Chapter 3
He flinched.
“What did you say?”
“I said, I’m willing to donate my liver to her.”
“But after the surgery, I’m leaving the Sutton estate.”
“You can all pretend I’m dead.”
He was silent for a long time.
Finally, he nodded.
On the day of the surgery, I was wheeled into the operating room.
Before I went in, I saw Adrian standing at the doorway.
His lips trembled, as if he wanted to say something.
But ultimately, he said nothing.
The surgery was a success.
Willow lived.
I, however, lost a third of my liver and never returned to the Sutton estate.
That afternoon, Adrian came again.
This time, Willow was with him.
Seven years had passed, and she had grown even more beautiful, her dark eyes still sparkling.
Adrian sat by the bed.
“Aurora, Willow came to see you.”
“Sister,” Willow walked closer, her eyes red. “I heard you were sick, I was so worried…”
“Cut the act,” I interrupted. “It’s just the three of us. Who are you performing for?”
Willow’s face went white, tears spilling from her eyes.
“Sister, why do you hate me so much? What happened back then wasn’t my fault…”
“Not your fault?” I scoffed.
“Willow, you hacked into my SnapChat account to trash-talk yourself in the class group, wasn’t that you? You peeked at my test papers, wasn’t that you? You pushed me down the stairs, wasn’t that you?”
“Enough!” Adrian suddenly stood up.
“Aurora, it’s been seven years, and you’re still spreading those lies!”
“All the evidence back then proved it was *your* doing! How long are you going to keep slandering Willow?!”
“Just because you were jealous that Willow was better than you, just because you couldn’t stand her, that’s why you concocted all these lies!”
Every word was like a knife twisting in my heart.
“Adrian, are you truly so certain that I’m the one lying?”
“And aren’t you?” he said coldly. “Everyone at school, teachers and students, saw what you did back then. You were always bullying Willow, always jealous of her!”
I closed my eyes, not wanting to argue anymore.
It was useless.
He never believed me.
“Sister,” Willow walked over and took my hand. “I know you hate me. But Adrian said you’re sick, and I’m truly upset about it…”
“If you need money for treatment, I can give you all my savings…”
I yanked my hand away from her.
“Willow, cut out your games!”
I looked at Adrian.
“Alright, I know what you both want. But no. I won’t donate my liver to her.”
“I’d rather give it to a stranger than save her again.”
Adrian’s face turned livid.
“Aurora, you’re really that heartless?!”
“Yes, I am that heartless,” I looked at him. “Seven years ago I gave her a third of my liver, and what did I get in return? You kicked me out of our home!”
“And now you come back for me, on what grounds?!”
“You deserved it!”
“Fine, good,” I nodded.
“Then my not saving her now, she deserves it too.”
“After all, I’m a cruel woman.”
Adrian was shaking with fury.
He suddenly grabbed my collar.
“Aurora, don’t push me!”
“What do you want to do?” I met his gaze.
“Hit me? Or kill me?”
“I’m dying anyway, so feel free.”
His hand trembled.
After a moment, he released me, taking a deep breath.
“Aurora, I’m asking you one last time. Are you going to save Willow?”
“No.”
“Fine, good,” he sneered.
“Then don’t blame me for what happens next.”
He took out his phone and dialed a number.
“Execute it. Just like I told you.”