She Made a Comeback as a Renowned Doctor
Chapter 715: One Fighting for a Granddaughter-in-Law, One Fighting for a Daughter-in-Law

Chapter 715: Chapter 715: One Fighting for a Granddaughter-in-Law, One Fighting for a Daughter-in-Law

These words were too blunt, and the Old Lady Mrs. Knox could tell that they were trying to take her granddaughter-in-law away.

Goodness gracious.

And right in front of her.

The Old Lady Mrs. Knox pursed her lips, displeased in her heart, but her face still wore a kind smile, "Mrs. Lewis, Aria and our Alexander are in love with each other. No matter how many promising young men are out there, I think none can catch Aria’s eye, so Mrs. Lewis might as well save your efforts."

Alitzel Williams’ eyes twinkled, and she said with a smile, "Old Lady Mrs. Knox, your words aren’t quite right. They’re not married yet, and a person shouldn’t hang themselves on just one tree. It’s worthwhile to look around, maybe find someone better, like our Wyatt."

The two spoke with tooth-grinding smiles, and as soon as the words were spoken, the air was filled with tension.

The Old Lady Mrs. Knox glared, "Are you saying my grandson isn’t good enough?"

"Of course not, President Knox is quite a fine man." Alitzel Williams nodded in agreement, "But my son is even better."

The Old Lady Mrs. Knox, "..."

Aria Richardson stood to the side, feeling quite a headache, and looked to Hope Williams for help.

Hope Williams covered her face slightly. With these two elders being rivals, one fighting for a granddaughter-in-law, the other for a daughter-in-law, she also couldn’t intervene.

The Old Lady Mrs. Knox snorted lightly, "We all know what kind of person your son is."

"What kind of person is my son?" Alitzel Williams’ eyes widened, stepping forward with a posture ready to argue with the Old Lady Mrs. Knox.

The Old Lady Mrs. Knox laughed, "Why don’t you tell us, Mrs. Lewis?"

Even though at home, Alitzel Williams often complained about Wyatt Lewis, she would never allow anyone to belittle her son.

Alitzel Williams straightened her back, "My son is, of course, perfect—handsome, good personality, and caring."

"I don’t care whether your son is perfect or not; our families are already engaged, and your son has no chance."

"Who says so? The wedding ceremony hasn’t been held, the marriage certificate not obtained; anything is possible. Maybe tomorrow he’ll be mine."

"Pfft... coughing..."

Sitting nearby, utterly confused, Miac Richardson couldn’t help but burst into a fit of coughing, choked by the water.

The Richardson family must have smoke rising from their ancestors’ graves.

How could his daughter, Aria Richardson, be so desired that both the Knox and Lewis families are fighting to have her as a daughter-in-law?

Hope Williams exchanged an inexplicable glance with Isla Sue, and Hope could only give a dry laugh, "My mother-in-law tends to be quite humorous."

Isla Sue wiped some sweat from her forehead, "Yes, yes, I can see that."

The Old Lady Mrs. Knox snorted heavily, "Mrs. Lewis, you should stop daydreaming."

"Look at this old lady, she can’t win an argument, so she’s getting angry."

The Old Lady Mrs. Knox turned away in displeasure.

The atmosphere was deadlocked, with Miac Richardson and Isla Sue standing by, not knowing what to say.

Aria Richardson looked at Hope Williams, blinking, her gaze pleading for Hope to think of a solution.

Hope Williams shook her head slightly.

Aria sighed and pressed her lips together.

Even Hope couldn’t break the stalemate.

Forget it.

Aria lowered her head and closed her eyes...

With a thud, something heavy fell.

"Aria!" Alexander Knox frowned tightly, looking at the person who fainted without warning, his face full of worry.

The few people nearby immediately surrounded her.

"Aria, what’s wrong? Don’t scare your mom."

Hope Williams squatted down, worry etched across her face, and as she placed her hand on Aria’s arm, she realized Aria was unnaturally hot.

Hope Williams lifted her hand to Aria’s forehead, which indeed was scorching.

Aria had a fever.

"Quick, take Aria to the hospital, she’s got a fever," Hope exclaimed urgently.

"How could she have a fever? Quick, somebody take her to the hospital," Alitzel Williams echoed anxiously.

"Go call the driver to wait at the door," Isla Sue quickly instructed.

