Julien turned off the phone with a grim look. He tossed the phone on the bed but his heart remained troubled, and at the same time, jealous. He was jealous that Luke could visit Sydney whenever he wanted and did not even need to ask for permission. He could not. He once had her, the woman he loved but in the end, he pushed her away. Julien grasped his chest and felt his heart. It was painful. He looked at the sleeping Sydney with a glimmering gaze. No matter what happened after this, he would never let her go again. She could only be his and no one else’s. The night went by slowly. On the second morning, Sydney slowly opened her eyes with a frown. The first thing she saw was the white ceiling and it caught her off guard. ‘Where am I?’ She remembered she was in her apartment but when he opened her eyes, she was somewhere else. Shocked, Sydney sat herself up and wanted to find out where she was. Just when she got up, she felt something pulling her hand. She turned
Sydney’s disgusted tone stunned Julien on the spot. Sydney covered her head anxiously. It was Julien! The man that night was Julien! No, it was impossible! She clearly remembered she woke up to a different man in the morning, not Julien. Sydney refused to fully believe Julien. She looked around for her phone and grabbed it like she was grasping for straws. She tapped on WhatsApp and called a contact named BH. A moment later, Julien’s phone in his pocket rang. The ringtone exclusive to WhatsApp call sounded. The moment she heard the ringtone, Sydney felt like the entire world collapsed on her. Her phone slipped out of her hands and fell on the sheets. It was him! It was really him! Sydney could not lie to herself anymore. The man that night was indeed Julien! She clutched her sheets tightly and glared at Julien. Furious, she shouted, “Why did you lie to me!? Am I that gullible to you?” “I did not…” Her anger interrupted him. “Tell me! Did you do it on purpose?!” She giggled.
Julien’s heart hurt even more and it started to suffocate him. Sydney was correct. When he knew the baby existed, he did not accept it. When he accepted it, the baby was gone. It was his fault as a father. If he realized his love for Sydney earlier, even if he was under hypnosis, he would not allow himself to divorce Sydney and maybe, he still could protect his baby. Unfortunately, there was no what if. Suddenly, knocks came from the door. Sydney and Julien turned around to see a nurse. The nurse smiled and said, “Ms. Raines, I have to talk to your family about the operation.” “I don’t have…” Just when Sydney was about to say that she had no family and could handle the matter herself, Julien stepped in and said, “I’m her family.” Sydney widened her eyes and scoffed. A shameless man indeed. How dare he claim to be her family?“You can talk to me about anything.” Julien ignored the anger from the woman behind him and went over to the nurse. Julien talked to the nur
“I understand.” Julien nodded. Finn pocketed his hands under his surgery robes and walked away. A while after he was gone, a nurse helped Sydney out of the operation room. An abortion did not require to operate on the patient, so Sydney could walk on her own so she was not even bedridden. However, it was difficult on her stomach and it did not feel good down there, which resulted in her limping out with the help of the nurse. Each step exacerbated the pain in her stomach and it painted her face pale. Even her forehead was covered in sweat. The scene clutched Julien’s heart. He quickly went over and said, “Here, let me.” He reached out and tried to take over the nurse’s position. The nurse assumed he was a family member, so she did not deny him. She let go and moved aside. However, before Julien could touch Sydney, Sydney avoided him and uttered weakly, “I can walk by myself.” She put her hands on the wall and slowly moved forward with clenched teeth. Her stubbornn
“Why are you asking?” the nurse asked. Mrs. Madden wore a warm smile and said, “Oh, I’m that man’s relative. He had been running all over the place these two days, so his family is worried about him. I just saw him leave, so I wanted to know a little more and inform his family of what happened. His family is worried.” The nurse noticed Mrs. Madden’s elegant temperament and it did not seem like a fake. She lowered her caution and said, “The man’s wife just had an abortion, so he was here to accompany her.” “Abortion?!” Mrs. Madden widened her eyes in shock. The nurse frowned. “Madam, this is the hospital, please lower your voice.” “I’m so sorry. I was just shocked,” Mrs. Madden said as she forced a smile on her face. When she turned away, shock covered her face. Sydney had Julien’s baby? Since when? Mrs. Madden gripped the handle of the tumbler tighter than before. Her heart was beating faster and faster. She recalled meeting Sydney in the past two days and she did not n
Sydney looked rather gloomy. “It’s my medical report. I’m not feeling well, so please take it for me. The nurse will be here soon.” “Oh, okay okay.” Luke nodded and gave her the medical report. “Thank you.” Sydney put the medical report beside her pillow. Cayden stared at the document with a heavy look. Thoughts were running through his mind. “Oh yeah, Luke. Can you please get a wheelchair for me from the nurses? I can’t just ask the nurses to help me walk when I discharge tomorrow. It’s more convenient to move around with a wheelchair,” Sydney said with a bitter smile. Luke would never reject her, so he nodded.” Of course. I’ll go get it right now.” “Cayden, take care of Darling while I’m away.” Cayden smiled and hummed a reply. After Luke went off, Sydney lifted her sheets and reached out to Cayden. “Cay, help me up. I want to go to the washroom.” “I’ll carry you.” Cayden reached out to her and wanted to carry her off the bed. If it was before, Sydney would not ha
Cayden’s lips moved but not a word came out of his mouth. He admitted it. Sydney sat herself down on the chair. “Julien told me, or else I wouldn’t even know. I always thought you and I were like brother and sister, but you…” She did not finish the sentence but it was enough to make it clear. Cayden wore a grim look at the revelation. It was Julien who exposed him. Nonetheless, since the secret was already out, it was better to let his sister know his true feelings. Otherwise, he would still try to come up with a way to confess to her without scaring her. “Julien was right. It’s not just brother and sister between you and me and it’s not family love but the love of a man and a woman. I poisoned you because I cannot accept you having some other man’s child. But…” Cayden looked at Sydney. “But what I said about not wanting the world to laugh at you is what I meant. Sydney, I know I shouldn’t have done it, but I didn’t mean to hurt you. The poison will only damage the baby i
Julien thought Sydney needed him but it was just to give him back the money he paid for the meal. ‘Must she do this? It’s just a few bucks and she gave it back? Must she draw the line that clear?’ Julien was exhausted. He rubbed his temples and put his phone away. “President Flint, your schedule…” Zach’s voice came from behind. Julien interrupted him after a deep breath. “Those that aren’t important, cancel it. Delay the important ones.” Zach knew why his boss wanted to delay the schedule. He shut the document and then asked, “I understand. Are you going to the hospital?” Julien hummed a reply. “Get the car ready.” “Right away.” Zach pushed his glasses. It was already dark when the car arrived at the hospital entrance. It was even drizzling. Zach parked the car right in front of the hospital. Julien pulled out an umbrella from the side and said, “Go home. Come pick me up tomorrow morning.” He ought to spend the night at the hospital again. Zach nodded. “Yes, Presi