Jordan forced herself to take a few bites.Nathan saw how miserable she was and didn't push her to eat too much.The sky outside darkened.Only then did the emergency room light go out.The earthquake had caused severe devastation.The emergency room entrance had been bustling with people earlier.Now, it was eerily quiet.Only they remained, still waiting.Every little sound was magnified in the silence.Jordan shot to her feet.Seeing Carter, she immediately asked, "How is he?"Carter wore a mask, revealing only a pair of sharp, icy eyes.There was a hint of mockery in his gaze. "Now you're worried?""Watch your tone." Nathan stepped forward, shielding Jordan. "What happened last time had nothing to do with Jordan. Westley did that to himself."Carter's voice was frigid. "How does it have nothing to do with her? If it weren’t for her, why would Westley stab himself?"Nathan wanted to argue, but Jordan stopped him."If you have something to say to me, you can say it la
Westley sat up by himself.Jordan was so startled that she almost spilled the water."You...""I'm not that fragile." Westley took the cup from her hand, took a sip, and said, "Carter was just scaring you.""I'm fine."Jordan clasped her hands together, lowered her head, and apologized again.Westley was amused and pulled her over so that she could sit down."You don't have to apologize to me. You didn't do anything wrong."Jordan was silent for a moment. "Thank you."Westley felt helpless because of her behavior."Why are you suddenly being so polite with me?"Jordan didn't know what to say and fell silent.Westley asked, "Did you not eat properly?"Without waiting for her answer, he called someone to buy food."You really are stubborn."Carter came over to check on Westley after learning he had woken up.Seeing that he could still smile, he mocked him.Westley simply said, "Stop scaring her."Carter continued his examination and sneered at his words. "You'll die bec
She agreed so suddenly that Westley sat up abruptly, pulling at the wound on his back.He frowned in pain but didn't make a sound. Instead, his eyes burned as he stared at her."What did you just say?"Jordan saw the sweat gathering on his sharp nose, a sign of just how much pain he was in.She reached out and hugged him but deliberately teased, "I said, let's see how you do."Westley was overwhelmed with excitement. He pulled her tightly into his arms, as if he had just reclaimed a lost, priceless treasure."Jordy, I'm sorry, and... thank you."Jordan signaled for him to let go so she could check his wound.Seeing that it was bleeding, she immediately called a nurse to take care of it.Once it was treated, she set up a small table for him to eat.Westley held her hand. "Eat with me."Jordan couldn't help but laugh. "You're holding my right hand. How am I supposed to use my cutlery?"Westley replied, "I'll feed you."Jordan was rendered speechless. "I can eat by myself. Do
"Stop looking at me," said Jordan as she turned to leave, planning to find Jasmine and discuss the donation arrangements.She also wanted to visit the site, take some photos, and provide them for news reports.But Westley wouldn't let her go."If you keep this up, I'll get mad."Reluctantly, Westley let go of her hand.Jordan said, "You're the one who needs to pursue me properly. Just because I agreed doesn't mean I'll revolve around you and cater to you, understand?"Westley nodded. "I understand.""Then focus on recovering first," Jordan added before leaving the hospital room.She called Jasmine to go to the site with her but noticed that her friend seemed unenthusiastic."Were you scared? I didn't even get a chance to comfort you. If you're not feeling well, you should stay at the hospital, get checked, and rest properly."Jasmine shook her head. "I was scared, but not to the point where I can't do anything."Jordan suddenly thought of something. "Is it because of Nathan?
