The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

Chapter 485

In the gloomy Greyport Hospital loomed, Jennie remained trapped in a coma, her fragile existence confined to the

sterile walls of the ICU ward.

“Doctor,” her family members anxiously implored, their voices laced with worry and desperation. “Two days have

passed, and yet Jennie shows no signs of awakening. What could be the reason?”

“That’s right! When will she open her eyes and return to us?” they pleaded, their voices. trembling with a mix of

faith and fear. “We beg Jesus to bless her with recovery.”

These past two sleepless nights had tested Grayson and his wife, Mrs. Garcia, as a relentless worry engulfed their

weary souls.

Mrs. Garcia pondered, her mind lost in the labyrinth of unanswered questions. “How could fate be so cruel as to

have our daughter stumble down the stairs? Witnessing her in this condition… it feels like an inexplicable tragedy,”

she silently lamented.

The doctor paused, inhaling a deep breath before delivering his words with sympathetic eyes. “Mr. Garcia, Mrs.

Garcia, the blood clot at the back of your daughter’s head persists, defying our hopes for a swift resolution. We

must patiently wait for its complete dissipation, as it holds the key to her awakening,” he reported.

“Furthermore…” the doctor said as his voice trailed off, and a weighty silence filled the room.

Grayson furrowed his brow, his voice laden with anticipation and anxiety. “What’s wrong? Please tell us the truth,”

Grayson anxiously asked.

The doctor’s brow furrowed even deeper as he delivered the unsettling news, shattering their fragile hopes. “The

injuries Miss Garcia sustained are inconsistent with injuries from a mere fall. There are indications of a deliberate

strike, possibly by a blunt object.

“Upon closer examination, we found traces of ceramic shards that caused the lacerations. I urge you, Mr. Garcia, to

report this to the police immediately,” he said, emphasizing the urgency of this issue.

“What?” Grayson and his wife gasped, their voices trembling with disbelief. They exchanged worried glances before

shifting to look at their son.

Mrs. Garcia’s voice trembled with confusion and distress as she questioned, “Zachary, what really happened to

Jennie? You said she fell down the stairs, didn’t you?”

Zachary stumbled over his words, the weight of guilt bearing down on him, his forehead beaded with sweat. “Well…

um… you see,” he stammered.

Stepping forward, Roxanne assumed control of the conversation, her voice composed and steady. “Allow me to

explain. When Jennie lost her footing and fell down the stairs, she collided with a vase near the entrance, which

resulted in a minor scratch,” she interjected, her words aiming to quell the growing storm.

Mrs. Garcia’s eyes widened at Roxanne’s revelation. “Why did you hide this information until now?” she asked,

disappointment seeping into her tone.

Roxanne calmly responded, her voice unwavering. “Amidst the chaos of that day, we were overwhelmed with the

urgency of rushing Jennie to the hospital. Hence, it slipped our minds to mention the incident involving the vase.”

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After all, she had already taken a life once before. Margaret met her untimely end ather hands.

It was often said that criminals would experience their greatest fear when they committed. their inaugural act of

murder. However, with the passing of a second victim, their apprehension began to wane.

The absence of consequences following Margaret’s demise only emboldened Roxanne, further fueling her growing

courage.

Hearing this, Zachary hurriedly interjected, his voice tinged with nervousness. “Yes. When Jennie fell down the

stairs, she accidentally brushed against the vase, which fell on her head when she landed on the ground. At that

moment, I was so focused on attending to Jennie’s injuries, and this caused me to overlook the slashes caused by

the shattered vase.”

Ultimately, Jennie’s injury was situated at the back of her head, presenting an enigma. Was it the consequence of a

mere fall, or had someone struck her intentionally? Only the authorities could shed light on this lingering question.

Mrs. Garcia’s expression turned stern as she warned her son, “Regardless of her circumstances, Jennie suffered her

injuries at your office. If anything occurs to her, I won’t let you off.”

