Ember panicked as soon as she heard those words.Her body instantly felt cold and her hands trembled uncontrollably as she replied, "Okay, I'll come right away."After hanging up the phone, Ember couldn’t care less about anything else. She turned over and prepared to get the car.Caleb was awake when Ember answered the phone just now.Seeing her in a hurry, Caleb frowned and asked worriedly, "What's wrong? Did something happen?"Just then, Ember had red-rimmed eyes and replied in a choked voice, "My mother is in bad condition. I have to go back now."As soon as Caleb heard those words, he got out of bed with a change in facial expression and put on his clothes.He took the phone over and said, "Em, don't worry. Let’s go back right away."They were at the beach now, and there was no flight ticket back to the country at that moment.Caleb quickly called Allen and ordered in a deep voice, "Mr. Allen, please arrange a private jet."After hanging up the phone, Caleb walked up to E
The news came like a bolt from the blue. Ember trembled all over and fell sideways. She almost blacked out for a moment.Caleb, who had been standing behind Ember in a protective stance, quickly reached out to support her when he saw her falling down."Em..."Ember took a deep breath before she recovered.She looked up and met Caleb's worried gaze. Then, she shook her head lightly and said in a trembling tone, "I'm fine. I just couldn't accept the truth for a moment."Caleb was broken-hearted seeing Ember in such a state.It was heart-wrenching for him to see Ember in pain, as if someone was twisting a knife in his heart.Caleb was worried about Ember's condition, so he wrapped his arm around her shoulders and said softly, "Em, let's go over there and sit down for a while, shall we? I'm really worried about your condition. Nothing can happen to you before your mother gets better."Ember nodded gently. She sat on a bench nearby with Caleb's support.Now that the doctor had to c
Ember sniffled and stopped crying, trying her best to make her voice sound normal. "Mom, I haven't told you yet, have I? Actually, I gave birth to fraternal twins back then. Apart from Avery, I have a cute and lovely daughter named Jamie."I will bring the two children to visit you when I get a chance someday. They are dying to meet their grandmother. Mom, you have to wake up and see your grandchildren with your own eyes when the time comes."Besides, Caleb and I have reconciled. He treats me very well and is now a qualified husband and father. I am living a happy life, so you don’t have to worry about me."-Ember stayed in the hospital and talked to her mother for the next few days.Fortunately, her condition finally stabilized after several days.Ember entrusted her mother to Lydia. Then, she wasted no time in going straight to the lab.Time was running out. She had to continue to research the specific drug as her mother’s days were numbered. She had to develop the specific d
"Giving up is not our style."Ember looked solemnly at all the researchers present and enunciated, "I know that the research has been fruitless, and you can't help getting emotional. Now, I will give you a chance. You may choose to quit or continue the research."Those who choose to quit will give up this project completely from today onward. I will lead those who choose to continue the research until it is successful."After Ember said those words, the researchers present fell silent, as if they were making a decision with their hearts.Wilson was the first person to raise his hands and answered seriously, “I choose to support Dr. Sanders! I want to continue the research!”After the first person spoke his mind, the other researchers who couldn't afford to give up their previous research results took a stand."Okay, let's continue the research! We have to produce results!"In the following period, Ember accompanied her mother in the hospital apart from spending time in the resea
Caleb understood Ember's urgent desire to develop a special medicine, but he couldn't face the thought of Ember sacrificing her sleep and food every day to conduct research.Ember had lost a lot of weight in a few days, and her lovely face looked weary.Caleb drove to the institute right before dinner."Ember, today is Professor Stone's first day at the Institute with his apprentice. We should rightfully treat Professor Stone to a meal. What do you think?"Caleb gave this reason so that Ember could temporarily relax.Ember thought about it and felt that what he said was logical.It was an honor for the institute to welcome such a well-known figure as Professor Stone."Good. Then let's throw a welcome banquet for Professor Stone today. Since we're inviting guests, we can't just invite Professor Stone alone. I'll call all the researchers of the institute today and go to dinner together."Caleb, of course, had no opinions.He nodded with a loving smile on his face. "Okay, all as
Due to the fact that Susan was Professor Stone's apprentice, Caleb remained polite to her and laughed softly. "Why are you toasting me? We are just strangers..."Susan's eyes were filled with smiles. No one could find fault with her."You may not know me, but I know you. You funded a large number of college students back then. I am one of that group of college students."If it wasn't for your funding back then, I wouldn't be here now. Now that I've seen my benefactor, of course I have to toast you."After saying that, without waiting for Caleb to respond, Susan guffawed some more and looked toward Ember, smiling coquettishly. "I think you won't understand me if I provide you with this reason right, Ms. Sanders?"Ember had been focusing on her food, not expecting Susan to bring up her name.She raised her head and smiled indifferently, with confidence and generosity."Of course. I didn't expect you and Caleb to have such a bond."Susan smiled and replied, "Yes, I didn't expect t