If he had been one step ahead of Westley, would the outcome have been different...As soon as he entered the ward, Westley tightly embraced her.Jordan, however, couldn't return the hug, afraid of touching the wound on his back.In truth, she also didn't want to hug him back.She gently patted the back of his head and said, "You've crossed the line. Right now, I'm just the one you're pursuing. How can the pursuer hug the pursued before she even agrees to be with him? This already counts as harassment."Westley chuckled, burying his laughter against her neck.He just kept laughing without saying anything.Jordan was rendered speechless.She tried to break free from his embrace. When she couldn't, she resorted to threats."Don’t push your luck, Westley."Westley let go of her.Jordan stepped back to put some distance between them. "No more touching me."Westley nodded.Jordan pointed at the hospital bed.Westley obediently lay down.Jordan said, "Get some rest. I'll sleep
He quickly skimmed through the document and suddenly stopped at a familiar name.He placed his thumb over that name.Sure enough, fate had led allowed them to meet again.It started raining in the city that evening.Thankfully, the rescue operations after the earthquake were almost complete.Even with the rain, it wouldn't have much of an impact.She had originally promised Oliver to get up early and try her luck, hoping to catch the sea of clouds on camera.Fortune and misfortune went hand in hand.Since there had been an earthquake, there was bound to be a stroke of good luck.But who knew, before dawn, she was informed that heavy rain had suddenly hit late last night.A landslide occurred, and they couldn't go up anymore.Everyone suddenly lost their energy.Jordan thought, perhaps it wasn't meant to be for her to capture the sea of clouds.It was like her relationship with Westley – wanting to separate, yet still entangled together."I can go ask. Last time, Westley c
Jordan guessed what he was about to say.She didn't turn back. "If you need something, ask the caregiver to take care of you. I'm not obligated to look after you right now. If you say one more word, I'll go back to Jeswood."After Jordan left, Westley immediately called Carter over.He asked, "I want to go to a hospital in Jeswood to recover slowly."Carter, knowing the answer but asking anyway, replied, "My hospital is in Nelana, why are you going to Jeswood?"Westley only asked, "Can I transfer to another hospital?"Carter wasn’t really bothered, as long as he wasn't dying."Yes."Westley transferred to a hospital in Jeswood.At the same time, Jordan and Jasmine landed.Jordan told Jasmine to go back and rest while she went to find Jane.Jasmine had been absent-minded these past few days, and only then remembered to tell her."I told Charlotte about you and Westley getting back together. I hope you won't mind me interfering."Jordan patted her shoulder. "How could I? I s
"You had so much going on before, I gave birth, and then recently you seemed to be in a bad mood. One thing after another, I kept forgetting to tell you.""What?"Jane leaned closer and whispered in her ear.Jordan was shocked. "Are you saying they knew each other before?"Jane nodded.Jordan asked, "So, did Nathan save Jasmine, then Jasmine lost her memory and fell in love with Nathan?""That's right."Jordan felt that the events in this world were truly strange."Jasmine had died, and she even changed her name?""Yes."Jordan was confused. "Did her appearance change too? Otherwise, how could Nathan not recognize her?""It did change a bit."Jane opened her phone to show her. "The big explosion should have injured her, so her appearance was altered a little. I think Nathan didn't fall in love with Jasmine before, so it's normal that he didn't recognize her."Jordan took a long time to process the information. "Loving Nathan, though, must have been hard. I actually think l
"I can guess, but I'm not a god. I can't see through all your thoughts. Judging by the current situation, I'm afraid I guessed wrong."Jordan looked at him, her gaze calm and unwavering. But the words she spoke landed like a heavy hammer on his heart."Haven’t I been straightforward with you? The taxi driver from the airport to the hotel—wasn't he your man?"Jordan withdrew her gaze. "Westley, you don't actually want to know what I think. You just want a result—the result of me remarrying you and restoring our relationship to what it once was."Westley should have refuted her.But he had no way to.Because she was right.No matter the process—whether he pursued her or not—Whether she relented or not, it didn't matter to him.He only wanted that final outcome."So..." Jordan continued, "You will never change. If I take a step back, you'll take two steps forward. You have never truly thought from my perspective. Then again, you never think from anyone's perspective. Dictatorsh
A bonfire burned nearby.The entire area had been carefully arranged, making it feel less cold and more welcoming.At a glance, it no longer felt chilly at all."We'll stay here instead of climbing up and down every day."Westley suddenly appeared, interrupting her thoughts."There's everything you need—sleeping bags with electric blankets, hand warmers, and more. You won't feel cold. All you have to do is wait for the sea of clouds to appear."The weather was nice today. The sun shone down on her, and she didn't feel cold at all.But she hadn't expected all of this. His preparations surprised her."I checked the forecast. It'll rain tonight, but if we're lucky, we should see it tomorrow."After the earthquake, Jordan wasn't as obsessed with the sea of clouds as before.It was Oliver who had sent her pictures and videos, reigniting her desire.But the sea of clouds didn't appear every day.Since Oliver had just captured it, rain would likely prevent it from forming again.
