Jacqueline glanced sideways at Olivia, asking, "Why? Dr. Fordham, are you an only child?""I was abandoned by my parents as soon as I was born, and my teacher raised me. "He treated me very well, but I'm all alone at home, for I don't have any siblings. It's not as lively as your home, Ms. Jacqueline."Olivia patiently chatted with Jacqueline for a long while. Then, Jacqueline's phone rang. It had something to do with work. So, Jacqueline had no choice but to leave in a hurry.Troy stayed behind instead. He seemed to be monitoring Olivia.Within half a day, Troy had gotten along very well with Willow. It all started when he was designing a dress, and he didn't quite like how the embroidery sample looked.Olivia asked for some herbs to be prepared while Troy worked on his design nearby. Willow noticed that he seemed hung up about something for a long while, so she went over to take a look. She quickly understood what Troy was looking for.She picked up a piece of paper a
People with depression would usually look like they have dark clouds hanging over them at all times. The light would be gone from their eyes, and they would regard everything in a negative light.Compared to Sean's leg, his heart was more important. Olivia had to help him open his heart somehow.As Olivia inserted the needles, she said in a gentle voice, "If you were troublesome, Mr. Troy wouldn't have kept watch over you even when he's working. "Our family is our refuge, and they can accept and understand you no matter what."I heard that Ms. Quinn died in an accident. How did you feel back then? If you leave this world, your family will feel the same thing you felt back then."This world may not be perfect, but as long as you're alive, you'll bring hope and happiness to the people around you. "You're so young, and you're not even afraid of death. Why would you be afraid to live?"Sean stared at the green waves of grass rolling outside. Only he was privy to his own though
The man leaned in and kissed the woman on her neck. Their intertwined bodies were clearly reflected in the full-length mirror. The woman in the man's arms was none other than Jacqueline.The elegant look she put on for outsiders was gone. She didn't have the passionate gaze of a lover, either. Instead, she just had an extremely cold expression on her face as she gazed at the man fiddling with her.Jacqueline's mind was filled with Olivia's common-looking face. That woman was just too suspicious.Firstly, Jacqueline couldn't find out about her background at all. Secondly, even though humility was a great quality, she had belittled herself too much.In his current condition, how could Sean possibly get a doctor from nowhere? Who exactly had sent her?Jacqueline had chatted with her for a long time, but she couldn't glean any useful information from the latter.This was obviously abnormal. Jacqueline sensed that someone in the Fordham family was already secretly looking into
Before nightfall, Reginald delivered the medicine Sean used to take."Dr. Fordham, Mr. Sean used to take these medications."Olivia checked the ingredients. They were common antipsychotics. There wasn't anything off about them.She nodded. "Thanks, Reginald.""Don't mention it, Dr. Fordham. If you need anything, just tell me. As long as you can cure Mr. Sean, the Fordhams will be greatly indebted to you.""I'll do my best."After Reginald left, Olivia waved, gesturing for two people in the distance to come over.Vance and Vanta were bodyguards Ethan had assigned to her. With just one gesture from her, the two obediently went up to her."Dr. Fordham."Olivia handed the medicine to Vance. "Take this and get someone to conduct a chemical analysis on the ingredients.""Understood."When all that was done, Olivia finally walked into Troy's temporary studio.It was as bright as day in the room. Models, drafts, palettes, sewing supplies, scissors, and various other stuff litte
Olivia did her best to treat Sean while she secretly looked for sources of the poison.When she woke up early in the morning, she noticed that Troy was still working. His fingers, with well-defined joints, were holding a pencil, which he used to sketch and scribble on the paper. From time to time, he would grab pieces of cloth to practice patterns on."Mr. Troy, were you up for the whole night?"It was only then that Troy woke up from his stupor. He turned to look outside. The sun was beginning to rise just then. He had a shocked look on his face. "I can't believe it's already sunrise."When Troy started working, he just wouldn't stop. Olivia could see her teacher's shadow in him. Her teacher was devoted to medical research, whereas Troy was devoted to design.Olivia had suspected Troy before. After all, he was the only sibling who managed to escape misfortune. However, Troy was too pure, and he was passionate about design. Olivia didn't think that he would have the
The results were right before Jacqueline's eyes. Jacqueline didn't find any suspicious herbs. As Olivia had said, she had indeed focused her treatments on Sean's insomnia alone. However, Jacqueline still felt restless."Have you figured out where Avery is?""There's still no news so far. He was at the Cape of Promise last time, and he soon went to Mozatia after that. He must be dying soon, and he wants to see as much of the world as he can before he dies."Jacqueline's delicate eyebrows creased. "I feel like something's off. If he's really dying soon, he'll stay home and deal with the handing over of his work and funds. Why would he travel all around the globe?""What do you mean by this?""Could it be that his travels were just for show, and he's actually getting treatment right now?"The other person smiled. "You've learned medicine before, so you should know how his current condition is. He is beyond saving.""Even so, I feel quite anxious lately. I can't sleep at night
When Jacqueline heard that, she was stunned for a moment. Olivia managed to catch sight of that.After the momentary bewilderment, Jacqueline smiled. "Sean, I'm so glad that you've thought things through. Please don't try to end your life anymore. I was so worried last time.""Don't worry, I know how precious life is now. I won't do that again.""Dr. Fordham, I was right about you. You are indeed capable. In just one week, Sean seems to have gotten much better.""You flatter me, Ms. Jacqueline. Mr. Sean has sorted out his mindset, all thanks to his family. I am nothing in comparison.""You're as humble as always, Dr. Fordham."Olivia wasn't sure if she was seeing things, but she felt as if Jacqueline was looking at her with a meaningful gaze.When Jacqueline appeared, Willow stayed very close to Olivia. She stared at Jacqueline with her green eyes.She finally let her guard down after Jacqueline left.She stood on the balcony, watching as Jacqueline's car went out of sight
The scarce number of visitors caught Olivia's attention. Something felt off, so she asked, "Does Ms. Lovell have a family?"If someone was buried in their hometown, it should mean their family was around. However, there were no flowers on her gravestone on her death anniversary.Even though Sean didn't end up becoming their son-in-law, he should've paid a visit to Ginger.It had been hours since he arrived at the village. Considering how small the village was, the villagers should've heard of his arrival by now.Reginald let out a heavy sigh. "Ms. Lovell had an ill-fated life. She barely got out of the mountains and had a bright future ahead, yet she passed away in an accident. "Her family, who were informed and rushed over to collect her body, ended up falling off the cliff, too. Because her younger brother was in distress and drove the car too fast.""The whole family passed away?"He nodded. "Yes, in that horrible fall. Ms. Lovell's sister-in-law was still alive because sh