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Agnes’s face lit up with a smug
mug smile as she turned to her mother, Ivanna. “Mom, once I get her kidney, I’ll be all better, right?”
Ivanna, dressed in surgical scrubs and preparing to personally operate on Agnes, gently stroked Agnes’s head with a chilling tenderness. “Don’t worry, sweetheart. With me taking care of it, you’ll be as good as new in no time.”
Agnes’s smile grew wider, but a flicker of worry crossed her face. She hesitated before asking. “Mom, if we take her kidney by force, won’t she go to the police?”
Ivanna’s voice turned cold and calculating “Relax. Once we take her kidney, that fool Arthur will ship her off. No one will ever find her. Even if she dies, it won’t lead back to us.”
Hearing this, Agnes finally let out a sigh of relief. The anesthesia began to take effect, and her smug smile faded as her eyes slowly closed, her consciousness slipping away.
Ivanna gripped the scalpel tightly as she stepped toward Camila, a sinister smirk curling beneath her surgical mask
“This is all your fault, you little wretch. Because of you, Belinda tormented my Agnes for over ten years. Today, I’ll make you pay for everything she suffered.”
The scalpel gleamed coldly under the harsh operating lights, inching closer to Camila. Ivanna didn’t even bother with sterilization–she was ready to cut straight into her and take her kidney. Her eyes sparkled with twisted excitement as the blade drew nearer.
Just as the scalpel was about to pierce Camila’s skin, the operating room door was suddenly kicked open. A group of police officers stormed in, guns drawn. Freeze! Drop the knife and put your hands in the air!” one of them barked.
The abrupt intrusion left Ivanna and the other doctors in the room completely stunned.
Ivanna’s face turned pale as she saw the police. Her mind raced in panic. How did they find out? How could this be happening?”
One officer stepped forward and kicked Ivanna to the ground, swiftly handcuffing her. The rest of the team moved quickly to subdue her accomplices.
The police chief rushed to Camila’s side, his heart finally settling when he saw her unharmed. Just a fraction of a second more, and she would have been cut open.
If anything had happened to her, his career would have been over. Fury surged through him as he spun around and slapped Ivanna hard across the face.
“You vile scum! How dare you kidnap our nation’s top scientist and try to harvest her organs? Do you have any idea what kind of damage you could’ve caused? If anything happened to her, it would jeopardize the entire country’s future!
“Not only are you guilty of kidnapping, but you’ve also committed illegal organ harvesting. You might even face charges for endangering national security”
With all these charges combined, Ivanna was staring down a death sentence. She never imagined things would spiral out of control like this. “No, I didn’t do it! You’re framing me!” she cried.
“Whether you’re innocent or not, you can explain it at the station. Take her away,” the chief ordered.
Ivanna, along with the medical staff involved in the illegal organ harvesting, was taken into custody. Even Agnes, still unconscious on the operating table, wasn’t spared and was taken away as well.
As she was escorted out of the operating room, Ivanna noticed Arthur, that cruel and brainless fool, already in handcuffs. Her heart sank as the realization hit her–this was the end of the line.
The entire group was brought back to the police station for questioning. Even Harry, their informant, was cuffed and dragged into an interrogation room, his face pale and full of dread.
When Camila woke up, she found Relinda sitting by her bedside, her face full of worry.
“Camila, how are you feeling?” Belinda asked softly.
Camila sat up in bed. The anesthesia had worn off, and she felt completely fine. She looked at Belinda with a calm, detached expression.
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Thanks for this Consider the grudges from our
ir old life settled.”
Belinda’s face lit up with hope. “Camila, does this mean you’ve finally forgiven me? Does it mean you won’t leave me anymore? Can you come home with me now?”
Camila’s tone remained cold. “I think you’ve misunderstood, Ms. Davis, I only said the grudges from our previous life are settled. I never said I would go home with you or acknowledge you as my mother.
“Have you forgotten? My last name is now Stuard, not Jackson. I have my own parents and brother. Why would I go back with you?”
Belinda’s expression froze, her voice trembling. “Camila, I’m your biological mother. The Stuards stole you from me.”
Camila scoffed, her lips curling into a cold smile. “They never took me away. The truth is, I don’t need
you anymore.
