Evan asked softly, "Aren't you afraid she might hurt you?"Axel shook his head and flashed a smile at Evan. "You'll protect me, right, Daddy?"Evan tenderly stroked Axel's head. "Give me two more days. If I can't find it by then, I'll bring her here, alright?"Axel obediently nodded. "Okay."Not long after their conversation, Axel closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.Evan's heart ached when he withdrew his hand, finding a strand of Axel's hair in his palm. He had forgotten that Axel would lose his hair—too caught up in tending to Axel's discomfort. Suppressing the pain in his chest, he stood up, his face tense. He left the room and instructed the bodyguard to fetch a hairstylist.-Meanwhile, at Bayview Villa.When her phone rang, Caroline was getting ready to head downstairs and ask Eira to prepare more food. She hesitated for a moment upon seeing an unfamiliar number but answered it."Hello, who's calling?" Caroline inquired."It's me, Greta," said the voice on the o
"Don't go, Carol!" Paige exclaimed. "Casey might harm you."As Paige's voice faded, Eira entered the room with an ice pack. She glanced at them before realizing it was for Paige.Paige accepted it gratefully and said, "Thank you.""You're welcome," Eira replied and left.Caroline approached Paige, picked up the ice pack, and gently placed it on her eyes. "I'll be careful, don't worry. You should be more concerned about yourself."Paige rested on Caroline's legs and reassured her, "I'll be fine. It'll pass."Caroline sighed. "Have you heard about Zenya?"Paige was surprised. "No, why?"Caroline explained, "I want to do charity work. Ms. Shawn asked me to make clothes for impoverished children and send supplies."Paige sat up in amazement. "Are you going alone? When are you leaving?"Caroline considered and replied, "The clothes will be ready in about ten days. I'll go then.""Next week, right?" Paige confirmed.Caroline nodded. "Yes.""That sounds risky. I've heard the path
Axel feared that his sickly appearance would startle his mother. He placed his arm down and leaned against the basin, overwhelmed with questions.'How long will it take for me to recover? When can I get a bone marrow transplant? I need to see Mommy and tell her about my daily pain. I can't eat because of the medicine, and the nighttime agony clouds my mind. I don't want Daddy to worry, but I'm really tired,' he thought.His hand trembled as he reached for the bathroom door. The door was slightly open when he caught Richie's voice. "Mr. Jordan, his white blood cell count has increased slightly. Don't worry. He'll recover faster after the bone marrow transplant."Evan inquired, "Will he still need chemotherapy after the transplant?"Richie replied, "No, but he must continue chemotherapy without the transplant. It's a long and painful process, and there's no guarantee of a full recovery."Evan fell silent. "Hmm, you may go now."Richie nodded and left.Axel hesitated by the wall, u
Caroline pushed Daniella's hand away firmly. "If you have something to say, just say it clearly. Don't act all superior here!"Daniella withdrew her arm and massaged her sore hand due to Caroline's shove. "What else can I say? I just want to tell you that Evan will always be mine, and you won't have him or Casey."Caroline sneered. "You're just seeking attention."Daniella's expression turned serious instantly. "Caroline, show some respect, or I'll make things difficult for your son."Caroline replied, "Feel free to try if you're not afraid of me."Daniella looked slightly scared upon hearing that. She stood tall and said, "I don't want to waste my time talking to you."She swiftly walked into the restaurant.Caroline watched Daniella's departing figure, her mind in turmoil. She couldn't understand why Evan would meet with Daniella. 'Hasn't Axel suffered enough? Do you have a heart at all? If you want to be with Daniella, just return my son to me!' she thought.Caroline took a
Evan squinted at Daniella and retorted, "Remember, your child might not be mine. Don't forget that you were with other men when you were with me!"Daniella's face froze as Evan exposed her. She stammered, "I'm... I'm sorry, Evan.""I'm not here to accept your apology. I can agree to your request," Evan said impatiently.Eyes gleaming with hope, Daniella asked, "Really? Are you really going to let me take care of Axel?"Evan watched Daniella closely, trying to discern her intentions. He replied coldly, "I'll have a lawyer draw up an agreement. If I catch you harming Axel in any way during his recovery, I'll personally take you to the police station."Daniella nodded repeatedly, tears streaming down her swollen eyes. "I won't do it again… I regret what I did, and I promise to take good care of Axel."Evan felt repulsed by Daniella's appearance, but he had no choice but to tolerate it for now. Otherwise, she might refuse to provide the bone marrow."I have a request. Please don't r
"When did I reconcile with her?" Evan asked with displeasure."I don't want to get involved in your relationship. All I know is that Daniella abused my son," Caroline replied.Evan explained coldly, "Daniella and I will never get back together, and I won't return your son to you, either."Caroline sneered. "You're sharing a meal with her, yet you claim you're not getting back together? Are you only rekindling things after sleeping in the same bed? Evan, I can't be as forgiving as you. I can't share a meal with someone who hurt my son!" "I have a reason to meet her.""Then tell me what the reason is!"Caroline's question left Evan speechless. He couldn't explain to Caroline right now because he didn't want to worry her.Caroline scoffed at Evan's avoidance. "I'll be straightforward. If you're getting back together with Daniella, give me back my son! Otherwise, I'll hire a lawyer and take legal action to gain custody!"Caroline stormed back to the private room in anger, circling
Caroline felt her heart sink at the news."Is there any other option? I just need one," Caroline said reluctantly.Robert replied, "It's not entirely impossible…""Please, tell me," Caroline urged anxiously."You could marry Mr. Jordan or find evidence that he abused the child."But Evan couldn't have abused the child—he was strict but not abusive. However, did she have to marry Evan?Even if she agreed, Evan and Draco might not approve. Caroline propped up her head, troubled by the lack of a viable solution."That's all for today, Mr. Joule. I need some time to think. Thank you," Caroline said wearily."You're welcome."Caroline could only temporarily postpone this matter, as there seemed to be no other way.She texted Scott: [Are you asleep? Feeling better today? I couldn't visit. I was too busy.]Scott: [Don't worry, I'm much better.]Caroline: [Great. I'll bring you soup tomorrow morning.]Scott: [No need to go back and forth. The hospital provides food. Just pick
Grayson pushed Daniella away in a fit of rage. "I gave you money to start a company when you asked for it, but you haven't even visited the company once since the incident! And now, you want to take care of someone else's child!"Tears welled up in Daniella's eyes. "I'll go to the company tomorrow, Grandpa. Please, don't be angry…"Grayson retorted, "Axel's leukemia and survival have nothing to do with you!"Daniella pleaded, "No, Grandpa. I can't bear to see the child I raised die like that."Grayson frowned deeply. "Even if that's the case, he's not your child!""Grandpa, I'm begging you to let me see him because I just can't bear it, Grandpa," Daniella cried."No!" Grayson was determined. "There's no room for negotiation on this matter! You must manage the company properly from tomorrow onward, and you're not allowed to see the child!"With that, Grayson stood up and angrily left Daniella's room.As the door slammed shut, Daniella's expression turned malicious. "How dare you