Chubby Mommy: Scheming Daddy, Surrender Now!-Chapter 222: Spring Arrives, Flowers Bloom

The court case of Rhonda Sullivan suing Ethan Sterling for intentional harm opened as scheduled. Unexpectedly, all witnesses denied the charges in court. The doctors from the mental hospital confirmed that Rhonda Sullivan indeed had mental issues upon admission, but they also issued a recovery certificate upon her discharge. However, Rhonda Sullivan’s dazed appearance in court clearly seemed abnormal.

The Finn Family found themselves in a passive position at once, and Mrs. Finn even shouted in court that Ethan Sterling had bribed the witnesses. Of course, saying such things in court was very unwise.

Although Ethan Sterling did not appear in court, his lawyer showed no leniency towards her, stating that every word she said could be used as evidence of slander against the defendant. It was not until the judge ordered her to stop that she finally closed her mouth.

Eventually, the plaintiff’s lawyer requested a postponement for gathering new evidence, and the court granted it for no apparent reason.

This case, which clearly seemed like defamation, could have been dismissed, suggesting that the Finn Family had done a lot of work before the trial.

Ruby Sullivan wore a mask and sunglasses and attended the court only as an observer. This was also her first time meeting Rhonda Sullivan in more than half a year, and she didn’t expect Rhonda to have become like this. Watching her being pushed into the car by the Finn Family outside the court made her feel somewhat sad.

After all, they grew up together, and regardless of any malicious intent Rhonda had towards her, she truly liked and appreciated this sister who accompanied her back then.

While she was lost in thought, someone suddenly tapped her shoulder—it was Ethan Sterling.

"Feeling upset?"

Ruby Sullivan frowned, "Do you think I’m a bit unaccomplished?"

It’s said that only kind people get depression because they are too kind and easily get hurt. She always hated her own compassion, but in the face of facts, she couldn’t deny her sorrow. She wanted revenge, to see her suffer, to take back everything that was taken from her, and now she achieved that.

But seeing her look less than human, Ruby couldn’t help but feel a sense of reluctance.

"Should I just say she deserves it?" Ruby Sullivan sighed.

Sitting in the car, Rhonda Sullivan desperately clung to the window as if trying to see the outside world. When she saw Ruby Sullivan in the distance, she suddenly went crazy, pounding on the car window and crying out loudly.

By now, she couldn’t speak clearly, but her consciousness occasionally returned. She knew Ruby Sullivan could save her, wanted to admit her mistakes, and call her "sister," but could only make incoherent noises.

In the car, Mrs. Finn was so frightened by her sudden outburst that she shrank to the side, "What’s wrong with this madwoman?"

Leo Finn frowned, looked back at her, and said, "Cry again and I’ll break your leg!"

Rhonda Sullivan shivered, quieting down immediately but kept her eyes fixed on Ruby Sullivan, hoping her sister would extend a helping hand.

Ruby Sullivan didn’t hear her commotion, nor did she know what she was hoping for. After seeing the Finn Family’s car drive away, she got into Ethan Sterling’s car, "Isn’t it a bit too much to ask you to save her now?"

Ethan Sterling smiled bitterly, "I knew you would say this to me sooner or later."

Ruby Sullivan sighed, "Just consider it as accumulating a bit of goodwill for the child. Seeing her like this, even if she is free from the Finn Family’s control, she can’t cause any more trouble."

A month later, the Finn Family declared bankruptcy, much sooner than Aidan Sinclair had expected. First, his informants discovered issues with the Sinclair Family’s accounts, and second, he obtained stock ownership from Dina Finn without compensation. Although it was only ten percent, it became the straw that broke the camel’s back for Aidan Sinclair.

Old Mr. Finn suffered a heart attack the night he heard the news and was hospitalized, never to return.

A week later, the Finn Family’s house was mortgaged to the bank. Leo Finn no longer had the capacity to care for Rhonda Sullivan and left her on the street when they moved.

This year’s first rain in Ariston seemed to come a bit early. When Ruby Sullivan found Rhonda Sullivan, she was shivering in an underground passage, looking both ugly and filthy, in a state of utter disgrace.

Ruby Sullivan bent down and offered her hand, "Come with me?"

Rhonda Sullivan stiffly looked up at her and suddenly cried.

Ruby Sullivan turned away, feeling some disdain for herself at the moment. If she and Rhonda Sullivan’s places were swapped, the latter would certainly mock and ridicule her, let alone offer help. Not making her even more embarrassed would be considered mercy.

Yet, Ruby couldn’t do it. She felt utterly useless.

She sighed, signaling the bodyguards who accompanied her to put Rhonda in the car and sent her to Mercy Hospital.

After examination, it was confirmed that Rhonda Sullivan had been taking medication to inhibit mental function. Whether these were administered at the mental hospital or at the Finn Family after her release was unknown, and Ruby Sullivan didn’t want to investigate it.

Just as she had worried before, if this matter was related to Ethan Sterling, she didn’t know whether she would be able to face this man again.

When spring came, Brandon Sullivan, who had been in a coma, unexpectedly woke up!

By the time Ruby Sullivan sped to the hospital, Ethan Sterling was already by the hospital bed, chatting with him.

Brandon Sullivan, who had slept for so long, was not as articulate as before. When he saw Ruby Sullivan, he paused, not recognizing her as his daughter. In a daze, he seemed to see his wife, "Lana?"

Ruby Sullivan looked at her stunned father, feeling a bit awkward, "Dad, it’s me, Ruby. I’ve lost weight, pretty successfully, right?"

Brandon Sullivan paused and instantly began to cry, "My daughter..."

Ruby Sullivan’s eyes also moist, she rushed to the bedside, holding her father’s hand, "Daddy..."

Brandon Sullivan stayed in the hospital for a week before being discharged home. His body was weak, and his mind somewhat muddled, considering how long he had slept and how unwell he was before. Being awake was nothing short of a miracle.

Ruby Sullivan cut her workload in half, bringing home work whenever possible, thus having more time to talk and daydream with him.

When they were sunbathing in the garden, Cindy Sterling sometimes peered down from the window. Every time Ruby Sullivan wanted to greet her from below, she would disappear from the window.

There was still no news from Leon Sterling, not even during the New Year, as if he didn’t exist in the family.

Perhaps she was too sensitive, but the more she interacted with the Sterlings, the more she felt their indifference. Ethan Sterling was okay, at least he was consistent inside and out. Vivian was the most obvious—she seemed warm and enthusiastic, yet Ruby often felt she wasn’t passionate about anything, including her children. Therefore, she never inquired about Leon’s whereabouts, nor did she care if her daughter’s mood improved even a bit today.

Ruby Sullivan knew that this was not something she could change, but she hoped to bring more warmth and lively atmosphere to this family.

That day, she spoke with her father about Cindy Sterling, often cooped up in her room. Brandon Sullivan finally seemed to remember and turned to his daughter, "Where’s your sister?"