Chapter_245
So, the resentment between them had only grown deeper with time.
Tyler and Naomi had been together for years. Their relationship had always seemed stable—close, even enviable. Meanwhile, Gina had remained single, not because she lacked admirers, but because none of them came close to matching the wealth and prestige of Tyler’s family.
That’s why Tyler’s harsh words hit her so hard. She stood there in shock, completely blindsided by the weight of the consequences.
She had never meant for things to spiral like this. She didn’t think a casual visit, a few sharp words, could trigger such a serious outcome. The moment she heard Olivia had been rushed to the hospital, a cold fear settled in her chest.
If Olivia miscarried, she knew the Harrises wouldn’t just be angry—they’d be furious. She could already imagine the backlash, and her own family wouldn’t be able to shield her. Even if she was related to Marianne, Tyler’s family wouldn’t care.
Panic crept into her voice. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean for any of this to happen. I feel horrible… I might as well just disappear.”
Tyler stared at her with an icy calm. “Disappear?” he repeated, his voice low but cutting. “You think it’s that easy to walk away from what you’ve done?”
A chill ran down Gina’s spine at the look in his eyes. Still, she tried to justify herself. “B-but Olivia’s an illegitimate daughter… and she’s Naomi’s sister. I just—”
She stopped herself. The rest of the sentence got caught in her throat.
How could she explain it? How had Naomi’s quiet, seemingly insignificant sister ended up as Tyler’s wife? The same Tyler who had been Naomi’s boyfriend for years. The same Tyler Gina had tried to get close to in university—without success.
She was overwhelmed with disbelief… and jealousy.
Her voice shook as she grew bold enough to ask, “If Naomi’s sister can marry you, why can’t I?” She stepped closer, her hand reaching toward his arm. “Tyler…”
But the moment she touched him, Tyler’s gaze turned cold and sharp, like a blade.
“Think about your father’s project with our company,” he said quietly. “He’s put years of effort into it. Are you really prepared to ruin it?”
Gina froze, hand halfway in the air. His words weren’t loud, but the threat beneath them was chilling.
“And one more thing,” Tyler added. “Don’t let me hear you speak ill of Olivia again. If I do, I’ll make sure it affects every proposal that comes your way.”
Gina’s heart skipped a beat. She was already over thirty. Her family had been pushing her to settle down, and she’d finally found a respectable man—someone who matched her background. But she knew… Tyler had the power to make that slip through her fingers.
Her face went pale. She slowly withdrew her hand, unable to say a word more.
Tyler didn’t spare her another glance. He turned and walked back into the hospital ward.
Outside, Marianne was waiting anxiously. “Gina, are you alright?”
Linda watched Gina quietly, noticing the stunned expression on her face and thinking to herself, Looks like Mr. Tyler didn’t show any mercy to the Reeses.
Marianne eventually pieced together what must have happened. She sighed softly and said, “Let’s just go.”
Inside the ward, Olivia was trying to sit up in bed when she saw Tyler walk in. Her voice was still weak, but she asked, “Who was outside just now, Tyler?”