Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism



She had someone keeping watch for a long time, and finally, the perfect opportunity came.

Ophelia never intended for Zelena to end up paralyzed.

Zelena was paralyzed all thanks to her own "dedication" back then.

If it weren't for her two previous back injuries, her spine wouldn't have been so fragile.

Now that she was paralyzed, perhaps this was the best punishment for her.

After leaving the entertainment circle, she thought she could return to the Blake family and live a life of luxury as their spoiled daughter.

Well, she had to spend the rest of her life lying in bed now.

Three months later.

Zelena had tried several times to regain her mobility but failed.

The nerves were dead, and recovery was impossible. Even the hospital had given up, telling Josh and Sharon to accept this reality.

Josh and Sharon, of course, weren't going to let the person responsible for the accident get away with it.

But, Ophelia had paid off the person who caused the crash. Before he even got in the car, Ophelia had already given him enough money and had arranged everything, even ensuring his sentence would be reduced.

The accident was ruled as an unfortunate mishap.

The truck's brakes had failed.

And because the driver showed such remorse in court, slapping himself in the face, and didn't attempt to flee, he was sentenced to only seven years. No matter how much Josh and Sharon resented it, the law is the law.

The courts would only act within legal boundaries.

Seven years in exchange for Zelena to spend the rest of her life paralyzed.

Who could imagine what Zelena must have felt when she woke up in that hospital bed, realizing she couldn't move?

Josh and Sharon hired a caregiver for her.

However, from the moment Zelena learned she was paralyzed, she completely crumbled.

Her parents were heartbroken too and they personally fed Zelena, caring for her daily.

Until one day-

Ophelia came to see her in person.

"Lena, look who's here to see you!"

Sharon smiled as she opened the door, gesturing for Ophelia to come in.

Ophelia was wearing sunglasses

and a sleek brown designer coatet

She was also holding an exclusive leather handbag while exuding her -like aura.

The caregiver was feeding Zelena.

Despite her breakdown, she had reluctantly accepted the need to eat since she had nothing better to do than lie in bed.

Hearing Sharon's voice, Zelena glanced toward the door.

She was surprised to see Ophelia and her eyes flickered.

Ophelia strode over to the bedside and removed her sunglasses, smiling down at Zelena-but her eyes were cold.Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

"It's been a while, Lena."

After Zelena had returned to Arlowand, not a single friend had come to visit her.

Finally, someone had come.

Sharon thought Zelena would be happy about this, so she motioned for the caregiver to leave the room.

The caregiver set the bowl aside, wiped her hands, and left the room.

"Ophelia, have a seat. You're the first person to come visit Lena. Thank you so much. Poor Lena ... she is having such a hard time."

As Sharon spoke, her eyes welled up with tears.

Ophelia's lips curled into a cold smile.

Hard time?

Her suffering couldn't be compared to her cruelty!

It's retribution and she deserved this!

Of course, Ophelia wasn't going to

say any of this to Sharon.

Straightening her coat, she said,

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"Mrs. Blake, perhaps you should step out for a bit. I'd like to have a

personal conversation with Lena. I'm sure she'd like to catch up with me as well."

Sharon glanced at Zelena, then nodded. "Alright. I'll leave you two to talk. Take your time."

Ophelia smiled. "Sure."

After Sharon left, only Ophelia and Zelena remained in the room.

Zelena, though paralyzed, could still speak. Once Sharon was out, she rasped, "Ophelia, I can't believe that you're here to visit me."

Ophelia responded coolly, "How could I not? I have to be here ... to have a good laugh at you."

Zelena's face stiffened. A second

later, she recalled the time she had

accidentally injured Ophelia, and guiltummediately gnawed at her heart.

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