Ivanka realized a bad phenomenon. When she inserted the syringe into Jonah’s skin, blood began to ooze out of it. Ivanka instantly took measures. She wiped away his blood with a cotton ball before inserting the syringe into his skin again. He did not bleed a lot, so she continued to administer the medicine. Although it was a natural phenomenon, it had never happened before whenever she gave him a jab in the past. Ivanka observed his condition while giving him the injection. She pressed his calf and asked with concern, “Do you feel pain?” Jonah shook his head. “I feel something, but it doesn’t hurt.” The pain which he felt was most likely a nerve reflex. This complication could be due to the pain he felt when the weight of the car fell on him during the car accident together with the treatment given after the surgery. Based on Jonah’s current situation, Ivanka had to follow up on him closely. “As for your mom, you need to ensure that she won’t show up at this time. I
Right after Ivanka left, Margaret returned. Margaret realized everything when Ivanka drove off. Based on the timeline, she finally figured out the real reason Jonah had told her to handle some work in the company. It was too late for Margaret to call out to Ivanka. Hence, she immediately went to Jonah. She spoke without hesitation, and her tone was harsh. “You wanted Ivanka to come over to you. Is that why you asked me to handle the work in the company?” “Yes.” Since Margaret had figured it out, Jonah had no intention to hide the truth from her anymore. He said, “She’ll come at this time daily in the days ahead. If you don’t want to see her, you can leave. I don’t want to watch her being mistreated.” Jonah said with determination. His eyes were filled with resoluteness. Margaret noticed all this. He had quarreled with her many times because of Ivanka. For that particular instance, he spoke to her mercilessly. Margaret thought she had been acting like a clown all the
It was as though Ivanka and Michael were a loving couple, and Michael had waited for her for a long time. Soon, she recovered her senses. When she saw the delectable food on the table, she could not help but ask with a frown, “Aren’t you not feeling well?” How was it possible for a sick man to prepare a table of food? Michael said, “Evan helped me buy the food. I won’t stay here for free.” “What a waste of his talent.” Ivanka put down her bag. She went to the kitchen and washed her hands. She was famished. She noticed a problem. She saw Michael staring at her while remaining motionless. “Aren’t you eating the food? Why do you keep staring at me?” Michael shook his head. “I’m not hungry. Staring at you alone can make me full. Did Margaret make things difficult for you when you were at the Sadler family’s mansion?” It was rare to see Michael show his concern for her. Although it was too late, Ivanka did not want to argue with him. She treated him as a friend. Wi
Ivanka was stunned. She wondered what sort of mindset Michael had. Then, she stared at him in puzzlement. The next moment, Michael revealed his inner thoughts to her. “I don’t want to cause you trouble by becoming a burden to you. As for Jonah, if his condition worsens, he needs to be bound in the wheelchair for the rest of his life. If you keep visiting him, Margaret won’t show her respect for you. “Moreover, who are you to stay around Jonah and take care of him?” “I’ll stay around him as his caregiver. I can’t possibly watch him die in front of me without doing anything.” Ivanka pursed her lips while shrugging her shoulders in resignation. The next moment, Michael said in a creepy tone, “Before my condition becomes that bad and if you haven’t finished treating Jonah, I’ll take him away.” At that moment, Ivanka noticed a hint of ruthlessness in Michael’s eyes. She figured out his meaning and shouted, “Michael, are you crazy?! Why are you being so weird?” It was unhin
It would have been better had Mindy not asked Michael about his progress with Ivanka. When she asked about it, he felt frustrated the moment he recalled his relationship with Ivanka. There was a hint of disappointment in his tone. “No progress.” Upon hearing his statement, Mindy’s expression instantly turned stiff. “If there’s no progress between you and Ivanka, what are you still waiting for? If you look for another girl, Samuel and Rosie won’t dispute it.” Mindy was unhappy with this. Upon hearing this, Michael frowned and made himself clear. “No one else can be like Ivanka. Mom, why are you attempting to interfere with my love life?” Although Mindy disliked Ivanka, she did not cross the boundary by butting into their affairs too much. But her words upset Michael. Mindy felt so depressed as if a heavy weight was pressing against her chest. She then blurted out sulkily, “That’s because I want you to stop wasting time on things that are impossible to happen. Haven’t you h
His pulse rate was the same as before. Although his pulse rate was not very steady, he was not too weak either. To put it bluntly, he would not die so soon yet. Ivanka glanced at him and said disdainfully, “You’re just imagining it in your psyche.”While speaking, she pulled her hand away from his wrist. After feeling the warmth from her fingers for a moment, Michael felt slightly disappointed when she pulled her hand away from his wrist. He pursed his lips. He was about to say something, but Ivanka interrupted, “If you really can’t sleep well, you can ask Evan to bring those things along.” Michael shook his head. He looked like he was at a loss. “I don’t know what those things are that you’re referring to.” Ivanka could not help but let out a bark of laughter and teased him, “If you know what they are, you wouldn’t have been staying here with me.” Right after she finished her sentence, Ivanka called Evan. In the meantime, she WhatsApped him a list of all the necessary med