“You probably don’t know this, but in my previous life, the Stuards once visited the orphanage. They wanted to adopt me. Unfortunately, I was close friends with Owen at the time, and I refused because I didn’t want to leave him.
“Looking back now, I deeply regret that choice. If I had agreed to the adoption back then, I would have had a loving family. Instead, 1 returned to the Jackson family, only to be humiliated and tormented by all of you.”
Belinda’s shoulders slumped as she listened, her energy drained “Camila, I know I failed you. I regret everything I’ve done. Please, give Ine another chance”
“Enough, Camila interrupted. “I’ve heard those words so many times in my previous life. I’m sick of it. Every time, you claimed to regret it, but you never changed. Your words mean nothing to me now. It’s exhausting.”
Her words were sharp and merciless, leaving no room for Belinda to save face.
Belinda’s face turned ashen. “Alright, I won’t say it anymore,” she murmured, falling silent.
Camila had no desire to stay in the same room as her. Since her body was perfectly fine, she decided it was better to leave the hospital early.
Half a year in the research institute felt like an eternity, but eight years away from her family was even harder to bear. She longed to see Irene, Harrison, and Joseph again, wondering if they’d still recognize her after all this time.
Camila got out of bed, slipped on her shoes, and headed for the door.
Belinda suddenly stood up, her voice filled with urgency. “Camila, where are you going?”
“Back to Northeville, to see my parents, Camila replied coldly.
A bitter ache spread through Belinda’s chest. She was Camila’s biological mother, yet Camila called someone else “Mom” with such warmth. Blocking Camila’s way, Belinda hesitated before speaking. “Camila.3
Camila’s patience was wearing thin. She shot Belinda a cold glance. “What now?”
Belinda pressed her lips together, carefully choosing her words. “Camila, could you write a letter of forgiveness for Harry?”
Camila froze for a moment before letting out a sharp, mocking laugh. “Forgive him? He conspired to steal my kidney, and you want me to forgive him?”
Belinda’s face paled, but she pressed on, her voice trembling. “But he’s your brother. You’re fine now, aren’t you? Do you really have the heart to let him go to prison over this?
Youre the youngest scientific prodigy in Laystoland. Just one word from you, and the court might show leniency. Please, Camila, have some pity on Harry, won’t you?
“Enough” Camila’s voice thundered, silencing the room. “You want me to pity him? Who pitied me? You know he’s my brother, yet he sided with outsiders to take ny kidney. Is that what a brother does?
“In my previous life, he framed me and got me imprisoned for five years. Before that, he humiliated me for three years. After I got out. he kept tormenting me. The fact that I haven’t gone after him is already my mercy.
“If he keeps his distance, I’ll pretend he doesn’t exist. But what did he do? He tried to take my kidney, to you want me to forgive him?”
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Camila’s gaze bore into Belinda. “You, of all people, know how much I despise the idea of being disabled. In my previous life, your family turned me into a cripple. Do you want me to go through that again in this life!”
Tears streamed down Belinda’s face as she shook her head repeatedly. “No, that’s not what I meant,”
“Hmph, Camila sneered, “Harry isn’t a child anymore. He should take responsibility for his actions. But don’t worry. He was only an accomplice. He won’t get the death penalty. At most, he’ll serve a few years in prison. It’s no big deal.”
Belinda’s eyes widened in shock. Those words were all too familiar. In their previous life, Harry had said the same thing to Camila. “It’s just five years in prison. You’re only serving time, while Emily ended up in a vegetative state.”
Belinda could no longer bring herself to meet Camila’s gaze.
Camila’s voice turned cold, her words cutting like a blade. “Since Harry thinks prison is no big deal, let him experience it for himself. Im sure the time inside will reform him nicely.
“Rest assured, I won’t let anyone give him special treatment in prison. All he’s losing is his freedom. In my previous life, I lost a leg and a kidney. Compared to me, he’s much better of
Belinda’s mind went blank. She couldn’t utter a single word.
Camila shoved her aside and stormed out of the hospital room, only to collide headfirst into a firm, towering chest.
She looked up, her pupils constricting in shock. William. Of all places, she never expected to run into him here at the hospital.