Leanne didn't even dare to speak.This was indeed her mistake."Wahhh!"The baby in her arms suddenly started crying, and she scrambled to prepare the formula.She had originally arranged for professionals to take care of the child in Nelana, but now they were unable to return.Finding someone in Malak would take time.It would also expose more weaknesses that could be exploited.But she had never learned how to feed a baby.She had been too busy with other matters and simply hadn't had the time.She placed the baby on the bed and rushed to prepare the formula.Once it was ready, she hurried back—only to be stopped by Zachary."Shaking the bottle up and down—do you think it's alcohol? The baby will get gas. And you didn't even test the temperature? Are you trying to burn the baby's mouth?"His words weren't pleasant, but it was clear he was concerned for the child.Leanne felt ashamed. "I haven't learned yet..."Zachary took the bottle from her, first sterilizing it with
Westley sat on the sofa in his room.He let out several cold scoffs.A cigarette burned between his fingers, but he didn't smoke it.A dull pain throbbed in his back.It was as if he was angry with himself as well—his entire body exuded a cold aura.The assistant was initially worried about his condition and considered ordering food from the hotel.But then he wondered if Westley was waiting for news from Jordan.For a moment, he didn't know what to do.And he didn't dare step forward to ask.It wasn't until news came from Leanne that he finally approached."Sir, Miss Leanne and her child have been detained in Malak. It seems someone doesn't want her to bring the child back to the Howard family. Someone outside of the family wouldn't be able to do this—it must be someone from within the Howard family."Westley was a genius. No one could match his methods and strategies.When he took the position of the head of the Howard family, no one had any objections.Later, he handed
She immediately ordered takeaway.When the knock on the door came, she didn't think twice, assuming it was her food, and opened the door.Seeing Westley standing there, the good mood she had from expecting her meal instantly vanished.She tried to close the door right away.Westley blocked it with his foot. "It's fine if you're mad at me, but don't starve yourself.""I won't. I ordered takeaway.""I bought food for you—all your favorites, and it's fresh."He lightly shook the bags in his hands. "Don't let it sit too long, or it won't taste as good."Jordan still tried to shut the door. "Even if I starve to death, I won't eat the food you bought."Gurgle.Her stomach betrayed her with a loud growl.Westley held the food closer to her. "Eat."Jordan still refused. "I already ordered takeaway."Just then, the assistant appeared at the perfect moment. "Mrs. Howard, thank you for the takeaway. The few of us who followed Mr. Howard here haven't had time to eat yet. One of us eve
The driver nodded. "It's not too much. In a marriage, both sides should give and take, communicate, and make things clear. After all, no one can read minds and know exactly what the other person is thinking."Jordan said, "That's exactly why I gave him a chance to pursue me. If he could change and follow my expectations, I wouldn't be upset.""Then it's his fault." The driver glanced at Westley. "Young man, your ex-wife is a good girl. You should cherish her. If she wants something, just give it to her. If you don't want to split up, then there's nothing you can't overcome. There's no shame in a man lowering his head for his wife."Westley finally said, "Okay."At that moment, they arrived at their destination. He paid the fare and got out first, walking around the car to open the door for Jordan."Here you go, princess."Jordan got out from the other side instead.Westley didn't mind. He closed the door and cast a glance at the driver's seat.The driver called out awkwardly, "
"That's right!" Jordan seemed to have found an ally. "He's always so self-righteous. I gave him a chance to pursue me, but he didn't take it seriously at all. Every chance he gets, he tries to fool me, as if he can just erase everything he did wrong. He never truly apologized."There was one more thing she didn't say as she wiped away her tears.Her compromise didn't necessarily mean she would reconcile with him.It all depended on Westley's attitude.After all, he had made mistakes in the past.She took a step back and gave him the opportunity to pursue her.But he got ahead of himself, thinking she would inevitably take him back, that she was so hopelessly in love with him.So he treated her with a careless attitude.He kissed her even when she told him not to.And then he had the nerve to blame her, saying she was seducing him just because she reacted naturally.Physical reactions were uncontrollable, but that didn't mean she was willing!‘Hmph!’The driver glanced at We
Oliver pressed his lips together, but in the end, he didn't say anything."I still have things to do," said Jordan.She deleted all his contact information right in front of him.She didn't save the pictures of the sea of clouds he sent her."Oliver, if you need anything, contact Westley."After saying that, she hailed a taxi and left.Just as she got in and was about to close the door, someone suddenly squeezed in.Seeing that face, her expression darkened."Why are you here?"Westley closed the door and told the driver an address.Instead of answering her, he asked, "I heard we got remarried?"Jordan had only said those words to Oliver out of necessity.She hadn't expected Westley to overhear them.He must be feeling very smug now.If he had a tail, it would be wagging in the air."Westley, I think I told you before, too many negative points mean getting kicked out of the game." Jordan said coolly, "I was just rejecting someone, that's all. Don't take it seriously."W
Westley had just settled into Hulerwood.The family doctor was treating the wound on his back.The assistant came over to inform him that Jordan had gone to Zeara.And Oliver was still there.The assistant hesitated, unsure whether to speak or not, about to say something but stopping.Westley gave him a cold, sharp glance.The assistant finally spoke. "It seems like Mrs. Howard flew to Zeara after she got in contact with Oliver. It must be about the sea of clouds."Westley simply said, "Make the preparations, we're flying to Zeara.""But sir, you..."The assistant was met with Westley's cold gaze and quickly went to make the preparations.Jordan arrived in Zeara, and it was still before dawn.It was already deep autumn, and the morning dew was heavy. Zeara's weather was naturally cooler.But Hulerwood had been warm, and Jordan had come in a hurry, only wearing a thin jacket.Her thick coat was in her suitcase, but she didn't want to take it out.She quickly hailed a cab t