He strode over to Naomi and took his phone back with a fierce look."Why did you answer my call? Who allowed you to do that?""I didnโt do it on purpose. I wanted to take the phone to you, but I had accidentallyโ"Naomi quickly tried to explain herself but Jack did not let her finish. He took his phone and went back to his room. Bang!He slammed the door shut. All the warmth in the house turned cold. She stopped cooking the food. All that was left was cold food and cold hearts. "Stupid Daddy! Heโs so unreasonable!"Naomi felt frustrated. She could not get rid of her frustration.Jack came out of his room an hour later. He saw Naomi cleaning up in the kitchen.She had her back against him, and she looked lonely and pitiful. Jack furrowed his brow. Earlier the spicy food had made him uncomfortable and he had lost his temper He ended up speaking harshly to her.He took a step into the kitchen, but then he turned around and left the house. He shut the door resolutely, lea
"I really respect you for this. Others would have just given up a long time ago."Susan sighed."Anyway, Iโll support you no matter what happens. Iโll be by your side!""I know. You have always been my best friend!"Naomi beamed and behaved like a spoilt child with Susan."Letโs not talk about this anymore. You shone at last night's event, and Clarissa will not forgive you for that. Youโll have to do your best!""Of course! Just wait and see!"Naomi smiled.All this while she had been on the defensive when it came to Clarissa and the rest of them. She had gone with the flow and had always defended herself against their schemes. Now, it was finally the time to go on the offensiveNaomi ended the call with Susan. After hanging up, she caught sight of a plush toy from the corner of her periphery. It immediately reminded her of Jack.She pouted. Then, she grabbed the plush toy and turned it over to face the sofaโs backrest."Hmph! You should face the wall and repent for your si
Naomi had chased her out of the hotel and had embarrassed her at yesterday's event. She would make Naomi pay for what she had done. Class A was her turf. She had to make Naomi leave class A in tears! "Enough," Naomi said and threw her bag on the desk.Bamโ! The sudden loud noise scared the group of people into silence."Seems like all of you have forgotten who I amโ"Naomi pinched her eyebrows impatiently. She grew impatient with their childish ways of picking a fight. They were too naive!"Letโs make this quick. Will you all be coming at me one by one or together?"Naomi tilted her head and cracked her knuckles. The sound of her cracking knuckles sounded especially terrifying.She spoke slowly as she advanced toward them. She deliberately made herself look vicious. The students arrogance was quickly replaced. The looks on their faces changed. They were all intimidated by her menacing aura. As they recalled Naomi's 'glorious deeds' in school, they all made way for Naomi t
At the same time, Naomi noticed that someone was sneaking a glance at her. She spun around with her hand resting upon her cheek. She leveled an intent stare at Clarissa and said, "Clarissa, I heard that you are only concerned with your studies. You should study hard for your upcoming entrance exam in the afternoon later, okay?""Ofโฆ Of course!"Clarissa met Naomi's eyes. She was so terrified that she stuttered.The representatives from the Royal Medical School would be coming to Saint Joseph's High School this afternoon to hold a special entrance exam session. She could completely trample Naomi under her feet as long as she passed the exam!'Naomi, you'll soon be crying!'As she held that thought, she smiled viciously.The school bell finally rang. Johnson left a bottle of milk on her table in a show of support and encouragement. "Clarissa, do your best later!""Thank you, John."Clarissa purposely gave Johnson a really sweet smile. The latter was pleased and left happily.
