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Chapter 1369
Marina recalled something. When a hefty sum of money was needed for Jeff's operation, a helpless Olivia had to pawn her wedding ring for the money. At that time, she happened to run into Marina, who was picking jewelry.Olivia crouched to pick the ring up while Marina watched the forlorn sight as though it was an entertaining show.In a blink of an eye, seven years had passed.Now, the person standing high up there was Olivia."You're Vanessa? Did you approach me for revenge?" Marina lost the glow in her eyes. She had yet to realize the gravity of the situation."Correct," replied Olivia softly. "This is an osteotome. It's specially structured for precise accuracy and efficiency during bone-cutting."This is a rongeur, to hold the bones in place for the cutting. It helps with accuracy and stability too."And this is something you should know. A chainsaw." Like a saleswoman, Olivia introduced the tools to Marina professionally."We'll forgo the anesthesia. I'll cut your skin o
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On the chopping board, Marina couldn't defend herself. Still, she was stubborn and insisted on surviving this. "Olivia Fordham, don't you forget that Ethan still owes me. If you hurt me, he's never gonna let you get away with it."Olivia let out a low chuckle. "If so, do you think he would've led you all the way here himself?"Marina was stunned. Ethan and Kurt grew up together. Could Ethan actually stay unbothered by Kurt's death?"Bet you're thinking about that man whom Ethan owes his life to. Yes, he is indebted to that person, but what does that have to do with you? You were merely that person's crush. You weren't even a couple."Let's say Ethan did give his word to look after you, did he not uphold his word well enough by sacrificing his marriage and family?"If I were you, I wouldn't have poured everything into a relationship for a man. It's stupid. In the end, you gained nothing from it and his patience thinned. He resents you more than I do. "Why would he possibly protec
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Olivia started the surgery. The heartache overwhelmed Marina more than the physical pain did.Being both mentally and physically in pain, she thought that this was the end of her life.Olivia wasn't going to let her off that easily. "You know how many years I've been waiting for today? My beloved mother left me when I was young. She treated you so well and yet you didn't hesitate to hurt her and my father."Do you even know what I did just to save him? In the end, you took his life with a lift of a finger. Do you know how painful life was to me?"The more she talked about it, the more strength she exerted in her moves.Marina yelled so much that her voice turned hoarse. "Olivia, it was an accident. He's my father too. I didn't know!""You're calling him your father? How dare you! Why aren't you the one who died, Marina Carlton? Dad was so excited to welcome my baby to the world. He made them toys, showing signs of being willing to live on! It's all because of you. You!""Calm do
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That was the last straw for Marina. Her eyes lost focus."It seems like he's going to keep you for himself forever." Olivia clicked her tongue. "The high-and-mighty Marina is going to be someone's toy forever, huh?"Those words hit home hard for Marina."But you have nothing to worry about when I'm in the operating room holding a scalpel. Even though you're my enemy, I uphold the oaths I took as a doctor."Marina couldn't really tell what Olivia really wanted. It was a long surgery. No one knew how many times Marina lost her consciousness due to the excruciating pain. Her sweat dripped into her eyes. Every time she regained consciousness, she could hear noises.Olivia was busy the entire time. Sometimes, she would be holding a hammer; other times, she would be using a chainsaw.For the first time in forever, Marina realized how scary surgery could be and how it sounded when a machine was amputating a limb.In the end, she managed to slog through the six hours of surgery. S
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Olivia found out about Fabian's acquaintance with Yale a while ago. When the culprit behind Mason's assassination was yet to be known, there was a default risk regardless. Fabian's stance didn't matter.Fortunately, Fabian had feelings for Marina.After this surgery, not only could Marina kiss the wheelchair goodbye, but Marina and Fabian would also be bound to each other forever.When Fabian later wished to set up the Heath family, Olivia had the leverage over him to bargain. Marina couldn't continue her antics even after her legs recovered too.The awful deeds Marina did could make a super long list.She almost killed Olivia and Olivia's children, ruined Olivia's marriage, and chose not to save Chloe.Marina's and Chloe's bone marrow were a match, but Marina let Chloe die for selfish reasons. Not to mention, Marina also used drugs to deteriorate Chloe's condition. Jeff also died in Marina's hands, although indirectly.For the past few years, Olivia had thought of many wa
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Marina screamed and woke up from her dream—no—nightmare. She found herself back at the Carlton residence, not on that operating table."You're finally awake, Marina." Otto's gaze on her was soft."I'm alive?" She glanced at her perfectly intact limbs. Those few hours were basically hell. She didn't know what Olivia had done to her."Silly you. Of course, you are. Why don't you try walking around?"Her head felt dizzy from the confusion.Did Olivia treat her legs? Would Olivia be so kind as to do so?Lifting the blanket, Marina noticed the machinery legs replacing her shins.She drew a sharp breath in and slowly got out of bed. The solid touch, which had been absent for years, brought her to tears."How do you feel? Good?" asked Otto. "These are artificial legs, but I heard that they are more advanced than anything you can find in the market. You can walk and jump and run as you like!"They function better than those of average people. If you're bothered by the appearance
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"Erina? What about her?" Marina didn't know what happened while she was unconscious.Brent sent Erina back to the Carlton residence. She was still in low spirits. As soon as they arrived home, she locked herself up in her room."I'm sure Liv has told you about Connor's true identity, that she is his mother. In the past, I made a foolish yet grave mistake. "Kurt entrusted you to me, so I listened to you every time and was lenient to you. And I hurt her in the end. I don't want to upset her anymore."Marina's countenance turned cold. "What do you mean?""You gave Erina her name. At that time, I thought I would marry you to give her a perfect childhood. "Now, we have nothing to do with each other. I've explained everything that happened in the past as well. You can give her a new surname, Carlton or Fordham."Her heart throbbed at his words. In a trembling voice, she asked, "What about me? Do you not love me? Not even once?""We have known each other since we were young. It'
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Marina's body was working fine bar one—she couldn't control her legs. "What did you do to me?""Try walking backward."They could move when she was retreating, but they stopped whenever she was heading for the gates."I've set your mobility strictly within the Carlton residence. Ms. Fordham is a genius indeed. She resolved a big problem of mine."Although Marina had known that Olivia would never let her go that easily, she hadn't expected Olivia to take it this far.Olivia gave Marina freedom yet caged her in the house at the same time.It was late at night by the time Olivia arrived at the Heath residence. She was tired from performing such a surgery—which needed a few hands—all alone.Not only did it take a toll on her body, but also on her mentality.In fact, attaching a prosthetic leg wasn't her forte, so it was more tiring than usual surgeries.She fell into a deep sleep as soon as she flopped in bed. Since there were people taking care of Molly, there shouldn't be an
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