Chapter 149: Chapter 149: Raina Refuses to Compromise, Evelyn Kneels to Beg Dad Adrian Grant didn’t expect his fate to be so large, to survive out of Raina Lowell’s grasp.
Since heaven gave him another chance, he naturally won’t miss it again.
Perhaps only this chance can bring Raina and the child back to him.
Ethan Everett was somewhat indignant, "Raina likes Alaric Jennings. Why do you insist on separating them just after they got married? Besides, even if they divorce, it’s impossible for Raina to be with you again."
"Adrian, I’m begging you, let Raina and the child go, okay?"
This man has wealth and looks, power and influence, whatever kind of woman he wants.
Why must it be his sister?
Even after nearly dying from his sister’s harm, he’s still not deterred.
"Your plea is useless. As long as Raina divorces, brings Evelyn back, I can let go of the past. Otherwise, she shall remain inside forever!"
Adrian Grant knows, Raina will compromise for the child.
She can’t abandon her child and stay in prison for decades.
The Everetts would also plead with her.
Even if by doing this he doesn’t win Raina’s genuine affection, as long as Raina and the child can stay by his side, that’s good enough.
Ethan Everett truly doesn’t know what to do with this kind of person, couldn’t persuade him, he could only go home and discuss with his parents.
Alaric Jennings also returned to the Everett Family from the hospital.
The family sat in the living room, listening to Ethan finish speaking, all eyes fell on Alaric Jennings.
To see what his plan is.
Alaric Jennings defied Adrian Grant’s wishes and steadfastly declared:
"I will not divorce. I’ve already found the best lawyer to defend Raina, the argument being Raina lost her senses for the child’s sake, after all, it was Adrian who first snatched the child and injured me into hospitalization."
He doesn’t believe he can’t win against Adrian Grant.
It’s just a hardship on Raina; she might still have to stay in the holding cell for a while.
"Grandma, is it only by pleading with that big bad man that Mom will be released?"
Evelyn leaned against Mrs. Everett’s leg, speaking with a soft and gentle voice, lacking in any spirit.
With Mom gone, he couldn’t eat well, couldn’t sleep. It felt like the whole world was dark, everything losing its color.
He really missed Mom so much.
Mrs. Everett picked the child up and seated him on her lap, face full of kindness.
"Yes, if that big bad man doesn’t loosen up, Evelyn’s mom might suffer in jail. Evelyn, do you want to go talk nicely to that person for Mom?"
After all, he’s Adrian Grant’s child.
Maybe if the child pleads a few things, Adrian would soften.
"Grandma, then send me to find him, I’ll plead with him. As long as Mom can come out, I’m willing to do anything."
Evelyn only wants to save Mom. Upon learning that pleading to that big bad man could let Mom out, he couldn’t care for anything else.
"Do you really want to plead with him?"
Mrs. Everett was a bit surprised.
Evelyn nodded his head.
But he was refused by Alaric Jennings, "Evelyn, we don’t beg such people, you need to have dignity, understand?"
"Besides, if you go over, he might like last time, lock you up and not let you leave."
The child is Raina’s beloved. If he went to Adrian Grant’s side, Raina would have gone to the holding center in vain.
So, he must prevent the child from begging Adrian Grant.
Evelyn pouted and tearfully looked at Alaric Jennings.
"Dad Alaric, but I want Mom. I’ve already lost my sister, I don’t want to lose Mom too, and don’t want Mom to suffer in jail. Please send me to see that big bad man."
If the way to save Mom is to return to that big bad man’s side, he’ll go.
As long as Mom can come out, even if staying a lifetime with that big bad man, he is willing.
"Evelyn."
Mrs. Everett held the child tightly in her arms, looked at Alaric Jennings:
"You’ve seen it too, the child can’t be without Mom. In these days, Raina surely also longs for her child. We can understand your feeling, but if you love Raina, wouldn’t you also wish for her to have a good life?"
They still hoped Alaric Jennings could voluntarily divorce Raina.
Only by meeting Adrian Grant’s demands, the daughter not only can come out but would avoid much trouble.
Alaric Jennings hesitated.
Really didn’t want to give up Raina like this.
He stood up and said, "I’ll go to the holding center and see Raina first, hear what she says."
The Everetts didn’t hinder him.
Nor did they really send Evelyn to the Grant Family.
After all, the child was brought back by Raina hurting Adrian Grant.
If they sent him over like that, Raina would be heartbroken to know.
They still wanted to hear their daughter’s opinion.
At the holding center.
Alaric Jennings saw Raina Lowell, who hadn’t had a full night’s sleep for days.
She was much more haggard than before, and her spirit seemed deflated.
Through the glass window, Alaric Jennings picked up the phone, eyes full of heartbreak, his voice was hoarse.
"How are you?"
Raina Lowell forced a smile, "I’m fine, here there’s food and drink, it’s okay. The Grant Family should have filed a lawsuit, right? Did they say when they’ll hold a trial and sentencing?"
She truly wished to know the outcome soon.
This way her heart wouldn’t keep hanging in suspense.
Otherwise, in days with no future in sight, sleepless nights are indeed quite hard.
Alaric Jennings shook his head, "There’s no word on the trial yet, but Adrian Grant woke up. He said he could sign a forgiveness document to let you out, but..."
