Rural Belle & Three Heirs

Grant was in the middle of dinner with some important guests when his phone buzzed. Hearing Rena's words, he froze for a moment, then quickly excused himself and rushed out, leaving his guests behind without a second thought.

The words "accident" and "hospital" were enough to send Grant into a panic.

By the time Grant arrived at the hospital, Chloe's emergency treatment had just wrapped up. The doctors were finishing up their briefing with Philip and Rena when Grant burst in.

Grant's eyes immediately locked onto Chloe, lying on the hospital bed with an oxygen mask on. He felt like he had turned to stone.

"Chloe, what happened? Are you okay?" Grant cried out, rushing to her side and gripping her hand tightly.

Chloe, still weak, tried to speak, but the oxygen mask muffled her words.

Rena stepped in, repeating the doctor's words to Grant. "Mr., Martin don't worry. The doctor said Chloe just inhaled some water, which caused pneumonia. It's not too serious."

"But she might need to stay in the hospital for a few days..." she added.noveldrama

Grant wasn't really listening to Rena. His mind and heart were entirely focused on Chloe. Seeing her lying there, his heart felt like it was being carved out with a knife.

It wasn't until this moment that he realized just how important Chloe was to him.

As Chloe was moved to a regular room, everyone followed. Adelaide and other family staff arrived to take care of Chloe.

After hearing the story from Rena and Philip, everyone learned that Chloe had inhaled water while saving someone. They were all proud of her bravery.

Chloe's condition gradually improved, and a few hours later, the doctor announced she was out of danger.

Once she was stable, Chloe asked Rena, "Rena, how's the little girl I saved?"

Rena held Chloe's hand and gave her a thumbs up. "Chloe, don't worry. The little girl is out of danger after the rescue. You're amazing."

Chloe smiled faintly at Rena's words.

She had grown up in the rugged Northwest, where people were tough. Although she enjoyed swimming, she had never pursued it seriously. But today, when she saw the little girl struggling in the deep end of the pool, she couldn't just stand by. However, the frightened girl clung to Chloe's arm, making it difficult for her to swim. Anyone who knew how to swim understands that rescuing someone in the water was dangerous if the rescuer's movements were restricted. Both could end up in danger. With no other choice, Chloe made a quick decision and slapped the girl to free herself, then dragged her out of the deep end.

"Chloe, you're incredible. You saved someone! I'm so proud of you," Adelaide praised Chloe, standing by her bed.

But as Chloe's aunt, Adelaide also reminded her, "However, this is the first and last time. I don't want to see you in such a dangerous situation again, okay?"

Chloe nodded in agreement.

Grant stayed by Chloe's side, holding her hand tightly, not letting go for even a minute. His deep affection was evident to everyone.

That night, Grant insisted on staying at the hospital to take after her, but Chloe refused. Rena and Philip, needing to discuss something with Grant, practically dragged him away.

The Davis family left some staff to take care of Chloe. After a restful night's sleep, Chloe woke up in the morning to find numerous cameras pointed at her.

Before she could understand what was happening, a sharp cry pierced her ears. "Chloe, you wicked woman! You murderer! My niece is only six years old, so small and frail. How could you harm her?"

"I know you despise me and are jealous of my past relationship with Mr. Martin, but that's no excuse to push my niece into the deep end. My niece is just a child, how could you..."

The shrill accusations made Chloe's head throb. She struggled to sit up and saw Sophia performing dramatically in front of the cameras, like an actress playing a shrew.

The two staff members from the Davis family wanted to protect Chloe but were pushed aside by the reporters Sophia had brought.

Sophia was going further, "Journalists, please ask this heartless woman why she pushed my niece into the deep end. Adults can resolve their issues openly, but targeting my niece is wrong. She's just a child, so innocent."

Sophia's tearful and noisy performance convinced the reporters that Chloe had indeed pushed the little girl into the deep end.

Wealth, jealousy, murder... These elements made the reporters smell a valuable story.

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Ignoring Chloe's condition, they began bombarding her with questions.

"Miss Davis, is what Miss Brown said true?"

"Did you push her niece into the deep end because of a grudge?"

"Miss Davis, murder is a crime. Did you consider the consequences? Or do you think

the Davis family's influence can cover this up?"

"Miss Davis, please answer our questions."

...

Faced with the reporters' sharp questions, Chloe felt overwhelmed. She remembered saving the girl, but now she was being accused of murder.

She needed time to process it.

Frowning, Chloe replayed the events in her mind and realized Sophia was framing her, trying to ruin her reputation.

Sophia had taken advantage of the Davis family only leaving two staff members to care for Chloe, bringing in a swarm of reporters to question her.

Chloe's body was still recovering, and under the reporters' pressure, one wrong word could make her a murderer in the public's eyes...