Chapter 80: Ran Into Trouble

Elaine grabbed her expensive purse and stormed out of the office in her high heels. Bella's face paled, and she trembled with anger. She briefly explained the situation to her colleagues before leaving. She couldn't let it go. After cleaning up, she went to the restroom and called Simon. Anxiously, she said, "Simon, control your wife! If she bothers me again, I can't promise what I'll do!"

Simon seemed unaware. "She came to see you? I'll head over right away to take her away. I'm so sorry about this." Before he could finish, Bella hung up.

This man was full of lies. When he'd gone to the small town to find her, he'd claimed he hadn't wanted to search for her and her mother because he was struggling financially. By the time his business improved, her mother had already passed away. But Simon's daughter with another woman was only five years younger than Bella. This meant he was already married and had a child when Bella joined the Miller family. He had been lying to her all along!

During her lunch break, Bella was catching her breath in the hallway when Ian approached her, cigarette in hand.

"What are you doing here?" he asked.

Bella glanced at him and remarked, "People who smoke really know how to pick their spots."

Ian smiled. "I heard someone made a scene this morning. What happened? It sounded like they insulted your mother."

Bella's annoyance was evident. "Don't even mention it. I think they're all crazy. I'm heading back to my office. And you should try to smoke less in the hospital."

After watching her leave, Ian turned to the window and looked downstairs. A white Mercedes was parked below. He took out his phone and messaged Dominic to let him know Bella was in trouble.

By 10:30 PM, Bella had finished her surgery. She changed her clothes, packed her things, and left the hospital. As soon as she stepped out, Elaine confronted her. "I thought you weren't coming out tonight."

Bella glanced behind Elaine and saw Simon in the car, choosing to remain passive and let the two women fight. She found it laughable.

"You think I've been avoiding you? I have a clear conscience. Don't be so shameless."

As she tried to walk away, Elaine grabbed her wrist. Her long nails dug into Bella's skin, leaving a red mark.

"Your mother was a homewrecker," Elaine said. "I bet you haven't had an easy time in the Miller family all these years. Tell me, how much would you be willing to sell your kidney to help my daughter?"

Bella tried to pull away, but Elaine's grip was tight. Each struggle burned.

"You're the parents," Bella said, her voice rising. "Why should I be obligated to donate my kidney?"

Elaine sneered. "You're a doctor yourself. Don't you understand how much losing a kidney can affect a person?"

"That's just how the world works. Some lives are valued more than others. Your worthless life is a disgrace to me, a stain on our family! And it's all because of your shameless mother having you out of wedlock!"

Bella laughed bitterly. "Are you serious? Is that what Simon told you? That my mother had me behind his back? You're so gullible. Why don't you ask him yourself? Some lives might seem more valuable than others, but to everyone, their own life is the most precious. Whether your daughter lives or dies is none of my concern. Now, let go of me!"

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