The Triplets My Ex Never Knew About

Chapter 151: Chapter 151: Mr. Sloan, Don’t Disappoint Me

Upon hearing this, Nathaniel Sloan chuckled slowly. "In that case, I’m afraid Ms. Lowell’s health might not be so good."

Estelle Lockwood raised an eyebrow. "Oh? And what exactly does Mr. Sloan mean by that?"

Nathaniel Sloan nodded. "I’ll have Zane Grant accompany me. Rest assured, he’s a doctor. No one will die."

Estelle Lockwood raised an eyebrow, her eyes glinting with a meaningful smile. "Alright. I hope Mr. Sloan won’t disappoint me."

Nathaniel Sloan caught the hidden meaning in her words, and his lips tightened.

’He wouldn’t let her down again.’

...

「The Sloan Residence.」

As Liam Sloan walked in, the butler exclaimed happily, "Young Master Liam, you’re back!" Just then, Laura Jennings appeared, her brow furrowed. "You’ve been back for days without even thinking to come home! Do you even see me as your mother anymore?!"

Liam Sloan casually picked up an apple, his attitude nonchalant. "I’ve been busy, you know."

Laura Jennings snapped in frustration, "I have no idea what you could possibly be so busy with all day!"

Liam Sloan gave her a cool glance and cut straight to the chase. "Mom, your son is a lawyer. Surely you know that helping someone falsify evidence is illegal, right?"

Laura Jennings’s expression stiffened. She planted her hands on her hips and said belligerently, "What’s that supposed to mean!"

Liam Sloan watched her. "I heard a lawyer got into some trouble recently and was disbarred. That Mr. Miller... wasn’t he a lawyer in your legal department five years ago, Mom?"

When she heard "five years ago," Laura Jennings’s face froze. "I have no idea what you’re talking about!"

Liam Sloan offered a helpful reminder, "My sister-in-law’s death anniversary is coming up, you know? I’d advise you to steer clear."

"What’s that supposed to mean?! Are you lecturing me now?!" Laura Jennings exploded with rage. "Estelle Lockwood is not your sister-in-law! Your sister-in-law is Noelle!"

’Telling me not to go? That just makes me want to go even more!’

After all, she knew what the Lockwoods were planning for that day. She wanted to ensure Estelle Lockwood wouldn’t be able to rest in peace!

Liam Sloan pursed his lips. ’It’s impossible to reason with a fool rushing to their doom,’ he thought. ’Maybe I should get a doctor to check out Mom’s brain.’

’No, Dad’s brain needs checking too.’

Outsiders might not know the whole story, but Liam Sloan knew it all too well. His mother had been the mistress who clawed her way up. His father’s first wife had died young. While the first wife was pregnant, Laura Jennings—also pregnant at the time—had shown up at their door to cause a scene. Her extreme arrogance had so enraged the woman that she died just after giving birth.

And so, Laura Jennings married into the Sloan family.

The strange part was, Laura Jennings and Ethan Sloan claimed the first wife’s child had vanished without a trace. Laura’s child was Nathaniel. Since Laura had secured her status in the family through her son, one would think she’d dote on Nathaniel.

But in reality, before Nathaniel came into power, Laura Jennings had treated him as less than human...

Liam Sloan shook his head. ’Forget it. What’s the point of thinking so much? My mom’s values are twisted and she’s off her rocker. How can I possibly use normal logic to understand what goes on in her head?’

...

「On the day of the ’death anniversary’.」

The fire five years ago had been a massive scandal. The hospital’s director had even posted a statement on the hospital’s official social media account.

The gist of it was that while they, as doctors, were saddened by the news of Estelle Lockwood’s death, which was attributed to her being unable to handle the pressure, the fire had caused immense losses for the hospital. Furthermore, many pregnant women had to be hastily relocated because the maternity ward was destroyed, nearly leading to disaster.

The hospital administration stated their hope that such incidents would be avoided in the future and that everyone would learn a lesson from it.

