Chapter 56 The Birthday Party Of Harriet
Why am I not wearing the hospital doten anymore!!!
For a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
Percival quickly clarified, “The housekeeper was the one who changed your clothes. However, I saw many injuries on your body. As a doctor, I don’t see gender, so don’t worry too much”
Kaylee let out a wry laugh. What am I even worried about! I’ho toould even be interested in my battered body?
She shook her head and said. That’s not what I meant, but thank you nonetheless. By the way, where are we? Didn’t you take me to the hospital?”
“I was afraid that the Goodridge family and Casimir might find out if you’re admitted, so I brought you to my place.” Percival’s expression suddenly turned serious.
“You mentioned that the Goodridge family admitted you to the psychiatric hospital. What exactly happened? What grudge could they possibly hold against you to treat you like this?”
“The psychiatrist at the psychiatric hospital said it was Samuel who admitted me, so it shouldn’t be a lie.” Raylee’s eyes were dead as she murmured, “I also don’t know why he did that. I’ve been in jail for four years. Isn’t that enough? Does he want me dead to feel satisfied? I’m a human, too. We were siblings for eighteen years, yet he treats me worse than an animal.”
The rims of her eyes grew increasingly red, her long lashes trembling. She looked sorrowful and forsaken, like a little fairy who lost her way in the mortal world.
Her words and her trying to force back her tears suffocated Percival.
In truth, he had somewhat surmised that Raylee’s imprisonment wasn’t simple.
Based on Casimir’s behavior, it was clear that he had been trying to make amends to his former fiancée ever since her release from prison. The reasons were simple–either he still had lingering feelings for her, or there was more to her imprisonment.
than met the
eye.
An indescribable sensation welled up within him as if something had struck him right in the heart.
A a doctor, he shouldn’t empathize with others too much.
However, Raylee was an exception. He had witnessed the gruesome wounds on her body, understanding the extent of torment she must have endured to bear such scars.
That night, when he lifted her in his arms, her frail body felt just like a broken porcelain doll.
She lived in agony yet also persevered, much like a resilient and unyielding blade of grass.
The experiences and hardships she had gone through were truly heart–wrenching.
The night was slightly chilly, and the heat in the house wasn’t warm enough.
Percival offered her a coat to drape over herself.
“If you want to, you can stay here to recover from your wounds. You can even stay for a lifetime. This place can be your sanctuary.”
A single statement left Raylee dumbstruck. She looked at Percival in a state of shock.
Dr. Shapiro, we’re not exactly close…
“We’re humans. We get closer the more we mingle, don’t we? I’m just someone making a living off my surgical skills. comprehend your family feuds, but I can save lives and heal the wounded, and no one can stop me from doing that.”
“Thank you, Dr. Shapiro, Raylee finally said, her eyes inevitably welling up with tears.
I can’t
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She, too, would cry from feeling moved and sad.
Even an outsider can provide me with sanctuary why can’t the Goodridge family da so
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Percival gently ruffled her disheveled hair. “Don’t cry. Take a look at this report. It’s the result of your blood tests that I had done for you.
That day, Raylee, leaning on her crutch, insisted on returning to the Goodridge residence.
She immediately rushed to the birthday party upon learning that they were celebrating Harriet’s birthday at a restaurant.
Inside a luxurious private dining room of a restaurant, Waverly and Samuel sang a birthday song for Harriet with smiles on their faces.
On the table sat a beautifully crafted, extravagant two–tiered cake.
The scene was filled with an overwhelming sense of joy and warmth.
Raylee forcefully pushed the door open.
They turned around, and upon seeing her, a look of surprise spread across their faces.
Samuel, in particular, was taken aback. He stood rooted to the spot like a statue.
I’ve admitted Raylee to a psychiatric hospital, so how did she manage to get out!
What he didn’t know was that after Percival had rescued Raylee that night, the director of the psychiatric hospital was at a loss as to how to explain the situation to Samuel.
The director couldn’t afford to offend anyone.
Hence, he simply procrastinated, stating that Raylee had been staying in the psychiatric hospital. He decided to wait until he could no longer hide it, then let the two sides argue.
“Ray–Ray, did you come to celebrate my birthday? Welcome.” Harriet stood up, brimming with joy.
During the four years that Raylee was absent, she felt melancholic every birthday. Thankfully, Waverly was there to keep her company, making things easier for her.
Waverly said with a smile, “Raylee, I went to Goodridge Manor yesterday to invite you to Mom’s birthday party, but Grandma Suid
you were out having fun with Jeremiah. Mom must be overjoyed since you specifically came back to celebrate her birthday. I wonder what gift you’ve bought her?”
At that time, Raylee was leaning on a crutch, holding just two pieces of paper. Her hands were otherwise empty, so how could there be a gift?
