Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1162

Bella put on a mask of deep sorrow, her eyes shining with fake unshed tears. "Dad, did you two have a fight? Mom is completely devastated. She was crying just now.

She's far too emotionally unstable to go through a barrage of medical tests. Can we just wait until she calms down?"

Martin stammered, wringing his hands. "Is... is that safe? She kept saying her chest was in agonizing pain back at the house. If we don't get her checked, I'm terrified something worse will happen."

Seeing Martin so thoroughly manipulated, Bella layered on the comfort.

"Dad, don't worry. I just sat with her and talked her down. She's resting quietly now.

Let's just give her some time to breathe, okay?"

Martin nodded helplessly. "Alright, if you think so. Even if we forced her through the machines now, her stress levels would probably skew the results anyway."

"Exactly," Bella agreed smoothly.

"This isn't the first time she's mentioned chest pains, and I'm incredibly worried about her.

Let's take her home for now. Let her rest in a familiar environment for a couple of days. Don't bring up anything that might trigger her.

I'll reach out to my contacts overseas and fly in a top-tier cardiologist to give her a private, comprehensive exam.

Considering her age, the physical toll of that pregnancy, and the trauma of losing the baby...

I've been terribly worried about her health. We should use this opportunity to get a full assessment."

The deliberate mention of the miscarriage made Martin stiffen.

It was a phantom pain that haunted him. Sabrina was the love of his life, and they had finally conceived a child together, only for it to end in blood and tragedy. Though he rarely spoke of it, the loss gnawed at his conscience.

Hearing Bella frame it so tragically immediately extinguished any lingering suspicion in Martin's mind.

Yes, he had a biological daughter, but she was nothing but a source of endless humiliation and headaches.

Lillian wasn't sweet; she was fiercely rebellious, defied his authority at every turn, and treated him like garbage.

Yet, tragically, that insufferable daughter was a global genius. She held more power and talent than his entire bloodline combined.

He had kicked her out like a dog, and now he had to grovel to bring her back.

Inside the room, Bella and Sabrina finalized their story. Shortly after, Martin whisked Sabrina back to the Mercer Estate.

He hovered over her, treating her as if she were made of spun glass, terrified that any sudden movement might shatter her completely.

However, the moment they walked through the front door, they were greeted by the sight of Brandon and Colin, who had arrived home early from the office. Neither of the brothers was easily fooled.

"Well, look at this," Brandon mocked, leaning against the staircase. "The happy family, returning together. I was wondering why Bella left the office so early today. Turns out you all planned a little family outing?"