Zachary nodded earnestly, determination resonating in his voice. “I understand. I will remain by Jennie’s side until

she makes a full recovery. Dad, Mom, you have endured so much these past two days. Please, go home and rest. I

will handle everything here.”

“Honey, you haven’t slept for two consecutive days. Let’s head home and have a good rest. We should not tire

ourselves out,” Grayson urged as he tenderly consoled his wife.

Despite being a top–tier tycoon, Grayson greatly respected and admired his wife. After being married for so long,

there was no single scandalous news article about them.

“That’s right! Jennie won’t wake up for a while. Mom, it will be even more difficult if you fall ill too!” Zachary insisted

as he tried to send his parents away as soon as possible.

Mrs. Garcia, already weakened by her fragile health, had endured two sleepless nights, pushing her body to its

limits. Letting out a weary sigh, she sighed in agreement. “Fine! Your father and I will return and rest. If there’s any

news about Jennie, call and inform us!”

Zachary nodded repeatedly as he replied, “Yes, I will do that!”

Grayson and Mrs. Garcia exchanged a few words, finding solace in each other’s support as they reluctantly

departed from the hospital.

Once his parents were out of sight, Zachary could no longer keep up the facade.

Agonizing, he clutched his head and desperately exclaimed, “Sigh, what am I supposed to do? If Jennie awakens

and reveals the truth to our parents, how will I handle it?”

Witnessing his distress, Roxanne let out a cold snort, her skepticism evident. She rebuked, “She hasn’t even

regained consciousness yet! How can you be so certain she’ll wake up?”

Those words ignited a fire within Zachary, causing his anger to erupt instantly. “Roxanne, that’s enough! What are

you insinuating? Are you secretly hoping my sister won’t wake up?” he exclaimed in fury.

“I never said that!” Roxanne retorted defensively.

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“She’s my sister! How dare you curse her like that?” Zachary questioned in a fury.

Roxanne responded sarcastically, and her tone dripped with malice, “Aren’t you the one worried about her

awakening and revealing the truth to your parents? I’m simply playing along with your words!

“Besides, with just the two of you in the family, won’t all the family assets fall into your hands if she doesn’t wake

up? Your parents dote on her so much. She’s bound to claim at significant share of your inheritance!”

Unable to bear her words any longer, Zachary’s hand rose abruptly, delivering a resounding slap across Roxanne’s

cheek.

Realization struck Zachary, his eyes wide with the realization of Roxanne’s true malevolence. He angrily exclaimed,

pointing his finger at Roxanne, “How could I have been so blind to your true nature? Can money ever compare to

my sister’s life? Get out of sight! This marks the end between us!”

my

Clutching her stinging cheek, Roxanne’s eyes flashed with a dangerous gleam. “You think it ends here? Hmph,

nothing comes so easily.”

Zachary’s rage ignited, his bloodshot eyes filled with fury. “What do you want, then? Money? How much? You are

such an opportunist! I haven’t settled the score with you for what you did to my sister! Don’t push your luck.”

Those words drove Roxanne into a maddened frenzy. Seizing a nearby cup of scalding hot. water, she slammed it

onto Zachary’s head with a resounding bang.

Zachary screamed in agony as the searing water scalded his skin. Blood trickled from the wound on his head. “Ah–

ow, have you lost your mind?” he cried out, his voice a mix of pain and disbelief.

Never had he expected Roxanne to dare such extreme measures.

With a chilling expression, Roxanne locked her gaze on him, her malevolence shining through. “Zachary, if you dare

to abandon me, I’ll expose the incident where you stabbed me in the back! I know all of your secrets! We will go

down together! If I can’t live happily, I won’t let you live happily, either. If you provoke me, I will fight tooth and nail

to make you face the consequences.”

Zachary’s mind went blank as he listened, shocked and fixated on Roxanne’s words.

He had never fathomed that beneath her innocent appearance, like a fragile white rabbit, she harbored such

sinister thoughts and schemes!

No wonder Bruce had been determined to break up with her.

He had previously believed Bruce had fallen out of love, but now, reflecting on it, the situation was far from that

simple.