LOGINChapter 16That night, the atmosphere at the Cooper residence felt quieter than usual. Cristian had just returned from the office. His face looked tired, but this time it was not as cold as usual.He entered the living room and saw Jennifer already sitting there, as if waiting for him.“We need to talk,” Jennifer said without preamble.Cristian took off his jacket and placed it on the sofa. “About what again?”Jennifer looked at him seriously. “About us.”Cristian let out a slow breath. “Alright. Say it.”Jennifer stood up, stepping closer. “I want certainty.”Cristian frowned. “What certainty?”“I want status,” Jennifer answered firmly. “I want to marry you.”Cristian fell silent for a few seconds. He looked at Jennifer’s face, trying to read her seriousness.“Are you serious?” he finally asked.Jennifer nodded. “Very serious.”Cristian took a deep breath. “Alright. If that’s what you want… we’ll get married.”The answer came out just like that, without much consideration.Jennifer w
Chapter 15That morning, the sun had just risen when Glen’s phone rang. He immediately picked it up while opening the tablet in his hand.“Good morning, this is from Doctor Li’s team,” he said professionally.On the other end, a woman’s voice sounded nervous. “Yes… I’m Arin. I’m the one who sent the email yesterday.”Glen gave a slight smile. “We have received your data. The doctor will personally handle your case.”“Really?” Arin’s voice immediately turned hopeful. “I can recover, right?”“We will do our best,” Glen replied calmly. “Please come today at one in the afternoon, after lunch.”“Which department?” Arin asked quickly.“At the Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic, commonly referred to as a gynecology specialist,” Glen explained. “You will be directed to a special room later.”Arin fell silent for a moment, then it sounded like she was holding back tears. “Thank you… I was really desperate.”“Don’t worry,” Glen replied. “Come on time, alright?”“Yes. I will definitely come.”The
Chapter 14That night, Natalie had just finished reading a medical report in her study when an email notification sounded softly.She glanced at her laptop screen. One new email. Unknown sender.The subject was brief: Please help me, Doctor Li.Natalie paused for a few seconds before finally clicking the email.The message was long. Messy. Some sentences even looked like they were typed while crying.‘Doctor… I don’t know who else to contact. For three months I’ve been experiencing itching in my intimate area, there is pus-like discharge, and an abnormal odor. I have gone to several doctors, but none of them could cure it. I am already desperate. Please help me… I really can’t take it anymore.’Natalie read until the end without blinking. She let out a slow breath.“Three months already…” she murmured.She reread the symptom section, then tapped the table with her fingertips, thinking.“A severe infection… or there is another complication,” she said softly.Without wasting time, Natal
Chapter 13Several months passed quickly.In a modern hospital abroad, the atmosphere in the operating room felt silent and tense. The surgical lights illuminated the operating table, while several doctors stood surrounding the patient with serious expressions.“Blood pressure is dropping,” said one of the nurses anxiously.“Stabilize it,” a woman replied calmly.She was Natalie.She stood in the lead position, wearing a mask and gloves, her eyes focused on the procedure in front of her. Her movements were quick, yet measured.“Clamp,” she said briefly.The instrument was immediately handed over.“The bleeding has decreased,” another doctor reported.Natalie nodded. “Continue. We’re almost done.”A few minutes later, the monitor sound became stable.“Heart rate is normal.”Someone let out a sigh of relief. “We did it.”Natalie slowly removed her gloves. “Good job.”She stepped back, then left the operating room without saying much.As soon as the door closed, one of the doctors whispe
Chapter 12Cristian’s car finally entered the grounds of the Cooper residence. The lights of the grand house were still shining brightly, as if waiting for his return. As soon as the car stopped, Cristian got out without saying much. His suit was still perfectly in place, but his face looked tired and cold.The main door opened before he could walk any farther.“Where have you been so late at night?” Jennifer’s sharp voice rang out.Cristian paused briefly and glanced back. “I’m tired, Jeni.”“Tired?” Jennifer crossed her arms over her chest. “I was waiting for you. We agreed that tonight was important.”Cristian let out a breath. “I don’t want to talk about this right now.”Jennifer scoffed. “You don’t want to, or you can’t? You know I worked hard to find a woman who suited your preferences.”Cristian walked past her. “I didn’t ask for any of that.”“You said you wanted a child!” Jennifer raised her voice. “And you know I can’t—”“Enough,” Cristian cut her off curtly without turning
Chapter 11Night slowly descended over the city. Streetlights turned on, casting pale reflections against the glass windows of the five-star hotel room where Cristian was staying that night. He stood by the window with a glass in his hand, staring blankly outside.There was a soft knock on the door.“Come in,” Cristian said without turning around.The door opened. A woman stepped inside with a confident smile. Her dress was thin and sheer, deliberately chosen to accentuate her curves. Her hair fell neatly over her shoulders, and the strong scent of perfume filled the room.“Good evening, Mr. Cooper,” she said flirtatiously. “My name is Sandra.”Cristian glanced at her briefly. His gaze was cold, devoid of interest. “Sit.”Sandra smiled, assuming that was merely part of the wealthy man’s aloof demeanor. She walked closer and sat on the edge of the bed with slow, deliberate movements.“I heard you like women who take initiative,” she said, crossing her legs.Cristian took a sip of his d
The pain came suddenly.Natalie was still sitting on the marble floor when her abdomen twisted sharply, as if being squeezed from the inside. The pain was dull at first, then turned into sharp cramps that radiated to her lower back. She held her breath, trying not to show anything.Not now. Please,
Natalie had just crossed the street when the sound of a loud collision rang out right in front of her.Crash!A gray sedan slammed into the road barrier and spun before finally stopping at an angle. Several people screamed in shock. Natalie reflexively stopped, her heart pounding fast.“Was that an
Natalie had just reached the end of the road when the roar of engines was heard from a distance. One by one, high-end black cars stopped neatly in front of her. There were quite a few of them—more than ten units—all bearing special license plates that immediately drew attention.Natalie stopped. He
Natalie had just stepped outside when her hand was suddenly yanked harshly from behind. The grip was so strong that her body staggered, and her small suitcase almost slipped from her grasp.“You can’t leave!” Cristian’s voice rang out sharply, filled with pressure. “Don’t even think about it!”Nata







