Chapter 421
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The Wiggins were so overwhelmed with emotion that tears streamed down their faces, and they held each other, unable to say a word.

Their hatred toward Night Owl was beyond words.

But now, they knew they ought to be grateful to her.

Dulcie was the last to come, her gaze complicated as she looked at Night Owl. After a long moment, she struggled to speak, โ€œIโ€ฆโ€

Night Owl didnโ€™t wait for her to finish. She simply said, โ€œIโ€™m going to check on Dawson,โ€ and walked past Dulcie, no one stopping her this time.

Landon said, โ€œDulcie, you should go to the hospital and get ready for the surgery. Aaron, please help take care of her.โ€

โ€œOkay,โ€ Dulcie replied softly, clutching her phone tightly.

On her phone was the health checkup report sheโ€™d just gotten.

On this heartbreaking day, it hit her like a bolt of lightning.

Landon placed the flowers, wine, and other offerings in front of Dawsonโ€™s tombstone, then stepped aside.

Night Owl sat quietly by the tombstone.

No words could describe how she felt.

It wasnโ€™t until the sun was about to set and Landon urged her to leave that she finally let out a soft sigh, โ€œDawson, Iโ€™m getting married. You can rest in peace.โ€

It was not just a goodbye, but also a way to reassure him.

Landon thought to himself, โ€˜Dawson, what do you think of this scheme? Do you like it?โ€™

Then he texted Aiden: โ€œNight Owl is going to donate a kidney to Dulcieโ€ฆโ€

That same day, Dulcie received confirmation of her surgery date.

Dulcieโ€™s parents were worried that Night Owl might suddenly back out and refuse to donate her kidney to Dulcie.

So they spent the night carrying the marriage license, family register, and Dawsonโ€™s death certificate, all to help Night Owl process the paperwork to be officially listed as widowed.

They were also afraid Aiden would show up and try to stop Night Owl from donating her kidney, so the Wiggins ended up moving into the guesthouse themselves, just to keep an eye on Night Owl around the clock.

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Night Owl felt a dull ache in her chest.

She was determined to donate her kidney to save Dulcieโ€™s life, even if Aiden tried to stop her.

But Aiden was a madman. Sure, he might act like a scaredy-cat around her, but that didnโ€™t mean he wouldnโ€™t go ballistic on the Wiggin family.

After thinking it through, Night Owl took the initiative to warn Landon, โ€œDonโ€™t tell him yetโ€ฆโ€

โ€œDo you mean Aiden?โ€ Landon asked.

โ€œYeah,โ€ Night Owl said.

Landon smiled.

โ€œOh, by the way, Brian stopped by to see me. Did Aaron mention it to you?โ€ Night Owl asked.

โ€œYeah,โ€ Landon replied.

โ€œHe doesnโ€™t really seem like a bad guy, but you should still keep your guard upโ€ฆโ€ Night Owl reminded him.

Night Owl actually fell asleep mid-sentence as she was talking.

Her nerves had been stretched to the limit during her time in Srodonville, especially that day.

When Landon stepped out of her room, he caught the Wiggin couple listening in by the door.

Things got super awkward in a flash.

โ€œUh, weโ€ฆ we were justโ€ฆโ€ the Wiggins stammered.

โ€œBefore Dawson passed away, he asked me to take care of her and make sure she stayed alive,โ€ Landon said softly.

The Wiggins looked at each other, shame written all over their faces.

Over the years, they hadnโ€™t done a single thing to honor their sonโ€™s last wishes. Instead, every time they saw Night Owl, they took out all their anger and resentment on her.

They knew Night Owl would show up on the anniversary of Dawsonโ€™s death, so theyโ€™d stake out his grave just to stop her from getting close. In short, theyโ€™d done everything they could to make her life miserableโ€“short of actually killing her.

โ€œSheโ€™s not going to change her mind, so you donโ€™t have to worry,โ€ Landon reassured them.

The Wiggins fell silent.

Theyโ€™d done so much they regretted, it was hard for them to trust anyoneโ€™s good intentions anymore. Only after the kidney donation was over would they finally be able to breathe easy.


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Just as dawn was breaking, Amelia was still asleep, Kimsey curled up beside her, when her phone started ringing, dragging her out of sleep.

When she saw it was Aiden calling, her first instinct was to hang up.

โ€œAmy, someoneโ€™s looking for you,โ€ Gloria knocked and called out from outside her door.

Another warning? Is it something serious?โ€™ She hurried to get ready.

When she opened the door, Aiden was standing there, looking like heโ€™d been through hell and back, worry written all over his face. Amelia was startled. โ€œWhatโ€™s wrong?โ€ she asked.

