Caroline walked over to the dining table and asked, "How early did you wake up to make these?""I woke up at 5:00 a.m.! If it's okay with you, I'd like to take Mr. and Ms. Shenton Jr. for morning exercise starting tomorrow," Eira replied."Morning exercise?" Caroline was surprised."Mommy, I want to go for exercise with Eira. Tyler and I tried it this morning, and it's fun!" Liora exclaimed, throwing herself into Caroline's arms."Is that so? But remember, you have to stay committed," Caroline reminded them.Tyler took a sip of milk and added, "It's a bit tiring, but I'm good with it."Tyler thought it would be great to learn some self-defense techniques from Eira.Liora nodded enthusiastically. "I'm good too, Mommy. We'll go to bed earlier at night so we can wake up earlier. Also, Mommy, I learned a poem last night! Would you like me to read it to you?"Caroline smiled affectionately. "Of course, go ahead."Liora sat up straight, her expression serious as she recited, "Tyger
Daniella returned to her car and glanced at the school entrance surveillance camera. Soon, she smirked and reached for her makeup to freshen up.Leaving a video of herself pleading to see Axel at the school had been a tough ordeal.After refreshing her makeup, Daniella drove to the hospital where Casey was being treated.-At MK.Alex had an early morning stakeout in the car park. He spotted Paige's car slowly entering the lot around 8:30 a.m. Moving swiftly, he opened her car door and jumped inside.Alex's sudden appearance took Paige aback. Her heart raced as she scolded him, "What's wrong with you?"Alex hastily pulled a box from his pocket. "I'm here to apologize, Paige." He opened the box, revealing a diamond bracelet.Paige replied in a high-pitched voice, "Do you think this changes things? You still don't understand me, Alex!"Alex spoke sternly. "Paige, please let me finish before getting angry. My mother isn't easygoing. I haven't introduced you to her because I wante
Evan turned away. "Can't you win Paige back with your persuasion?"Alex shook his head. "No, her temperament is almost like Caroline's, and she can't tolerate any imperfections."Evan sneered. "I'm not as disgraceful as you."Alex glared at Evan. "How dare you say something like that? Clearly, you're more excessive than I am!"The car headed toward the development zone. Not even halfway through the journey, Evan's phone rang. He answered when he saw it was Axel's teacher calling.Evan responded casually. "What's up?""Could you come to the school, Mr. Jordan? Axel has a high fever of 39°C, and he's in the nurse's office now," Stacy said anxiously.Evan's expression grew serious. "Alright, I'm on my way."Evan told Reuben. "Turn the car around, heading back to Merlin School."Alex looked at him in surprise. "What happened?""Axel has a fever! Call the construction supervisor and let him know we'll go tomorrow," Evan said in a slightly panicked voice.Alex nodded. "Okay."
Axel coughed up blood as soon as Alex ended the call.Evan's face turned pale, and his hands shook uncontrollably. It was the first time Alex had seen Evan so terrified.-Thirty minutes later, Evan rushed Axel to Grand East, cradling him carefully. He hurried into the emergency department, gently placing Axel on a stretcher.Trying to hide his own emotions, he comforted Axel, "I'll be right outside. Don't be scared."Axel breathed heavily and reassured him, "I'm fine, don't worry, Daddy…"Evan's eyes welled up with tears.Dr. Richie Webber then intervened, saying, "Mr. Jordan, we will take care of Mr. Jordan Jr."They wheeled Axel into the emergency room.As Axel's cold, little hands slipped from Evan's grasp, a profound sense of helplessness consumed him. He watched Axel disappear behind the emergency room doors.Alex approached Evan, patted his shoulder, and tried to encourage him. "Don't worry. He's going to be fine."Evan's gaze remained fixed on the emergency room, his
Caroline glanced at the operating theater after ending the call. An uneasy feeling gnawed at her chest as if something terrible would happen. She battled the sense of suffocation, wondering, 'Am I just too nervous?'Taking slow, deep breaths, she waited for Lily.The minutes ticked by, stretching into what felt like hours.Finally, Scott hurried over to her. He approached swiftly as soon as he spotted Caroline. She looked up, greeted him, and rose from her seat. "You're here," she said.Scott handed her a cup of her favorite flat white coffee. "This should help you relax," he said."Thank you," Caroline replied, accepting the coffee. They sat together, glancing nervously at the illuminated sign above the operating theater.Scott asked, "How much time has passed?"Caroline checked her watch. "Almost 20 minutes."Scott reassured her, "Craniotomies take time. Evan's team consists of specialists from abroad. Everything will be okay."Caroline tried to ease her anxiety but still fe
Twenty minutes later, Axel was admitted to the VIP room. Evan and Alex walked into the room and heard hurried footsteps approaching from the door. They turned and saw Draco solemnly entering the room, accompanied by a few bodyguards. Seeing Axel lying on the bed, Draco snarled at Evan, "I entrusted the child to you, and you've raised him like this?"Evan remained silent as Draco berated him. However, the mention of Axel's illness caused intense pain in Evan's chest, making his entire body tense up.Unable to bear it any longer, Alex spoke up. "Uncle Draco, how can you blame Evan for this? He didn't want this to happen either!"Draco replied with displeasure, "This is none of your business! I'm addressing this defiant child. How has he raised my grandson?"Evan controlled his emotions and said coldly, "If you keep speaking so loudly and disturbing Axel's rest, I'll have the bodyguards remove you."Draco was furious. Reluctantly, he lowered his voice for Axel's sake. "You don't
"It's fine. I'm not leaving until Lily is out," Caroline firmly rejected.As her voice faded, the operation theater's lights dimmed. Caroline ceased her pacing and swiftly approached the theater's entrance. Scott followed closely behind. Soon, Deric gloomily emerged in his scrubs and looked at Caroline. "I'm sorry, Ms. Shenton. The surgery failed."Caroline's heart raced, and restlessness filled her chest. "What do you mean by 'failed'?"The sound of a stretcher being moved echoed, and Deric turned to allow nurses to pass. Caroline was about to check on Lily when she heard the doctor's regretful words. "Time of death, 2.27 p.m."Her arms dropped weakly to her sides. Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at Deric with disbelief. She asked hoarsely, "What did you say again?"Deric met her gaze with guilt. "Ms. Smith's vital signs were unstable during the surgery—""I don't want to hear this! I'm asking you, what did you say again?" Caroline sternly interrupted, her
"Why? Why is this happening?"Caroline's fists clenched, and she collapsed to the floor. Tears streamed down her face, blurring her vision."What have I done wrong? Why do the people closest to me always get taken away? Why?"Scott knelt beside her. "This isn't your fault, Carol…"Caroline leaned forward slowly. "I couldn't give Lily a good retirement life... I never got to repay her kindness. I caused Lily, my mother, and Jamie's deaths. I'm a jinx, and everyone around me will die because of me!"Scott comforted her, "This isn't your doing, Carol. You need to gather yourself. The children need you."-In the VIP room.Evan received Deric's guilt-ridden call, announcing Lily's death due to a failed surgery.Evan's face turned serious as he pictured Caroline's despair. He gritted his teeth and said, "I paid your team handsomely, and this is all you can do?"Deric explained, "The surgery should have been fine, Mr. Jordan. But the patient's vital signs dropped drastically during