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
Sandra flashed a satisfied smile as she wrapped her arms around Micah's neck and kissed him. "Please be gentle. I'm afraid it'll hurt… Mmm…"An hour later, Sandra lay limp in Micah's arms. Both of them were drenched in sweat.Although the car was not spacious, it did not affect Micah's performance. Sandra was very satisfied with him. He turned to look at the sleepy Sandra and gently asked, "Does it still hurt?""Yeah…"Sandra did not expect it to hurt so much to the point she'd cried in pain.Now, she was exhausted. She did not even have the strength to keep her eyes open.Micah reached out to gently wipe away Sandra's tears. "Are you satisfied?""Yeah," Sandra replied as she embraced him tightly. At that moment, all she wanted to do was sleep. Sandra then fell asleep. She had no idea how she returned to the hotel.When she woke up, it was already morning.Micah was lying beside her, and neither of them was wearing anything. Her eyes lit up at the sight of his hand
Micah's judgment may be somewhat clouded, but he was still aware that he and Sandra were in the car.It was their first time doing the deed. Wasn't it too intense for it to happen in the car?"Let's head back to the hotel. The car is too small," Micah said as he grabbed Sandra's hand, his voice hoarse but sexy. Sandra looked at him seductively. "Are you sure you can hold on until we return to the hotel? I can't stand it anymore. I want it now…"She stuck out her pink tongue and licked her lips as she spoke. Every move of hers was charming.Micah was both amused and helpless at the sight of Sandra's eagerness. He had never met such an unrestrained woman like her. She was indeed a lethal poison. Micah's throat felt like it was on fire. He swallowed hard and replied, "It's our first time. Let's not be hasty. We can enjoy it better in the hotel room."Sandra was not the only inexperienced one. It was also Micah's first time. He felt that doing it in the car lacked a sense
Sandra's suggestive tone caused Micah's heart to flutter, and indescribable images appeared in his mind again. His lips trembled as he nervously asked, "W-What do you want to do?""What do you think I want to do?" Sandra winked at him and then licked her lips. Everything was implied but left unsaid, understood without being spoken.Micah felt both excited and awkward. He cleared his throat before replying, "It's too fast.""We'll get there eventually. So, why not do it sooner? We can enjoy it in advance," Sandra said seriously.Once again, her logic left Micah at a loss for words.He took a deep breath to remain rational. Micah refused to let his instincts take the reins once more. "We've just started dating, and there's no guarantee we'll continue to do so. I don't want to hurt you if we don't work out."But Sandra did not seem to care. "Why is your thinking still so conservative in this day and age? I'm not concerned about it, so why should you?"She merely wanted hi
Sandra did not answer Xenia's question. Instead, she replied, "The crawfish here tastes good. It's big and fresh."But Xenia showed no interest in the crawfish. She was captivated by Micah, her eyes lingering on him."Sandra, is he your boyfriend or bodyguard?"Sandra shot Xenia an annoyed glance and answered, "He's my boyfriend. What's it to you?""Nothing much. Your boyfriend suddenly rushed onto the stage and disrupted the filming. Mr. Dodd was pissed. Tell your boyfriend he shouldn't do that again. Even if he wants to become famous, that's not the way."Xenia's words were somewhat sarcastic, leaving Sandra feeling uncomfortable.The latter retorted, "My boyfriend doesn't want to become famous. He rushed onto the stage because he saw I was feeling unwell. "If it weren't for him, I'd have died by now. And if someone dies, the filming can't continue, anyway."Sandra did not know hypothermia could be so severe. She thought she could have toughed it out.Fortunately, Micah h
