Under the Heiress' Facade
Chapter 174

Queenie, Terence, and Amelia rushed over at that time.

"Christopher, what on earth happened to Zyler? Is his injury serious?" Queenie asked worriedly.

"Mrs. Gaskell, Zyler had accidentally hurt his hand when he was carrying a parcel for his classmate.His right index finger and middle finger suffered from bone fractures as a result," Christopherexplained.

"Who's the classmate that's bold enough to command Zyler to carry their parcel for them? Hishands are meant for playing the piano, not for manual labor!" Queenie snarled out.

The last person whom Zyler was willing to suck up to at all costs was Giselle, who had alreadyreturned to the countryside.

Christopher frowned slightly upon seeing how vile Queenie actually was. He pursed his lips, notwanting to answer her question.

He had always thought Queenie was the bold and straightforward type, but now she seemed morelike a mean and vile woman.

Terence was the observant type. He nudged Queenie slightly as a hint for her to keep up herappearance in front of Christopher.

"That parcel seems heavy. How could Zyler be that careless?" Terence commented tactfully.

After that, he said to Christopher courteously, "Christopher, thank you for taking Zyler to thehospital. It's already this late, which means you haven't had dinner yet, right? I'll order something foryou—"

"No need for that. Since you guys are here, I'll go home now." Christopher turned the offer downcurtly.

As he walked out of the hospital, he glanced at his watch once again. He wondered if Hera was stillat the academy.

Terence wanted to walk Christopher out of the hospital. But the sight of Christopher's swift gait gavehim an inexplicable feeling that the former was being cold and distant toward him.

It was as if Christopher had done his part by taking Zyler to the hospital.

The doors of the operating theater were flung open at that moment.

"Doctor, how's my son's hand? Can he still play the piano in the future?" Queenie asked hurriedly.

"We've successfully reattached the bone fragments together. He should be fine as long as herecuperates for three months," the doctor said.

"He 'should be' fine?" Queenie was dissatisfied with the doctor's verdict. "Do I sound like I want anuncertain promise? I want his hand to be as good as new! No matter what, you have to heal hishand to the point it's as good as new!"

Zyler was destined to become a famous pianist. His hands mustn't be harmed no matter what.

"Of course, ma'am."

The doctor nodded before continuing tactfully, "But we haven't found out the exact reason behindMr. Gaskell's muteness…"

"You useless piece of trash! It's all thanks to trash like you that Reinland Hospital's reputation isruined!" Queenie insulted angrily.

Then, she roared at Amelia, who stood next to her, "What are you standing around? Call Camilleright now and tell her to get over here stat!"

Reinland Hospital was actually a branch hospital owned by the Chime family in Norburgh. When thedoctor heard Camille's name being uttered, he feared for his future in the hospital. But at the sametime, he disliked Queenie's unpleasant and hot-tempered personality.

Did that woman seriously think she was capable of summoning Camille, the precious daughter ofthe Chime family?

Amelia looked troubled as well. "Mom, have you forgotten that Camille has returned to Jedburgh?She's celebrating her grandmother's 90th birthday today."

"Look at the time! The birthday banquet must be over now, right? Just call her first! I want her to getover here to treat your brother first thing tomorrow morning no matter what!" Queenie barked outharshly

"I'll do my best." Amelia clenched her fists tightly in response.

Queenie was the type who barked out orders without caring if Amelia could carry them out.

The thing was, Camille was Amelia's friend, not her servant. Besides, the Chimes' social status wasa lot higher than the Gaskells'. The Gaskells should be honored if Camille agreed to Queenie'sridiculous demand and personally came over to treat Zyler.

To think that Queenie was bold enough to demand Camille to rush to Reinland Hospital first thingthe next morning! She was being extremely unreasonable, that was for sure!

At that moment, a nurse wheeled Zyler out of the operating theater. Queenie dashed forward rightaway and bent over Zyler's hospital bed. Then, she began comforting him in soft tones.

The stark bias made Amelia feel even more distressed. Her eyes were now red-rimmed. She turnedon her heel and left the corridor.

Soon, Zyler was transferred to a private ward. Queenie and Terence crowded around his bed inconcern for him. They didn't care about Amelia's absence at all.

"Zyler, tell me, who's the cause behind your injury? I swear, I'll skin that person alive!" Queenieuttered, feeling her heart break at her son's condition.

Zyler opened his mouth instinctively just to reply, but he still couldn't make a sound. That was whenhe began to panic.

What the hell did Hera do to him? Would he remain as a mute for the rest of his life?

"Don't worry. Camille will come over tomorrow to treat your illness," Queenie continued comfortingly,the distress in her eyes growing stronger every second.

Terence opened a notepad on his phone and passed it to Zyler. With difficulty, the latter managed totype out a message with his left hand.

"Hera's the reason why I'm like this!" it wrote.

Queenie's gaze darkened visibly after reading the message. "It's that filthy bitch again!"

To think that Hera would show up with a target painted on her back before Queenie could causetrouble for her.