A Vengeful Bride novel Chapter 23

I was not surprised by Edward's action at all. Because I wouldn't do this kind of thing to Edward before.

In the past, I had always followed Edward's orders unconditionally.

But now I wouldn't be so stupid.

"Edward, Whether it's really me or not, it has nothing to do with you. Let me tell you, I have nothing to do with you. We are divorced. You'd better leave as soon as possible so as not to arouse Betty's suspicion." I looked coldly at his cold and gloomy face and said impatiently.

Edward was angry because of what I said. He pursed his thin lips, his eyes blazing with anger and stared at me.

I straightened my back, looked at him indifferently.

I thought Edward might be irritated at my attitude, but he left, without saying a word.

His figure somehow looked very lonely. How could it be?

After divorce, he must lead a very happy life with Betty.

Late in that afternoon, the police came to my ward. He had some questions about the car accident.

I didn't expect that Rita had told the police that I was the one who had tried to crush her. She said I had done this to her so that I could cover the fact I had stolen her design draft.

When I had been discovered, I was sitting in the car that originally crashed into Rita, and I was treated as a suspect immediately.

I tried to explain to the police why I went to Rita's house. But my explanation was not convincing, especially when I couldn't explain why I sit in that car.

There was no monitor in Rita's residence. Without more evidence, no one knew what exactly happened.

I was helpless. First, my design draft was framed for plagiarism, and now I have been charged with a traffic crime. I really didn't know who I offended. How could he be so cruel?

As there were some doubts about this matter, they left after asking me some questions. After the police left, my mother and elder brother came.

I thought they were here to see if I was OK. But I didn't expect that they would scold me as soon as they came in.

"Ashley, how can you do such a thing and ruin the face of our family?" Eric looked at me and said with a look of disgust.

I pinched the blanket in my hand and said coldly, "Brother, when did I lose the face of our family?"

" Ashley, don't you know you have been notorious for stealing other's designs, and now, attempting to kill people? How dare you?" Eric was extremely furious, and he roared.

I looked at Eric and said lightly, "If I say I haven't done it, will you believe me?"

My mother took my hands, saying, "Ashley, you could never do these evil things again. Your brother's business will be affected if others know you are his sister."

Looking into her eyes, I suppressed my sorrow, said, "Mom, I'm your daughter. You know me."

My mother didn't reply, but seized my hands tightly, said, "Go for Edward's help, Ashley. Let him help you, and your brother. Please. Edward has the ability to save your brother. I visited him in jail yesterday. He is very thin now, my poor boy."

Tears flowed out of my mother's eyes as she spoke.

I put down my hand and could not help but feel a little sad in my heart.

Now, something bad happened to me, my mother only cares about Mark. It was always like this. Whether I am her daughter or not."

"I have nothing to do with Edward. He has no obligation to help me."

"Why are you so stubborn? Don't forget that the Xis owes you. As long as you ask, I don't believe that he won't do it. Moreover, gramps Xi likes you the most. As long as you ask, he will definitely help you."

My mother stood up. She was a little angry at my words, but soon calmed down.

I didn't like my mother who always spoiled in Mark and Eric.

If it weren't for her indulgence, how could Eric and Mark be so arrogant? I lowed my eyes, said indifferently, "I'm tired. Mom, please go with my brother. I want to have a rest."

"Ashley, what do you mean now?" Eric shouted at me as if he couldn't stand it anymore.

In my memory, this elder brother never gave me a good face.

Sometimes he would play kind, especially when he needed the Xis1 help.

"Sorry, I'm tired." I closed my eyes, ignored Eric's anger. He tried to hit me, but was stopped by my mother.

Before they left, my mom said with anger, "Ashley, only the Xis could help us now. Don't be so silly, talk to them."

But I wouldn't ask Edward for help.

Seeing them leaving, I got up.

Strictly speaking, I was not seriously injured, but there were some bruises on my legs and arms.

I dragged my injured leg and went to Rita's ward. I didn't expect to see Edward coming out of her ward.

I looked at the back of Edward in a daze, with some doubts in my heart.