Chapter 148 Severing Tes

The next second, Whitney closed her eyes, steeling hersell. Her right foot slipped with ene misstep, and she tumbled down the stairs from the second floor.

"Help! Mts. Whitney fell down the stairs!" a housekeeper screamed in panic.

Matthew had just exited his mom when he heard the housekeeper's frantic cries. Being the closest, he rushed over immediately.

As Witney tell, her head collided with the railing, leaving her dizzy, the figures in front of her blurring and swaying Matthew barely supported her as seating pain shot up from ber call and wrist Cold seat broke out on her forehead, and her face tumed pale. "What happened? How did you fall down the stairs? The wedding is in three days! How could you be so careless? What now? Westley's voice came urgently.noveldrama

Hearing the commotion, Rebecca hurried over and sneered as she glanced at Whitney, who was leaning against Martha. "You sure know when to pick your moments. Our would think you did this on papote,"

Whitney was too pained to speak, but Matthew quickly responded, "Moin, how could she do it on purpose? Hurry and call for an ambulance!"

At a private hospital, Rachel had just finished her prenatal check-up and walked over to Dainian.

Herface lit up with a sweet smile as she said, "The doctor said the baby is developing well. In two months, we'll be able to know the gender. Uncle Damian, do you want a boy orapid

Damian glanced at her abdomen and replied, "Take good care of yourself. I don't want anything to happen to the baby."

He didn't say whether he preferred a boy or a girl, but as the heir to the Howard family, it was naturally expected that he would want a son

Rachel smiled knowingly. "Don't worry, I'll make sure to give you a healthy baby boy."

She had secretly researched how certain medications could influence a baby's gender, and the earlier the intervention, the more successful it could be

Damian smiled faintly and reached up to stroke her cheek pently. As she gazed at his handsome face, Rachel couldn't help but feel contentment. It had been a long time since he had smiled at her like this.

"Uncle Damian, your plan is almost complete. Will we be able to go public with our relationship soon?" Rachel spoke up, unable to hold back

He had once send that marrying Whitney was part of their future plans, and with the wedding only three days away, his plan would soon be realized. She believed that with the baby, Damian wouldn't deny her and the child a proper status. But Damian's smile altered as his hand paused on her cheek. "Are you rushing me?"

Before she could finish, Billy quickly approached. "Mr. Howard, Ms. Spencer fell down the stairs and has been sent to the hospital

Damian's expression darkened as he stood and strode out without a word, not sparing another glance at the disappointed Rachel behind him.

In the Seabourke Architectural Institute, Noel finished his meeting and was walling out of the conference room when Dariel, who had been waiting by the door followed closely behind him and whispered, "Ms Spencer fell down the stairs. She's already been sent to the hospital"

Noel halted suddenly. After a brief pause, he continued walking toward his office. "When did this happen?i

"This moming." Danel replied. He hesitated before asking, "Should Tarrange a car for you to go to the hospital now?"

Noel reached his desk and glanced down at the blueprints in front of him. "No need," he replied coldly.

Meanwhile, Whitney had already beenhooked up to an IV in the VIP room at Seabourke Hospital. Her right colt was heavily bandaged and raised, while her lett wrist was in a brace. A bandage wrapped around her forehead, and there were bruises on the side of her face. She looked battered and bruised. Her leg was fractured, and her wrist had a minor fracture. At least a month's rest was required for her recovery.

Westley's face darkened. Standing beside him, Rebecca added fuel to the fire. "The invitations have already been send out. You really low how to embarrass us."

"Whir, you're being too careless. Everyone will laugh if they find out you fell down the stairs. Now the wedding can't happen. How is Dad going to explain this to The Howard family?"

Stella, with a sorrowful expressions, secretly reveled in Whitney's misfortune. The more Whitney embarrassed herself, the happies she felt. Now that Whitney had offended the Howard Family, Stella could sit back and enjoy the drama

"Do you know how embarrassing this is for me?" Westley snapped at Whitney, lying on the hospital bed, his frustration fueled by Rebecca and Stella's remarks.

"If you're embarrassed, you can everlies with me," she said flatly

She had long given up hope on her father and this family

"Seventies? You think you can escape our family that easily? Westley sneered "Fine. I'll immediately cut off all treatment for your mother. You and her can leave our family glenw

pastas liks furious words echoed in the room, the door swung open

Damian stepped into the room