Chapter 13
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When Charles woke up suddenly, Vivian and Silvia looked extremely displeased.
Silvia's eyes flickered, and she reacted quickly, throwing herself into Charles's arms, crying, "Dad, you're finally awake! I was so scared! What would I do if something happened to you?"
Charles patted her back. "Good girl, don't cry. I'm fine now."
Michael was shocked and terrified. 'Charles's heart condition needed electric shock and CPR to revive, but there were no tools here. I was sure he was dead. But what was that white light? Does Ethan have divine powers?'
Michael shouted, "This...this is impossible! How can someone release such huge energy? Only one type of person can do this! But how..."
Michael seemed to realize something and murmured, "It's said that people come to this world with the Lord's light. They have noble virtues and righteous hearts. They walk this suffering world, guiding the sufferers. Could you be..."
Ethan smiled and said, "Vice president, don't overthink. You need to pay for your lack of medical ethics. I saved him, didn't I? Shouldn't you keep your promise and stop practicing medicine?"
Michael panicked, "No! It's not like that! Sir, listen, this is all a misunderstanding. Everything today was Silvia's plan. Even without Sophia's words, Mr. Harris would have..."
Silvia's roar interrupted him, "An incompetent doctor is like a murderer. I almost believed you and nearly cost my father his life! What are you all waiting for? Get this quack out of here!"
People angrily surrounded Michael and drove him out of the Harris family home without letting him explain.
After learning Ethan saved him, Charles said politely, "Ethan, thank you for saving my life."
Ethan replied calmly, "We're family. There’s no need to thank me. It was nothing."
Silvia quickly added, "Yes, yes, it was nothing. If other doctors were here, they could have saved Dad too!"
Kevin stepped forward, changing the subject, "Uncle Charles, Silvia and I truly love each other. We're here today to discuss our engagement date with you."
Silvia glanced at Sophia, "Dad, can we set the engagement date for seven days from now?"
Charles hesitated, "Seven days from now? Wouldn't that be the same day as your sister's wedding?"
Kevin laughed, "Having such a big celebration for both sisters on the same day would be great, wouldn't it?"
Charles fell silent, deep in thought. 'If both sisters choose the same day, then with Kevin's influence, most people in Greenhill City will come to celebrate Silvia. Meanwhile, Sophia will be left alone. This will clearly humiliate her. But facing the powerful Taylor family, what can I do?'
Charles then looked seriously at Sophia, "Sophia, I'll ask you one last time. Do you really want to marry him?"
Sophia nodded firmly, "Yes!"
Charles closed his eyes and sighed, "Alright! From now on, you can stay in the Harris family. This is the last thing I can do for you as your father. Seven days from now, on your wedding day, the Harris family will expel you forever!"
Hearing this, tears finally flowed from Sophia's eyes. 'On what should be the happiest day of my life, not only will I be humiliated by my sister, but I'll also be kicked out of my home!'
At this moment, Ethan hugged her, "Sophia, don't cry. You still have me and July. Trust me, in seven days, I'll give you a grand and unforgettable wedding. On that day, I'll make you the most honored woman in this world!"
This heartfelt declaration drew mocking laughter.
Kevin, full of arrogance, loudly said, "Silvia, wait for me! I will give you a perfect engagement ceremony!"
Silvia said proudly, "I believe in you, dear! That day, I want to be the most beautiful bride!"
Kevin looked provocatively at Ethan, "Rest assured! With my power, no one in Greenhill City can compare to you! Just the gifts I've given you are more than what that loser could afford in a lifetime."
Ethan smiled and pointed at the expensive gifts. "Kevin, let me ask you one last time. Are you sure these are the gifts you gave to Silvia?"
Kevin looked puzzled. "If they're not mine, whose are they?"
The guests around burst into laughter.
Ethan smiled as well. "Since they're your gifts, you better take good care of them."
Then Ethan walked to Sophia and held her hand. "Sophia, trust me. I won't let anyone outshine you! Wait for me!"
Seeing Ethan's serious face, Sophia suddenly felt that all her perseverance was worth it. She nodded firmly, "Yes, I trust you, Ethan. I'll wait for you!"
July emerged from Sophia's embrace and said, "Daddy is the best! I believe in Daddy! I will wait for you too!"
Ethan kissed July's forehead and then left.
Seeing Sophia looking longingly at Ethan's departing figure, Silvia scoffed, "What use is a man who only talks big? He told us to take care of the gifts. If he's so capable, why doesn't he keep them from being taken away?"
Kevin wrapped his arm around Silvia's waist, caressing her. "It's just a loser trying to salvage his pathetic dignity. Tell Sophia, if she wants my uncle to marry her, there's still time, haha!"
After mocking Sophia, Kevin turned to the servant holding the gift list. "By the way, have those gifts put down and then you can leave."
Just then, the servant's phone rang. "Understood." The servant hung up the phone without expression, then turned with the gift boxes, preparing to leave the Harris home. Even the opened gift boxes were packed up, ready to be taken away.
Silvia anxiously blocked the servant. "What are you doing? Why are you taking away my gifts?"
The servant coldly said, "Step aside," and then pushed Silvia away.
Silvia cried out in panic, "Kevin, say something! Why are they taking the gifts away?"
Kevin, sweating profusely, didn't know how to explain.
Charles frowned and asked, "Mr. Taylor, are those gifts really from you?"
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