Raina Lowell’s expression slightly froze.
Upon hearing Adrian Grant woke up, her tightly knit brows relaxed, feeling complex emotions.
Sometimes, she truly hopes that man would die.
Yet, why hadn’t he died?
If he didn’t die, surely he’d start causing trouble again!
Looking at Alaric Jennings, Raina Lowell asked:
"But what?"
Alaric Jennings didn’t hide it and said frankly:
"Adrian Grant said that as long as you divorce me and take Evelyn back to the Grant Family, he’ll sign a letter of understanding and let you out without holding any grudges."
He couldn’t bear to see Raina suffer in prison either.
After all, they had just gotten married and hadn’t enjoyed their time as a couple yet.
After telling Raina the truth, it was up to her to decide!
If her choice was Adrian Grant, he would let her go.
However, after listening, Raina smiled but then her face instantly turned cold, and she said without hesitation:
"Dream on."
"There’s no way I’m taking Evelyn back to the Grant Family. Is Evelyn with my parents now?"
Alaric Jennings nodded.
Raina Lowell continued:
"Go back and tell my parents to take good care of Evelyn. I don’t need Adrian Grant’s understanding. I just wish he were dead—even if I have to stay in prison for a lifetime, I won’t take Evelyn back to him."
That man is not worthy.
He still wants to use her release to coerce her.
Does he think she would compromise?
She dared to kill, never thought of getting away with it.
"Raina."
Listening to Raina’s firm choice, Alaric’s heart couldn’t stop aching.
This was not only comforting but also made him firmly choose to stand by Raina’s side.
He told Raina, "Don’t worry, I’ll find a way to get you out, but it will be tough for you during this time."
Raina Lowell shook her head and instead acted as if nothing had happened, smiling.
"I don’t feel wronged; you just go do what you want to do. And help me keep an eye on Evelyn; don’t let my parents worry about me. It’s quite alright in here."
How could Alaric Jennings not know that while a detention center might be okay, real prison is a completely different story.
After understanding Raina’s thoughts, he gained the motivation to continue opposing Adrian Grant.
He spoke with Raina for a few more words until the time was up, and then he stood up to leave.
Back at the Everett Family home, Alaric Jennings conveyed Raina’s thoughts to the Everetts.
But they still held their previous stance, not wanting to continue fighting a legal battle with the Grant Family.
That would do Raina no good at all.
If Raina did end up in prison, it could be three years at least, or more than ten at the worst.
How could they bear to watch their daughter suffer in prison?
The next day, Mrs. Everett seized the opportunity while Alaric was out meeting with lawyers to personally take Evelyn to the Grant Family home.
Mrs. Grant personally received them.
Seeing Evelyn, Mrs. Grant humbled herself and warmly tried to please the child.
"Come here, Evelyn, come to Grandma. Grandma has prepared many gifts for you."
She really did like this little grandson.
Especially since she blamed herself partially for her granddaughter’s death.
If she hadn’t ordered the doctor, maybe her granddaughter would still be alive.
Because of that guilt inside, she wanted to make it up to this little grandson.
Little Evelyn’s eyes were red, unwilling to approach Mrs. Grant, merely pouting with a wronged expression:
"Can I see that person? Let me see him."
Mrs. Grant asked, "Do you mean your daddy? Are you here to see your daddy?"
Little Evelyn nodded.
Thinking the child also felt for his father, Mrs. Grant promptly took his small hand, "Alright, Grandma will take you to see Daddy."
Mrs. Everett followed behind them.
In the medical room of the Grant Family, Adrian Grant was still lying on the bed with an IV, and Elias Sheridan sat beside him, advising him not to bother with Raina Lowell.
Considering all the suffering Raina had endured for the two children.
But Adrian Grant was unmoved.
He believed that if he just persisted a little longer, Raina would compromise.
Upon hearing noise at the door, the two looked up.
They were both surprised to see Evelyn walk in.
Elias Sheridan stood up and called him, "Evelyn, what are you doing here?"
Receiving a look from Mrs. Grant, Elias understood and tactfully got up to leave.
Leaving time for the father and son.
Adrian Grant, lying in bed, couldn’t move.
Seeing Evelyn, a wave of warmth suddenly surged through his heart.
He opened his mouth, softly calling him, "Evelyn, did you come to see Daddy?"
Little Evelyn’s eyes were filled with hatred for Adrian Grant.
He truly despised this bad man.
If not for him, Mommy wouldn’t have been taken away by the police officers.
But now Grandma said that only by asking this person would Mommy be released from the detention center.
For Mommy’s sake, he could only come to beg him.
Even though it was hard to call this bad man Daddy, he endured his dislike, kneeling down with a thud, tears streaming down.
"Daddy, can you let them release my Mommy? As long as you release my Mommy, I promise you, I will stay by your side."
Seeing the child’s actions, Adrian Grant felt his heart clench.
He never expected the child would come to beg him.
. It must have been the Everett Family that taught him!
He raised his hand, wanting to pull the child up, but with his injuries on his chest and abdomen, he couldn’t move at all.
He could only lie there, gesturing toward Evelyn:
"Get up first."
"Daddy, don’t you just want me? I’ll stay with you, but please release my Mommy. My Mommy is already tired taking care of me and my sister, don’t let her suffer anymore, okay?"