The assistant coughed a few times, waved his hand to clear the exhaust fumes for Shawn, and suggested with difficulty, "How if I drive you instead?"
"No need." His gaze fell on the girl in the pickup truck wearing a duckbill cap. A playful glint flashed beneath his deep eyes hidden behind the black sunglasses.Seeing that he couldn't persuade his boss, the assistant frowned. This pickup truck obviously had signs of being in an accident. The rear cover was lifted, the body was dented, and the windshield was cracked.Shawn's usual ride was a globally limited-edition luxury car, and this truck... what kind of junk was it?!Ivy, dressed casually, jumped out of the car. Seeing the displeased expression on the assistant's face, she asked Shawn, "Who is this?""I am Mt. Tate's...""Colleague." Shawn interrupted him, sending a warning look to the assistant. "Thank you for your help. You can go back to work."Helpless, the assistant sighed inwardly. If the boss insisted on enduring hardships, there was nothing he could do. "Well, let me help you get in the car."After saying this, Luke pulled the door handle, but the next moment, the door wobbled and with a loud clang, it fell off!"..." The assistant was truly astonished! Was this door made of paper? How could it protect Mr. Tate's safety?Shawn's wife, Ivy, noticed the assistant's disdainful look and explained with an embarrassed smile, "Sorry, this car was lent to a friend a few days ago. It had an accident, and we haven't had time to repair it properly. But it's not a big deal; I can fix it. I know a bit about repairs." With that, she effortlessly lifted the door and snapped it back into place."!!!"The assistant was dumbfounded. Was there really such a powerful girl?!Shawn also looked stunned. Meeting for the first time, she wanted to get the certificate. Meeting for the second time, she fixed the car door. How could this woman surprise him every time they met?"Help me up." The man regained his composure and instructed the assistant.Seeing that the boss had made up his mind, the assistant sighed again, helping him sit in the passenger seat.Well, with the bodyguards always around Mr. Tate, nothing should go wrong."Sit securely and hold on tight," Ivy reminded in a low voice.Wearing black sunglasses that hid the waves in his eyes, he replied nonchalantly, "Cool."With a roaring sound, the pickup truck kicked up dust as it sped away. In this financial district street, several sports cars nearby, under the assistant's gestured eyes, quickly started their engines and followed, leaving in a hurry.From the center of the city to the bustling county on the outskirts, Ivy's worn-out pickup truck roared for a full two hours before arriving at her house.As the car came to a stop, Shawn subtly rubbed his nearly deafened ears and let out a barely audible sigh. This car... had to be replaced!Thinking about it, Ivy jumped out of the car, opened Shawn's door, and her gaze fell on his legs. After some thought, she reached out and touched his thigh.The man's gentle expression instantly darkened. "Let go!"Did she think she could touch my thigh whenever she wanted? Why did this woman not understand boundaries?Ignoring the cold face of the man, Ivy looked at him and said, "Car accident?""Let go!"Knowing that this matter was painful for the man, Ivy softened her tone. "I don't mean anything by it. I'm also an orthopedic doctor. Understanding your condition will help when I assist you with rehabilitation in the future."Upon hearing this, Shawn's eyes flashed with a hint of pain. He then indifferently said, "Car accident fifteen years ago. The surgery failed, and the chance of recovery is only thirty percent."Ivy continued to touch his thigh, forming her own judgment. "Give me your medical records later. I'll help you.""You?" Shawn didn't hide his suspicion.It wasn't that he looked down on people, but countless world-renowned doctors had told him that his legs had no hope of recovery. Looking at this newlywed wife, both in terms of age and qualifications, she didn't seem to have the ability to make him believe."Let's go up. Mom is anxious." Knowing that the man didn't believe her, Ivy changed the topic. After all, she really didn't have a hundred percent certainty of curing him."Okay."The doorbell had just rung, and excited vibrations echoed from inside. As the door opened, seeing the two, Mrs. Jones' smiling face froze.Shawn was accustomed to such gazes and didn't mind. He smiled lightly and said, "Hello, Auntie. I'm Shawn."Mrs. Jones hesitated for a moment and quickly smiled, "Hello, come in, come in."After the man entered, Mrs. Jones grabbed Ivy and pulled her outside. In a hushed voice, she angrily asked, "What's going on? Why did you marry a disabled man?"Ivy tried to