CHAPTER 154: CHAPTER 154: NOT EVEN THE SERPENT RIVER COULD WASH AWAY THE STAIN

Nina Sinclair was driving home with Julian Lancaster.

She initially wanted to follow into the hospital room, but Julian pulled her away, and in the end, she didn’t refuse and compliantly left with him.

She sat quietly in the car, recalling the events.

Now, Sierra Sinclair had set her up to get herself into trouble; the urgent task was to clear her own innocence.

But at that time, there was no one around them, no one saw what she and Sierra Sinclair did, let alone heard their conversation. Even if there were surveillance footage, it would only show them struggling.

Even if she jumped into The Serpent River, she wouldn’t be able to wash this off.

At this moment, her phone rang. It was Vincent Lancaster calling. Nina initially wanted to hang up but hesitated for a moment before choosing to answer.

"Hello," she tried to speak as calmly as possible.

Vincent Lancaster’s voice came through the earpiece, "Nina, you left without even an apology. Doesn’t your conscience hurt?"

Nina smirked sarcastically, "I can apologize, but Sierra has to kneel and listen."

"You!" Vincent gritted his teeth and said, "This isn’t over between us!"

"Mm," Nina responded indifferently.

"Nina, if you are willing to apologize sincerely and listen to me, there’s still room to maneuver in this matter..."

Before Vincent could finish his sentence, Nina directly hung up the phone.

A look of disdain appeared in her eyes.

Using this incident to threaten her into submission? Not a chance!

Nina was so angry she could feel it in her liver. She didn’t expect Sierra Sinclair could be so ruthless, using the child in her womb to harm her.

"Are you okay?" A concerned voice sounded beside her.

Nina turned her head and saw Julian Lancaster watching her. She shook her head lightly, "I’m fine, just a little angry."

"Everything will come to light."

Hearing those words, "come to light," Nina’s heart skipped a beat. She looked at Julian in disbelief.

Could it be that he believed her?

She curiously asked, "You believe I didn’t push Sierra Sinclair?"

"You may be impulsive, but you’re not reckless, nor would you stoop to such low tactics. This isn’t something you would do," Julian analyzed earnestly.

He knew she was persistent, resilient, and courageous.

He believed in her without a hint of doubt or hesitation.

Hearing Julian’s words, a warmth surged in Nina’s heart.

She realized how wonderful it was to have someone believe in her; a gloomy mood could be healed with just a few words.

But what did he mean by that, speaking as if he knew her well?

She had to admit, Julian was right. Even though she would argue her case when things happened, she wouldn’t do something so devious.

Nina felt much better and sincerely said, "Thank you for believing in me."

She thought maybe she didn’t just feel grateful to Julian but had a little bit of affection for him.

But just thinking about the things she overheard made her mood sink again.

It wasn’t enough that she liked him; Julian had no feelings for her. They were just in a contractual marriage.

However, with Julian’s comfort, her mood was significantly improved.

This matter might be something she couldn’t solve alone and could only seek help from outsiders.

Nina recalled Ethan Sherman telling her before he left that if she encountered any unsolvable problems, she should call him. Now seemed like the time to take him up on that offer.

She decided to call Ethan as soon as she got home to ask how to resolve this situation.

Back at the apartment, Nina eagerly took her phone and went into the room.

Seeing her secretive demeanor, Julian’s eyes darkened.

He discreetly walked outside the door and did something uncharacteristic of him—eavesdropping.

From inside the room came Nina’s voice, "Hello, Ethan..."