Chapter 223

Rachel froze, feeling her body falling. Melissa stood frozen in terror as she watched her tumble down the stairs. In a panic, she reached out to grab her but ended up bumping into Serena. "Ah!" Rachel's chilling scream echoed, followed by the sounds of her falling down the stairs. Serena was shoved aside, and she fell toward a pile of delicate porcelain art. Hugh's eyes widened in alarm. In the nick of time, he managed to pull Serena into his arms, and the two of them tumbled into a mess of shattered porcelain. The front door opened. Rushing in, Howard was met with the sight of Rachel falling down the stairs and Melissa standing frozen at the stairs. He froze for a moment, stunned. Clutching her stomach in pain, Rachel reached out toward him. "Howard…" "Rachel! Someone, call an ambulance!" Howard rushed forward in a panic, kneeling and lifting Rachel up. He could feel nothing but blood on his hands. He raised his head, his eyes bloodshot with fury, and stared fiercely at Melis