soothe her, explaining gently, "Mom, Shawn had a car accident fifteen years ago. Doctors say his condition is untreatable, but I...""What?" Mrs. Jones couldn't listen anymore and exclaimed, "Are you saying his legs can't be healed?""Hush!" Ivy gestured for her to speak more quietly. However, the next moment, Mrs. Jones choked up."Ivy, I hope you marry someone who can protect you in the future. I don't want you to marry out of anger. It's not that I look down on Shawn's disability, but how can he protect you? You might as well protect him!"Ivy gently embraced her mother's shoulders and whispered, "Mom, his leg condition is temporary. I will do everything to cure him. Even if it's not successful in the end, it won't change my feelings for him. Shawn is kind, reliable, and exceptional in his abilities. Being with him won't make me worse off than others. Mom, believe in me and believe in him, okay?""He can't even take care of himself. How can I believe in him?" Mrs. Jones turned away, wiping her tears.It wasn't that she looked down on disabled people. She just regretted impulsively forcing her daughter to marry a disabled man."Mom, look at Dad. He has hands and feet and can take care of himself. But after you married him, did he protect you apart from using his hands to hit you and his feet to kick you?"Her daughter's words cast a shadow on Mrs. Jones's heart. She had always known about domestic violence, which left a deep scar in her daughter's heart."But..."Mrs. Jones wanted to say more, but the door to the house opened at that moment. Ivy's long-unseen father, Harry Jones, walked in.***Harry Jones held a toothpick in his mouth and, seeing the mother and daughter hugging each other, he sneered, "What? Complaining about me to your beloved daughter again?"Hearing his words, Mrs. Jones shivered instinctively.Ivy lightly patted her mother's hand, signaling her not to be afraid.She coldly looked at Mr. Jones, "Why are you back?""This is my home. Why can't I come back?" Mr. Jones sat on the chair across from them, swaying his legs, looking disdainfully at Ivy. "As for you, you're just a money-losing deal. Why did you come back? No wonder my luck has been so bad these days. It turns out it's because of you!"After finishing his words, he casually spat out the toothpick to the ground and extended his hand toward Ivy.Ivy frowned. Her mother said he was on a business trip before... it seems he spent these days gambling in secret and only returned after losing.It was the same when she was a child. Every time he went out to gamble, if he won, it was fine, but if he lost, h
Seeing Shawn start to call the police, Mr. Jones was furious."You dare!" Mr. Jones snarled and glared menacingly at Mrs. Jones, threatening, "Wait for me; I'll deal with you sooner or later!"Turning around, he looked at the table of good food, swiping it all off with a wave of his hand. Bowls and plates clattered to the floor.Satisfied, Mr. Jones left the house.The iron gate closed, and Mrs. Jones' body went limp. She trembled uncontrollably due to fear, unable to speak.Ivy bent down, gently embracing her and patting her back.After some time, Shawn handed a tissue to the mother and daughter."Clean up; we're going home." Shawn said to Ivy, "Your mother's physical and mental state isn't suitable for staying here. Let her stay at our place for now."Ivy was surprised, "Our place...?"When did they have a house?Seeing her puzzled expression, Shawn smiled, "Our house is in the northern suburbs, close to your clinic, and it's convenient for us to take care of your mom."Ivy, hearin
Ivy followed those long and slender fingers as they moved upward. The muscular patterns on the arm were sharply defined, exuding a deadly sensuality.She unconsciously swallowed.Soon, realizing her loss of composure, she shook her head.‘Ivy, get a grip!’ She wanted to sober herself up, but the more she tried, the more rapid her breathing became. Even the clock on the wall seemed to speed up at her thought, as if urging something.She looked around, and the bright light in the study had turned into a warm, ambiguous glow, causing her heart to race and her mouth to go dry."Ah!"Suddenly, the world spun around her, and Shawn lifted her onto his lap. Her small hand gripped the white collar of his shirt, increasing the pressure due to her nervousness.The button on the collar gave way and fell to the ground.‘Oh no!’Ivy internally sighed. She closed her eyes and her ears turned bright red.Shawn was quite pleased with Ivy's reaction. He leaned in close to her ear and whispered, "Is it
