“No problem. I’ll help you to win Mommy back, Daddy. But you have to work hard too.”Avery spoke like a mature little man, and the two of them exchanged a smile.“What are you two up to again?”There was some distance between Ember and the two, and she couldn’t hear anything since they were whispering.Avery simply looked at Caleb with a smile, saying, “Nothing! Daddy and I are just discussing what games to play.”“You’re my son, alright. You’re so smart!” Caleb gave Avery a big thumbs up.While Caleb and Avery were chatting, the office door suddenly opened.“How are you doing, Caleb?”A familiar voice entered Caleb’s ears. He turned and looked, then noticed Penelope was moving toward him with two packaged meals.“I’m worried that you’re not used to the food here, so I personally made some for you. You should eat some while it’s hot,” she said sweetly.She spoke to him in a coy, babyish voice while looking at him with a doe-like gaze in an attempt to look cute. From Caleb’s
“I want to win Avery over. And her, too.”Caleb was confident.After the two left, Penelope stood there, stunned.However, she quickly recovered. She clenched the meal packages in anger, her face a vicious expression.“Ember... Just you wait! I’ll eventually take back what’s mine!” She then made a call. “Hey, I’ll pay you one million. Do you have the confidence to deal with my problem?”There was a breeze, and the curtains almost reached Penelope’s face as the wind blew. Their soft fabric couldn’t shield the viciousness on her face. Her hatred for Ember was on full display. If she couldn’t enjoy her life, then Ember couldn’t either!“Do it quickly, and don’t let what happened last time repeat! I’ve given you enough this time!” she hissed, her tone distant.“Alright, got it.”The voice from the other side was similarly cold.Two days went by in a blur.“Two days have passed! Why haven’t you made a move yet?!” Penelope roared on her phone, furious. “It isn’t that we didn’t
“Avery, are you happy that I can join your parent-children carnival this time?” Caleb asked.In the car, father and son were chatting away happily. Neither spared a glance at Ember’s cold expression.“I am!” Avery almost jumped up, jubilant.“I don’t have a daddy every time the kindergarten has any activities. Now I have one too!”Ember looked at Avery, and noticed that he seemed to be happier after Caleb entered his life.Soon, they had reached the kindergarten’s entrance. Caleb got out of the car, and picked Avery up.“Avery, you can walk. You can’t always depend on adults,” Ember said.She had always taught Avery to be independent. Even if Caleb was around, she wouldn’t let it slip by.“Alright. Daddy, let me down.”While Caleb let Avery down, he still held the boy’s hand.Avery’s other hand held Ember’s. Finally, they looked like a family.Caleb and Ember’s appearance grabbed the other parents’ attention. As they were both very good-looking, they instantly caught everyon
The sun was already setting, and the sky was getting darker.Many of the parents drove there. Ember’s situation was a bit different, so she had to walk to the restaurant. Luckily, they weren’t that far from their destination. They only needed about ten minutes.“Mommy, all the games are so fun today!” Avery said as he held Ember’s hand, hopping around.The thrill was still inside of him, and hadn’t dissipated yet. He was skipping happily as he walked ahead.Ember smiled, and didn’t say much. “Let’s go. We’re going to eat something delicious at the restaurant.”She pulled Avery’s arm, indicating him to go faster.However, what she didn’t know was that there was someone following them without them noticing. He was staring right at the mother and son.The kindergarten was in the countryside, and there weren’t many people walking around. Doing it there was no doubt the best choice.The mysterious man first looked behind him. Once he was sure that no one was behind him, he instantly
After a while, Caleb also got himself checked in at the hospital.After a series of checkups, they found no injuries on Avery.Caleb followed behind Ember, worried. “How was it? Any problems?” “It’s fine. Avery only suffered a shock.” She held Avery in her arms. He was fast asleep.“Pass him to me.”Caleb walked over to her and paused in front of her, trying to stop her from leaving through the front door.She frowned, not understanding why Caleb was doing that. “What is it?” “Look at your right arm.”After listening to Caleb’s reminder, Ember finally realized that there was a scrape on her right arm. By now, the blood had already dried.“It’s fine. I can deal with a small injury like this at home,” she said. She gave the wound a cursory glance, as if it wasn’t a problem.“Since you’re at the hospital, you should get it looked at.”With that, Caleb took Avery from Ember’s arms.Ember originally wanted to refuse, since she would deal with it later at home. But Caleb alread
The mood was too stressful and strange for Ember, so she had no choice but to change the topic.“Wait, I’ll make a call,” Caleb said.The man handling the case was his acquaintance, Officer Vargas. Before this, he had already asked Officer Vargas to interrogate him.Caleb’s call quickly went through. “Vargas, any news? Have you discovered his motive?” “He wouldn’t tell me, no matter what. He kept on telling me he’s just robbing them. I’ve already spent an hour with him, and I haven’t gotten anything worthwhile yet,” Officer Vargas replied.“Alright, thanks. Let me know if you discover anything new.”After he hung up the call, Caleb shook his head at Ember. He was putting the call on loudspeaker, so she could hear their conversation clearly.The result was not out of her expectations. She had a feeling that this won’t be an easy case to crack.“I’ve called for a few bodyguards. When you’re going home, let them follow you. It’s safer that way.”Since Ember refused for them to s
In the end, Ember let Lugh send her back.Caleb wasn’t happy with it, but he had no choice other than to accept this conclusion.“Avery, I’m going to send you to school.” The next day, Ember was still worried that someone was spying on them. Thus, she wanted to personally send Avery to kindergarten.“Are you afraid that bad people will kidnap me again? If they appear again, I’ll hit them this time! I won’t let them hurt you!” Avery raised his fist, a vicious expression on his face.When Ember saw it, she smiled.“The police caught the bad men last night. I just want to send you to school. You don’t want me to?” Ember patted Avery’s head, consoling him.She didn’t want Avery to sink into a panic, so she had no choice but to tell him a white lie.“I want to!” Avery hopped happily, cheering. Ember had been very busy in the past, and had no time to accompany him.Just as she took Avery into her car and was ready to go to the kindergarten, a familiar car stopped right in front o
“Doctor Ember, there has been a car accident. There are five victims who suffered serious injuries, and they’ve all been transferred to our hospital. We don’t have enough doctors.”A nurse jogged into Ember’s office to report what was happening.Normally speaking, Ember had already clocked out and it was time that Avery finished school. Originally, she wanted to go pick Avery up and go back home, but this accident ruined her plans.However, when patients were involved, she couldn’t delay. She agreed to it. “I’ll come soon.”When she thought about Avery, she didn’t feel he would be safe. Someone must pick him up first. As she was out of options, she gave Caleb a call. “I have a surgery. Can you pick Avery up and take care of him for the afternoon?”Ember made it short and concise. She wanted to rush into the surgery theater to start performing the surgery for the patients.“Alright! Leave Avery to me. Don’t worry.”Caleb could hear the urgency in her tone. He didn’t tease Ember
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