Serena hurriedly rushed Anna to the hospital.
When Matthew Arnold arrived, Anna was just starting to regain consciousness. She clutched her husband's sleeve, sobbing uncontrollably.
"Why is Regina's life so bitter?"
"It's okay. As long as she's still alive, there's hope. Don't cry. We'll find the best medical team for her. Maybe, just maybe, she'll walk again someday..."
Matthew's own eyes were red from crying.
The couple clung tightly to each other in the hospital room.
Serena and Hugh tactfully withdrew into the hallway, not disturbing them.
No one knew how much time passed. Eventually, Matthew came out of the room, his face cold as ice as he stared at Hugh.
"Regina's car accident might be over and done with, but the matter of Cole calling off the engagement is far from settled! The engagement was already announced. Everyone knew about it.
"And now, just after my daughter became disabled, Cole couldn't wait to back out of it. Isn't that a blatant slap in the face to my family?"
Hugh had anticipated this. He stood up calmly and said, "The withdrawal from the engagement was indeed the Larson family's fault. Whatever compensation you desire, the Larson family will agree to it."
Matthew's eyes flickered between Hugh and Serena. Finally, unwilling to even look at a member of the Larson family, he settled his gaze on Serena.
"First, thank you for bringing my wife to the hospital. Second, there's something else I hope you can agree to."
"Please say it." Serena nodded, showing the utmost respect.
Matthew took a deep breath.
"You're a woman too. You understand how important a woman's reputation is. My daughter's leg is beyond saving. She'll likely spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair.
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