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Zoe had gone into full "child-bearing mode" after she got pregnant.She had even pushed Shea's treatment aside.So it could not have been Zoe who cured Eric Santos!"I'm not clear on the details," said the family doctor regretfully. "However, the probability of him waking up from his illness was extremely low. I think he found a neurologist on par with Professor James Hough."After the call, Elliot immediately sent someone to contact the Santos family.Eric Santos had left the entertainment industry two years ago, so all his known contact information and addresses were useless.Even as evening approached, Elliot's people could still find nothing of use.Zoe heard about Elliot's search at dinner, which made her feel nervous."My health has improved a lot lately, Elliot," she said. "I think we can schedule Shea's second surgery soon."Elliot glanced at her and asked, "Are you certain?"Zoe nodded, then said, "I'm feeling very confident about the next procedure. I'll take Shea t
Chapter 309
When Wanda walked out of the courthouse, Avery blocked her path."You're next," Avery said.Avery wore light makeup, ensuring that her smooth complexion looked good.Beneath her calm veneer, however, lay a burning hatred that had never dampened. "Bring it! Both my daughter and my brother are gone. You better watch out, Avery Tate!"Wanda had suffered a concussion from the beating Avery had given her at the cafe, so she was filled with raging fury.She would never have backed down if Elliot Foster had not stood up for Avery!Avery got into the car with a bland expression and fastened her seat belt.Mike opened a bottle of water and handed it to her, then said, "Elliot Foster's looking into Eric Santos's doctor. I'm guessing he's planning on getting rid of Zoe Sanford. What a cruel man! She's pregnant with his child!"Avery took the bottle of water from him and took a sip.The cool liquid made its way down her throat and into her body, bringing with it a welcomed sense of vigo
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Rosalie's face was drenched in a green glow.If Elliot had not been holding her up, she probably would have passed out from the shock.The staff disconnected the LED screen's power, and the disturbing green light vanished."What the h*ll is going on?!" Henry yelled. "Why did that mess show up on screen? How exactly do all of you do your jobs around here?!"The manager rushed over to apologize."I'm so sorry, Mr. Foster. I asked the staff and was told that our computers had caught a virus. We have no idea how those images appeared on the LED screen."Henry glanced at his mother.Rosalie had caught her breath."Hurry up and get a new computer. Don't let anything like this happen again!" Henry ordered the manager.The awkward atmosphere on stage did not dissipate with the manager's departure.Other than being a vibrant color, there was a deeper meaning to the color green.For example, it symbolizes betrayal in a relationship.Zoe felt the eyes of everyone in the room fall on h
Chapter 311
Elliot had thought that the woman he spent that night with was Avery!He would never have touched Zoe if he had known it was herOn the other side of the city, Avery was having dinner with a few good friends at Golden Beach Street.If it were not for the care and support of her friends, she would not have been able to get back on her feet so quickly after her mother's death.Although the thought of her mother's passing continued to pain her, Avery was not so impulsive as to go down with Wanda.Mike poured Wesley a glass of wine, but Wesley declined, saying, "I drove here."Avery then poured Wesley a glass of juice and said, "Wesley isn't a good drinker. I'll drink with you tonight, Mike!""Are you underestimating me, Avery? My tolerance is pretty good!" said Tammy."I know it is, but Jun already told me to keep an eye on you and make sure you don't get too drunk."Tammy grunted nonchalantly, then began to drink with Mike."Pace yourselves, you two. I called you out tonight fo
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Wesley's question left Avery silent for a moment."Have you ever loved somebody, Wesley?" Avery asked quietly. "If you have, then you probably won't have such a tough time understanding how I'm feeling."Wesley shook his head."You become possessive when you love someone. I want everything he owns, and I want to be the only one he sees. Most importantly, I want the relationship to have no reservations," Avery said. Then she smiled and continued, "You've seen it yourself. He has Shea, and he's willing to sell himself out for her treatment.""Before I knew about Shea's mental disability, I saw her as a thorn in my side. After I discovered she wasn't normal, the hostility I felt against her slowly began to fade away. Of course, I can carry out Shea's second surgery, but I won't do that."Wesley stared blankly at Avery."How do you think Elliot would react if he found out I could treat Shea?" Avery asked. She poured herself a glass of wine and continued, "How has he been treating Zoe
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"Didn't we agree to stop being upset with Shea?" Layla asked dejectedly.Hayden took his sister's hand and walked back into the classroom.Shea's surgery was going to happen no matter what.Coming to see them in her nervousness and fear would not change a thing.She should have gone to see Elliot Foster and seek his comfort.Elliot received a call from Mrs. Scarlet at three in the afternoon."Shea's missing again!" cried Mrs. Scarlet. "The bodyguard and I have been looking for her for over an hour. We've searched through the entire Starry River neighborhood and we still can't find her!""Why did you go to Starry River?!" Elliot exclaimed as he picked up his keys and walked toward the front door."Shea's been begging to see Hayden since she got to school this morning… She threw a tantrum when I told her she couldn't. She refused to eat or drink anything. She never used to be like this. I had no other choice but to take her to see Hayden," Mrs. Scarlet said as she sobbed pitifull
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Layla and Hayden rushed to the front door. They saw the man standing outside via the security system. "Mommy! Dirtbag Dad is here!" Layla cried in a panicked yet excited voice as she ran toward her mother.Avery took off her apron and picked up her daughter."Don't be scared, sweetie. Go to your room with your brother, she said as she glanced at Hayden.Hayden reluctantly entered the bedroom with Layla. Avery exited the children's room and walked past the living room to the front door. She opened it. Elliot was standing right outside the door.The glow from the setting sun illuminated his chiseled features."Shea's missing. Her nanny said she lost her in your neighborhood," Elliot said. "I've looked through all the houses around here and still can't find her.""Are you saying you want to search my house?" Avery asked as she gazed at him coldly.Elliot met her icy eyes, then said calmly, "I'm here to find someone, not to raid your home.""What happens if you don't find her
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Was Elliot going to hold onto the things Avery had said in a fit of rage against her for the rest of their lives?After dinner, Avery dialed Mike's number, then put her phone on speaker and began to clean the kitchen."I'll be home late today, Avery!" Mike said in a stern and serious voice. "I'm not going to the bar tonight. It's for work… It's about the company! I'll tell you about it tomorrow.""Okay. It's nothing too serious, is it?" Avery said. "I'm not used to this sudden discipline in you."Mike chuckled and said, "I was just worried you think I'm out messing around. You don't need to keep dinner for me.""Okay."After Avery hung up, she glanced around the empty house and could not help but think of her mother.She had refused to hire a nanny because she wanted to do all of the things Laura used to do.She wanted to guess what her mother was thinking about when she did those things.The more she thought about it, the more guilty she felt.Laura had always taken care of