Chapter 471 

The classic saying says, “He who sows the wind will reap the whirlwind.” 

So, he meant no matter what happened to the Larkin family, he wouldn’t lift a finger to help them, huh? 

Talk about cold–blooded! It’s not only ruthless toward herself but also towards the entire Larkin family. 

Sure, Ursula might have messed up, but what about the long–standing friendship between the Quarry and Larkin families? Didn’t that count for even a little bit of consideration? 

Ursula was in agony, and the resentment inside her just grew stronger! 

Meanwhile, Yorick stepped inside the room. 

Imogen was still awake, looking rather pale. The Quarry family had been through too much lately. Her heart was heavy with worry. 

Seeing Yorick return, Imogen’s eyes filled with sadness. “Rick, if you keep getting tangled up with Ursula, I don’t think I can take it anymore.” 

So much had happened. Even Thane had stirred up trouble. After all these years of marriage, he turned out to have a son before they tied the knot. Thinking about Thane’s attitude toward that child stung Imogen’s heart. 

Yorick moved closer, sat beside her, and said softly, “If she shows up, send her away.” 

Upon hearing that, Imogen’s eyes lit up immediately. “Really?” 

Imogen could hardly believe it. He used to treasure Ursula the most. Even though he said they split, Imogen never bought it. 

Ursula was a master manipulator. Who knew what tricks she might pull next to win Yorick back? It was terrifying. Marrying someone as fragile as Ursula, what good would that do? 

Yorick nodded. “Yeah.” 

With those words, Imogen finally felt at ease. If Yorick said it, he must have truly given up on Ursula. After some thought, she tried to probe further, “She probably came to you about Cloudia.” 

“I know.” 

“And you…” 

“I won’t get involved,” Yorick stated firmly. 

Those four words were like a balm to Imogen’s worries, and she nodded. “Yeah, it’s best not to. Rumor had it that she got involved in something bad.” 

Getting mixed up in that mess could drag the Quarry family through the mud. As long as Yorick said he wouldn’t get involved, Imogen could finally relax. 

Yorick was over Ursula. Since he learned the truth about that car accident, hearing Ursula’s name filled him with revulsion. 

Ursula wasn’t sure how she made it back to the Larkin family. She was utterly exhausted, sitting in her wheelchair. When she got back, it was already 3:30 in the morning. 

Jaxon was still awake. As she passed his room, she heard him on the phone. 

The door was open. When Jaxon saw Ursula return, he hung up the phone. His gaze toward her lacked the warmth it once held. 

05:50 

Chapter 471 

“Hey, Jaxon,” Ursula called out. 

Her voice carried the weight of her current pain. The Larkin family was in shambles, and everyone was. overshadowed by a cloud of anxiety, especially Ursula. 

When the Larkin family was doing well, everyone treated her like a precious gem. But now that the family was falling apart and she had no blood ties to them, she felt lost without Cloudia’s protection–just her and Jaxon left, and Ursula feared she had no one to rely on. 

Jaxon’s face was stern. “Where have you been?” 

“I went to see Rick,” Ursula replied, her voice tinged with uncertainty. 

Jaxon asked, “And what did he say?” 

“He… didn’t say much.” 

Those words were suffocating, and she couldn’t bring herself to repeat them. 

Upon hearing Ursula’s response, Jaxon could guess Yorick’s stance toward the Larkin family. The one person who should have extended a helping hand was now indifferent. It was clear that Ursula’s involvement in Stella’s accident was serious. 

Jaxon closed his eyes and said, “Just go back to your room.”