Ivanka was speechless. She wondered. “If he’s not used to staying in my house, how did he fall asleep last night? Why didn’t he tell me anything about it yesterday?” Ivanka could not figure out Michael’s train of thought. Whenever she wanted to talk nicely with him, he often made her mood turn foul. Ivanka sighed. “If you’re not used to it, you can always go home. Or, you can go to the hospital. This is my new house. I didn’t renovate it according to your taste and preference. It’s only normal that you can’t get used to a new environment. “You mentioned that I can chat with you or share with you some stories. Before that happens, could you please check the time now? “It’s almost 12 a.m.. Do you have any conceptual ideas about such an hour?”It was almost midnight. Michael had insomnia, so he could not sleep and thus, he did not need to go back to the company to handle his job. But Ivanka still needed to. Michael pursed his lips. When he noticed her impatient look, warmth
He stared at her fixedly, and she wondered how long he had been awake. But one thing was certain. His eyes were fixed on her. Soon, Ivanka looked away from him. “If your insomnia is serious, you can get checked at the hospital.” “I might as well come to you if I have to go to the hospital. Not to mention, they aren’t as good as you. Also, if I went there, and if people know I went in there because of insomnia, it would paint me a bad look,” Michael answered Ivanka immediately. He was certain, and his voice was deep. That was an undeniable point. Ever since she and Michael returned from Mirvania, they were seen together a few times. Some reporters and media then spiced up their stories. They even dragged Jonah in. Those reporters come up with wild, eye-catching headlines just to make the news. Ivanka got off the bed and folded the quilt as she said, “Those reporters are troublesome indeed, but if you think you’re afraid of them, I’m even more afraid than you are. Aren’t you
Ivanka did not pay him any mind and got into the car. If Michael dared to chase after her again, she would most definitely kick him out of the car! She would do what she said she would!Michael did not catch up, but he blocked her with his arms wide open. His stance was clear: You can leave. But over my dead body! Ivanka could not possibly drive over Michael. But it was not a problem for Michael to keep blocking her way. Plus, she had just politely rejected his parents. So, it was even more impossible for her to turn back. Ivanka ran out of patience. She held her forehead and frowned. Michael had already drained her last bit of patience. She never imagined that Michael would actually cling to her to such an extent! How would she put it? All her positivity had been drained clean! “Michael, your parents are still at home. Aren’t you afraid they’ll see and laugh at you? I know Grandpa and Grandma are standing by our side now. It’s not like you and I haven’t been in
Ivanka would neither accept the carrot nor the stick approach. Michael had no choice but to persuade her with reason and win her over with affection. Ivanka snorted. “Have you ever given me a chance to have a meal with you before this? As the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day. It takes time for things to come to this state. Things might have passed for you but not for me!” Ivanka’s gaze was razor-sharp. Michael felt his heart clench up. At that moment, his throat was in so much pain that he did not know what else to say to her. Ivanka did not wait for his response. She pushed away his hand and headed out without hesitation. Michael did not stop her. Nonetheless, he went after her and followed behind her. Meanwhile, they heard the sound from the kitchen. Mindy prepared dinner in the kitchen, and Jay helped her out. They had heard their conversation. Out of courtesy, Ivanka went to the kitchen and greeted them. She said with a smile, “Uncle Jay, Aunt Mindy, I’m
Ivanka clenched her fists. Her gaze was filled with ferocity. She looked like she was really going to punch Michael. Michael noticed the anger in her eyes. But since the person was none other than Ivanka, he was willing to take the beating. He even took a step forward and held his head high. “Strike me if you want.” “You!” Ivanka glared at Michael. He truly annoyed her. She reminded herself to keep her composure. She sucked in a deep breath before saying, “Michael, I’ve treated you with respect. You’d better behave yourself.” Right after she finished the sentence, Ivanka left. Before she even took a step forward, Michael grabbed her. “My mom is preparing the dishes inside the kitchen. If you leave now, you’re not showing me any respect. Please stay around to have dinner. Even though we’re already divorced, and it’s impossible for us to get back together again, we’re still friends,” said Michael. Haha! He had been adamant. He was using the same approach to draw close
