I can never get tired of looking at him. I'm already starting to look forward to what our son will look like. He'll definitely be as handsome as his father."

My chest felt tight, unbearably so.

I knew I shouldn't hope for anything. I had clearly prepared myself mentally, but when I saw these things, I still couldn't help feeling heartbroken.

I put down my phone, forcing myself not to think about anything related to Gideon.

Anyway, it wouldn't be long before I left.

Before going to sleep.

I suddenly received a call from Gideon.

I instinctively held my breath and answered.

"Lydia, what the hell are you up to? I advise you not to be impulsive!"

"Where did you take Sophia? If you have a problem, come at me. Don't touch her, okay?"

Gideon's accusations hit my eardrums.

I frowned, hesitating.

"What do you mean? I'm at the hospital. Sophia's situation has nothing to do with me."

"You're still pretending? Lydia, when exactly did you become like this? You killed my mother, and I still let you sit properly in the position of Mrs. Foster. What more are you dissatisfied with? Don't you like Preston? What did Sophia do to you that you have to go after her?"

I gently rubbed my temple.

I understood now. Gideon didn't believe me.

No matter what I said, Gideon firmly believed I was behind it.

I took a deep breath.

"Sorry, Gideon. I have nothing to say. But I advise you, if something really happened to Sophia, you should go find her as soon as possible instead of wasting time on me!"

After saying that, I hung up directly.

Gideon kept calling stubbornly. I simply turned off my phone.

Half an hour later, Gideon came to the hospital aggressively.

"Lydia! How long are you going to keep up this act? I'm giving you one last chance. Where did you hide Sophia? If you dare touch her, I'll make your life a living hell."

Gideon's fierce tone didn't seem fake.

I turned over and lay down with my back to Gideon.

I didn't want to say anything more. No matter what I said, Gideon wouldn't believe it.

"Lydia!"

But Gideon grabbed my wrist even more angrily.

I still had an IV drip in my hand. Gideon used too much force, and the blood at the needle immediately flowed back.

Soon, the entire IV bottle turned a shocking pink color.

Only then did Gideon awkwardly let go of me.

"I said it has nothing to do with me. I didn't do it. You're wasting your time here."

"Lydia, I'll say it again. If you dare harm her in the slightest, I'll kick you out of the Foster family immediately!"

Gideon's phone rang at the right time.

"Mr. Foster, we've found Miss Mitchell's whereabouts."

"Good, I'll come right away!"

Gideon hung up the phone and looked at me with even more coldness in his eyes.

"I'll go save Sophia first. Today's matter won't end so easily. Lydia, you will pay for everything you've done!"

He turned and left.

My tears fell the moment he closed the door.

My hand was badly swollen, but the pain couldn't match the stabbing pain in my heart.

The Gideon who ignored me for three years never hurt me like this. This Gideon this one who was so sure I was guilty cut deeper than any cold shoulder ever could.

I endured the discomfort and browsed airline websites.

I wanted to leave here as soon as I was discharged from the hospital.

I couldn't wait anymore. I didn't want to see Gideon's icy, emotionless eyes ever again.