Chapter 732 - 729: When a Crime Is Committed, Everyone Is a Loser

Chapter 732: Chapter 729: When a Crime Is Committed, Everyone Is a Loser

’Even if it was an open secret that they didn’t love each other, for her to admit she didn’t love him in front of everyone... he must have felt humiliated.’

But Sarah’s heart soon settled. ’So what if he heard? The worst he can do is punish me when we get home.’

’Besides, I’m already used to it!’

She had intended to leave without betraying any emotion, but after a moment’s thought, she turned to Ewan Stratton and asked casually, "What are you doing here?"

Ewan Stratton maneuvered his wheelchair closer, then suddenly reached out and took one of her hands. Staring into her eyes, he said, "I was worried about you, so I came to check."

His voice was so gentle that Sarah’s heart skipped a beat. ’This tone of voice... it’s not at all like the Ewan I know!’

But she didn’t have the energy to dwell on it. With the baby in one arm, she simply raised an eyebrow and reached for the armrest of his wheelchair with her free hand. "Let’s go. I’ll push you."

Ewan was still acting out of character. "There’s no need. It’s already inconvenient for you to be holding the baby, so how could I let you push me too? Even if you don’t mind the strain, I do."

Sarah was so taken aback and embarrassed that she felt goosebumps break out all over her skin. ’It was just holding a baby. Was he being a little dramatic, with all this talk of his heart aching for me?’

’Besides, even if he really wanted to put on a show of affection, wasn’t this a terrible time for it?’

Still, since he didn’t need her to wait on him, she was more than happy for the reprieve.

She retracted her hand and was about to leave when Evan Shelby hurriedly spoke up from behind her. This time, however, he was addressing Ewan.

"Ewan, Sarah has misunderstood me, and she won’t even listen to my explanation. You have to hear me out, then help me convince her. I’m her biological father! How could I possibly not love her? I..."

Evan Shelby was thrilled when he saw how Ewan treated Sarah. It seemed Ewan was still very good to her. ’Since he has feelings for Sarah,’ he thought, ’then as long as I’m her father, Ewan will help me get through this crisis.’

’Even if the Stratton Family doesn’t have the resources, the Linden Family does! And given the relationship between the two families, if Ewan asks, how could the Lindens possibly refuse?’

’That’s why I have to make Sarah change her mind about me.’

But before he could finish, Ewan cut him off. "I’m sorry, Father-in-law, but where I stand, my wife is my top priority. Whatever Sarah says, goes. I listen to her. She feels you don’t love her, and I think she’s right."

With that, he glanced at Sarah and said, "Let’s go."

After a moment’s hesitation, Sarah followed him away.

It was as if all the strength had drained from Evan Shelby’s body as he sagged against a tree behind him. ’It’s over. This time, it’s really over!’

’Neither of my two daughters can be relied upon.’

’I’m finished, the Shelby Group is finished, and the Shelby Family is finished too!’

...

Before long, an ambulance and a police car arrived. The ambulance rushed Sierra Sutton away, while the police car took Autumn Shelby into custody.

Clara Grant, Seth Quinn, Rowan Linden, and River Sterling all followed them to the hospital. Everyone else went home to await news.

As for the baby, Clara Grant had him sent to Orchidia to be looked after by the staff there for the time being.

Sarah didn’t go because it would have been difficult for Ewan, so Clara told her not to worry about following.

Watching the ambulance and police car speed away in opposite directions with sirens wailing, Sarah couldn’t help but feel a pang of sorrow.

’When a crime is committed, everyone loses.’

’Sierra’s life hung in the balance, Autumn’s fate was uncertain, and the most pitiful of all was their son. Such a tiny baby might now be an orphan, left without a mother or father.’