"What's...going on?" The three remaining people at the table were all surprised. The most surprised was Annie. She opened her mouth in astonishment, took two seconds to react, and then got up to follow Melanie to the restroom. Seeing her best friend vomiting so heavily in the bathroom, Annie had mixed feelings. Although she knew Melanie had some feelings for Jefford and they were preparing to get engaged, it was supposed to be fake, right? How did it end up with her getting pregnant? Melanie had just given birth less than a year ago, and now, she was pregnant again. Her body would bear a heavy burden when she gave birth, not to mention her fragile heart... Melanie continued to vomit. Annie could only silently think about these things. She didn't ask any questions, and only helped her friend by handing her water and wiping her face... Melanie finally emptied her stomach. Leaning on the sink, she felt much better. Seeing her friend look more relaxed, Annie breathed a sigh
William felt that his girlfriend was saying too much, and the misunderstanding was too deep. He hurriedly tugged at Annie's sleeve—but the more William tried to stop her, the more Annie insisted on speaking. Jeffrey, who was being scolded, couldn't say a word. He…treated her badly after he had his fun? Jeffrey blinked; he pursed his thin lips, and silently endured this humiliation. William looked at him with eager eyes. At this moment, Jeffrey couldn't possibly admit that he had never slept with her before. Melanie was his wife to begin with, but he didn't need to explain to them either... Jeffrey's mind was in turmoil, and he had mixed feelings. After a pause, he still said to Annie, "You misunderstood. I was just thinking about what would be best for Melanie." "Is that true?" Annie looked him discontentedly, with a look that said that he was a scumbag. "It's true," Jeffrey said solemnly. "I just found out about this news, so I wasn't prepared mentally. I’ll talk to he
"What's wrong with you?" When Melanie saw Jefford's eyes dim, she was puzzled. "Is it because I introduced you to my friends that you started overthinking? It can't be, right?" Jeffrey withdrew his gaze from her, and looked straight ahead. He was completely unprepared to hear that she was pregnant, but in the short time of a meal, he had already made a decision. Regardless of whose child she was carrying, he was willing to take care of her and her unborn child. She was his wife, so her child would naturally be his. Of course, that was if she was willing. Jeffrey even hoped that since she had just found out about her pregnancy, maybe she would change her mind and be willing to go along with the pretense and build a real family with him, allowing both Ermin and the unborn child to have a complete family. After all, they were already a family to begin with! Yet, when he was full of hope, what he got was her rejection. It left him feeling very upset... He didn't answer, and
“Collate all the medical case studies you’ve dealt with in the past. It’s best if you can make a resume detailing your experience from the start of your medical career,” said Professor Turner. “Such demanding requirements?” Melanie asked in surprise.“What else were you expecting? Experts are here to share their most advanced medical techniques, with the goal of identifying high-potential youths who can build on these techniques and carry them forward. They can’t possibly be inviting every Tom, Dick, and Harry,” Professor Turner explained.Melanie nodded. “Alright, I’ll take the time to prepare that.”-Melanie began delving into Professor Turner’s medical notes, harboring that sliver of hope in her heart, while carefully preparing her medical resume.The following day, she was booking flight tickets back home for herself with Annie and William, when Annie said, “Seems like you’re the last person to know.”“Know what?”“William and I won’t be returning home for the time being.
Jeffrey remembered how Melanie’s baby bump looked when she was three months pregnant. It had been even more prominent whenever she sat down.It seemed she had lost a lot of weight recently…Jeffrey sighed.“Why are you sighing?” Melanie asked, puzzled.He was not a man who often sighed, but she kept hearing him do so as of late.“Nothing,” Jeffrey said, shaking his head.Although he had long set his mind on taking care of Melanie’s baby, the thought of her being pregnant gave him mixed feelings.Doubts hung over his head. He wondered who the father of her baby was…Was it Gabriel?However, despite Gabriel’s frequent visits to the base, there remained no further development in Melanie and Gabriel’s relationship. That was proof enough that she didn’t truly love the baby’s father. She just couldn’t bear to give up on this life that crept up on her.That thought made Jeffrey feel much better.-The moment they entered his private plane, Jeffrey made Melanie rest in the lounge
Jeffrey nodded. He had gotten used to it during Melanie’s first pregnancy…There was no reason for him to not be used to it right now.He instructed them to be on shifts and keep watch over Melanie through the night, and to administer treatment the moment she felt any discomfort. Then, he dismissed them.The air outside the bedroom in the private jet was tense as the doctors remained on standby.Melanie, on the other hand, slept like a baby.The next morning, she looked at the bags under Jefford’s eyes, as well as the four doctors. It was a stark contrast with her plump, dewy skin from a good night’s rest. She felt immensely better.Although her breakfast was filled with vegetables once again, she enjoyed her meal thoroughly.-After breakfast, the plane landed smoothly in Harbor City before noon.“The car’s waiting downstairs,” Jeffrey said. He helped Melanie with her luggage, and escorted her into the elevator.Melanie nodded, and said, “My car is waiting downstairs, too.
