Chapter 206 Forget About Marrying Into the Howard Family
The dense trees along the slope offered Intle protection as Whitney and Noel enllided with a thick tree trunk.
Whitney barely registered the impart before she heard Noel grmt in pain
die mynted to speak, to ask if he was okay, bot darkness consumed her as the Tainted against him
compatted consciousness, the sharpsmell of disinfectant filled her nostrils.
Slowly opening het even, die sa the stack white ceiling above and a more beside her, adpoosting an IV bottle..
“Mc Spiraert, mou’re make,” the muse said, noticing fin gare.
Whitney let out a moti “Mmm,” Living to sit up, but the sharp sting actess her hoody stopped her.
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The nurse quickly supported her “You’re tee, fost same dehydation and minor injuries. We’ve already treated the abrasions
Whitne nodded, piecing together what had happened.
At that moment, the door opened, and Westley walked in.
The more raised the bed slightly for Whitney before leading them alone.
“What you scared me hall to death! Do you feel any discombon? I’ll call the doctor to check on you again,” Westley said, his face etched with worry
“I’m fine, just a little sore,” Whitney replied softly.
Believed, Westley placed a container of rice pudding and a thermos of bone broth on the bedside table.
#1 brought you some nice podding and bone broth from home,” he said, pouring out a bowl of the broth Satisfied with the temperature, he held it up to feed her
It had been a long time since the two of them had spoken so calmly. Their previous conversations often escalated into arguments over her broken engagement, even to the point of thing ties
“Oh should let it cool, Westley remarked, mistaking her hesitation for the broth being too hot
“Are you not angry amor? Whitney asked hesitantly
The last time they spoke, Westley had berated her over the phone, insisting she explain herself to Elijah,
“I’m only angry that I didn’t realize sooner what kind of person Damian truly is. He’s done so many awful things, even abducting you. If you had married into the Howard family, who knows of trouble you’d be dragged into.”
, she felt herresistance hadn’t been in vain her father still
rstill cared about her
Westley’s remorseful tone struck a chord in Whitney. For a moment, i
“Don’t worry, Dad, I’m fine. Damian
Don’t mention the Howards again,” Westley interupted sharply. “You’ve suffered enough Focus on recovering, Once you’re better, I’ll take you to meet
someone
His cryptic tone made Whitory [rown. “Who?”
“Oliver Scott, the chairman of Monzon Group. Their reputation might be average in Seabouake, but their mines in Stonehille making a fortune,” Westley explained.
But I studied architecture. What does that have to do with their business?”
“Oliver doesn’t care about your degree. I’ve already shown him your picture, and he’s very pleased. Once you’ve recovered, we’ll meet to discuss the engagement.” Whitney froze, her shock giving way to anger.
She had thought Westley had clunged after this ordeal, but now it was clear–he hadn’t given up on “selling” her oft. Worse, he no longer cared about the age of her potential suitors.
You want me to marry oliver? He’s in his cos–older than you! How can you ask me to marry him?“
Westley smiled indulgently, as if she were being unreasonable.
“He doesn’t have a son. If he did, I wouldn’t even consider him. The Scott family may not be top–tier, but they can still support the Spencer family. Besides, I’ve beard Oliver’s health isn’t great. Once you marry him, it won’t be long before he passes, and their fortune will be yours. After that, you can marry whoever you west, and I won’t stop you”
Was this something a father should say?!
She had just escaped danger and was still hospitalized, yet he was already planning her next match. His desperation to benefit the Spencer family lanew no bounds. Whitney trembled with rage, voice shaking as she mustered her words “I will never marry Oliver Scott! Get out!”
Westley’s expression darkened.
“Howard Group will undoubtedly suffer because of Damian. They’ll never regain their former status, which means they’re useless to us. And you can forget about marrying into their family. Oliver is the best option–there’s no room for negotiation. Don’t forget about your mother.”
With that, he slammed the so bowl onto the table and left the room.
Whitney’s heart sank to rock bottom How could she have a father like this?
Hecanger surged as she gripped the blanket tightly.
Her phone buzzed on the bedside table. Glanding at the screen, she saw it was her mother, Margaret’s doctor.
“Ms. Spencer, your father just called to stop some of your mother’s medications.”
