Chapter 3

But just as I pinned Leighton to the ground, someone kicked me over. The pain left me sprawled, unable to get up for a long time.

"Leighton! Are you alright?"

Princeton frowned in deep worry and anxiously checked Leighton's body.

Leighton immediately started crying with tears streaming down her face and threw herself into Princeton's arms. "Princeton, Estella accused me of seducing you. I denied it, but she hit me. She even called Henry a bastard and said she didn't care about saving him at all!"

On hearing this, Princeton looked at me coldly, his eyes devoid of any warmth. "Estella, was all that generosity you showed just an act? I'm truly disappointed in you!"

Clutching my injured waist, I forced myself to stand despite the pain, feeling utterly defeated.

I said, "Princeton, she deliberately let Henry take the wrong medication. That's why he has leukemia. And you still protect her?"

Princeton didn't hesitate and snapped back, "Stop making things up! Leighton can't even bring herself to hurt kittens and puppies. She would never harm her own child!

"Have you caused enough trouble? Apologize to Leighton right now!"

Leighton clung to Princeton's chest, weakly crying out in pain. "Princeton, Estella was too rough. My chest feels tight and I can't breathe."

Princeton grew even angrier when he saw her injury and threatened, "If you don't apologize to Leighton, we'll get a divorce!"

After saying this, he picked up Leighton without hesitation and walked away.

When they left, I clung to the last shred of awareness long enough to call an ambulance. Then everything went dark, and I fell into oblivion.

When I woke up again, I was already lying in a hospital bed.

Two days later, I was discharged and saw Princeton again.

His expression was as icy as ever. "Leighton is my sister-in-law. Even if your jealousy drives you crazy, there should be limits! How am I supposed to face others after this gets out? And how do I explain this to my late brother?"

I looked at him, finding the whole thing absurd, and couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

Taking care of his sister-in-law? He was probably the only one who believed such a lousy excuse.

I'd been kicked and injured by him, suffering for two days and nights while our child was left unattended in the hospital room.

And him? He stayed at the hospital with Leighton, washing her personal clothes and cooking meals for her.

I saw all these in Leighton's showy social media posts.

When I still refused to do as he wished, Princeton directly threw a divorce agreement in front of me. His tone was so cold that there was no room for negotiation. "You have only two choices now, either apologize to Leighton or get a divorce."

After Princeton left, I didn't hesitate at all and signed my name on the divorce agreement.

The next day, this agreement would be sent to his office.

After everything was done, I went to the ward and took my son with me.

I also left behind crucial evidence of Leighton abusing my child, along with a farewell letter containing all the truths I knew.

Early the next morning, I rushed to the airport with my son.

I silently counted the time. Princeton should have received my divorce agreement by now.

As expected, right before boarding, my phone started vibrating.

It was a call from Princeton. His tone was much softer than before.

"Estella, I'm glad you're willing to apologize. Did I hurt you when I kicked you yesterday? When I get back, I'll massage it for you."

From his reaction, he probably didn't read the divorce agreement and thought that sending it back meant I was giving in.

I asked calmly, "Where are you now?"

Princeton lied, "Where else could I be? I'm at the hospital with Henry."

I smiled. Henry was clearly right by my side.

Today was Leighton's birthday, and he was choosing a gift for her.

I quietly hung up and deleted all his contact information, then switched to a new SIM card.

Princeton and Leighton were happily celebrating the birthday.

The secretary rushed over and said anxiously, "Mr. Massey, Henry is missing!"

Princeton was shocked. "How could that happen? Wasn't Estella taking care of the child?"

The secretary said, "Mrs. Massey is also missing."

Princeton suddenly remembered something. He hurriedly searched for the previous divorce agreement and finally saw my signature.

His expression darkened.

He found Cooper Juarez and said anxiously, "Did Estella contact you before and mention where she was going?!"

Watching Princeton so lost, Cooper sighed deeply.

"I warned you long ago, you shouldn't let Leighton take the child. The older he gets, the more he resembles Estella. Anyone would be suspicious."

Princeton remained stubborn and repeatedly denied it.

Seeing this, Cooper did not say any more, but handed a report to Princeton.