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Chapter 136 Eric Still Had the Nerve to Ask Kelly for Money

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At Scaville Hospital, Kelly finally managed to get Zev to stay home, allowing her to head to the hospital by herself.

Although she was still on leave, she wanted to meet up with Darren and Melody.

“Are you both free tonight?” Kelly messaged in a group chat with Darren and Melody.

Darren had been reassigned to the emergency room after a period of being sidelined. Even though he had returned as a hero, his situation hadn’t improved. He was swamped with work, barely managing to squeeze in a meal now and then.

Melody, on the other hand, had strong backing from the Wagners, and Irene had personally interceded for her. At the hospital, she received the best treatment.

Kelly didn’t quite understand why Melody, with all her advantages, still chose to take such risks. Though she wasn’t heading to Solmaris, other regions like Oasisvale, which had experienced their share of conflicts, were just as dangerous. Lucas was still on the run, probably hiding somewhere, making it dangerous to leave.

“I worked the night shift, and I’m about to collapse. My department head seems to have gone crazy and told me to cover him today,” Darren typed, clearly frustrated.

“You can say no if you need to,” Kelly suggested.

Darren replied with a meme, sighing. “Ever since we came back from Solmaris, it feels like Beau’s people are always on our case. Melody’s fine, though–she has the Wagners behind her.”

Melody replied, “Anyone who wants the Wagners‘ support can have it.”

Kelly thought for a moment before typing a reply. “How about 6:30 p.m. tonight? I booked a private room at the barbecue place across from the hospital. I’ll wait for you both.”

Darren wrote back, “Sounds good. I’ll be there at 6:30 p.m. Don’t pay for anything, though–I’ll cover the bill after.”

Melody chimed in, “Don’t fight over it. The Wagners have money–better to spend it.”

Darren sent a laughing emoji in the group chat.

Kelly smiled as she read it.

While in Solmaris, they had no access to phones. Zev was the only one with a phone, but his position meant he never let Kelly use it. Kelly was familiar with WhatsApp, but it had been five years since she last used a smartphone, so it took her a little time to get the hang of it again.

“Kelly!” Eric appeared as soon as he learned she was at the hospital, rushing to find her.

He had tried to visit Kelly at the military compound yesterday but couldn’t get in. She refused to answer his calls, and he couldn’t reach her in any way.

Kelly turned to face him. “I’m here for Melody. Is there something you need, Dr. Gray?”

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Eric looked hurt, his eyes reddening. “Kelly… do you really have to be this cold to me? I can’t believe you don’t feel anything for me anymore.”

“What exactly do you think I should feel for you?” Kelly responded, her voice thick with sarcasm. “I won’t have feelings for someone who cheated. If there’s nothing else, I don’t think we should see each other again. My husband’s very jealous, and he’d be upset if he found out we talked.”

Eric’s face darkened. “You don’t love him. You’re just using him to get back at me.” His tone was smug as he clenched his fists. “I heard you donated all that money. Kelly, if you really loved him and trusted him, you wouldn’t have rushed to give it all away.”

Eric was furious that Kelly had given the money away, but after thinking it through, he began to convince himself that Kelly was only afraid of Zev. It all started to make sense to him.

“Kelly…” Eric reached for her hand. “Did you really donate all that money?”

Kelly took a step back, eyeing him suspiciously.

Eric sighed, staying where he was. “Kelly, even if you’re angry with me, you shouldn’t be playing with your marriage like this. You and him getting a marriage certificate–how irresponsible is that?”

“Eric, I think you might need to see a psychiatrist,” Kelly replied flatly, looking at him with cold indifference. She had finally reached a point where she could face him rationally, her heart long since numb to his manipulations. The truths that once eluded her were now painfully clear. “I donated every last cent, just like Zev asked me to. He told me he didn’t care about my money or where I came from. What mattered to him was who I am as a person.”

A bitter laugh escaped Kelly as she thought back to her old self.

Back when Eric had been with her, it was because of her family’s status in Seaville. He believed Kelly came from a good family, someone easy to control–a perfect match for his future.

She couldn’t even imagine what life would have been like if she had stayed with Eric.

If she had remained by his side for those five years, it might have been even worse.

Regina had already been pregnant with his child when Kelly left for Solmaris. They had barely gotten their marriage certificate before they were living together…

The thought of it was terrifying.

Just remembering it gave Kelly chills.

“Kelly … when will you finally grow up?” Eric sighed. “You’ve been too protected by your family. Your parents spoiled you too much.”

Eric’s voice faltered once more. “With Zev in his condition, do you really think he can support you? A man can’t just feed his woman; there’s so much more to it than that. You’re thinking too simplistically.”

“I have hands and feet. Why should I rely on my husband to support me? We support each other, encourage each other, and walk through life together. Why do you think everyone should think the way you do?” Kelly replied, done with the conversation. She turned to leave.