Chapter 216
Elvira felt sorry for Carmen. She had no idea who her biological parents were, and her life had been full of hardship, from the orphanage to being trafficked. After having a child, thinking Carmen would find support, only to lose the child tragically.
Perhaps her suffering wasn’t something she could blame herself or. Elvira didn’t expose her because, first, Zach owed her, and second, because Carmen had tried to save her when the criminals shot at her.
Carmen likely started her plan after learning of her daughter’s death. Knowing she didn’t have enough influence over Zach to target the Miller family, so she got close to Elvira.
When the Miller family planned to kill her, Carmen took the bullet for Elvira. However, Elvira was Zach’s breaking point, and upon learning the Miller family had dared to target her, Zach went mad. Destroying them was revenge for both Elvira and Carmen’s daughter.
Carmen’s reasoning was correct. Zach wouldn’t have gone after the Miller family because of her or her daughter; they didn’t hold enough significance in his heart. Only Elvira could make him lose control and act without hesitation.
Elvira closed her eyes foga moment as her phone buzzed. It was message from Carmen, apologizing and resigning from her position.
Elvira didn’t reply, unsure of how to respond. Carmen used her, and she didn’t feel like offering forgiveness. However, she couldn’t help but feel pity for Carmen’s loss of her daughter, so she chose to let it go.
Carmen moved out of the house Zach had given her and told her bodyguards to stop following her. She took a taxi and left. She knew Elvira had likely seen through her plan, but the outcome was favorable–Zach had destroyed the Miller family,
However, her revenge wasn’t complete. Carmen was already thinking of other ways to get back at the family. Since they had killed her daughter, she would make them suffer.
That night, Nina, drunk and out on the streets, was dragged into an alley by thugs. When she was found, she was
unconscious and in a horrific state. The witness screamed in shock and called the police, who arrived and took Nina away in an ambulance.
When the Miller family received the news, they were focused on getting someone out of the detention center. Danni and Helen assumed Nina had just fallen or gotten drunk.
It wasn’t until they arrived at the hospital that they learned the truth: Nina had been brutally assaulted by a group of people, het hands and feet broken, and her face disfigured. Both women went pale, their legs weakening in shock.
When Nina was wheeled out, her face was wrapped in bandages and she was still unconscious. Danni was so horrified by her condition that she fainted, while Helen trembled in shock, barely able to hold herself together as she followed to the ward.
When Mandy arrived and saw Nina’s horrific condition, she was shocked. She asked, “Did Zach do this? It is too much! It was just an accident with his wife–why did he go so far with Nina?”
The police officer coldly reminded her, “Miss, do you have evidence to support what you’re saying? If you do, please provide it. Otherwise, be careful with your words, as this could be considered defamation, and the person involved has the right to file a lawsuit against you
“I don’t have any evidence; I’m just saying things casually. You should investigate it yourselves,” Mandy said, not wanting to offend Zach over Nina. However, she was sure that Zach was behind the incident.
In her mind, Zach was a devil. Because of him, her parents and the three siblings could never gain the Gilbert family’s approval and were never allowed to return to the family.
When Danni regained consciousness, she angrily demanded that the police arrest those responsible for harming Nina. The police reassured her that they were already investigating and would arrest the culprits once they were found.
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They also mentioned that such a severe case hadn’t occurred in Jersten for many years, and the authorities took it very seriously. Solving the case was essential for the public’s peace of mind.
Danni cried, accusing Zach, “No need to investigate. It was Zach Gilbert! He ruined my daughter, destroyed our family, and sent people to prison! My daughter was innocent–how could he be so cruel?” She wept, her grief and anger choking her words
Helen quietly called Samuel and nervously explained what had happened to Nina. Samuel was shocked by the news. He had heard about the Miller family’s troubles but felt powerless, Ruining a young girl like Nina seemed too much.
Furious, he tried calling Zach to confront him, but Zach didn’t answer. He was too focused on returning home to check on his wife.
When Zach entered the house, his mother swung a wooden stick him. He quickly dodged, asking, “Mom, what are you doing?”
“Zach Gilbert, what did you promise me when I left? You said you wouldn’t go out, but you left Elvira alone at home. Didn’t you know she was hurt?” Skylar yelled as the stick swung down again.
“Mom, I’m the one who decided to let him go. Please don’t hit him! Elvira quickly stepped in to protect Zach, her concern for him evident.
“You’re still protecting him? I won’t bother with the ointment if He says he has something to do!” Skylar raised the stick. glaring at Elvira. “Tell me, isn’t this too much?”
“Yes, I’m in the wrong. It’s my fault. Mom, can you please put down the stick? Let’s talk calmly,” Zach quickly pleaded
“It’s still your fault. Elvira, don’t be so nice to him. It would be best if you punished him properly. Today, you’re cooking and doing the dishes. Go on! Everything’s ready for you,” Skylar gestured, signaling Zach to make up for his mistake.
Before he returned, Skylar had ordered ingredients through a delivery service and even bought a chicken soup to help Elvira replenish her health.
“I’ll handle it, honey. You rest for now, and I’ll have it ready soon Zach said quickly. After changing clothes, he kissed Elvira before heading into the kitchen.
Elvira was about to go to the kitchen to help, but Skylar pulled her back, insisting she rest on the sofa. Zach first cleaned the chicken and put it in the pot to simmer before adding the other ingredients. He wasn’t used to cooking, so he had to look up instructions on his phone while preparing the meal.
Half an hour later, Elvira couldn’t resist and hurried to the kitchen when she came out of the bathroom. She asked, “Is there anything I can help with?”
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