Susan appeared to be inebriated as she raised the wine glass in her hand. The red liquid ran down the corners of her mouth, down her neck, and into her clothing.Derek frowned slightly and worriedly asked, ''Susan, aren't you a little drunk? Don't drink if you're not up to it. You need to continue your research tomorrow.Hearing this, Susan grinned, swayed slightly, and said, "I'm sorry, I accidentally drank a little too much when I was happy. It's really because I can't control myself when I see Mr. Lane."After saying that, she shook slightly and fell into Caleb's arms, who was beside her.Fortunately, Caleb responded fast. He rapidly stood up, reaching out with one hand to hold Susan, who was about to fall.Caleb's brows furrowed as she bent over, and his face darkened.Ember returned from the bathroom and arrived at the door just in time to see this scenario.She gradually narrowed her beautiful eyes, and she lifted her foot to take a large stride into the room.Caleb's eye
Caleb stretched out and took Ember in his arms, his brow furrowed. "Ember, would Susan's presence impact your work? If it does, I'll go talk to Professor Stone and ask him to send her away."Ember considered briefly before softly shaking her head. "It's better to forget about it."So far, Susan had not done anything unusual other than having ulterior motives toward Caleb.Susan was brought here by Professor Stone. The professor would feel uneasy if Susan were to be sent away for this reason.Ember could still handle the situation so far. Thus, it was better to avoid trouble.Caleb had a serious expression on his face. "Okay. Then I'll leave it alone for now. But if she does anything excessive again, please tell me."Ember was already upset over her mother's situation at the moment, and he didn't want to add to her problems."Okay, I know."Ember discussed her next plans with Caleb when they came home at night after washing up."Although my mother's situation has stabilized, it
He was an arrogant man by nature. Now that he was upset, it was only natural for him to blame Caleb and Ember."Caleb, Ember, when I rise again, I will never spare you two!"Initially, these were words to himself, but he had not anticipated that they would be picked up by someone else."Fine, then we'll wait and see. However, you'd better think about how you're going to escape today."Henry looked around, surprised to see dozens of pairs of eyes.His voice trembled, and he attempted to reach into his coat for a weapon.He had just begun to move when he saw a corpse being thrown in his direction by Caleb's men."Do you think you still have a chance of escaping? No amount of weaponry will help."Henry was astonished when he peered down and saw his man."Are you going to come with us on your own accord today, or am I going to give you a straight up pain in the ass?"Henry's palm tightened into a fist, indicating that he did not want to choose either option."I don't want to go
"Alright, tell me who the mastermind is in exchange for sparing your mother. My patience is wearing thin."The nurse averted her gaze with a hesitant look on her face."I've already told you that no one ordered me behind the scenes. If you don't believe me, there is nothing I can do about it."Ember realized that she couldn't make the nurse give in with mere words, so she increased her bargaining chip.She opened up a picture on her phone and asked, "You are familiar with this thing, aren't you?"After taking a clear look at the picture, the nurse was a little confused about what Ember was going to do."I admit that I used this drug to kill your mother. You can take revenge on me however you want.""No, it seems that the mastermind didn't tell you the effect of this drug. This drug has been developed to cure vegetative patients. My mother gradually got better after taking it."The nurse's eyes brightened. She asked with a pleading look in her eyes,"Do you mean my mother can g
Jamie placed her hand gently on her heart."Will Valerie be with me forever?""Of course."After a great deal of persuasion, Jamie finally stopped crying. She even readily cooperated in the treatment and apologized to Ember."Mommy, I'm sorry. I was rude to you just now."Ember couldn't bear to blame Jamie upon noticing how sensible she was."Silly girl, you are my daughter. How could I possibly blame you?"Good girl, let's go see Valerie together when you get better.""Okay."After leaving Jamie in Carrie's care, Ember left with peace of mind. She had to attend to an important matter now.Caleb had already told Ember everything, she couldn't wait to meet her mother's murderer after learning that she had been captured.Caleb planned to leave the decision in her hands this time.When Ember saw the nurse who gave her many sleepless nights, she rushed forward and grabbed her collar."Who is the mastermind? Tell me!"The unwavering nurse stood by her initial statement."No o
