Chelsey got up and slowly walked toward Josie."Mom, how is Lucas doing now? What did the doctor say?"As she spoke, Chelsey reached out to hold Josie's hand.But Josie shook her hand away. "Don't touch me. Don't call me that. I'm not your mother!""Mom …" Chelsey stared at Josie in shock.Just a few days ago, her relationship with Josie was as close as that of a mother and daughter.Josie wiped away her tears and looked at Chelsey with disgust. "I already know that you divorced Luke because of that man. Luke sacrificed his life to save you. Can you even face him after this? Luke is so silly. So silly …."Then, Josie burst into tears again.Shannon stepped forward and hugged Josie. She said quietly, "Josie, Luke will get better. He'll be out of danger soon."Chelsey silently watched Shannon and Josie, not knowing what to say for a moment.Timothy patted her shoulder. "Let's go."Clearly, she was not welcomed here."Okay."Chelsey sat back in the wheelchair. She looked at t
"Tim, is Lucas' condition very bad?"Chelsey looked at Timothy helplessly.She hadn't told Lucas yet that they had a child.Timothy did not dare tell Chelsey the truth. "His physical condition is indeed not looking good, but his life is not in danger. He will get better.""Is he really out of danger?"Why did he need to be transferred to Westine then?Chelsey didn't dare to question the holes in Tim's story. She would rather believe that Lucas was getting better.After resting at the hospital for another day, Chelsey was discharged. She had no external injuries, just shock and dehydration.As her body was still weak and required more rest, Timothy sent her home.Chelsey became more and more gloomy as time passed. She carried her cell phone with her every day, texting and calling Lucas.But there was never a reply.She had even sent a message to Lucas' assistant, which also went unanswered.In the end, Chelsey could only muster up the courage to call Josie. However, Josie’
That afternoon, Chelsey took a flight to Westine.She hadn't been there since she accompanied Tim to an art exhibition during her teenage years.Chelsey got off the plane and headed straight to the best hospital in Westine without stopping at the hotel.Timothy had found out which hospital Lucas was staying at and sent the best doctors in the world to treat him.When Chelsey arrived, however, she didn't see Lucas—only Shannon.Shannon was still as arrogant as before, a haughty smile on her lips.Standing in front of Chelsey, she behaved like she was Lucas' kin as she said, "I advise you not to show your face. Josie doesn't want to see you."In the past, Josie didn't want to see Shannon. Now, Chelsey was in the same position.Chelsey didn't dare to offend Shannon, so she responded patiently, "I just want to know Lucas' condition. Is he out of danger?"Shannon snorted. "If it weren't for you, Luke wouldn't be so seriously injured. His legs are crippled. He has to be in a wheelch
Chelsey cried so hard that she could hardly utter a word.Timothy continued to comfort her, saying, "It was the kidnapper's fault. They've already paid the price for their actions."At this moment, Timothy had deep regrets.When Chelsey first kicked him out of the hospital, he shouldn't have gone to the bar and got drunk to the point of blacking out.He should have rescued her immediately when she was kidnapped.For the last couple of days, Timothy's men were trying to find out what vault the kidnapper had been talking about, and what it had to do with Chelsey.The culprit kidnapped her once ten years ago and this time, they've done it again.Timothy couldn't be sure that it wouldn't happen again in the future.Meanwhile, Chelsey was wallowing in the grief of Lucas' tragic condition. She had no time to care about the vault and what possible treasures it could behold.She only cared about Lucas.After she ended the phone call with Timothy, Chelsey lay on the bed like a zombie.
Lucas' anger flared, and he barked at his bodyguard, "Throw her out!""Yes, sir." The bodyguard emerged from the shadows and approached Shannon. He gestured toward the exit.Shannon was fuming and added, "I know you don't believe me, Luke. Let's wait until Chelsey's child is born, and we'll do a paternity test. I can guarantee that the child belongs to Timothy."Lucas' cheeks flushed red with anger.He was aware that Timothy had been purchasing baby supplies because he had someone tail Timothy. Not only did Timothy buy baby supplies, but he also bought various things suited for pregnant ladies such as clothes, shoes, and supplements. However, the items were still at Timothy's place and he hadn't given them to Chelsey. Was Chelsey actually pregnant?Lucas suddenly recalled a time when Chelsey felt nauseous. But she attributed it to indigestion. Later, Timothy brought Chelsey a meal and gave her some candy after she finished eating. Although Chelsey's voice was barely loud
Having said this, Chelsey stumbled away. As she was crossing the street, she didn't pay attention to the traffic lights and narrowly avoided a collision. She slumped to the ground, the car merely a few inches away from her. A tall figure stood between her and the vehicle–it was Timothy. He was like an angel, always swooping in to save her.Timothy lifted Chelsey and crossed the street.Mark took a few photos of them before he went back inside the hospital.Chelsey stayed in Westine for three days. To her, these three days were akin to three years. She would often stand in front of the window in her room and gaze at the hospital building across the street for hours.When they went back to Jenton City, Chelsey fell ill. She had a high fever and her cheeks were flushed red. She was also constantly fading in and out of consciousness. Timothy took great care of her during this time. When Chelsey regained consciousness, she saw Timothy hunched over by the bedside.She croa
Despite facing numerous challenges since the beginning of her pregnancy, the baby in Chelsey's belly was developing well. During this time, Chelsey's appetite had noticeably improved. She was eating well and sleeping soundly. She was also starting to get chubbier. She was now looking more like her previous self.Chelsey consistently encouraged herself to nurture the baby well. She wanted to surprise Lucas when he returned, confident that he would be delighted to see the baby. After the checkup, Timothy brought Chelsey home.He stared at her reluctantly. "I need to head back to Westine to buy some paintings. It might take some time. Take care of yourself for the time being, and don't make me worry."Timothy was originally from Westine and had been living in Jenton City for years. He managed an art gallery there, primarily focused on art transactions. The gallery also showcased many paintings by Chelsey, but none of them were for sale."Don't worry, Tim. I'll take good care o
Sandra huffed. "You've been fretting over Lucas for months. He could have used his phone, yet he never once called or texted you. I bet he's back with Shannon and is ghosting you."Chelsey had thought of this. Although it hurt, Chelsey didn't care who Lucas chose to be with as long as he was okay. She smiled. "I'm just glad he's doing well. His legs should also recover in no time."Sandra didn't know what to say. Chelsey was too much of a romantic! She sighed. "I took some photos of them, Chels. I'll send them to you now.""Okay." Chelsey hummed.After Sandra hung up, Chelsey received the photos. The photos showed Shannon pushing Lucas in his wheelchair. The two seemed chummy, with Shannon laughing happily. On the other hand, Lucas kept his head down, and the photos didn't show the expression on his face.Shannon had cared for Lucas for months in Westine. They had a history together. It was possible for old flames to rekindle. Fortunately, Shannon didn't abandon Lucas th