Chapter 190 Guilty Conscience
Isla was stunned by the accusation. âWhat? How could you do that?!â
âŠ.
Keira sneered and looked at her. âWhatâs wrong? Feeling guilty?â
This remark made both Jake and Melissa turn their gaze towards Isla.
Isla immediately retorted, âGuilty about what? Jake is my only man. Could the child possibly belong to someone else? Itâs just that I find you people to be so cruel. Not only have you harmed my child, but now youâre treating the dead baby like thisâŠâ
She clutched her stomach and cried. âMy child, itâs all my fault for not protecting you. Theyâve taken your life and now theyâre subjecting you to such humiliation. I donât know if you can feel the pain⊠Itâs all because Mommy is uselessâŠâ
Jakeâs eyes also reddened as he clenched his fists tightly, resentfully glaring at Keira and Lewis.
Keira couldnât help but draw her lips in a thin line. âAn embryo over a month old is just a cluster of cells, its pain receptors havenât even developed yet. Isla, stop putting on an act hereâŠâ
Upon hearing this, Islaâs expression stiffened slightly, then she bit her lip and looked fiercely at Keira.
She was filled with hatred!
Indeed, she had chosen to terminate the pregnancy herself, just to prevent Jake from actually following through with the amniocentesis.
Moreover, with the support of the Clance Olsen family, it was clear they would take her side. Naturally, she should take this opportunity to firmly grasp Keira.
If she could oust Keira from the Horton family and even assist the first branch of the family in wresting control of the Horton Group from Lewis, it would be great.
But she hadnât anticipated that Lewis would go so far to protect that bitch!
In the hospital room, Lewis had already gained the upper hand, entirely in control of the situation.
Just then, a mocking voice suddenly came from the doorway. âLewis, you canât be too overbearing in your actions! Youâve taken control of Mrs. Olsenâs room, and now you want to control Islaâs room as well? Do you really take my Uncle Olsen for decoration?â
Ellis appeared at the doorway, followed by several bodyguards, ready to confront the bodyguards of Lewis.
Seeing him, Islaâs eyes lit up, and she immediately cried out, âMr. Olsen, youâve arrived just in time. You must stand up for me!â
After she spoke, she burst into tears again. âKeira, youâre simply too malicious. Youâve bedridden my mom and caused me such harm. Youâre here for revenge, arenât you? Itâs all because my mom and I donât have a strong backing, so you do whatever you please!â
She sobbed, looking very pitiable.
Ellis immediately ordered, âBring Keira to me!â
Lewis stood in front of Keira. âIâd like to see who dares!â
Ellis stared him down, âUncle Olsen said, heâs decided to protect Mrs. Olsenâs daughter. Are you sure you want to be his enemy?â
Lewis frowned upon hearing that.
He said coolly, âTell your Uncle Olsen that Iâm not interested in Isla. I am just stating the facts. The DNA test results will be out in three hours at the earliest. I also hope he wonât be here sheltering the instigator by that time.â
With that statement, Lewis took Keira by the hand and strode out of the room.
Nathan tried to call him back. âYou get back here!â
Regrettably, Lewis acted as if he hadnât heard a word.
Nathan was livid. âUngrateful creature! Youâre far too arrogant!! We wonât tolerate this!â
Ellis blocked his path at the doorway. âLewis, you can leave, but not her! This illegitimate daughter has bullied Isla, and today she must answer for it!â
With a wave of his hand, the bodyguards behind him moved forward to apprehend Keira but were stopped by Lewisâs bodyguards.
A standoff ensued between the two sides.
Ellis looked on coldly. âLewis, are you sure you want to have a fight here?â
This was a Horton family hospital, and Mrs. Olsenâs ward wasnât far away.
These bodyguards were all veterans. If a fight broke out, it would be destructive and could affect Mrs. OlsenâŠ
Keira stepped forward, about to say something when Lewisâs gaze darkened. âI said, the truth will come out in three hours. Ellis, canât you even wait that long?â
Ellis glanced into the room and spoke slowly, âLewis, I think youâre mistaken about something. The results in three hours donât matter to us. We have always been protecting Mrs. Olsenâs biological daughter! Not the Horton familyâs grandson!â
The implication was clear.
No matter whose child was in Islaâs womb, Uncle Olsen didnât care.
His concern was that Keira had harmed the child in Islaâs womb.
Lewis frowned slightly.
This was getting troublesomeâŠ
Uncle Olsen was ruthless and often unreasonable. If he said he would protect Mrs. Olsen, then he would surely protect only Isla. Even if it turned out Islaâs child wasnât from the Horton family, he probably wouldnât let Keira off easily.
Lewisâs gaze darkened. âWhat does Uncle Olsen want?â
Ellis then looked at Keira. âMiss Olsen lost her child, so Keira must do something to atone⊠Keira, my uncle is just downstairs. Do you dare to come with me to meet him?â
âImpossible.â
Lewis looked at him. âIslaâs child has nothing to do with Keira, and I wonât let you take her away!â
Ellis scoffed. âLewis, thatâs not up to you.â
The atmosphere at the scene was tense, and it seemed as though a fierce battle could erupt at any moment.
At this critical juncture, Keira suddenly stepped forward. She looked at Lewis. âIâll go with him.â