The nurse gritted her teeth, unwilling to say anything.Caleb didn't expect to worm any information out of her, so he waved his hand and ordered his subordinates to take her away.What mattered most to him now was to wait for Jamie.Not long after he arrived at the door to the operating room, he heard good news from the inside.The operation was successful. Next, they had to observe Jamie's condition.Jamie would be fine as long as her body didn't show any signs of rejecting the heart.Caleb felt heartbroken when he looked at the pale Jamie lying on the hospital bed.Fortunately, Jamie was finally getting better.Much to everyone's surprise, Jamie didn't make any noise after she woke up.She didn't say a word and just lay there like a rag doll.Distressed, Ember looked at her daughter and said, "Jamie, I will take you to see Valerie after your recovery, okay?"For the first time, Jamie's eyes were filled with mixed emotions. She raised her head and replied in a choked voice,
At the mention of the surveillance footage, the nurse hurriedly clapped her hands and said,"You're right. How could I forget the most important surveillance footage?"While speaking, she was about to turn around and go to the security room to check the surveillance footage, but Caleb stopped her."I'll go there. You should go to the operating room and see if you can be of any help."With that, he turned around and left.The nurse returned to the operating room for the time being and told Ember everything, reassuring her.Caleb led his subordinates to the security room and checked the surveillance footage.Shortly afterwards, his eyes darkened at the sight of a familiar figure.His subordinates soon exclaimed when they discovered that it was the very same nurse who had killed Mia in the hospital last time."We never found her. It turns out that she has fled back to Frissia."Caleb had run out of patience as his lips curled into a sneer."Catch her immediately! You have twenty
Jamie went out to pluck flowers for Valerie. There were many beautiful flowers in the back garden, so Jamie wanted to bring them to her in person.To her surprise, the hospital bed was empty when she returned to the ward.Jamie panicked and subconsciously ran in the direction of a nurse who was looking for her.She couldn't believe her ears when she heard the answer."I'm going to find Valerie. Miss, please get out of the way."The nurs,e who had been looking after the two children, knew that they were good friends.Witnessing the scene, the nurse felt helpless with a lump in her throat."Let's find Valerie later. Jamie, can you come with us now?"Jamie had vaguely guessed the answer, but still she stubbornly refused to give up."No way. I have to wait here for Valerie. She wants to see the flowers I've plucked."The nurse couldn't do anything about Jamie. When she was at her wit's end, Lugh appeared.He knelt down and spoke softly, "Be a good girl, Jamie. We are going to ex
Valerie's words touched Carrie. She packed their clothes and left with Caleb and Ember.Ember asked Valerie and got them a room next to Jamie's ward.Jamie looked awkward when she saw Valerie."Mommy, who is she?"Ember rubbed Jamie's head and answered gently."Jamie, her name is Valerie. She'll stay here for a while. Get along well with her, okay?"Jamie blinked, curious about the stranger in front of her."Hi, Valerie."Valerie had not talked to kids her age for a long time due to her health. She was attracted by Jamie's politeness."Hi, Jamie."Jamie and Valerie started talking. Children's friendship was simple. Ember got them many toys to play with.She tried to treat Valerie's illness but to no avail.The cancer cells had spread to the surrounding organs. The best Ember could do was decrease Valerie's suffering as much as she could.Valerie was very sensible. She gritted her teeth and endured the when it hurt.Jamie noticed that after having a similar experience.Sh
Ember and Caleb looked at each other when they heard Valerie. They could not imagine how difficult her life was that made her so mature.Carrie was comforted after a while, wiped away her tears, and spoke with choked sobs."It was my daughter's decision. I'm glad she could help your daughter."They did not act superior even though Ember and Caleb were receiving their favor.Carrie felt so distressed that she could hardly breathe when she thought of Valerie, who would die in a few months.Ember was moved. "We're here to express our gratitude. Please let us know if there's anything we could help."She wanted to make it up to them.Fortunately, they did not feel offended but refused to ask for compensation."We're not doing this to get anything in return. I only hope my organs can save lives. That's my only wish."Ember and Caleb felt so impressed. They wondered what they could do for Valerie.Suddenly, Duncan rushed in and said, "Don't mind if I do, then. You can have all my da
Then Carrie looked at Duncan again and cursed, "Duncan, I'll make sure you won't have any more children if you take the money. You'll be alone for the rest of your life."Duncan became furious when he heard that."Bitch! I've been too nice to you just now. I don't mind telling you what it takes to challenge me! You want to die with this trash, right? As you wish!"Someone grabbed his hand when he took a rope and moved toward them."Don't you dare!"Duncan was stunned and felt annoyed. "Stay away from my business! Everyone in this village knows who I am! Get lost!"As he spoke, he turned his head and saw two beautiful figures.In just an instant, he was deeply attracted by Ember's beauty and stunned.Caleb could not stand such a vulgar person, so he beat Duncan to the ground.Ember walked to Carrie and Valerie at that moment."Are you okay? Let me take you to the hospital."Valerie thanked her sweetly and helped Carrie get up, "It's alright. Thank you, miss."Carrie hurriedl