Chapter 1002 Coming Home (2/2)

could barely bring herself to stand up. Pain was being carried through every part of her body by means of blood. Even her breath carried pain.

”Fine!”

Michelle responded with one word trying to hold back the tears. She then turned around and left, pride holding her emotions at bay.

She kept telling herself that she was better off not having a sister who didn't even love her. She saw no reason to be sad since she had just lost something that never really belonged to her in the first place.

However, even after all the pep talk to herself, Michelle felt a sharp pang of pain in her heart.

She crouched down in a corner and wiped her face clean with her rough, calloused hands.

Soon after, Michelle stood up abruptly and fixed her hair before walking away with eyes that wore pure determination. By a remarkable coincidence, Ray showed up just as Michelle was leaving, surprised and confused by her sad expression.

Ray, who had just come to visit Emily, accidentally caught Michelle in a fragile state. Had Michelle been shamed by Jacob?

Ray proceeded towards Emily's ward with a smile on his face when he ran into Rita, standing on her feet with David's help.

”Are you here to see Emily?”

Rita had not recovered from her sadness yet and wasn't completely aware that Ray was the person standing in front of her.

”Is Emily inside?”

Ray nodded with a hint of eagerness in his eyes. He was more eager to see Jacob's embarrassed look.

”Emily and Jacob have already left. Please contact them in private if you want to pay them a visit!”