No Escape From the Ex-husband by Summer Winters

Chapter 0009 

Samantha was in a speeding taxi with her eyes closed. 

Kendrick had ravished her repeatedly like a madman yesterday. Even now, her whole b*dy was aching. 

“Miss, we’ve arrived.” The driver informed her as the taxi came to a stop. 

Thanking him, Samantha paid the fare and carried her luggage out of the taxi. 

In the 24 years of her life, Samantha had never imagined that one day she would. be destitute and homeless. But she at least still had her family. Taking a deep breath, she forced a smile and stepped into the hospital. 

Samantha headed to the second floor. She was met with an astonishing sight. Samantha instantly rushed over to support Evelyn, who seemed to be reeling from shock. 

“Samantha…” Evelyn’s eyes were red and her face was filled with sadness. 

“What’s going on?” Samantha asked. A nurse nearby answered, “Ms. Duncan, you need to pay the medical expenses before noon. The cost will be substantial if Mr. Duncan is to undergo long–term treatment in the hospital. Please prepare yourselves.” 

The nurse gave them a sorry look and left with a sigh. There were many such unfortunate families like them in the hospital. Seeing such things everyday had made the nurse desensitized to such misfortune. 

“Samantha…” After she was pressed for payment yesterday, Evelyn was left with nothing. The medical expenses were between 100 to 200 thousand dollars. 

In the past, Evelyn wouldn’t have batted an eye at this number. She had no way to accumulate such a significant sum now. Even if she were to sell everything she owned, it wouldn’t be enough. 

Gritting her teeth, Samantha reassured her, “It’s okay, Mom.” She racked her brain and tried to 

work out how much she had. 

Samantha was the only daughter of the Duncan family. But, she had handed all the shares she owned to Kendrick on their wedding day. She was holding 30% of Duncan Group’s shares. 

She had not asked for any money from her family since she married Kendrick. Samantha had not worked in those three years as well. 

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She thought of how things have now turned out. 

“Mom, I have the money. Kendrick gave me a large sum when we divorced. It should be enough to cover Dad’s medical expenses,” Samantha said. She tried to sound cheerful. 

Shocked, Evelyn choked back the tears and asked, “Divorce? Why?” 

“As you know, matters of the heart can never be forced.” Samantha hung her head, hiding the bitter look in her eyes. 

She was nothing more than a pawn to Kendrick. Now that Duncan Group had gone bankrupt, she had lost her value. 

Sighing, Evelyn was about to say something when Samantha interrupted her. She led Evelyn to sit. “Mom, you should rest here for now. I will settle the medical bill and find a place to stay.” 

Evelyn had no choice but to agree. “Alright. Please be careful.” 

“I will.” Holding back tears, Samantha nodded vigorously and headed out. As soon as the door shut, Samantha’s b*dy went weak, and she slumped to the ground. Evelyn was none the wiser. 

There was 80 thousand dollars left in her bank account. After packing her belongings, she only had her everyday clothes with her. Samantha left the valuable jewelry behind untouched. She had wanted to preserve her dignity. 

Recalling this, Samantha couldn’t help but laugh at her worthless pride. Samantha sat on the ground in a heap, ignoring her disheveled hair. Her mind was presently in chaos. 

Gritting her teeth, Samantha was determined to protect her parents. 

A sudden ringing from her phone disrupted her train of thought. 

She went to a corner and saw it was Alexis who was calling. 

As Samantha predicted, Alexis‘ loud voice roared through the phone once they connected. “Samantha, you will be the death of me! How could you not tell me about such a huge matter?” 

Samantha was moved to the verge of tears. She had nothing and nowhere to turn to for help. So, she felt incredibly grateful that her friend still cared about her. 

“Alexis…” Samantha began, her voice choked with emotion. 

“What’s wrong? Where are you right now? Tell me.” Alexis sensed that something was off. 

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“I’m at Sentius General Hospital,” Samantha replied. 

Alexis was infamous for her quick temper. She drove her red Ferrari to the hospital recklessly and swooped into the parking lot with a screech. 

She impatiently got out of her car. Her high heels clicked loudly on the floor as she rushed to Samantha, who was waiting for her. 

Alexis stretched out a beautifully manicured finger and poked her in the forehead. 

“Samantha, you seem to have forgotten that we’re best friends! How could you keep this from me? I had to hear about this from someone else! Do you even consider me your friend?” she demanded. 

After venting her anger, Alexis‘ annoyance gradually subsided. Panting heavily, she scrutinized Samantha’s listless face. 

Alexis assumed that she had been too rough on Samantha just now. She was about to apologize sheepishly when Samantha pulled her in for a hug. “Thank you, Alexis.” 

Samantha felt grateful for Alexis who rushed over when she had lost everything. At the lowest point of her life, she stood by her. 

Samantha’s sudden outburst of emotion took Alexis by surprise. “Hey, Samantha. Are you high on something? What’s wrong with you?”