Melanie turned back to see Sonia, right in the front of the queue beside her.She had almost forgotten about Sonia.Ever since she cured Gabriel of his condition, Sonia, who kept causing trouble in the Frost family, and Yvonne Frost, who didn’t like her, never appeared before her again.Melanie found it ridiculous for Sonia to be here.“Ms. Sullivan, are you here to attend the medical forum as well?” Melanie asked, suddenly feeling a strong urge to laugh.“Please, call me Dr. Sullivan.”Sonia waved the resume in her hands.She said smugly, “You might not know this, but I’ve been studying medicine over the past half a year. My mentor says I’m highly talented. How should I put this? Look, you and I are worlds apart. I am qualified to enter the forum!”Melanie glanced at Sonia’s resume, her eyes darkening.She was shocked by the idea of Sonia studying medicine. Was Sonia provoked by her into doing it?The entry requirements were confusing, too. Was Sonia really that talented?M
“Who…”Melanie had wanted to explain that she didn’t mean to show any disrespect to the experts, but the organizers throwing their weight around and encouraging factions wasn’t something worthy of respect.She didn’t want anyone taking her words out of context.Before she could even explain herself, she realized that the man who just emerged was someone she knew.Sonia thought that Melanie was asking Professor Marshall who he was.Thinking that Melanie didn’t know Professor Marshall’s identity, Sonia stepped forward and said ingratiatingly, “He’s the famous Professor Marshall! He’s an expert in advanced medical science, and the key case studies to be shared today all come from him! Is he not worthy of your respect?”She even ended with a critical question…Melanie sneered. “I didn’t mean that. I believe that those who know, will know.”“The forum’s about to begin. Why aren’t things wrapping up here?”Professor Marshall didn’t say anything further. He instead turned around to q
Pleasantly surprised, Melanie turned around to see the man she had been looking for. She never stopped saying his name in her head. He stood right behind her.At that moment, she stopped thinking completely.Without even hesitating, she ran toward him and dove into his arms."Ughh."Jeffrey groaned in pain. He did not dare to press against her stomach. Instead, he arched his back to hold her."Where the hell have you been? Do you have any idea how I…" She cried so much that she could not speak."Alright, alright. Good girl. Don't cry. I've come back."Jeffrey kept rubbing the back of her head. "Eagle was too neurotic. I've nearly gone mad from dealing with him. I finally got him to regain some of his sanity today… That's how I had the chance to find you…""How did you know where to find me?" Melanie asked."Today is the day of Nathan's trial. I know you'd definitely be in the courtroom," Jeffrey said confidently.Melanie finally calmed down a little. After letting go of him,
"We're not together…"Kenneth's facial expression changed as soon as he saw Melanie.Melanie noticed there was a hint of guilt in his eyes. This was an unsettling feeling for her. "Then where is he? What happened to you guys?"Noticing that she was shaking, Annie and Carson, who had accompanied her to court, rushed forward to assist her."Eagle had a prior arrangement with Nathan. Once Nathan and Leo's plan at the York family's residence was thwarted, Nathan would press a button. Eagle would then receive a code to detonate a bomb. He'd blow us all up," Kenneth explained."Jeffrey was the one who noticed Eagle wasn't in the right state of mind. That's why he informed me to leave with Mr. Oliver. He… Stayed behind to persuade Eagle…" He added."What happened then?" Melanie's voice was shaking."All I knew after that was that the hotel blew up. I waited for him to contact me but he never did. Mr. Oliver and I have been on the run from Nathan's shadowy pursuits. I only managed to sn
Three days later, the trial was officially in session.Leo's attorney was practically defenseless because the York family's allegations of him poisoning Joseph had been proven beyond a shadow of a doubt. Leo was directly sentenced to life in prison.Nathan's attorney, on the other hand, was clever. They tried everything they could to deflect Nathan's allegations.After the presiding judge evaluated the case, he looked up. "Does the plaintiff have any more evidence that the defendant, Nathan, intentionally killed someone?"Hank sat silently at the plaintiff's table.They could only provide evidence of the time when Nathan had tried to murder Hank. However, they had no evidence of Nathan being involved in the explosion on the island this time.Hank looked at Melanie in the audience. She was also frowningThe presiding judge's implication was well understood. Without more evidence, Nathan would not receive a life sentence…"The plaintiff simply does not have sufficient evidence to