Mindy’s expression instantly darkened. “What’s with us being prejudiced against her? Had I ever targeted her when she married Michael from the beginning? “She knew how well Rosie had treated her. It’s her own fault for failing to bond with Mic. How could you blame us?” Mindy had always disliked Ivanka. She believed Samuel’s intervention had been the reason for their marriage. It was an arranged marriage. There was no need for the Barkworth’s family to have an arranged marriage. At the end of the day, it was all up to Samuel to choose the bride for Michael. Ever since Ivanka married Michael, aside from the deliberate arrangements, they had hardly shown up together as a couple in public. Mindy did not have any particularly hard feelings for Ivanka. She believed the two would live happily together after getting married. After they divorced, Mindy thought Michael could start all over again. But she did not expect to see their current relationship was no different from when they
It was Jay and Mindy. When Ivanka saw them, a thought came across her mind. She took out a syringe and inserted it into Michael’s arm to unmute him. Michael felt like he had been stung by a bee. It was as though he had been put in jail, only to be freed all of a sudden. Ivanka took away the syringe and gave him a glance with displeasure. “Get out of the car now. Your parents are here—” “Aren’t you entering the house?” Before Ivanka finished her sentence, Michael interrupted her. When he looked at her, his eyes were filled with sincerity and seriousness. But Ivanka rejected him coldly. “Quick! Get out of the car! I’m not joking with you. Get out now!” “Let’s go in together. After all, you’re already here. Are you worried about seeing them?” Michael was undaunted by her emotions and tone. Instead, he stretched out his hand to try to grab Ivanka. Nonetheless, she avoided him with ease. Meanwhile, Jay and Mindy saw them. They walked over to them. Mindy glanced at th
It was no wonder Jonah asked for so many details. All these were facts.Ivanka did not avoid answering his questions. She gave a light smile. “The longest will be half a year.”If the treatment was ineffective after half a year, she would go to Silvania with Vincent.After all, it was not just about her.Upon learning of Ivanka’s decision, Jonah smiled wryly. “Iv, I don’t think it’s an easy feat to treat my legs. How about you go and deal with your stuff first? You can always treat my legs afterward.”Ivanka initially planned to do it that way. But George, Florence, and Margaret had interrupted her plan.Since she had returned to Bostone, why was there a need to travel back and forth again?She might as well treat Jonah’s legs.Besides, Vincent had informed her that it would be highly uncertain whether they could still return to their home country after arriving at Silvania.Ivanka said, “No. I don’t want to make so many trips. I’ll treat your legs for half a year and see if i
It was not an overstatement to say Michael was crossing the line. Nonetheless, Ivanka could not just sit there and watch the two men get into a conflict. Hence, Ivanka pulled Michael to the side and glanced at him. “If you don’t want to be kicked out, you’d better wait here.” But Michael was undaunted by Jonah. Although Jonah had the power to rebuke him in his own territory, Michael refused to allow Jonah to get the upper hand. Ivanka saw the determination in Michael’s eyes. She was very worried that the two might get into a fight. She quickly pulled him back. “Stop making me worry about you. Just wait here! If you dare to come after me, I’ll…” Although she did not finish her sentence, her intention was clear enough. If Michael disobeyed her, she would make him a statue! Understanding this, Michael did not follow Ivanka. But when Jonah turned around and left, the provocation in his eyes was evident. Still, Michael listened to Ivanka. He did not want to offend her. He
Jonah narrowed his eyes while questioning Michael. Still, Michael did not respond to him. Ivanka pursed her lips. She looked displeased when she answered Jonah, “Jonah, there’s no need to speak so harshly. Do you still want me to treat your legs?” She had temporarily made Michael mute. She did that to stop Michael from talking endlessly about those things. Nonetheless, he had still insisted on coming along with her, only to end up being targeted by Jonah. Ivanka had no intention of making Michael mute in front of Jonah. Upon hearing Ivanka’s words, Jonah looked at where she currently stood. She stood in front of Michael. It looked like she was trying to protect him more. As the saying went, true love was portrayed in hard times. This saying was true indeed. It was true that Ivanka cared about Michael. Jonah said gently to Ivanka, “I want you to treat my legs, and I only speak harshly to specific people. I already showed him much respect when he barged into my terri
Michael remained resolute.Ivanka rolled her eyes. “Then stay stubborn. I’ll only fix it when you stop pushing me away.”After she was done speaking, she turned to leave.Michael followed.He even opened the passenger door and got in her car. He was determined to follow her.But Ivanka would not go easy on him.Once inside, she warned him coldly, “Not being able to speak is harder than you think. Follow if you want. Michael, are you sure about this?”Even after her warning, he kept staring straight ahead.She said nothing more and started the engine.Within half an hour, she arrived at Jonah’s mansion.Jonah came out to greet her personally. The moment Ivanka parked the car, Jonah immediately spotted Michael in the passenger seat.The sight of him stirred up bitterness in Jonah. Yet there was nothing he could do.Before Ivanka exited the car, she said to Michael, “Wait here.”Without glancing at him, she walked straight toward Jonah.Her attitude made Michael decide t