Xander hurried over and asked, "How is Jessie?"The doctor smiled faintly, reassuring him, "Mr. Patton, there's no need to worry. Ms. Patton is alright. She has no injuries, and there's no sign of assault. It seems she's unconscious from extreme fright. "I've taken a blood sample, and we'll have the results in about 15 minutes. From my initial assessment, it looks like she was sedated and possibly ingested something else. We'll know for sure once the results are back."Xander's dry throat swallowed hard, his anger subsiding somewhat."Was the examination thorough? When will Jessie wake?"The doctor chuckled softly. "Mr. Patton, please trust my expertise. Ms. Patton is frail and slightly anemic. I've started her on an IV drip, and she'll be moved to a regular ward. "You can arrange her admission now. We'll wait for the blood test results to determine when she can be discharged."Xander kept his gaze fixed on Jessamine.He called the driver and instructed him to handle the admi
Jessamine felt a wave of sadness, and tears welled up in her eyes. She was like a child who had been wronged and finally saw her parents.Now, Jessamine couldn't deny that Xander was her pillar, providing a sense of security that no one else could replace.Different from the feelings brought by Thaddeus, this familial reliance made Jessamine feel grounded and at ease. She'd have unconditional support and trust, no matter what happened. Xander's brow twitched. He reached over to help Jessamine adjust her bangs."You're safe. Don't worry," Xander reassured Jessamine.Jessamine knew she was safe; nowhere else made her feel safer than being with Xander.Men might leave her or betray her, but her family would do none of that.Jessamine shifted in bed and sat up against the headboard."Xander, I was supposed to go home after work. In the parking lot, I ran into Noah. He's a lunatic —"Xander cut Jessamine off, not wanting to hear the rest. His beloved cousin had almost been violate
Jessamine looked at Xander with trepidation, like a high schooler caught in a forbidden romance, bracing herself for a lecture. It wouldn't have been a problem if Xander approved of Thaddeus. The real issue was that Xander already saw Thaddeus as a complete jerk.Jessamine was extremely nervous.After a brief pause, Xander asked, "Why aren't you picking up the call?"Jessamine was so nervous that she began to stammer. "My phone's battery is low, and I didn't bring my charger. I still need to call Grandma later."Jessamine thought her answer was justified. She then declined the call once again.Xander felt a headache coming. Jessamine was of age to be married soon! He thought that he should introduce a decent guy to her so that Thaddeus would stop bothering her.Xander placed the water cup on the small bedside shelf. "If you don't say anything, I'll just get them to buy you whatever they want."Jessamine froze for a moment before realizing Xander was waiting for her answer about
While they chatted, Xander entered with the breakfast his assistant bought.Jessamine heard the door open and whispered softly, "Let's talk later. Xander's back."With that said, she promptly hung up the phone.Thaddeus had much more to say but missed his chance. Collapsing back into bed, he breathed in the scent of the room, catching a hint of Jessamine's fragrance. After comforting himself for a moment, he got up to wash up.When Thaddeus arrived at the office, he immediately started making calls to get everything set up. Once it was all arranged, he instructed Jordan to take Jessamine's and Colin's hair samples to the hospital for a paternity test. He also stashed a copy of Colin's sample in a drawer, ready for comparison once they received the materials from Frence.He suspected there might be undisclosed truths about Jessamine's background. As for Colin, he didn't trust anything he said.Thaddeus strongly suspected that Burry, now in Frence, was related to Jessamine by blood
"Bring us some coffee."The secretaries breathed a sigh of relief and quickly dashed off.Heather looked worn out. Her tired, bloodshot eyes suggested she hadn't slept well. She seemed thinner and more exhausted than before. Without her extravagant jewelry, it was hard to see her as someone wealthy.Heather had pushed herself into this state after just two days of Sasha being locked up.Thaddeus felt a twinge of heartache, but despite his emotions, he was determined to teach Heather a lesson. He intended to make her change the indulgent way she had been treating Sasha for many years.Thaddeus stayed silent, waiting for Heather to erupt.Thaddeus knew Heather well. As she walked into the office, her emotions predictably spiraled out of control."Thaddeus, please, I'm begging you. I have no other option. Sasha won't survive there; it's no place for anyone. Yes, she's made mistakes, but we have the means to bail her out. Can't we just settle this with money? We could offer them a h
Back in Hajera, Jessamine's body had completely recovered after a night's rest.Xander watched her finish breakfast while he handled official business in her ward, showing no intention of leaving. His assistant kept coming back and forth, not only delivering documents but also reporting on various work matters. He was as busy as a bee all morning long.Jessamine paced back and forth out of boredom. She wanted to leave the hospital, but Xander wouldn't let her. He insisted she stay until the end of the day and complete the discharge process the next morning."Xander, maybe you should go back to the company. I'm feeling pressured with you acting like this," Jessamine said.She didn't want to hinder his work with her own needs. Having been by Thaddeus' side for three years, she knew just how busy a big company's CEO could be.Xander finished signing a document and set it aside. Only after he had gathered all the papers on the coffee table into a folder did he have the chance to look
Jessamine's ward had a good view. When she stood by the window, she could see the hospital courtyard, which had a pavilion and a few other patients taking a walk. She had spent an entire night in a room that was only around 300 square feet, and she was feeling a bit confined."How about you come downstairs and take a walk with me?" Jessamine suggested.Denise coughed, seeming relieved that she had something to do.Jessamine, dressed in her hospital gown, calmly took her phone and stepped out. Before she left, Denise even handed her a thermos with water.The two of them took the elevator and quickly reached the first floor. They exited the inpatient building and walked toward the courtyard.Jessamine finally breathed in the air that had no disinfectant smells. Feeling much more relaxed, she stretched her body and in the next moment, noticed some familiar figures ahead.She paused for a moment and quickly dismissed the thought from her mind.Jessamine told herself that it probably
Jessamine sighed. "It's nothing. I'm just slightly anemic."There was no need to go into too much detail. The doctor had indeed prescribed her medication to regulate her blood. What Jessamine said wasn't exactly a lie—it was more like some small talk between colleagues who weren't very close.Yvonne didn't ask any more questions. Just then, her phone rang. She answered it, said a few words, and then quickly hung up. "I need to go now. It's time for my son to change his dressing."After speaking, Yvonne picked up her things and quickly walked away.Jessamine stared blankly at Yvonne's back, finding it hard to connect the once glamorous jewelry designer with the person Yvonne had become now.Jessamine continued to pace around outside, but when she returned to the hospital room, she felt bored again. The problem was that the ward didn't have her drawing board, so she couldn't even pass the time by drawing something.Judith called to ask for updates, seeming like the roles of a boss