Celestial Queen: Revenge Is Sweet When You’re A Zillionaire Heiress

Chapter 1314:

Paulina looked disappointed when Harlee did not immediately respond, yet she held onto her hope, believing it was the last chance for the Fletcher family.

As Paulina was about to speak again, she looked up and caught sight of Serena, whom she hadn’t seen for years. She was shocked into silence. Was this the Serena she remembered?

Serena appeared completely different from the Serena Paulina once knew within the Fletcher family household. Doubt took hold as Paulina gazed at Serena, puzzled for a long while.

Seeing Serena well and thriving seemed to bring a sense of closure to Paulina.

Then, Paulina gave up her plea for saving the Fletcher family, accepting her imminent death.

As Paulina neared unconsciousness, Harlee took her hand and the red string, saying firmly, “I will honor your request, but only if you stay alive.” Paulina smiled joyfully at these words just before she lost consciousness. Serena stood frozen, overwhelmed by the situation.

Seeing this, Harlee said, “Patrick, please drive Paulina to the hospital immediately. I’ll call Goodwin and be right there.”

Given Serena’s current condition, she was not prepared to conduct any medical procedures.

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Before Serena joined forces with Harlee, she had been studying medicine at Vloustin Medical College. After joining the Shadow Moon Society, she advanced her medical expertise under Tonya, rivaling Goodwin’s skills, which was why Harlee had brought her back from the island. Outside the island, Serena’s skills were more valuable.

“Let’s go,” Harlee said. “It’s time to confront and resolve our past.” Serena looked up blankly and remained silent, simply following Harlee without a word. Was it really time to resolve the past? And what exactly was there left for her to settle?

The episode had thwarted Rhys’ reading of the apology letter, but thankfully, Harlee forgave him, lightening his mood.

The corridors of the hospital were unusually quiet. The operating room light, once on, stayed lit without interruption. Silence reigned outside the operating room, with only Harlee and Rhys conversing occasionally while Serena and Patrick kept to themselves. Serena was uncertain about what lay ahead, and Patrick was dreading potential punishment.

Both Harlee and Rhys were seated on a long bench, heads down, eyes fixed on their footwear, absorbed in their own thoughts.

Rhys draped an arm around Harlee, his face stern and joyless, increasing Patrick’s sense of unease.

Eventually, the light outside the operating room switched off, and Goodwin appeared.

Before Harlee could ask anything, Goodwin took the initiative to inform them, “Mr. and Mrs. Green, the patient is no longer in immediate danger. However, the bullet caused severe damage to her internal organs. It’s miraculous she survived at all. As for her recovery, it’s uncertain.” Serena’s spirits plummeted. She understood the gravity of the situation better than anyone. Describing Paulina as “saved” was optimistic. While Paulina’s life was no longer in immediate danger, her future remained highly precarious.noveldrama

“I have to check on her myself,” Serena declared, driven by her medical training.

“Wait!” Goodwin held her back. “Miss Fletcher, you might want to hear the complete situation first. Moreover, the nursing staff is preparing to move her to the ICU.”

“Mr. Wilson, are there other injuries on Paulina Fletcher’s body?” Harlee inquired.

Goodwin took a momentary glance at Serena upon hearing the last name. It became clear why Serena was anxious to get inside. They were relatives. He then proceeded with increased solemnity. “Mrs. Green, I discovered evidence during the operation that the patient has been enduring abuse for quite some time. Based on the healing stages of the wounds, it likely has been occurring for around a year.”

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