โ€œI need your advice on somethingโ€ฆโ€ Aiden said.

โ€œJust say it!โ€ Amelia snapped.

โ€œNight Owlโ€™s about to donate her kidney to Dulcie. Do you think I should stop her?โ€ Aidenโ€™s eyes were practically red from worry.

Amelia frowned, โ€œWhoโ€™s Dulcie?โ€

โ€œDawsonโ€™s sister,โ€ Aiden answered quickly.

โ€œOh, I seeโ€ฆโ€ Amelia muttered, a little unsure.

โ€˜Night Owl isnโ€™t in great shape herselfโ€“how could she donate a kidney? But Dulcie is Dawsonโ€™s sister. Night Owl had always felt she owed Dawson and his family. Itโ€™d be hard to stop her,โ€™ she thought.

โ€œAiden, what do you think?โ€ Amelia asked, her tone serious.

โ€œOf course I donโ€™t want her to go through with it! Her health is already so fragile, and it took ages just to get her back on her feetโ€ฆ I still dream of starting a family with her,โ€ Aiden mumbled, his voice growing quieter and his face turning awkward.

Afraid Amelia would snap at him, he quickly added, โ€œItโ€™s not that I care she canโ€™t let go of Dawson. Iโ€™m honestly just worried about her well-being.โ€

โ€œYeah, I understand,โ€ Amelia said softly, trying to reassure him.

She got up, warmed some milk for Aiden, and asked the servants to hurry up with breakfast.

Aiden had driven all night to get hereโ€“he looked exhausted, hungry, and anxious.

He wanted to stop Night Owl, but he didnโ€™t have the guts to face her directly. So he turned to Ameliaโ€“after all, she was basically the only female friend Night Owl had.

Amelia was really conflicted.

If Night Owl went through with the kidney donation, her chances of ever having kids with Aiden would be slim to none.

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But if she stopped her now, it would mean the end of their relationship, right then and there.

If they couldnโ€™t even stay together, having kids wouldnโ€™t even be on the table.

โ€œAmy, can you say something? I seriously have no idea what to do,โ€ Aiden kept checking the time, looking more anxious by the second.

โ€˜Landon said theyโ€™re taking her kidney this afternoon. Itโ€™s a two-hour flight to Srodonville, and Iโ€™m running out of time.

โ€œLet her do what she wants," Amelia sighed. "Dawsonโ€™s death is something sheโ€™ll never get over. Giving up a kidney to save his sisterโ€“itโ€™s the only way sheโ€™ll ever feel like she can finally be with you without all that guilt hanging over her.โ€

โ€œButโ€ฆโ€ Aiden muttered, his voice trailing off, uncertainty flickering in his eyes.

โ€œIf having kids matters more to you than she does, then maybe you should just head home. Nobodyโ€™s gonna hold it against you,โ€ Amelia said, her tone unyielding.

โ€œNo!โ€ Aiden shot back, his voice ringing out. โ€œYeah, I want kids, but thatโ€™s not gonna make me stand in her way."

Amelia felt a wave of relief. โ€œCome on, with all the tech we have now, there are all kinds of ways to have kids if you really want them.โ€

โ€œYeah, totally!โ€ Aiden nodded vigorously, his face lighting up.

โ€œNight Owl actually reached out to you about it? That meansโ€ฆโ€

โ€œNo, it wasnโ€™t her,โ€ Aiden cut in, forcing a bitter smile.

โ€œLandon told me,โ€ he added.

โ€œUhโ€ฆโ€ Amelia hesitated, a frown creasing her brow.

She had no clue Landon was actually in Srodonville! She just assumed he was swamped at work and crashing at the office.

โ€˜Seriously? They donโ€™t even trust me?โ€™ Looks like both he and Night Owl are seriously on edge about this. And they donโ€™t even trust me.

โ€˜Seriously? They donโ€™t even trust me with this?โ€™ Amelia fumed, feeling a wave of irritation.

โ€œLetโ€™s head to Srodonville together after breakfast,โ€ Amelia said, her tone steady.

โ€œYou?โ€ Aiden looked both surprised and a little nervous. โ€œAre you really free?โ€

โ€œOf course! Iโ€™m just a housewife now,โ€ Amelia replied, her hand drifting unconsciously to her belly, a trace of melancholy in her eyes.

After everything sheโ€™d been through these past two yearsโ€“even fighting to get the company back from Walterโ€“

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-now it was just being managed by the Kingsley family. It felt like she didnโ€™t really have anything of her own anymore.

โ€œReally appreciate it,โ€ Aiden said, visibly relieved.

He was so caught up in his own happiness that he didnโ€™t notice the complicated look in Ameliaโ€™s eyes, or the uncertainty she was feeling inside.


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