Carson sighed. It was time to explain everything to Hank…Although Carson had spent a lot of time in Hank's hospital as Professor Marshall, and he would also tend to their men's wounds, as well as discuss a variety of topics with Hank, they had never acknowledged their relationship…Besides, Carson knew Hank hated him.Hank hated him for being heartless to his grandmother back then. That was why Hank changed his last name to Castillo instead of Yule…"Let's take Melanie back to rest. I'll explain the rest to you myself," Carson said. Hank had already figured out half of it."Grandpa, I'm not going back. I'll wait for the news here," Melanie said firmly.There was no sign of Jeffrey's corpse yet. She would wait until the rescue team confirmed that they could not find any corpse.She wanted a clear answer."Okay. I'll get the trailer ready for you. You can lie down inside. You can't afford to hurt your body anymore than you already have. I checked your pulse earlier. It's not loo
Buzz!Melanie's vision turned black. She began falling backward."Melanie! Melanie!"Carson propped her up and called the doctor over.However, Melanie opened her eyes after a few seconds and tried to stand up. "I'm fine… Grandpa, take me there… I want to go to the scene of the explosion…""You're in no state…""I'm fine. I can hold up," Melanie promised."If you don't let me go and see it with my own eyes, I'll be even more paranoid," she added.Carson knew his granddaughter too well. He sighed and frowned before requesting for a ride. He met up with Hank. The two of them accompanied Melanie to look for Jeffrey.Jeffrey, Kenneth, Mr. Oliver, and Eagle waited at the drop-off point near the York family's residence. Nathan had instructed them to not do anything rash.Mr. Oliver and Eagle were still useful to Nathan.Once Nathan acquired Joseph's signature, he would meet up with them.However, the small hotel they were waiting at was already in ruins. There was smoke everywher
'Chief… Frankie?'Leo turned around in surprise. Nathan did the same. They saw Chief Frankie and several Interpol agents walking out from behind a screen in Joseph's room.Melanie was a part of that group!"Aren't you… dead?" Leo pointed at Melanie in shock."Thanks to you, I'll live a long life." Melanie sneered.Chief Frankie waved his hand. The police behind him charged forward to put handcuffs on Leo and Nathan. Leo narrowed his eyes and quickly pressed a button on the remote in his hand."We'll all die together!" He shouted.However, no matter how hard he pressed, nothing happened in the room."What's going on here… Eagle?" Leo's voice was trembling.His hands were cuffed, and the remote control was confiscated by the police."Leo, you are suspected of poisoning Master York and attempting to murder Melanie and others on the island. We are arresting you for premeditated murder!" Chief Frankie uttered calmly."No… No…" Leo struggled but to no avail. He had no idea what wa
At the same time, Melanie and Carson were on a plane with Professor Turner. They soon arrived at Medonia.Carson contacted Hank ahead of time and asked him to pick them up with his men.After the exhausting journey, Melanie's face was pale. She seemed to be in very poor condition. "I've already contacted the maternity hospital for you. You can go there and wait for your delivery. Leave the rest to me.""No…"Melanie shook her head. "I have to go back."Jeffrey was still in Nathan's hands. She would not be able to wait peacefully if she went to the hospital.Carson knew his granddaughter well enough. "Let her go. Professor Turner and I will be with here. We'll be ready for anything."Carson was still disguised as Maximilian. Hank did not know he was Carson. Hank nodded in agreement.“Mr. Castillo, there's something I need to trouble you with.” Melanie said."I heard from Professor Marshall that you're on good terms with the chief of Medonia's Interpol. Can I trouble him to be a
"Wait a minute! Isn't Jefford actually Jeffrey?" Leo asked while running after Nathan.Nathan ignored him and continued to walk forward.Leo did not give up and followed Nathan closely. "Who exactly is Jeffrey to you?""Are you being unreasonable right now? Why are you still so unsure at this point?" Nathan glanced at Leo contemptuously."I'm dealing with serious business. Don't get in my way with your petty romantic affairs!"After saying that, he glared at Leo and exited the cabin.Leo felt chills in his heart, but he could not make Nathan stay…-Jeffrey was tied up on the deck all this time. His body was freezing, and his lips were turning purple from the cold."Hey, President Morgan, fancy seeing you like this!" Nathan laughed grimly when he saw the miserable state Jeffrey was in."Thanks to you, I've been more miserable than this on many occasions. This is nothing." Jeffrey made it sound like a walk in the park."Hehe." Nathan sneered."I know. You've had strong willp
Lynette seemed stunned. She could not help but stand up with the help of the railing on the speedboat. Her eyes turned red as looked at the island burning in the distance. There was a look of disbelief on her face…If they had not evacuated five minutes ago…By now…She would not have even been able to breathe and think…The explosion sent shockwaves across the ocean's surface. The ride became even more bumpy. With sea water splashing against them, they had all become wet."Are you alright?" Carson protected Melanie. He was worried she would not be able to take it.Her stomach did feel awful, but she braced herself and tried not to tense up. Her emotions would affect her baby.When Lynette heard the voices behind her, she turned around to look at Melanie. Her gaze had become much softer than before. "You're not going to give birth on the boat, are you? I'm a woman, but I don't know how to be a midwife!""I won't give birth now. There are still things left to do," Melanie said.