When Cedric and Faye returned to the hospital room, Avery had indeed woken up due to the pain. She lay on the hospital bed, gasping and moaning in misery. A month had passed since she sustained her injury, and she had been enduring the pain in her back almost every day. Initially, she knew it was caused by her overtraining against Faye's advice. Her body couldn't handle such high-intensity training, and her wounds repeatedly tore open, causing unbearable pain.However, after Faye prescribed her new medication and repeatedly warned her, Avery dared not act recklessly again. She obediently took her medicine and refrained from exercising in the following days, only moving around casually and refraining from stressing her back.According to Faye, following the prescription for ten days would lead to the recovery of the wound. In other words, ten days later, her body would be mostly back to normal, and she could start training cautiously without the risk of the wound reopening easily.
"Faye, you must have a solution. You're a miracle worker; you must have one." The hope that ignited was extinguished by Faye's words. Avery broke down, grabbing Faye's arm desperately. Her tears scrolled down her cheeks.The opening dance was not just a performance. For Avery, it was a chance to prove herself. Success would be a feather in her cap, enhancing her future. If things went wrong, the consequences would be unimaginable. She couldn't allow everything she had painstakingly built to be destroyed like this.She would be doomed if even Faye couldn't help her. She had considered dancing despite her injury and was prepared for the worst-case scenario. Even if her body was completely ruined after the performance and she couldn't dance again, she would accept it. But now, she couldn't even bend over.She was utterly devastated. "Please, Babe, if you don't help me, my life will be over ..." Avery cried uncontrollably.Faye's expression remained stern. "If I help you do this, i
Outside the door, there was a girl. She was not tall and had a round face that seemed a bit chubby with small eyes.A face that should have been cute was affected by those small eyes, giving her the impression of a somewhat cunning and mischievous person.Faye glanced at Avery, somewhat puzzled about how she chose her assistant.Someone with such an unfavorable facial appearance didn't seem like a good person at first glance, yet she was actually hired as an assistant.However, Faye quickly understood why.It was because this girl was extremely articulate and adept at cheering people up.Moreover, she was very proactive in her work.As soon as she entered, she poured a cup of hot water for Faye and Avery, then came to Avery's side. She eagerly handed the cup with a straw to Avery."Ms. Stewart, have some water to soothe your throat. You were in a good condition when I left last night. How did this happen? How are your wounds? I brought your medicine. Ms. Stewart, have you eaten
"Ms. Stewart, this candy is lychee-flavored." Hannah turned around with a smile. "How do you know I like candies of this flavor?" Avery's gaze sharpened. Sensing the change in her tone, Hannah said nervously, "I've always seen you eating lychee-flavored candy, so I wanted to know how it tastes and bought a box when I went shopping. What's wrong, Ms. Stewart? Have I done something wrong?" she asked frantically. "It's a good habit to be constantly aware of your mentor's preference and emotions." Faye smiled and blew at the medicine. Her compliment left Hannah feeling slightly embarrassed. She scratched her head and said, "You are too kind, Ms. Brown. I didn't think much of it. Ms. Stewart made me her assistant because she trusts me, so I need to do my best and not make her regret her choice."Faye raised an eyebrow and changed the subject. "That's good to hear. Where did you get this medicine?"Hannah looked innocently at her. "From Glory Pharmacy in Jorn City. I heard from my
Halfway through Hannah's explanation, Faye already guessed it was Marie pulling the strings.However, she didn't expect Jason to be a soft-hearted person. When Marie kidnapped Avery, Avery's back was seriously injured, and Jason was there to witness it all. Afterward, Jason immediately investigated the matter and retaliated fiercely against Marie and Edward.Since he was standing up for Avery, Faye didn't intervene. She felt that Jason was more than capable of dealing with Marie and Edward. However, Marie seemed to have bounced back not long after. She really wanted to know if Jason meant to seek revenge for Avery or if he was just putting on a show. Had he told her that he couldn't handle it, Faye would have stepped in.Naturally, this thought flashed by quickly. Although Faye didn't understand Jason as a person, she knew he used to be involved in the mafia, and his methods were likely more ruthless and terrifying than she could imagine. When dealing with enemies, there was n
Faye didn't punish Hannah and let her go, telling her to go to the police, but Avery knew Hannah wouldn't do so. If she was right, Hannah would likely start plotting to leave with her severely ill mother as soon as she left the hospital. Or perhaps she would reach out to Marie to see what the next step would be. Regardless, a person who was timid and greedy couldn't possibly turn themselves in to the police. Avery was livid. She only made Hannah her assistant because she took pity on her and also thought she was a good person. However, she easily caved to bribery and couldn't resist temptation at all. Not only had she betrayed Avery, but she had also been fooled. Avery's eyes reddened with rage, and she bit her lip. "My eyes are just good for accessories at this point. How can I be so blind?"Amused, Faye chuckled. "At least you are self-aware."Avery glared at her. "Am I really that bad at reading people?" Then, the look in her eyes darkened, and she bit her lip. "I gues
Faye arrived at the Shaw Manor with Cedric, where Solomon and Nadia welcomed them.Nadia's health had improved significantly—her complexion now looked much better. Instead of returning to the recuperation center, she had chosen to stay at the Shaws'.Solomon's plan involved having Nadia stay there and attend to Frederic, seeing it as an opportunity for her to cultivate a positive relationship with the elderly man and potentially exert influence over changes in his will.Although Nadia outwardly agreed to Solomon's proposal, she genuinely did care for Frederic. She dedicated herself to his well-being without any ulterior motives.Solomon had repeatedly encouraged Nadia to inquire about Frederic's intentions, but due to the efficacy of Faye's medicine, her physical condition had significantly improved. Thus, she now had unwavering trust in Faye.Her sole focus was on caring for Frederic while eagerly awaiting her daughter's return during the summer break so that Faye could treat her
Despite harboring dissatisfaction toward Faye, Solomon couldn't defy Frederic.Cedric had brought Faye in to treat the old man, yet Solomon found himself footing the bill for her services. Solomon initially didn't mind paying the bills; but with such high costs, he would at least hope to get the outcome he wanted. However, over time, Frederic still hadn't fully recovered. Instead, the old man was in a fluctuating state of madness. Solomon was worn out from the torment, and his ultimate goal remained unmet. His patience had finally reached its limit.The Shaw family had to be under his control. He'd lived with them all his life, enjoying the benefits that came with it while also bearing its risks and responsibilities—especially after the old man fell ill. The entire Shaw family relied solely on him. A large and enduring clan in Jorn City, the family stood tall mainly because the old man was tough and wielded considerable influence. But the old man was aging. Taking over the bu