"Clarissa, congratulations. Youโve passed the entrance exam with flying colors. Youโve also received most of our approval. Youโll soon becomeโ""Wait a moment!"A clear and strong voice came from the audience, interrupting the Vice-Chancellor's speech. Naomi stood up. "I have some questions regarding the thesis earlier," she asked with determination. Clarissa saw Naomi stand, and her smile immediately stiffened. No! She must not let Naomi ruin her success!Clarissa shot Johnson a helpless look, and Johnson immediately reprimanded Naomi. "This is the exam hall. Please donโt cause any trouble here! Please leave now!""I would like to ask Clarissa several questions. Is that not possible? Or perhaps, Clarissa, are you unable to answer any questions put to you?"Naomi glanced at Johnson lightly and pressed on."Ha! You don't deserve to ask any questions! Somebody, send her out now!"Johnson sneered and shouted loudly, misusing his rights as the class president."Please wait!"A
The display on the hallโs big screen changed. A call between Gary and Naomi played. "Naomi, do you have a thesis you can lend me that I can use as a reference for the format of my thesis?""I have, but you must not copy it.""Of course! Why would I ever do that!"A video played after the audio recording ended. In the video, Naomi gave Gary her thesis and reference materials, and Gary had given them all to Clarissa!It was concrete evidence that Clarissa had plagiarised her work. The revelation shocked all the teachers and students!"Oh my god! Iโve always thought that Clarissa was a bright student! I didnโt know she was a fake!" "I thought she was a gentle and kind elder sister. It turned out that she had been stealing her younger sisterโs hard work! She cruelly snatched her sisterโs work!""It looks like Clarissa turned out to be the bad student. She is a failure! Sheโs so good at pretending, making us believe all her lies!"All the reporters kept taking photos of Clarissa.
Susan stood aside with her arms crossed. She shook her head, speechless."Don't you guys know about Naomi's other name? She's Wish. Can none of you tell right from wrong? You simply accuse others without proof. The victim turned out to be the real genius. How ridiculous!""Naomi is Wish?"Wish meant hope. Her other name Wish meant hope. It was her late mother, Rachel, who had given her her nickname.The crowd was in complete shock, but they trusted Susan's credibility. Besides, the exam committee on stage had successfully verified Naomiโs identity and allowed her to take the entrance exam.Johnson stared at Naomi furiously. Suddenly, his phone buzzed.Johnson glanced at the message and immediately left the hall with a viscous, scheming smile.Meanwhile, on the stage, the team of examiners and Vice-Chancellor from the Royal Medical School showed a little more caution with their expressions."Miss Naomi, we will be more strict when conducting our exam because of what has just h
"It can be cured." Naomi nodded firmly."Child, if you can diagnose Mister Craig's disease, you should know why this strange disease is considered as an incurable disease! How dare you boast such a thing?!""Iโm not boasting. I just want to try my best to save a life. Thatโs all."Naomi glanced at the examiner and penned down a formula on a piece of paper. She handed it to the Vice-Chancellor. The examiners drew closer so that they might get a better look at the formula. When they saw what was written on the paper, they were dumbfounded. They fell into complete silence. "Youโฆ Your mother isโ"The deputy examiner was lost for words and looked at Naomi in great shock."My motherโฆ My mother's name is Rachel Shaw."Naomi straightened her back and appeared perfectly poised as she stared at the examiner. "I have improvised my formula based on the notes that my mother had left. She wrote the formula for this disease, but I had not expected to have no choice but to use it today."