Ivy hesitated about whether to tell her mother that she had no intention of having a child. Just then, Shawn suddenly wrapped his arm around her waist."Mom, my body needs some time to recover, so Ivy and I have discussed it. We've decided to wait another two or three years before having a child."He took all the responsibility upon himself.Ivy looked at Shawn in surprise, and he met her gaze. His deep eyes seemed to have already seen through her little thoughts.Hearing Shawn's words, the disappointment in Mrs. Jones's eyes flashed briefly, but she knew very well that rushing into having a child was not the right way to go."Okay," she said with a hint of approval.Shawn suddenly changed the subject, "How about we deal with your divorce during this time? It would also put Ivy's mind at ease.""But..." Mrs. Jones also understood that she was a big obstacle in Ivy's heart. She sighed, "But Ivy's father is not willing to agree to the divorce. You've just gotten married, and you have ex
Ivy took a deep breath and decisively pushed away from Shawn's kiss. "I'll be back... I'll come to save you later."With those words, she didn't dare to look at him and quickly walked out of the door.Shawn watched as Ivy's figure disappeared outside, and his handsome face instantly darkened.First, she had approached and gained his grandmother's trust, and now, meeting this stranger for the first time, she was asking for immediate marriage registration. It seemed like a calculated and strategic move, possibly part of her plan to control the situation.....Fifteen minutes laterIvy parked her motorcycle in front of the clinic but heard commotion from inside."Ivy, get out here!"The voice made Ivy's eyebrows furrow. As expected, as soon as she entered the clinic, she saw her father berating the doctors and nurses in the clinic with his hands on his hips."You bastard, do you know who I am? I'm the father of your Dr. Jones! She will stand there obediently and let me scold her when she
Ivy continued to calmly observe the patient's condition, paying no attention to the speaking nurses. She replied nonchalantly to their hesitations, and then turned her attention back to the patient's family."Dr. Ticko will take about an hour to arrive here," she answered the nurses. She then turned to the patient's family and reminded them, "The patient's condition is extremely critical. Immediate surgery is necessary, or else the patient will risk amputation. If you wish to wait for another doctor or go to another hospital, you are welcome to do so, but you will have to bear the risks and consequences of delaying the treatment.""I..." The patient couldn't refute her words and persisted in preventing the surgery, but their resolve was beginning to waver.At this moment, a nurse by the patient's side shouted, "Oh no! The patient has lost consciousness!"Ivy leaned down to look at the patient, and her expression turned grim. "The patient is in septic shock and requires immediate surge
The discussion inside was heated, and Ivy stood at the door in silence for a while. In the end, she released her hand and turned to leave.The Ordinary Clinic was the only clinic in the bustling county of the poorest district in the city. Because the patients were all poor, the clinic's revenue was usually not great, and the salaries for the medical staff were naturally low.So, the clinic struggled to hire staff, and the people who worked there were mostly long-time employees.Ivy usually focused on her work and her patients and didn't have deep relationships with them. She always thought that everyone did their own job, and there was no interference. She didn't expect that her image in their eyes would be like this.It was rather strange.Just as she walked to the end of the corridor, a young nurse came running toward her, "Dr. Jones, quick, there's a new patient outside."Upon hearing about a new patient, Ivy grabbed the nurse's hand and headed towards the emergency room, saying, "
Ivy was momentarily surprised, and was about to say something when she heard Lilith say, "Kevin is back in the country too. He messaged me last night to inquire about you.""Oh," Ivy responded in a nonchalant tone, showing little reaction.Her principle in life was always to look forward and never look back.Seeing Ivy hanging her head and not saying anything, Lilith thought she might be feeling sentimental. She advised, "Ivy, you can't give up on yourself. Marriage is not child's play. I know the situation with you and Kevin has...""Lilith!" Ivy was rendered speechless by Lilith's imagination and said seriously, "My decision to marry Shawn was made after careful consideration."Lilith exclaimed, "Less than the time for a cup of coffee and you went to get married? Is that what you call careful consideration?!"Ivy gently soothed her as she raised her furrowed brows, "I swear, it wasn't a spur of the moment decision. After being friends for so many years, don't you know what kind of p