The bodyguard scratched his head too. "Beats me! She's supposed to have a checkup today...""Where's Jed?""I have no idea! He's probably waiting for the results!" The bodyguard would only do whatever Jed told him to do."Have you eaten yet?" Elliot asked.The bodyguard shook his head. "I've been looking after her!""Then you should get something to eat," Elliot said. "I'll take over.""Oh, sure! Have you eaten? Would you like me to get you some too?""I have. Bring some for her.""Okay," the bodyguard said and strode out of the ward.Elliot sat down in the chair beside the hospital bed.He felt as if she was no longer alive when he looked at her pale face while she slept.He could not resist holding her hand, which felt slightly cold.Her fingers moved slightly as soon as he held her hand.She was still alive, and he felt a lot more relieved after confirming that.He retracted his hand and glanced at the bedside table.There were some fruits on the cabinet as well as he
Layla sighed. "Mommy! Let's not talk about homework! I've already finished everything, but I don't know whether it's correct. No one checks my homework when you're not at home.""Didn't I find a tutor for you? I'll call her later and ask her to check it for you.""Oh..." Layla had been enjoying herself so much for the past two months and homework was the last thing on her mind.Avery looked at her daughter's little face and said, "Do you want to see Daddy, Layla?"She had caught a glimpse of Elliot staring at her from the corner of her eye.He must have wanted to see Layla.As soon as Layla heard the word 'Daddy', she looked as shocked as a frightened kitten and frowned immediately, "I don't want to see him! He's a meanie! The worse meanie! You wouldn't leave me if it wasn't for him, and I wouldn't be this unhappy!"Avery did not know how to answer."Mommy, why did you ask me if I wanted to see him? Is he just beside you?" Layla asked suddenly after lambasting Elliot earlier.
Avery took the report, looked at the results, and frowned."We need to change our previous plan.""Yes. I was just about to tell you that," Jed said. "Your condition is deteriorating very quickly. We need to do the operation as soon as possible."Avery glanced at the balcony and put away the report. "We'll talk about it later tonight.""Okay. Have you eaten yet?""No. My bodyguard went to buy some food."Jed took out his mobile phone, "I'll call him and ask him to get some for me too."Avery walked toward the balcony and wanted to hear what Elliot was talking to the child about.She had just reached the door when it was pulled open.Elliot had ended the video call, so he returned Avery's cell phone."What did you tell Layla?" she asked while taking the phone.His handsome cheeks were slightly red. "Ask your daughter! I have to go up now.""Can't you come over later tonight?" she hesitated and asked.His face turned a bit redder again. "That would depend on the situation. I
"Will you be recuperating at home?""Yes. The doctor assured me that it wasn't serious.""Alright then. I'll pick you up tomorrow," Elliot said, then turned to Paul and continued, "I'll have to trouble you tonight then."Paul was silent.Gary looked at Paul after Elliot left."I know you're upset that he stole Ruby from you, but there's nothing you can do about it. Who told you to be less capable than he is?" Gary said coldly. "If you can't accept it, you should devote your energy to learning from him. You can replace him if you can surpass him.""I understand, Father.""Why is Ruby feeling unwell?" Gary asked."She didn't tell me in detail. She just said that she wouldn't be able to come and see you for the next couple of days, but once everything's settled, she'll explain it to you at the soonest opportunity," Paul explained. "I believe she has a plan.""Ruby might be young, but she's a very smart woman." Gary's eyes sparkled even though he was feeling weak. "The Goulds' fut
Avery changed out of her hospital clothes, put on a mask, and followed behind Elliot as they left the hospital in a low-key manner.She immediately held his arm when they came out of the hospital."Let's find a nearby hotel! Jed and my bodyguard will laugh at me if they know that I'm staying at a hotel with you tonight.""Oh," he replied, then continued and said, "I want to go to a hotel because it's more convenient to shower there.""Sure, sure. It sure is more convenient to take a shower in a hotel!""You're currently a patient. And I'm not an animal," he defended himself.She could not help herself from laughing. "Why did you even have to explain yourself? I know whether or not you're a beast.""Am I, then?" He looked at her reddened face."Sometimes. Other times, you're a gentleman," she answered, before immediately asking, "How about you, Elliot? What's your impression of me?""The same as your impression of me," he replied without hesitation. "You seduced me first.""Ha
"You can call Jed or my bodyguard before coming over. Wait until I've woken up before you come," she said. "Don't worry too much. The operation will go smoothly.""I'll stop worrying only when you're able to leave this place.""I will be able to get out of here safely. And you will too." She put on her clothes and picked up her phone. "I'm leaving then.""Okay. Be careful on the way there, and call me if anything happens.""I will."She came out of the hotel and walked to the hospital.It took her less than ten minutes to return to the ward.Fortunately, Jed and the bodyguard had not returned yet.After going to the bathroom to wash up, she walked back to the bedside and picked up her phone to turn it on.She realized that Jed had sent her a message at four that morning.[I can't do the operation. My girlfriend forced me to go back home. I had no choice but to leave. I'm sorry!]Avery could not have been more stunned when she read that. She knew that Jed had a girlfriend aft
At Bridgedale, Wesley tried calling Avery but no one answered. He dialed Jed's number but the result remained the same.Avery was having her surgery that day and Wesley wanted to know how things were progressing.Just as he was checking the flights to Ylore and making plans to fly over, Avery finally returned his call."I left my phone to charge in the ward." Avery had been discussing the surgery with the doctor and only returned to the ward at that moment."Today's your surgery day, right?""Yes." Avery was stunned for a moment and immediately explained things to him. "Jed had to leave because of something urgent, so I told the in-house doctors to proceed with the operation."Wesley was taken aback. "What happened? Why did he leave in such a hurry? He could have returned after the operation, right? When did he leave?""He sent me a message at four o'clock this morning, so I'm guessing he left at that time." Avery's mood had calmed down by then."Why didn't he do the operation
The nanny took a bowl of chicken soup and brought it to Ruby. "Did you notice that Elliot's heart isn't with you at all? He wouldn't have been like this if Avery wasn't in the country."Ruby took the chicken soup, took a sip, and said, "I'll talk to my father about it later. But Avery has an operation today, and she might have to stay in the hospital for a few days before leaving. By the time she does, Elliot's heart will be back with me.""Yes. This is the Goulds' territory after all. It doesn't matter how powerful Elliot was in the past, or how outstanding a person Avery was, because those who are at a disadvantage would not be able to one-up those in a better position. Elliot needs to fulfill his role as your husband, and Avery must leave this place."The nanny's words made Ruby smile.After drinking the soup, she went to Gary's house along with the nanny."How are you feeling, Dad?" Ruby asked as she held Gary's hand.Gary looked at his daughter and asked, "What were you doin