CHAPTER 36: CHAPTER 36: FOUR YEARS OF LOVE, WORTHLESS

In the end, it was Mrs. Young who woke Stella up.

After experiencing so much tonight, Stella was still not in a good state upon waking up, clinging to Evan’s arm the whole time.

"Brother, my mom isn’t going to be okay, is she?"

"Don’t worry, the doctor will handle it."

Evan’s voice was noticeably colder. He opened the rear car door and pushed her straight in.

Juliana was wondering why Stella wasn’t thinking about sitting in the front passenger seat with Evan, then saw her tightly gripping Evan’s hand, trembling all over, and saying, "Brother, give me the medicine, I can’t control myself."

Evan’s expression changed dramatically, signaling Mrs. Young to bring the pills and personally feeding her.

After taking the medication, Stella didn’t immediately calm down. He glanced at the time and said to Juliana, "You drive."

Then he got into the back seat.

Juliana laughed out of anger.

Stella had some wit but her biggest failure was fighting for a man who no longer wanted her.

When they arrived at the hospital, Lily was still unconscious.

George and the doctor stood at the door of the ward.

Seeing Juliana, George’s eyes lit up instantly, and he stepped forward in a few strides to grab her hand.

"Juliana, it’s good you’re here, your mother-in-law needs you."

Realizing some things were not his to say, he turned his eyes to the doctor.

The doctor was a man, looking to be in his thirties.

He picked up where George left off, "The patient’s platelets have plummeted and she needs an immediate O-type platelet transfusion; otherwise, her life is at risk."

Stella seemed to have heard earth-shattering news: "My mom only has ovarian cancer; how could her platelets have a problem?"

"The cause is hard to say, but tomorrow’s surgery must be postponed. The patient could hemorrhage at any time. Our hospital doesn’t have O-type platelets; you need to find a donor immediately."

Juliana had been focused on listening to the doctor’s orders, but upon hearing this, her gaze slightly tightened, and her look toward the doctor suddenly became meaningful.

George: "Juliana, your mother-in-law is O-type, and so are you. Can you..."

"No."

Juliana decisively refused, then turned her eyes to Evan, her gaze cold.

Is this why you brought me here?

Evan understood her look, frowned at George, "Dad, there’s no room for negotiation on this."

Juliana recalled the child she recently lost, unmoved by Evan’s refusal.

"Evan, although Lily is your stepmother, she’s treated you as her own over the years. Juliana is healthy; giving a little blood isn’t an issue."

He then glanced at the doctor.

The doctor nodded, "Drawing 400 milliliters of blood is harmless to the body."

Juliana glanced at his name tag, a smile playing on her lips as she said, "Dr. Miller, you’re the professional; you must be responsible for your words."

Chase Miller couldn’t stand it, "The patient’s situation is like this, and I still have rounds to make. Decide on the platelet transfusion and come find me, but you need to hurry."

Seeing him evade, Juliana became more sure that this was a setup.

Even whether or not Lily was ill was questionable.

Just as he left, Lily woke up in the ward.

Stella was the first to rush in, kneeling at the bedside, holding her hand.

"Mom, where are you feeling unwell?"

Lily’s face was very pale, as if bleached.

"Stella, Mom might not last much longer. Juliana doesn’t like me, nor does she respect me in the Grant Family. She won’t help me. What I’m most worried about is you, with no secure future..."

As she spoke, she looked at Evan.

"You said you would take care of my daughter; you can’t go back on your word. Stella hasn’t even married yet, doesn’t have a boyfriend, she’s clean and pure, you..."

Lily’s words seemed like a dying speech, but Juliana couldn’t help but laugh.

"I’ve seen people using death to force a marriage, but never someone using death to force another to take their daughter as a mistress. You’re living so pathetically; you might as well die sooner."

Her words dropped, and George was furious.

"Juliana, are those human words? Do you see me as an elder?"

Evan closed his eyes, pulling Juliana behind him.

Seeing the situation, Stella suddenly knelt at Juliana’s feet.

"Sister-in-law, if I weren’t on antidepressants, I could donate blood to Mom, but now... we really have no choice."

She cried, looking like a pear blossom drenched in rain, her voice choking.

"I’m begging you, save my mom..."

"Impossible."

Juliana promptly and decisively spat out these three words, turning to leave the ward.

"Stop her!"

At George’s command, two bodyguards immediately blocked the door.

Juliana slowly turned around, her gaze like an icy blade toward George, "What, is father-in-law going to tie me up and draw my blood?"

George’s face darkened, "You forced me. Take her phone away. Don’t let her alert the old lady."

"Just try to touch her."

Evan’s voice was cold as if dipped in ice.

The two bodyguards immediately froze, not daring to make a move.

George pulled his son to the corner, his voice lowered to a whisper.

"Drawing a bit of blood won’t affect your wife’s health; what are you worried about?"

Evan pressed his lips together, not responding.

George squinted his eyes, his tone turning cold. "It will take at least five or six hours to find another blood donor now; your aunt can’t wait that long. If something happens to her, how can I focus on negotiating with Isaac on your behalf?"

Evan frowned, looking at him, "You’ve been in contact with him for a while, not admitting it the last time I asked."

George stiffened, "It’s not very long; it was after you first opposed me because of Juliana that I met him once, so... are you still planning to antagonize me?"

Seeing his son silent for a long time, George knew that out of consideration for their marital bond, Evan couldn’t directly pressure Juliana, so he had to be the villain.

He turned to Juliana, speaking forcefully: "This time, if you save your mother-in-law, all past grievances will be written off."

Juliana looked at Evan. The man said nothing, as if weighing.

Four years of bond, truly worth nothing.

George ordered the bodyguards, "Take her to the blood collection room."

Juliana exhaled, a look of final defeat showing as she gave up resisting, turning her eyes to Lily on the bed.

Even walking over to adjust her quilt.

"Mother-in-law, with such a loving husband, rest assured and heal."

Lily saw her act humble and meek, closed her eyes, feeling full of pride inside.

But then, Juliana leaned down, whispering in her ear so only the two could hear, "If you want my blood, I’ll take the riches and glory of your lifetime."

Lily’s eyes snapped open, looking at her in horror, her body shaking uncontrollably.

"You venomous woman! What did you say to my mom?"

Stella screamed, losing her mind, rushing forward to push her hard.