Chapter 474: One Last Thing

The living room fell silent. Paula was astonished that her former nanny, Martha, dared to speak to her so disrespectfully. She raised her hand to strike Martha.

The caregiver intervened, saying, “Madam, this elderly lady is in poor health. You shouldn’t hit her. If you refuse to stop, I’ll call the police.”

Paula’s hand froze. A cold laugh escaped her lips. “This elderly lady? She's a destitute woman nobody wanted! She was only lucky enough to care for my daughter. Now that my daughter and son-in-law are supporting her, she thinks she's wealthy!”

The caregiver was surprised. She’d assumed Martha was Cecilia’s mother. She hadn’t expected to see this woman. While they resembled each other, their temperaments were vastly different. Paula’s words were sharp and harsh.

Since Paula was her employer's mother, the caregiver remained silent, offering only basic care.

Faced with Paula’s mockery, Martha retorted, “Though I may be poor, I have my dignity. I don’t rely on my children for survival, unlike some people.”

Paula now understood where Cecilia’s temper came from. She raised her hand again and, before the caregiver could react, pushed Martha to the ground.

Cough, cough, cough!

Martha, already in poor health, began coughing violently. The caregiver rushed to her side, anxiously asking, “Madam, are you all right?”

Martha couldn’t stop coughing. Paula watched from above, unfazed. Seeing Martha near death, Paula called Cecilia, stating, “If you dare seduce Nicholas again or sue me, prepare to collect your nanny’s body.” She always kept her word.

Paula hung up and left. Cecilia, upon receiving the call, rushed home, immediately phoning the caregiver.

“How’s Martha?”

“Ms. Smith, she was pushed and has been coughing. She’s much better now.”

“That’s good. I’ll be right back.”

Cecilia arranged for a doctor to examine Martha. The doctor diagnosed high blood pressure and muscle and bone injuries.

Cecilia looked at the elderly woman, her heart aching. She’d been gone a short while, yet this had happened.

“Martha, are you okay?” Cecilia asked.

Martha opened her eyes, reassuring her, “I’m fine, don’t worry.”

Cecilia embraced her. “Martha, please never leave me.”

Martha had been like a mother to her.

“All right, I won’t.”

Privately, Martha worried. Paula's audacity made her wonder what bullying Cecilia endured behind her back. Knowing her time was short, Martha determined to do one last thing for Cecilia. She wanted to avoid burdening Cecilia and fulfill her maternal instincts.

“Ceci, did you find any evidence of Paula and Magnus transferring the Smith family’s assets?”

Cecilia, unsure why Martha asked, shook her head. “After all these years, much evidence is lost.”

Martha had a plan. “Ceci, I want to visit some old friends tomorrow.”