Sandra could break up with Micah next month if everything went smoothly.She playfully winked at him and said, "It's your turn to feed me."Micah choked on his saliva upon hearing that.They were in public, so he dared not do it at all. However, Sandra had already opened her mouth."Hurry up and feed me."Left with no choice, Micah peeled a crawfish and fed her.After eating that, Sandra smiled and demanded, "I want you to feed me with your mouth.""Don't push your luck."At that point, Micah's face had turned red as a tomato.Despite being an upright person, Sandra had led him astray. His mind was now filled with unwholesome thoughts."I will push my luck," replied Sandra. She then pouted coquettishly. "Quick! Feed me!"She had thoroughly gotten the better of him.Micah became a man without principles, only capable of spoiling his girlfriend. He could not bring himself to refuse her demands.With a crawfish in his mouth, he turned to feed it to Sandra.She aggressi
Sandra did not want to order takeout at the hotel.So, she searched online for a highly-rated restaurant and asked Micah to drive there.Sandra had chosen an eatery that specialized in crawfish. Upon their arrival, she boldly ordered 22 pounds of crawfish, some side dishes, and beer. The crawfish soon arrived, and the plate was almost as big as the table. Sandra rolled up her sleeves and immediately dug in. She also poured beer for herself and Micah."I need to drive, so I can't drink," said Micah."Don't worry. We can just call for a driver. Let's drink together. It's no fun drinking alone."After saying that, Sandra picked up her glass and took a big gulp.She even put her feet up on the chair while eating, displaying her carefree demeanor.It was Micah's first time seeing a female celebrity who was unconcerned about her image. He suddenly found Sandra's bold and candid character rather adorable.As Sandra savored the crawfish, she paired each mouthful with sips of be
Trevor was even more handsome up close.He was a gentleman, smiling as he asked, "Can you stand steady?""I should be able to," answered Sandra.Initially, she was standing just fine, but then Trevor helped her. Sandra suddenly felt her legs go weak. Perhaps she could not stand steady now.Trevor helped her to the side and said, "You should sit here for a while. Continue filming when you feel better.""Alright."At that moment, Sandra hated herself for not bringing paper and a pen with her. Otherwise, she would have gotten Trevor to sign an autograph."He's so good-looking!" Sandra exclaimed inwardly.After that, Trevor returned to the stage. Owen dared not make a sound and only glared at Sandra, who innocently pursed her lips.How could Owen blame her? Trevor was the one who wanted to help her, after all. Suddenly, Sandra sensed an unfriendly gaze and instinctively turned to look. She immediately caught sight of Micah's darkened expression, his eyes gleaming with a hi
Sandra was not embarrassed by Micah's stare. Instead, she flirtatiously blinked at him and asked, "Do you want to join me for a shower?"Startled, Micah averted his gaze and quickly turned away. "Why didn't you close the door when you shower?"Sandra confidently replied, "Why should I close the door? You're not a stranger. Besides, you've seen every part of my body multiple times."Micah could not help but wonder if she was truly a woman. Why wasn't she shy or reserved? Sandra was bolder than any man. Micah gulped nervously before saying, "That's one way to put it. But don't you feel like you're at a disadvantage by letting me see your body?""If you think I'm at a disadvantage, why don't you show me yours? That way, we'll be even." Sandra then beckoned with her finger. "Come here. Let's shower together."At that moment, Micah felt that Sandra was up to no good, like a witch from a fairy tale.After hanging the shirt she requested on the wall, he turned to leave the b
Sandra burst out laughing after hearing that. She was surprised that Micah had a sense of humor and could crack jokes.Their relationship took another step forward without them realizing it.If it had not been for the filming in the afternoon, Sandra would have wanted to make love with Micah immediately. She wanted to get it done as soon as possible because she had been waiting for this day for too long. After giving birth, she could focus on her career without needing to worry about all these matters anymore.Sandra had made a deal with her parents. They would take care of her child, and she did not need to be involved. The child would grow up and inherit the family business, while she could do whatever she liked and live a carefree life.In actuality, Sandra had no desire to date or marry. She just wanted to be alone.She could find several men to accompany her if she ever felt lonely.Meanwhile, Micah was completely unaware of Sandra's plans. He was even planning to in