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57. Losing The Patient

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last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-03 16:34:41

Still, I should see if I can help.

I came all the way from Geneva to help cure Grandpa, and I was still here when he fell into this condition which means I can't just ignore him.

If nothing, I should at least check on him.

“Ethan, don't worry. I'll be back in a jiffy,” I reassured, but Ethan shook his head.

“Maybe tomorrow. You should rest, Olivia. You know what stress does to a person.”

Right.

Ever since I came to L.A., I'd been stressed both physically and mentally.

First, I had to hide from Theo and then came the news of my son's kidnap.

I can't rest, though. And I'm pretty sure that Theo wouldn't have the mind to return to the hospital after what he did to his grandfather.

So the chances of meeting him are very low.

I didn't listen to Ethan this time despite understanding that he was only looking out for me.

“You can come with me if you want,” I suggested.

Since he's so concerned about keeping me safe, I don't mind letting him tag alone.

“Whatever you say.” Ethan sighed. “I
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    Carbon dioxide?How? That's very dangerous! Grandpa could die!“Let me have a look.” Without wasting a second, I shoved through the crowd of nurses and checked the heart monitor machine. As expected, the old man’s heartbeat was irregular but not so weird as to cause a panic.In fact, his slowed heartbeat was restoring to normal gradually. Still, the need to admit quick medication to dispel the strange gas from his system is vital. He must have inhaled the gas for two or three seconds, otherwise, he wouldn't have survived if the oxygen mask had been on for long.“This is strange. Who could have replaced the actual oxygen with smoke?” Dr. Natasha expressed the same thoughts bothering me. Even the nurses were confused as they all stared at each other with furrowed brows.“Such a thing has never happened before!” “The workers never made such a huge mistake.”“What's happening then?”“Who could have tampered with the oxygen bank?”“Do you think the old man's life is in danger?”“Is s

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  • Divorced To Steal His Heart    59. Familiar 

    …Theo's POV I shouldn't have placed my phone on silent last night if I knew I would wake up to so many missed calls from the hospital director. Staring at the thirty missed call notifications, my apprehension knew no bounds.Grandpa…What if? I had no time to make any assumptions. As I got out of the bed, I rushed straight into the bathroom.I washed up immediately, dressed up and hurried out. “Going to work so early? Are you trying to ditch me, Theo?” I came to a halt, almost crashing into the boy on my way downstairs. He was still in his pajamas, rubbing his sleepy eyes. Damn. Why is he out of bed early?I could tell him yes, and he would insist on following me to work.If I told him no, he could bombard me with questions about where I'm going and insist in the end to follow me. “Be good. I'll come back soon.” I reached out and ruffled his hair, but the boy didn't seem to like it as he shoved my hand off. “From the looks of it, you're trying to ditch me. When are you gonna

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  • Divorced To Steal His Heart    60. Fell Off The Stairs 

    …Jessica's POV ‘Theo must be on his way to the hospital.’That was the first thought that came to my mind when I saw his car racing out of the Villa. I was on my way there to complete his mother's mission since the woman was so dumb that she couldn't get a single strand of hair from a little boy. She had managed to lure Theo to the mansion and he even went there with that boy,But she subsequently failed in her mission of taking a sample for the DNA test.Theo seems to have left the Villa without the boy which means I would get the chance to be with him alone. But I contemplated whether to enter the Villa or not. In the end, my curiosity got the best of me.The boy could wait, and I had to find out why Theo was in such a hurry.I trailed after him with my car, unable to catch up despite racing, until we got stuck in traffic.Still, Theo arrived at the hospital before me. From the way he was speeding the car, it could only mean one thing. The old man must have died already. Well,

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    Right!It doesn't add up. How did Jessica know that he fell off the stairs when she wasn't even here?At first, I thought Jessica followed me to the hospital after coming to the Villa and witnessing the boy fall.She wouldn't have mistaken the housekeeper for a little boy like Dave. By the way, the housekeeper happened to fall off the stairs just as I entered the house. Which meant that before I left the hospital, no accident had happened yet. Indeed, nothing adds up.Sitting up straight, my brows furrowed as I wondered if I was the one thinking in the wrong direction. Could it be…“The one who told you that I fell off the stairs must have planned it. Was that spilled soap meant for me?” Dave pondered. That was a dangerous assumption even for a little boy. But he wasn't completely wrong. Even my mind was telling me the same thing. Jessica wouldn't lie to me, would she?Back then, she came in hastily and dragged me out- Damn, I don't want to recall that kiss… It felt as if somet

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  • Divorced To Steal His Heart    63. A Dead End 

    …Olivia's POVPhew!That was a close call.A very close one. Removing my face mask, I slumped on the couch as my head spun with so many thoughts…What if?What if Theo had seen me?What if he'd realized I was the one?What if Jessica hadn't barged in and distracted him? What if I hadn't gone there in the first place?What if I'd followed Ethan's advice and just left Grandpa’s care in Dr. Natasha’s hands?But now that Grandpa Victor's condition was becoming complicated, I couldn't trust anyone with his well-being. I don't look down on Dr. Natasha’s skills, but my mind won't be at ease if I'm not nearby to make sure Grandpa Victor is alright.What happened yesterday scared everyone.Although I suspected Theo and expressed my thoughts, I didn't expect Dr. Davison to go ahead and still summon Theo. If I knew Theo was in that ward, I would have hidden somewhere and waited until he left.For the first time, I saw the man I'd wished never to see again. Although I could only look at his

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  • Divorced To Steal His Heart    64. Tried To Hack It

    …Theo's POV No time to focus or work.I wouldn't have come to the company if my attention wasn't urgently needed at the meeting between the managers today.Clearly, a conflict broke out between the manager of the finance department and the HR department. Not only that, the employees were in disagreement with each other. The higher-ups are restless for a new chairman to be chosen.The junior employees are contending with each other, and some of them even disappointed one of our major customers yesterday. The company is falling apart.Grandpa's health isn't getting any better. When I answered the hospital director’s call later on yesterday and he told me what was happening, imagine my disbelief.Someone is out there trying to get rid of Grandpa. That person could be anyone; One of the board of directors, our business rivals, or someone else who's powerful and gutsy enough to do such a thing. “Theo, thinking too much will kill your brain cells. Do you think that'll solve the compan

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  • Divorced To Steal His Heart    65. A Better Suggestion 

    …Olivia's POV Yesterday was like a stormy day with dark clouds and lightning. I was terrified out of my skin.I was confused, hopeless, and devastated.But today seemed to be the opposite, I guess. Ever since I woke up this morning, my heart felt light, the heavy emotions were nowhere to be found.Am I supposed to feel this?Am I supposed to feel so empty all of a sudden?I'm supposed to be worried about Dave's situation. I should still be anxious that he hadn't been found yet.Why did I believe the Nanny's words?What if she was making that up only to calm me down? But the Nanny wouldn't do such a thing, would she?She could, but she couldn't fake Dave's voice.For the first time after so many days, I heard my son's voice again. Maybe that's the source of my relief.Or maybe the source of my relief is the words he told me.Who knew how Dave got those kidnappers’ phone again? The fact that he's alright is what matters the most. And the desire to listen to his voice again and agai

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  • Divorced To Steal His Heart    118. Make It Real

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  • Divorced To Steal His Heart    116. Had An Affair 

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