Chapter 473"Of course not!" Naomi shook her head and answered firmly.ใใ"I'm a doctor. Trust me. I will cure you!"ใใNaomi then reached out to smooth Jack's furrowed brows.ใใ"Don't think about those horrible things. It's all in the past."ใใ"All right," Jack said as he grabbed Naomi's soft hand and rubbed it in his palm.ใใThe anger and fear in Jack's heart faded at a glimpse of Naomi.ใใJack's face eased up. He went on peacefully, "Luckily, then I met a girl. She saved me."ใใ"I see." Naomi responded, jealousy in her heart.ใใโObviously, that girl was Queenie.ใใโSpeaking of Queenie, Mister Daddy becomes so tender.ใใโAll right! Queenie will always be your angel!'ใใNaomi got angry when she remembered what Queenie and Jack's mother had done to her at the wedding.ใใโBut Mister Daddy trusts Queenie so much, and Mrs. Hough is his mother. Whose side will Stinky Daddy be on if conflict breaks out among us in the future?'ใใNaomi hung her head down. She had little confidenc
Chapter 472ใใSean was speechless. He scratched his hair.ใใProfessor Gregory sighed. He stood up and turned to go.ใใ"Maybe there is going to be another storm."It was cold at night.Naomi sat on the steps by the fountain at the Base. She clutched her legs in her arms. Jack draped his jacket over her shoulders.ใใ"It's cold."ใใ"You're the patient. You need it more than I do."ใใNaomi wanted to take the jacket off, but Jack stopped her and took her into his arms.ใใ"I'm all healed up."ใใ"Really?" Naomi looked at him suspiciously.ใใThen Jack grabbed Naomi's hand and slipped it under his shirt.ใใTouching his hot skin, immediately, Naomi blushed.ใใ"What are you doing? We're in a public place..."ใใ"I'm just letting you check me out." Jack replied calmly, innocence in his eyes.ใใ"All right," Naomi felt extremely embarrassed. She felt ashamed of her thoughts.ใใJack raised his eyebrows. He sensed her embarrassment. He deliberately leaned in and teased, "You want to d
Chapter 471Jack's eyes showed a glint of embarrassment, which meant he admitted it.ใใ"Sean said you couldnโt sleep well. I remember you always had to hold something while you slept..."ใใHe wanted to say that Naomi had to hold him to sleep well, but he swallowed it.ใใNaomi's eyes twinkled. Immediately, she felt something pinch her heart hard.ใใ"Since you don't like it, give it back to me.โ Jack was about to take the doll away.ใใ"No! You gave it to me. How can you take it back?"ใใNaomi hid the doll behind her back.ใใJust as Naomi was grabbing the doll, suddenly Jack opened his arms and took both her and the doll tightly in his arms.ใใJack's unique and fresh scent immediately enveloped her.ใใFalling into the familiar embrace, Naomi instantly got emotional. Her eyes welled up with tears. She quietly leaned into his arms, enjoying the moment.ใใJack held her tighter as if he was afraid she would run away again.ใใHe wanted to take it slow, but he couldn't hold it anymo
Chapter 470ใใA worried look flashed across Jack's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He averted his eyes.ใใIt was silent.ใใNaomi's lips quivered. So many words were on the tip of her tongue, but she couldn't get them out.ใใ"Uh... Are all your wounds healed?"ใใ"Yes." Jack replied indifferently. He sounded aloof.ใใNaomi looked up at him, but he didn't look at her.ใใNaomi didnโt know how much effort Jack had used to refrain from looking at her. But still, he sneaked a peek at her out of the corner of his eye.ใใNaomi nervously gripped the doll with her fingers. She was looking for anything to say to Jack.ใใโThe doll... Right! 'ใใNaomi immediately held up the doll and asked, "Did you give me this doll and the fruit that appeared on my windowsill these days?"ใใ"No." Jack bluntly answered.ใใJack remembered that Sean had told him earlier that anything Jack sent to Naomi, she would throw it away.ใใโBut Naomi can't sleep well if she doesn't have a doll to cudd
