The baby was in an incubator in the intensive care unit, and he had a dedicated nurse looking after him.The intensive care unit was a sterile environment. Under normal circumstances, premature babies were not allowed visitors.However, Elliot's was special. Once he entered the neonatal unit, the nurse disinfected him, helped him into a sterile suit, and led him into the intensive care unit."Your son is stable, Mr. Foster. He just has some respiratory issues… It is normal for babies born prematurely to suffer from respiratory issues. You don't have to worry about it," explained the nurse.Elliot had already found out about the baby's condition from the doctor earlier that afternoon, so he was not too worried.He watched his son through the incubator.The baby was swaddled in a cotton wrap. He had an oxygen tube connected to his nose. His eyes were closed and he did not move a muscle; he was asleep. Elliot's eyes instantly filled with tears.The baby would not have to suffer i
"I got hit," said Chelsea as her sobs turned into loud wails. "I see. Was it Elliot?""Who else would dare lay a finger on me besides him?" Chelsea lifted her head up slightly. She refused to let her tears fall. "Are you going to call me stupid? If I hadn't returned to his side, I wouldn't be suffering this kind of humiliation today.""What's the point of regretting it? People would just look down on you if you do." Charlie checked the time, then said, "Go home now. If you don't feel like going home, then stay at a hotel. I'll book a flight home.""Charlie, I'm giving up," sighed Chelsea in defeated exhaustion. "He almost killed me tonight. I don't want to give him anything, not even a single tear… He is not worthy!" Charlie laughed, "How many times have you said that before? You won't give up till you he is in your hands." "It's for real this time… He's got a son now. He doesn't need me anymore.""Get some rest, Chelsea." Charlie sounded utterly calm. "I recently came across
Avery also noticed the rash on the baby's face, but she was not particularly shocked."Babies have delicate skin, so they get rashes easily." She imparted her experience to Elliot. "Hayden and Layla used to get rashes all the time before they turned one. Applying ointment usually does the trick."Elliot was relieved."Premature babies get little setbacks like this easier."There was self-blame in Avery's voice."It's fine as long as it's nothing serious." Elliot comforted her. "He was sound asleep when I went to see him last night. He might think he's still inside you!""He's sleeping well because of the lack of oxygen from the premature birth." Avery looked up at him with her wet eyes and said, "I won't let Chelsea Tierney get away with this, Elliot."Elliot said, "She pushed the blame onto her cousin. Nora's already fled the country.""How would Nora have the guts to do anything without Chelsea's help?!""I know, Avery." He held her hand and said, "I've already sent people
Avery took a sip of soup. It was delicious.Shea was the one who made it, and that meant more to Avery than how the soup tasted. Avery had been the one to operate on Shea, and she had never expected Shea to make such an extensive recovery. "The fish chowder is pretty good, Elliot. You should give it a try," Avery said.Elliot walked over to the table and poured himself a bowl of soup.He took a sip. The chowder was light and not oily. It indeed tasted good.His eyes landed on Shea.She had improved significantly since spending time with Wesley.Perhaps he should let her try out the things she wanted to do, including learning to drive.Meanwhile, at Starry River Villa, Mike had taken a few days off work.He could not get rid of Avery's pain from childbirth, but he could look after the house for her.During the day, while the kids were at school, he worked at home.Chad came over for lunch at noon."Let's go see Avery at the hospital after we eat!" he suggested."Sure. El
Chelsea suffered a huge blow.She could not accept this."Did I actually lose my head for a wackjob? I'll be the laughing stock of the world if this got out!" thought Chelsea.She would look crazier than a person suffering from a mental illness!"Even so, he's not the kind of nut case you find in mental hospitals!" Chelsea forcibly defended Elliot. "His illness didn't stop him from becoming the richest man! It also didn't stop him from having a child! So what if he's sick in the head?!"Charlie chuckled coldly at his sister's faraway look, then said, "Call me the next time he picks on you, Chelsea. It's not a crime when someone with a mental disability commits murder. Even if you end up dying by his hands, you had it coming!""You say such horrible things!""It's hard to accept the truth!" Charlie adjusted his collar, then said lightly, "Haven't you ever wondered why this mental illness of his is not public knowledge? If he didn't care, then why can't you find anything about thi
"That's between them, so I'm not too sure," Ben said. "If they do get married, I bet they'll host a grand wedding. You'll all find out about it then.""Avery Tate really hit the jackpot in life! She gave our boss a child, and it's a son, too!" someone said enviously."Exactly! I bet the boss will help her out if Tate Industries ever gets in trouble in the future."Ben said, "Your boss might be rich and handsome, but Avery isn't a powerless woman who would use her children to earn respect. Do you really think your boss would fall in love with an average woman? Stop watching too many soap operas.""Huh? Isn't the boss only with Avery Tate because she got pregnant?""What are you thinking?! How could a mere child tie him down? There are plenty of women in the world. If he only wanted a child, he could've picked any woman to have a child with."Ben's words enlightened everyone.Simply put, a woman who was able to stay by Elliot Foster's side was definitely not a gullible idiot.Eve
Avery suddenly did not have the courage to enter the room.She did not know how to face Tammy.Tammy might have been afraid of giving birth, but it had taken her a long time and a lot of thought to finally decide that she wanted children. In the end, she had been rendered infertile. Fate had dealt her a gigantic blow!It must also have been a massive blow to Jun!"This has nothing to do with you, Avery. Aunt Mary doesn't blame you, and neither will Tammy," Elliot said softly as he reached out to wipe Avery's tears off her face. "Go on in and talk to her.""I don't know what to say… Elliot, I don't know how to talk to her…" Avery sobbed. "I can't face her like this."At that moment, the patient's room door suddenly burst open.When Mary saw the two of them standing at the door, she said in surprise, "When did you two get here? Did you already get discharged from the hospital so soon, Avery?"Avery quickly composed herself, then said, "Yes, I've been discharged. That's why I ca
"Avery, we might not be able to meet all the time, but I'll still come see you when I have the time," Tammy said."Okay. I'll wait for you.""Go home and get some rest! You look worse than I do," Tammy said. She attempted to get out of bed so that she could see Avery out."Lie down and rest. I'll leave now," Avery said as she held her down. "Let me know when you leave the hospital.""I will."As Avery walked out of the hospital, her thoughts were a chaotic mess. Her head was spinning, and she could not calm down.Things seemed to be getting better, but her heart felt heavy.Perhaps it was because she could no longer return to the past, and the future was filled with uncertainty."Get some rest when you get home, Avery. You don't look too good." Elliot gazed at Avery's cool face and worried that she might get postpartum depression. "While you were talking to Tammy in the room, Aunt Mary told me that while this might have been a tragic experience for Tammy, it made her mature ver