“Go now!” While saying this, Rosie pushed Michael out. Michael had no choice but to obey her. Before he left, he exchanged glances with Samuel. Samuel nodded. Understanding what he meant, he left. Samuel gradually went to Rosie and sat on Michael’s chair. Then he heaved a long sigh. “What should we do now? Logically speaking, Iv cares about your health the most. But she isn’t around even during this critical moment. After hearing what you’ve said, I can’t help but begin to worry about them. Does she have somebody else in her mind? Is she going to leave Michael?” Samuel did not want Rosie to worry so much. But it seemed like the most plausible situation. If not, why did Ivanka not return with Michael? Could something have happened to her? If something had happened to her, Michael would not have remained idle for so long after settling Coco’s issue. His first guess stood the highest chance of possibility. “That’s why I can’t slow him down by making him stay around me
The trouble Rosie had gotten into was that her fondness for Ivanka had turned into absolute hatred. This was good news to Mindy. That was why she did not care about it. Since Samuel and Rosie wanted her and Jay to go back and work together to get Ivanka back for Michael, this showed that Rosie had recovered and would treat Ivanka back like she used to. Mindy was a decisive woman. If things were meant to be, they would be. But if they were not, then they needed to draw a clear line. The mass media had frequently reported about Ivanka and Michael’s relationship which also included the period of time when they both disappeared. Since the duo were on good terms, why was there still a need to have the entire family working together to get her back for Michael? Mindy believed that was simply because Ivanka was playing hard to get. As such, Mindy refused to give in to Ivanka to stop her from being too proud. “Dad, I think Mom’s change of perception toward Ivanka will only bring us
Mindy repeated the gist of her conversation with Samuel to Jay. Jay shared the same thoughts as Samuel, so he persuaded Mindy, “We should go back home. If their plan works, Michael and Ivanka might really get back together.” Jay did not hate Ivanka. But he was not very fond of her either. It did not matter as long as it was Michael’s preference. Based on the situation, it seemed like Michael regretted his decision after their divorce and wanted to win back her heart again. Mindy was displeased. She sneered. “Getting back together, huh? They divorced not due to misunderstanding but because of Chiara. Aren’t you aware of this? “The main reason Ivanka refused to remarry is because she doesn’t want history to repeat itself. Since she refuses to get back together with him, their relationship will never work out no matter how much effort we put in. Dad and Mom are asking for trouble, let them be!” Mindy pursed her lips and looked solemn. She believed Rosie and Samuel would give
Since Ivanka had mentioned Margaret, Jonah truthfully told her about Margaret’s condition.After learning about Margaret’s brain hemorrhage, Ivanka comforted Jonah, “Don’t worry. We just need to remove the blood clogs from her brain. If the treatment causes her aphasia, I have a way to deal with it as well…”“Are you coming back now?”Jonah trusted Ivanka’s skill. So long as she was the one treating Margaret, he believed she could handle the issue effortlessly. Most importantly, she needed to deal with it as soon as she returned to the country. Ivanka pursed her lips and fell silent. It had not been easy for her to finally return to Mirvania from the Middle Eastern country. She was about to pick up things that had been delayed. But Margaret was in trouble at that moment. Rosie’s situation was almost as dire. Ivanka could not afford to turn a blind eye to them. Moreover, Jonah would misunderstand her if she rejected him. “Okay.” As such, she had to set aside her stuff.
Michael compared himself with Jonah. He and Ivanka were once husband and wife. They had been through many ups and downs. Besides, Rosie treated her so well. He had also pleaded for her forgiveness several times over. Although Jonah had saved Ivanka’s life before, Michael, too, had saved her before. But he wondered why there was still a difference between the way she treated Jonah and him. With that thought in his mind, Michael became depressed. He had not expected Rosie and Samuel to follow him all the way to Mirvania. After knowing that they were staying in the same hotel as him, Michael went to their room. Before opening the door, Samuel thought Michael was the hotel attendant. After he opened the door, he froze seeing Michael. Just when he was about to resolve some issue with Michael, Michael interrupted him. “Rosie is still very weak. You, too, are already old. Why are you still coming over?” Despite knowing their purpose for coming with him, Michael still could not h
It was clear that Michael was emotional when he delivered the message to her. Ivanka felt resigned. The reason she had decided to return to Bostone was because she wanted to treat Rosie and Margaret together. But it turned out that Michael, Rosie, and Samuel had come to Mirvania instead. She wondered if Rosie and Samuel had a few screws loose in their mind to travel such a long distance at this old age. Ivanka instantly called Michael. When he saw Ivanka’s phone number flashing on his screen, Michael was not happy. Instead, he felt sad and sorrowful. Nonetheless, he still answered her call. Then he heard Ivanka’s cold questioning tone from the other end of the line. “Michael, do you have a few screws loose in your mind?! You said Rosie’s health is very poor. Why are you still bringing her and Samuel along to Mirvania?! It’s such a distance. Aren’t you worried something might happen to them? “Besides, why are you sending that kind of message to me? I don’t care who the pat
After Michael explained himself to her, Ivanka understood everything. She had misunderstood him. She toned down her voice. “I’m not sure how much longer I need. It’s a mistake when you decide to come to Mirvania to look for me. Also, I do not particularly care about Jonah. I owed him a favor. With her mother in this condition, I can’t possibly ignore them. “I still care about Grandma,” said Ivanka calmly as she made herself clear. If she really did not care about Rosie, she would not have gone to Mirvania with Michael to attend the Ganoderma nebula auction. Without this, she would not have known Vincent. Likewise, she would not have known George and Alexander. Things that followed behind would not have happened as well. She hoped Michael would understand this. Michael pursed his lips. “I know you still care about her. But I was really angry the moment I found out you returned to Bostone for Jonah’s mother. But then I remembered what you’re doing is no different from what I’
Ivanka instantly fell silent. She understood what Vincent meant. He was talking about things that happened lately. She had agreed to help Florencia. Then she returned to Bostone from Mirvania. She even agreed to help Rosie. These people had helped her and treated her well. So of course she could not just stand by and do nothing. “Uncle, if these were your friends, and they are people who are important to you, I trust that you wouldn’t stand by and do nothing.” Just as if it was her, the first moment her uncle learned of her accident, he had immediately arranged for people to come to her rescue and came along personally.“Uncle, wait for me inside the hotel. I’ll have to go to the hospital first.” Jonah texted her and called her a few times. It was enough to show Jonah’s anxiety. Ivanka made her decision, and Vincent no longer stopped her. Soon, Ivanka arrived at the hospital. Jonah still needed a wheelchair to move around. When she saw how he went from being spirited
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