Chapter 469"Shooting the ninth ring will pass. My master shot the bullโs eye. Why didn't he pass?" Paulo questioned angrily.ใใRobin also sneered at Jack, "Mr. Hough, you're not finding fault with Naom, are you?"ใใSnap!ใใJack closed the folder abruptly, and everyone was shocked. The range fell silent!ใใJack looked Naomi steadily in the eye and replied calmly, "Your elbow is in the wrong place. You're shooting impulsively. And your breathing is not steady."ใใNaomi blushed and lowered her eyes in embarrassment.ใThen Jack's low voice rang out above her head.ใใ"If you want to join the National Security Bureau, you have to do your best!"ใใImmediately, Naomi's eyes flickered. She looked up at Jack.ใใโMister Daddy knows what Iโm up to?'ใใTheir eyes met, and the look in Jack's eyes reassured her.ใใ"You're not good enough."ใใ"You're not fair." Saif spoke up angrily for Naomi. "In my opinion, it's you..."ใใ"Saif!" Naomi stopped Saif. The anger was gone from her face, a
Chapter 468ใใ"I'm sorry."ใใ"It's okay. Your nerves are too tight these days. You should relax a bit."ใใRobin showed a worried look in his eyes. He handed Naomi a bottle.ใใ"I made the tea. It helps you calm down. Try it."ใใ"Have you had lunch, Master? Have a piece of cake!" Paulo handed Naomi a piece of cake, and Saif took out a handkerchief to wipe Naomi's sweat.ใใFor a moment, Naomi felt warmed by the concern of so many people.ใใ"Thank you all."ใใ"Itโs OK. We are a team!"ใใ"Yeah, we're a team!"ใใThe four then burst out laughing at the same time.ใใNot far away, Jack cast his eyes on Naomi. Seeing Naomi so close to the other three, he felt jealous. He got angry and clenched the pencil in his hand so hard that it broke into two!ใใ"The pencil broke?" Lily asked in surprise.ใJack's face didn't change color. He picked up another pencil."The quality of the pencil is too bad."The test began. Everyone on each team had to hit the ninth ring, or the teamโโs score wo
Chapter 467Snap--ใJust after Sean finished, the banana in Naomi's hand hit the ground. It rolled a few inches and stopped next to the trash can.ใใNaomi felt like she was drenched by a bucket of ice water. She immediately came to her senses.ใใNaomi was like a drowned rat, so frustrated and pathetic.ใใSean resisted the urge to tell her the truth and told Naomi to leave.ใใ"Miss Naomi, excuse me."ใใ"I'm sorry." Naomi turned in dismay. โShe walked aimlessly forward like a ghost.ใใโI should forget about him, but why does my heart hurt so much?'ใใ"Naom!" Saif ran towards Naomi from not far away and asked with concern, "What's wrong with you? Your face looks awful. Do you want to go to the doctor?"ใใ"No, I'm fine, really!" Naomi shook her head.ใใ"Should I take you back to the dormitory to rest a bit?โ There's still some time before the shooting test."ใใSaif reached out to help Naomi, but once again Naomi refused, "We should go straight to the range."ใใHalf of the trai
Chapter 466ใใ"If they end up breaking up, I'm screwed!"ใใ"Don't worry!" Professor Gregory patted Sean's shoulder.ใใ"It took me only a month to win your momโs heart. I know women. Trust me! You won't regret it!"ใใ"OK. I trust you!"ใใSean scratched his hair. Then he went to report to Jack with suspicion in his heart.ใใAs soon as Sean got into Jackโs room, he immediately put on a timid face.ใใ"Sir, Mrs. Hough didn't take anything you asked me to send to her. She said..."ใใ"What did she say?"ใใ"She said she hates you and that she never wanted to see you again!" Sean made it up deliberately. He was tense inside.ใใJack, who was lying in bed, showed a gloomy look in his deep eyes.ใใSean panicked and hurriedly asked, "Should I send her the stuff again?"ใใ"Yes. But you need to do it secretly." Jack replied without hesitation.ใใ"Don't let her know it's me."ใใ"Then what's the point of that?" Sean wondered.ใใ"I just want her to be happy." Jack dropped his eyes, and hi
Chapter 465โOkay.โNaomiโs tone was rather calm, as if it had nothing to do with her.In fact, she was totally stunned. But since things had become like this, there was nothing she could do to change the past. Sean widened his eyes and looked at Naomi in disbelief."That's your answer?"Naomi looked away, bypassed Sean and went away."I got to go."After saying that, she left like a ghost.Seanโs heart sank and he heavily sighed."Mrs. Hough doesn't want to be with Mr. Hough anymore. Itโs doomed!โ"Donโt talk nonsense!โProfessor Gregory just returned back to the operating room. He stared at Naomi's back and said with a meaningful smile, "The two of them will get back together!โ "How can that be? Didn't you see Miss Naomi's reaction?โ Sean retorted.However, Professor Gregory answered like an experienced man, "Haven't you ever heard that one can make the best out of a bad situation?โ......Naomi went back to the dormitory and closed her eyes after lying on the be