The words were polite, but they effectively threw Estelle Lockwood back into the heart of the controversy!

The Lockwood family had promised to hold a public apology on the anniversary, admitting to Estelle Lockwood’s "various crimes." As a result, an especially large crowd had gathered to watch the "anniversary" proceedings.

Estelle Lockwood sat in a car nearby, her eyes darkening as she watched Noelle Lockwood’s hypocritical performance.

’Thank god I’m still alive... If I were really dead, the Lockwoods could twist the truth however they pleased, and their word would become law! I was the victim, yet I was being framed to take the fall for the real culprit, Noelle!’

’I would be reviled by all, unable to rest in peace even after death, while Noelle would go on being a famous actress and a wealthy heiress, taking my son, my husband, and my family for herself.’

’Like hell that was going to happen!’

Estelle Lockwood’s fingertips rested on the car window. She caught sight of Henry Kendrick and gave him a hand signal.

Henry Kendrick nodded slightly.

...

Soon, the reporters were in place. Austin Lockwood, Rose Lowell, Noelle Lockwood, and Laura Jennings had all arrived.

Once the livestream began, Noelle Lockwood bowed deeply to the camera.

She was an actress, after all. Tears welled up instantly, her eyes turning red as she adopted a pitiful, heart-wrenching expression.

"I’m very sorry to take up everyone’s time. Today is the fifth anniversary of my sister’s death."

"I want to take this opportunity to apologize to everyone: to the hospital, to the doctors and nurses, and to the expectant mothers and their families who were affected back then. I am truly sorry."

With that, Noelle Lockwood bowed three more times in different directions, putting on a show of utmost sincerity.

In the crowd below, standing near the reporters, a woman’s eyes reddened. She was one of the expectant mothers who had been affected by the fire. Because the maternity ward was burning, she had been hastily moved, which delayed her labor. Her baby had almost not survived. For that, she harbored a deep-seated hatred for Estelle Lockwood.

After her bows, Noelle Lockwood swayed, and Laura Jennings immediately steadied her, her voice full of pity. "Noelle, this was all Estelle Lockwood’s fault! Why should you have to be the one to apologize!"

Noelle Lockwood replied weakly, "It’s okay. She was my sister. Now that she’s gone, it’s my duty to handle the aftermath."

Laura Jennings sneered, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "You’re right. She took the easy way out and died, leaving you, Noelle, and the whole Lockwood family to suffer! She just closes her eyes and it’s over, but you all have to endure the insults and pay the compensation. She was nothing but trouble from the start! If we’d known, we never should have brought her back! She was clearly corrupted by her time out there!"

Noelle Lockwood gave a weak smile.

While some in the crowd were filled with righteous indignation, others were curious. "Wasn’t all the evidence destroyed in the fire? How can they be so sure that Estelle Lockwood was the arsonist?"

Noelle Lockwood shook her head helplessly, then sighed. "We didn’t want to believe our sister was that kind of person either... but she left a suicide note."

Rose Lowell chimed in. "Estelle was my daughter, my own flesh and blood. If the evidence wasn’t irrefutable, how could I, her mother, allow such a crime to be pinned on her? It was because of that suicide note... Oh, I can’t bear it!" ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

Austin Lockwood took the microphone. "In a moment, we will release Estelle’s suicide note. The deceased is gone, so we only ask that you be kind in your commentary."

Estelle Lockwood rested her chin on her hand.

’Everyone said it was because of my ’suicide note’ that Noelle was allowed to marry Nathaniel Sloan. It was also because of my ’suicide note’ that the Lockwood family was handed over to her.’

’So, what exactly did Noelle forge? As the ’deceased’ herself, I’m actually getting a little curious.’

Soon, the so-called "suicide note" was revealed and displayed on the large screen.

The crowd gasped.

"Wow, Estelle Lockwood was that vicious? No wonder the Lockwoods couldn’t stand her!"