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Chapter 57 Why Did You Try To Escape
Waverly was always bringing up what shouldn’t be mentioned,
“Consider my injured leg a gift. Are you satisfied?” Raylee glared at her coldly.
“No need for gifts. Your presence is enough.” Harriet quickly tried to smooth things over, adding, “I’ve already heard from Wavy that Ms. Sutherland accidentally hit you with her car a few days ago. It was all an unfortunate mishap. Everyone is in high spirits today, so let’s not bring it up again.”
Having always intended to mend his relationship with Raylee, Alaric enthusiastically greeted her, saying, “Regardless, it’s at good thing you’re here. It’s been four years since our family last gathered, a truly precious occasion! Samuel, hurry up and help your sister to the tablet
Only after hearing his name did Samuel break his silence.
When he saw Kaylee, he didn’t even dare to look directly at her. His feet felt like they were weighed down by a tremendous force, making each step arduous, let alone helping Raylee to her seat.
No need. Just a touch from such a person makes me feel sick!” Raylee exclaimed, her demeanor cold as ice. She limped into the private room with her crutch, approaching Samuel and throwing the blood test report at his face.
“Ray–Ray, what are you doing? What is this? Why are you throwing it at your brother’s face?” Harriet ran over in shock, looking utterly confused as she picked blood test report.
up the
“Ask your dear son what it is. This is my blood test report, the proof that I nearly lost my sanity!” Raylee roared with all her strength and raised her crutch, sending it down toward his body.
“Don’t hit Samuel!” Waverly rushed forward to shield Samuel, taking the blow of the crutch on her body. The pain made her serram out loud.
This was Waverly’s allure and tactic in having the Goodridge family wrapped around her little finger. She had mastered the art of playing the victim to perfection, commonly known as self–imposed suffering for a goal.
The Goodridge family would unconditionally stand by her side for as long as she endured hardships and expressed her grievances.
Kaylee felt no guilt for hitting the wrong person while watching Waverly’s performance. Instead, she regretted not having hit the latter harder.
These siblings are as bad as each other. None of them are any good.
Sure enough, the stunned Samuel instantly became full of vigor and determination when he saw his beloved sister being bullied.
“Take out your anger on me. Why did you hit Wavy? Apologize!” he shouted at Raylee, his expression flushed with fury.
“I was indeed aiming for you. She was the one who foolishly jumped in the way. Tell her to back off. You’re the one who deserves a beating!” Kaylee glared at him fiercely.
Alaric snapped, “Ray–Ray, have you lost your mind? You’re behaving as if you’ve been lit on fire. What has Samuel done to offend you that you want to hit him”
“Indeed. Ray–Ray, today is my birthday. Why are you and your siblings arguing? Could you stop lighting for my sake?” Harriet persuaded.
Suddenly, Waverly’s eyes welled up with tears. “Raylee, today is Mom’s birthday. Can you please stop causing such a chimmotion?” she pleaded, her voice choked with emotion. “It’s all my fault. If only I hadn’t come back. The root of everything lies with me. Raylee, if you stay and celebrate Moin’s birthday, I can leave.”
After saying that, she turned to leave.
Harriet grabbed her arm. “Wavy, this has nothing to do with you. If you leave today, I won’t celebrate my birthday!”
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Upon witnessing his wife and daughter being bullied, Alaric immediately stepped forward to reproach Raylee, “What’s so urgent that it can’t wait until later? Do you find satisfaction in disrupting everyone’s mood?”
Observing the nauseating display of affection between this mother and daughter, and faced with the accusations of this entire family, Raylee let out a sarcastic laugh. “Your son, Samuel, forcefully committed me to a psychiatric hospital. In an attempt to escape, I jumped from the third floor and nearly lost my life. May I ask, Mr. and Mrs. Goodridge, would you consider this a trivial matter, or a serious one?”
Upon hearing this, Alaric and Harriet were utterly bewildered.
They clearly couldn’t believe what they were hearing, let alone the fact that their flesh and blood could commit such a heinous act.
Just as they were hoping to get a denial from Samuel, he anxiously exclaimed, “Why did you try to escape? Couldn’t you have just stayed put?”
It fell apart on its own.
“You scoundrel! Why did you confine Ray–Ray in a psychiatric hospital? Have you lost your mind?” Alaric questioned in Janger.
Samuel wore a grim expression, believing he had done nothing wrong. “Dad, I only did this for the sake of our family. Besides, I didn’t let them hurt Ray–Ray, only to confine her,” he argued.
“Didn’t hurt me? Raylee picked up the blood test report on the table and smacked it onto his face again.
“Open your eyes wide and take a good look. This blood test report shows the results of the drug the psychiatrist at the mental hospital injected into me. This kind of drug can cause hallucinations and make one lose their clarity of mind. To put it bluntly, over time, I would become a fool!” she exclaimed.
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