Aria discreetly opened a slit of her eyes, and her body was immediately lifted by a pair of strong arms. She quickly closed her eyes again, secretly letting out a breath of relief.

Hope Williams noticed Aria’s little act and couldn’t help but twitch her lips.

This...

She’s really something.

Hospital ward.

Aria was receiving an IV drip.

Fainting wasn’t real, but the fever was, and at 39.2 degrees. She really could endure.

Aria lay there with her eyes closed; neither the Old Lady Mrs. Knox nor Alexander Knox had left. Alexander sat by her side, full of worry.

Hope Williams sat on the nearby sofa looking at her phone, stumbled upon a trending search, clicked it open, and frowned upon seeing the content, turning to look at Alexander Knox.

The news of Alexander Knox grandly proposing marriage to the Richardson family had been captured by media reporters and posted online, reaching the trending list in less than two hours.

In the video, box after box of betrothal gifts were continuously being carried into the Richardson house, magnificently and impressively, drawing much admiration and envy.

As the head of the Knox Family, Alexander Knox’s marriage was naturally the center of attention, and with wide-ranging dissemination, the topic gained massive discussion.

In the comments below, there were some who envied them, some who praised Alexander Knox’s grandeur, but more people criticized the Richardson family for reaching too high, claiming Aria wasn’t worthy of Alexander Knox.

Hope Williams furrowed her brows.

Last night, Aria told her she had already broken up with Alexander Knox, yet this sudden proposal was truly unexpected.

The situation was now difficult.

If Aria insisted on breaking up, the betrothal gifts would surely have to be returned, which would be equivalent to slapping Alexander Knox in the face in front of the entire city, inevitably making him a laughingstock.

Moreover, with some already claiming Aria is reaching too high and isn’t worthy, if the issue of returning the gifts arises, she might be further blamed for being ungrateful.

Hope Williams knew firsthand how terrifying public pressure could be, and at that time, even the Richardson family might become the target of public criticism.

Given these circumstances, even if Aria wanted to break up and return the gifts, Father and Mother Richardson would likely try their hardest to stop her.

Hope Williams squinted her bright eyes, watching Alexander Knox’s constant concern for Aria, unsure whether to call him deeply emotional or deeply scheming.

Hope Williams turned off her phone and stood up, as another tall figure swiftly entered the room.

It was Wyatt Lewis.

Wyatt Lewis had been summoned by Alitzel Williams.

With fierce eyes, Wyatt Lewis coldly glared at Alexander Knox, who was sitting by Aria’s bedside, and strode over to grab him by the collar.

"Alexander Knox, you did this on purpose, didn’t you?"

Hope Williams knit her brows tightly, clearly seeing that Wyatt Lewis had seen the online trending topic too.

"On purpose for what?" Alexander Knox calmly brushed Wyatt Lewis’s hand aside, unhurriedly tidying his collar.

"Stop pretending! You know she doesn’t want to marry you, and yet you make such a grand gesture to propose to the Richardson family. Now everyone online is discussing it—you’re forcing her to marry you!"

"I didn’t." Alexander Knox maintained his calm facade, speaking with conviction, "The grand gesture you speak of was simply me giving Aria the recognition she deserves. Is that wrong?"

"Don’t change the subject; she doesn’t want to marry you at all."

Alexander Knox shot a cold, detached look at Wyatt Lewis, "How do you know she doesn’t want to marry me? Did she tell you? Or did you imagine it yourself?"

"She already told you she wanted to break up!"

Alexander Knox’s eyes grew dark and inscrutable, a layer of frost gradually cloaking his brow.

"What?" The Old Lady Mrs. Knox was confused, almost standing up from her wheelchair, "What breakup? Young Master Lewis, what did you just say? Aria and Alexander are perfectly fine; why would they break up?"

Alexander Knox clenched his jaw, his hand on his knee repeatedly tightening.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his emotions, "Grandma, nothing like that happened; he’s just talking nonsense."

"He’s not talking nonsense." Aria opened her eyes and spoke.

Isla Sue, looking distressed, saw Aria wake up and quickly reached out to help her sit up.

Aria sat up, her eyes tinged with worry.

Aria continued, "Grandma Knox, I did indeed mention breaking up with Alexander last night, but he didn’t agree. I understand emotions involve both parties; he doesn’t agree, and I respect him, giving him time to calm and consider. However, the sudden betrothal today... really caught me off guard."