Melissa was visibly relieved by the prognosis and nodded frantically. Her gaze then shifted into the room. "When can my son be discharged?""He will be moved to the ICU shortly. If his condition doesn't worsen over the next three days, we can transfer him to a regular ward for further observation," the doctor informed."Thank you so much, doctor!" Melissa expressed her gratitude while Matthew hugged his near-tearful wife, also extending his thanks."You're welcome. I need to see other patients now.""Thank God, our Cedric is safe," Melissa murmured in relief, looking skyward with her hands clasped in prayer.But Jeff retorted coldly, "He might as well be dead!""Dad, Cedric is your own grandson!" Melissa's face darkened when she heard him curse her son.'What kind of grandfather wishes death upon his grandson?' Melissa thought."I declare that Cedric will no longer be my grandson from today onward! He's also removed from his position as CEO of Carlson Group!" Jeff declared firm
After two sleepless nights, Melissa was relieved and sighed. "Thank God, Cedric. You scared me to death.""I want to be discharged," Cedric said.He turned his head, his cold eyes meeting Melissa's.'How could I stay in the hospital when she hasn't been found?' he thought."How can you think of being discharged in this condition?" Melissa was immediately worried about his insistence.Yet Cedric, coughing, reiterated, "I want to be discharged!"The doctor sensed the tension and intervened, "Mr. Carlson, Mrs. Carlson, he can be discharged under strict monitoring. We'll arrange for a medical team to visit your residence daily for follow-ups and checks so we can detect any issues early on.""Thank you, doctor. Don't worry about the expenses," Melissa wanted him to stay in the hospital, but reluctantly agreed to his wishes.Evander handled Cedric's discharge. Melissa attempted to assist him in getting to the car, but he refused. "I'll go with Evander.""Cedric... Where are you goin
Alfred's voice sounded noticeably nervous as the news was making such a big splash. Cedric's reaction exceeded his expectations, not to mention Jeff's wrath and determination to get to the bottom of the matter. He would surely be implicated if they were to initiate a thorough investigation."Why are you panicking? Listen, if anyone investigates this matter, you only need to pin everything on Melissa. Do you understand?" Vivienne's voice sounded calm and composed."Ma'am? But this is your doing...""Come again? Whose doing is it?" Vivienne's expression dimmed, and her voice turned colder.Alfred was taken aback for a moment before whispering, "It's Madam Carlson's.""Good, just remember that. Don't worry. As soon as I become the official Mrs. Carlson, I'll treat you well," Vivienne said and hung up.After finishing the call, Vivienne emerged from the bathroom only to find Cedric in the living room, which flusteringly caused her to almost drop her phone."Cedric... When did you co
Unable to accept such remarks, Jeanna grabbed the leader by the collar, looking extremely agitated. "Don't give me that horsecrap. How can you claim it's zero? Miracles happen every day all over the world!" 'Soph is such a kind person, and she's pregnant. How could God be so cruel to her?'She was devastated deep down."Jeanna, calm down." Seeing her like this, Sean reached out and pulled her into his arms.Jeanna had been standing on the edge of the cliff daily for over ten days, forcing the rescue team to search for Sophie in the water. If she continued doing this, she might really lose her mind."Let go of me! You don't understand anything!" Jeanna wanted to break free from Sean's arms, but she had almost exhausted all her strength with that one grasp. She was so weak that she could only lean against him.During her most agonizing period, when she wanted to die the most, it was Sophie who had stood by her side. However, now that Sophie was in trouble, she could not do anythin
Sean's expression changed instantly upon hearing that.Seeing her exiting the ward with the paring knife, he had no time to think and could only blurt out, "Jeanna Archer, I'm right here!""Cedric?" Jeanna asked in a trance."Yes, it's me." Sean pursed his lips nervously and mimicked Cedric's tone.He was not a doctor and had no idea of Jeanna's condition's potential impact. But besides stabilizing her, he could not think of any other way for the moment."You scumbag! I'll kill you!" As Jeanna shouted, she thrust the knife toward him.Sean dodged the potentially fatal thrust aimed at his chest, but his arm got slashed in the process.Blood gushed out in an instant, staining a large patch of his skin and sleeve.Perhaps startled by the sudden sight of blood, Jeanna's empty gaze gradually regained focus, and her rationality swiftly returned."How could this happen? What have I done?"After understanding the situation, she stared at Sean's bleeding arm in shock, and the paring k
"Mr. Carlson?" Evander tentatively called Cedric."Take me back to the Carlsons." Cedric struggled to get up from the couch. His feet staggered, but his gaze looked lonely and furious."Yes, sir." Evander dared not say anything more and opened the door for him.-At the Carlson mansion.Melissa looked a little listless. She glanced at Matthew, who was still reading the newspaper beside her, and snatched it away angrily. "How can you still read leisurely here? What's there to read about? Our son hasn't recovered yet, and you haven't even gone to see him!""I've called Vivienne. She told me that Cedric hasn't been there these past few days." Matthew looked aggrieved. A vague hint of uneasiness lingered in his chest, too.In the past, Cedric's attitude toward Sophie seemed indifferent, almost negligible. Matthew had once thought that Cedric had married her only because of Jeff's insistence. However, with the recent events, he discovered that Sophie meant more to Cedric than he had
'At least Vivienne is easy to handle. With Sophie's arrogance, would I still have a say in this family if she were to have the child?'Cedric clenched his hands. "So, you hired someone to impersonate a doctor and abort my child!""I... She… Didn't... Didn't the plan fail, and she didn't get harmed?" Melissa was a little scared now, subconsciously lowering her head and voice.Only then did Matthew figure out what was happening and pointed at Melissa, trembling in anger. "You! How could you do such a thing?! The child that Sophie's pregnant with is a Carlson!"Even if Melissa did not like Sophie, she must not do such an absurd thing."There are plenty of women who want to give birth for Cedric. Who cares about the child in Sophie's womb?" Melissa blurted out her true thoughts out of nervousness."I care!" Cedric's fist slammed hard against a nearby pillar, shattering the decorative bricks inlaid into pieces. His bloodshot eyes stared straight into Melissa's soul. His words punctuat
When Tiffany thought that the last thing Sophie had done was bring her and Darren back together, her eyes could not help but tear up slightly."Yes, we'll stay. Even without Ms. Luxford, the company's jewelry production must continue." Darren was not known for his eloquence, yet he took the initiative to speak this time, his attitude resolute.Without Sophie, he and Tiffany might have missed out on so much more time, even possibly regretting it for the rest of their lives."Do you really think the company can continue without her?" Although Linda was always calm and composed, she could not help but feel a twinge in her nose. When Sophie first recruited these two over, she wondered if they would be too difficult to handle. But now it seemed they were more reliable and loyal than those executives who had always shown loyalty."The company must continue!" The office door swung open, and Jeanna walked in from the outside. Her face looked a lot thinner but filled with determination. "So