CHAPTER 91: CHAPTER 91: LUNA IS MISSING

"Sister, are you really doing well? You seem to have lost weight."

Indeed, even a child could see what she’s been through lately.

It’s like walking through hell, no different.

"You’re overthinking. You should rest well in the hospital. You’ve got your own injuries, yet you’re worrying about me!"

Annelise Winter was deeply moved. This brother, though they hadn’t grown up together, genuinely cared for her because of their blood bond.

"Sister, stop pretending to be strong. I know it must be exhausting for you. You don’t need to worry about me. I’m fine, look, I’ve already got an offer from Meridia. I can go there right after graduation."

Simon Winter smiled, showing his good teeth.

Annelise Winter patted Simon Winter’s head, "You’re amazing, the pride of your sister. Live well there in the future. If you ever need money, just tell me. I’ll help you!"

Simon Winter shook his head.

"Sister, all these years, I’ve relied on your financial support. You’ve done more than enough. Now that I’m grown up, I won’t burden you anymore. I should be the one saying, if you ever need me, just let me know. You’ll always be my family!"

Annelise Winter’s eyes turned red, wiping away tears with her fingers.

"Sister, why are you crying?"

"It’s nothing, I’m just happy. I didn’t expect my brother to grow up."

Annelise Winter tilted her head up, deliberately looking at the ceiling in the hospital room, afraid she’d break down and cry aloud.

At this moment, she truly wanted to cry without restraint.

Not wanting her brother to see her emotional distress, Annelise Winter said, "I’ve already paid all your medical expenses and hired a caregiver for you. I have to go to work later, so get some rest. I should be leaving!"

"Sister, I don’t need you to pay my medical bills. I have money!"

"Don’t argue with your sister about this!" If not for her, her brother wouldn’t have been hit.

She couldn’t stay in her brother’s hospital room too long.

While talking to Simon Winter, Annelise Winter had already received five or six calls from Renee Perry.

But her phone was on silent mode.

If she didn’t leave now, she feared it would implicate her brother.

"Alright then, sister, let’s meet another day!"

Annelise Winter left Simon Winter’s hospital room and breathed a sigh of relief.

He was her only sibling by blood in the world.

She would protect him at all costs.

Returning to Wayne Young’s hospital room next door.

Wayne Young’s mother was sitting by his bedside.

Seeing Annelise Winter come in, she wasn’t surprised at all.

Renee Perry had even accepted the betrothal gift, indicating she had already settled things with Annelise Winter.

"Since you’re here, take care of him. I’m telling you, take good care of my son, or I’ll come after you! How could a used good like you still be worth three million? Hmph!"

Wayne Young’s mother was a gambler, sticking by his side in the hospital with itchy hands.

She hadn’t touched a card in days.

The thought of the three million betrothal gift made her grit her teeth in anger.

Coming to the hospital to take care of him wasn’t only about the money, but after all, he was her own son and her cash cow; how could she not care for him?

Seeing Annelise Winter was like receiving a pardon.

She got up immediately, unwilling to stay another second.

On the way out, she turned around and pointed at Annelise Winter’s face, "I’m telling you, take care of my son yourself. Don’t think you can pawn it off with a caregiver!"

Annelise Winter glared at the old lady.

The old lady said nothing more and hurried away.

Wayne Young was awakened by his mother’s noise; he had been lying down asleep.

When he looked up and saw Annelise Winter, his whole body trembled.

He sneered at Annelise Winter, "You bitch, how dare you trick me! Don’t think that President Warner will back you up. I’m telling you, the Warner Family won’t accept your identity; otherwise, I wouldn’t have..."

Wayne Young paused mid-sentence as he thought about the humiliation he suffered and his expression changed.

Today, Annelise Winter was wearing a loose T-shirt and flared pants underneath.

She looked tall and spirited.

Seemingly more attractive than when she wore a gown at the banquet.

Wayne Young, his legs broken, couldn’t get up, but he pulled Annelise Winter into his arms with force.

Even with his injured body, he wanted to prove he still had it!

That’s why when Renee Perry asked him to give a betrothal gift today, he agreed immediately.

"That day you got away, today I’m going to have my fill!" Wayne Young’s large hand pulled, pinning Annelise Winter’s frail body beneath him.

Seeing Wayne Young made Annelise Winter want to vomit, she tried to get up and fight back but got pinned down hard.

But before she could resist, Wayne Young dismally glanced at his legs and shouted loudly, "I want to see a doctor. I want to see a doctor!"

Annelise Winter coldly broke free!

The doctor and nurses arrived.

Seeing Wayne Young agitated, they inquired about his condition.

Wayne Young was dumbfounded, telling the doctor, "I... am I...?"

Wayne Young’s attending physician hurried forward, "Mr. Young, the injury you sustained last night was extremely severe, so you are impotent now!"

"What... What! Everyone get out!"

Wayne Young went berserk, knocking everything around to the ground.

"Everyone get out! Out!"

The doctor and nurses dared not stay any longer.

Annelise Winter finally felt some comfort in her heart.

Nurses and doctors had left the room.

Annelise Winter couldn’t stay a minute longer and prepared to leave as well.

But Wayne Young called her back.

"Annelise Winter, you’re leaving? Where are you going? I’m telling you, you and I must get married, must marry! If not for you, I wouldn’t be a cripple!"

Wayne Young shouted, losing control of his emotions.

Annelise Winter left the room, shutting his curses behind the door.

Finally able to breathe fresh air.

"Buzz... Buzz..."

The phone rang again.

It was Flora calling.

Annelise Winter almost forgot, with the Perry Family’s banquet and Wayne Young’s issues these days, she hadn’t called Luna.

She didn’t even know how Luna was doing recently.

She answered the phone immediately.

"Hello, Flora, why are you calling me at this hour?"

Annelise Winter checked the time, considering the time difference, it should be midnight over there.

"Annelise Winter, I’m sorry, Luna is missing!"

Flora’s anxious voice came through the phone.

Annelise Winter felt as if struck by lightning.

She nearly collapsed to the ground.

"How could Luna be missing, Flora, what on earth happened?"