William had hurt her in her previous life, though compared to the Jackson family and Owen, his actions were trivial. The sudden encounter left her momentarily frozen, her mind blank with disbelief.
William, dressed in a sleek black suit, stood rooted to the spot the moment he saw her. His gaze was fixed on her, unblinking. Standing before him was none other than Camila, the youngest and most brilliant scientist in Laystoland.
While most people might not pay much attention to scientists, William was different. He had admired Camila since his school days. Despite priding himself on his academic achievements, he had always felt like a mere shadow compared to her brilliance.
They were the same age, yet when Camila was entering university, he was still in kindergarten. To him, she wasn’t just a genius–she was a legend. And now, his idol had literally fallen into his arms. His face flushed crimson with excitement.
Beside him, Emily let out an excited squeal. “Oh my gosh, William! Is this your legendary idol, Camila? I remember seeing a news report about her just yesterday. She’s even more stunning in person.” Her eyes sparkled as she stared at Camila, glowing with admiration.
Camila snapped out of her daze, her expression cold and indifferent. Her voice was curt, carrying a hint of impatience. “Let go”
William blinked, finally realizing that his arm was still wrapped around her slender waist, holding her close against him.
Her waist was soft and delicate, and the faint scent of shampoo and body wash lingered on her–a subtle, intoxicating fragrance that made his heart race.
For a moment, he hesitated, reluctant to release her.
Before he could make up his mind, a large hand suddenly reached out and shoved him aside, Camila was pulled into another man’s arms. The newcomer’s voice was cold and commanding. “What gives you the right to touch my fiancée?”
William’s arms felt empty, and a wave of disappointment and frustration surged through him. He turned to face the man who had appeared out of nowhere, and his breath caught.
He recognized him instantly–Giovani, the heir to the Campbell family, one of Northeville’s most powerful elites.
William’s jaw tightened. He had read the rumors online about Camila being engaged to Giovani, but seeing them together made his chest tighten with frustration. To him, Camila was like a goddess–distant, radiant, and utterly unattainable. No man, not even Giovani. deserved her
Giovani might be powerful, but he was just a businessman. Besides, their so–called engagement was nothing more than a childhood promise, a game between kids that held no real weight.
William glanced at (
Camila, his face full of concern, as if ready to step in and protect her from Giovani. But what he saw made his heart
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sink–Camila’s face lit up with unmistakable joy the moment she saw Giovani.
At twenty–two, Giovani still carried the youthful awkwardness of a young man, though traces of the calm and composed demeanor he would develop by twenty–eight were already visible.
In her previous life, Camila had suffered greatly, and Giovani had been her salvation–the brightest light in her darkest days. The boy she once knew had grown into a man, and he had recognized her at first glance.
Giovani’s icy demeanor melted as his gaze softened, filled with warmth and tenderness. He reached out, his hand brushing gently against Camila’s cheek, as if afraid she might disappear. “Camila, you’re finally back. I miss you so much”
Camila’s lips curved into a soft smile, “I’ve missed you too.”
Giovani’s eyes were filled with deep emotion. “Camila, let’s go back to Northeville and get engaged.”
Camila was just about to say yes when a tall figure suddenly rushed over and swept her into a tight embrace. “Camila, it’s really you! You’re finally back! I missed you so much!” Joseph cried, his voice trembling with emotion.
years–he’d missed
The chubby, adorable little sister be used to dote on had grown into a young woman in the blink of an eye. Eight yea eight whole years of her life.
“My darling girl, my precious baby! Mommy missed you so much!” Irene exclaimed as she ran over and pulled Camila into a tight hug
Even Harrison’s eyes glistened with tears as he extended his long arms to wrap around Irene, Joseph, and Camila all at once. “Camila, you little rascall Running off to Sancho, and then getting kidnapped? Do you know how scared 1
The family clung to Camila, their laughter and tears mingling as they held her close. The warmth of their embrace and the sound of their joy filled the room, a moment of pure, uncontainable happiness.
Belinda stepped out of the hospital room. Watching the Jackson family of four, their joy and warmth filling the air, she suddenly felt like a stranger. Camila had shut her out.
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