"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