She Made a Comeback as a Renowned Doctor-Chapter 581: The Lewis Family Will Always Stand Behind You to Protect You

Chapter 581: Chapter 581: The Lewis Family Will Always Stand Behind You to Protect You

A voice came from the doorway.

Everyone turned to look toward the entrance.

Emily Parker frowned deeply and squinted her eyes. "Who?"

Alitzel Williams stormed into the room, her fury palpable. Christopher Lewis did his best to stop his wife, but her ferocity was unstoppable; he simply gave up trying.

Hope Williams looked at Alitzel, Christopher, and Waylon Lewis, who entered after them, a hint of surprise flashing across her face.

"Mom? Dad? When did you get here?"

Alitzel immediately grabbed Hope’s hand, her icy gaze locking onto Emily Parker.

"We originally planned to just pick up Little Hope, but Mrs. Carter’s voice was so loud she practically wanted to blow the roof off the house. I couldn’t tolerate it anymore; I had to come argue with her."

Hope, curious, turned her head to look at Waylon.

Waylon’s gaze was already fixed on her. Seeing the confusion in Hope’s eyes, he reached out to gently rub the top of her head and said softly, "Don’t worry, the Lewis Family will always stand behind you to protect you."

A flicker of light passed through Hope’s eyes, and the cold indifference in her usual expression softened significantly.

Alitzel stepped closer to Emily Parker, two women of similar age, both from illustrious families, exuding elegant poise. But Alitzel’s disdain-filled gaze overpowered Emily’s aura completely.

"When Little Hope joined the Lewis Family, she didn’t rely on anyone’s favor. You called her a pheasant? You’re the real pheasant!"

"Little Hope is clearly our Lucky Star. For Waylon to marry her was a blessing earned through eight generations of good karma. You nosy hag, keep spreading nonsense, and I will tear your mouth apart!"

Emily flared up instantly upon hearing this.

"You! I! I may be Mrs. Carter, but how dare you humiliate me like this? What’s wrong with me saying a few words about her? No matter what, she’s still my husband’s daughter. As an elder, saying a few words to her doesn’t cost anything, does it? On the other hand, you, Mrs. Lewis! This is the Carter household, and you’re here uninvited. What’s with the arrogance?"

Emily Parker was livid.

As a wealthy matriarch accustomed to being praised and flattered, she could not bear being insulted so boldly.

Alitzel remained calm and composed, letting out a cold laugh. "Do you think I’d willingly step into the Carter household if it weren’t for Little Hope? You’ve turned this place into an absolute mess, with constant chaos. Going out and calling yourself Mrs. Carter is an embarrassment to the Carter Family."

Emily gritted her teeth.

Old Master Parker stood up immediately, disregarding his frail legs. He rushed forward and grabbed Emily Parker forcefully.

Continuing further would surely offend the Williams and Lewis families beyond repair.

"Enough. You shut up right now."

"Dad..."

"Don’t call me Dad anymore. If you don’t shut up, I’ll disown you!" Old Master Parker’s frustration deepened, his gray hairs seeming to multiply.

Emily swallowed her words painfully; her face turned as sour as it could get.

Alitzel took Hope’s hand, gently patted it, and sighed dramatically:

"My daughter-in-law really has it hard. If she doesn’t accept the dowry, Mrs. Carter accuses her of being arrogant and dismissive.

If she does, Mrs. Carter would then say she’s greedy and insatiable. Little Hope, why not just accept it? After all, no matter what happens, they’ll still criticize you — might as well make it worth the trouble, right?"

Upon hearing Alitzel’s words, Noah Carter immediately picked up the documents on the table — the stock transfer agreement and the property deed papers.

"Yes, Little Hope, just take it."

Hope couldn’t help but mentally applaud her mother-in-law.

Hope knew Alitzel didn’t genuinely want her to accept the dowry. She just wanted to provoke Emily Parker.

Seeing Emily’s expression, as if Hope had stripped her to the bone, Hope couldn’t help but smirk slightly.

When Hope accepted the dowry, Noah Carter’s face lit up with visible relief.

"Alright, since there’s nothing else, we’ll be leaving now." Alitzel held Hope’s hand firmly and spoke.

Before leaving, Alitzel shot Emily a cheeky smirk, leaving her gnashing her teeth in fury, desperate to obliterate them.

After Hope accepted the dowry, Jade Bell also urged Luna Williams to take hers.

Luna stared at the dowry in her hands with a desolate smile.

It was only moments ago that she fully realized the tremendous gap between herself and Hope. Hope always had people unwaveringly standing behind her, defending her at all costs.

And herself?

Luna looked at Jade Bell with disappointment. Just now, when Old Master Parker dangled the prospect of benefits, Jade encouraged her to swallow her grievances.

If last night it were Hope who had been mistreated,

The Lewis family wouldn’t hesitate to exact brutal, hundredfold revenge on behalf of Hope.

But for Luna, no one would argue on her behalf, no one would support her, no one would feel pain or comfort her when she suffered wrongs.

Her lips trembled as her lowered eyes brimmed with tears she stubbornly held back, refusing to let them fall.

Leaving the Carter household, Hope’s cold aura eased, her refined and beautiful features softening with a trace of warmth. "Mom, why did you suddenly come to A City?"

"I heard about a lot of things happening here and couldn’t help feeling uneasy, so I dragged your dad along. But the fact that Noah Carter is your father — that was an incredible surprise."

Hope’s lips curved briefly, and she nodded. "Yes, it surprised me too."

Seeing Hope’s mood sink as she mentioned Noah Carter, Alitzel tactfully stopped discussing it. "Ah, enough, I won’t say another word. Looks like it’s going to rain; let’s hurry home. Luke and Willow are still waiting at home."

"Alright."

Waylon went to start the car while Hope, Alitzel, and Christopher stood nearby waiting. Out of the blue, Christopher asked Hope, "What’s the current state of the Williams Clan?"

The question made a flicker of hesitation enter Hope’s starry eyes. "I have no interest in the Williams Clan and haven’t looked into it."

Christopher frowned slightly. "What’s yours should rightfully be claimed. Don’t leave it untouched to regret later."

Christopher still believed Hope should seize the position of heir to the Williams Clan.

Alitzel interrupted the conversation, turning to Christopher. "Stop obsessing over the business and corporations. Hope is pregnant and shouldn’t be stressed. What’s more important: profits or Hope and the baby’s well-being?"

"Besides, Waylon already warned you earlier not to push for Hope to inherit the Williams Clan. If he hears you say this again, you two are going to be at odds."

Christopher’s brow twitched in irritation. "You’re all fluff and nonsense."

"I just want Hope and my grandchild to be healthy and safe, so what?"

Christopher’s mouth tugged awkwardly. "Then why were you so fervently arguing with Emily earlier?"

"That’s fighting for dignity. Understand the difference?"

"Both are fights; how is that different?"

"Of course it’s different."

Christopher was at a loss, rendered speechless.

Arguing further with the hypocritical woman was pointless.

She always found a way to sound righteous; he could never win.

At that moment, Jade Bell hurried out from inside to catch up.

"Little Hope, wait a moment."

Hope stopped when she heard Jade’s voice, turning back to her. Her gorgeous eyes blinked lightly. "What’s the matter? Do you need something, Grandma?"

Jade glanced back quickly, ensuring Luna hadn’t caught up yet before speaking. "Little Hope, I hope you’ll truly reconsider the Williams Clan."

Christopher chimed in, "I said the same."

Alitzel smacked Christopher lightly.

Hope gave a helpless smile. She wondered what she’d done to deserve everyone wanting to pile so many things onto her.

"Grandma, I’ve explained it clearly last time — I have no interest in the Williams Clan. Now that Luna’s recovering, you might as well pass the Williams Clan to her."

Jade took a deep breath, her face full of worry. "Luna’s temperament is completely unsuitable for managing the corporation. You’re far more composed, thorough in your considerations, and better at seeing the bigger picture. Besides, after what happened, her emotions are still unstable. It’s hard for anyone to feel reassured."

The already despondent Luna, exiting the Carter household, overheard Jade’s remarks. Her whole being froze on the spot.