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Chapter 34

작가: Enlightened
To win Quentin over, Zoe learned to cook from the housekeeper and prepared a full dinner so both families could eat together.

But the Hales and Youngs waited from five until seven, and Quentin still didn't come home.

When her father looked ready to throw down his fork, Zoe hurried to smooth things over, and everyone finally began eating.

After dinner, the Youngs left without even staying for coffee.

Quentin's father was so angry he went straight to his study.

Zoe waited alone in the living room
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  • I Searched the World for You   Chapter 39

    Quentin's father took his son's hand, grief and despair in his voice."You don't even recognize your father. Do you still remember Lauren Ingram?"Quentin couldn't understand what he meant.He caught Lauren's name and thought she finally came back. He jumped up and tried to rush out.The nurses hurried to stop him and coaxed him back into bed."Be good. Lauren will be back tonight. You promised Lauren this morning you wouldn't make a fuss today, remember?"As Quentin's father watched them soothe his son like a child, he knew his last hope was gone.He walked slowly out of the room, his back bent. A nurse followed and called after him."You're Quentin Hale's father, aren't you? Can you tell us who Lauren Ingram is? Could you ask her to come to the hospital? It might help him."Lauren?Quentin's father looked back at his son, who slowly grew quiet, and shook his head."I don't know."He left the nurse with those words and made his way downstairs.As he passed through the hospital court

  • I Searched the World for You   Chapter 38

    As Chase grew, the Hales noticed he began speaking later than other children his age, though he seemed to have much more energy.They thought he was simply developing slowly and bought him supplements.At four, he still spoke only a few simple, one-syllable words and couldn't form a sentence. The family finally realized something was wrong and took him for tests.The doctors found that the medication Zoe took during her pregnancy caused lasting damage to Chase's brain.His intellectual development would never progress beyond that of an eight- or nine-year-old.The news devastated Zoe.She couldn't believe that after everything she went through to keep her baby, Chase had an intellectual disability.She held him and cried every day, complaining bitterly. Her family often came to the Hale house to argue too.Quentin's mother couldn't bear the strain. She died less than two months later.In a fit of anger, Quentin's father threw Zoe and Chase out of the house.As the family fell apart, o

  • I Searched the World for You   Chapter 37

    But wherever Quentin looked, he had nowhere to go.He only wanted to be with Lauren.He had no idea where to find her.When the light outside the emergency room went out, a nurse came to speak with the family."She took a large dose of medication intended to end the pregnancy. Although she vomited soon afterward, the baby was still exposed to it. “We recommend ending the pregnancy because of the possible risks, but she refuses. We wanted to discuss it with you."Quentin's parents felt their hopes sink and pressed for answers."What could the medication do to the baby? Isn't there anything else you can do?""I'm sorry. We don't have enough clinical data to know what effect it may have. The baby could be weaker, or there may be no ill effects at all. To be safe, we still recommend ending the pregnancy."Even after hearing the doctor's advice, Quentin's parents couldn't bear to give up.They thought it over for a long time and finally decided to take the chance and support Zoe's decision

  • I Searched the World for You   Chapter 36

    Quentin's voice was as calm as still water.But his words struck Zoe like thunder.She instinctively shielded her belly and backed away, terror and pleading in her eyes."Quentin, this is your baby. How can you hurt him? Your parents will be furious if they find out."Quentin gave a soft laugh as she retreated into the corner.Then his cold gaze sharpened like a blade."Of course I wouldn't hurt you myself. I might use too much force and kill you both, and your brother would probably kill me for that. I gave it some thought and decided medication would be safer. What do you think?"Zoe's face went white when she realized what he meant.She stared at the empty glass and immediately tried to make herself vomit.Quentin felt a surge of satisfaction as she collapsed to the floor, retching.He stood over her, his tall figure casting her in shadow."I warned you again and again that you'd face the consequences. Why didn't you listen? Everything I gave Lauren, I gave her because I wanted to.

  • I Searched the World for You   Chapter 35

    The days passed, and soon it was April.On the evening of the sixteenth, Quentin finally agreed to go to the courthouse the next day after his mother kept urging him.Zoe was so happy when she heard that she barely slept.The next morning, she found Quentin in a sharp suit, his hair carefully styled. Her smile grew even brighter.She sat down at the dining table, one hand on her belly. She suddenly wanted orange juice, but no one answered when she called for the housekeeper.Quentin glanced at her and went into the kitchen.A short while later, he returned with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and set it in front of her.It was the first kind thing he did for her since she became pregnant.Zoe was so touched she nearly cried. She spoke to him playfully."Quentin, I knew you only acted cold. You care about me after all."Quentin didn't answer.He kept his eyes fixed on the glass of juice.Zoe thought he wanted her to taste it, so she quickly took a sip.She was about to compl

  • I Searched the World for You   Chapter 34

    To win Quentin over, Zoe learned to cook from the housekeeper and prepared a full dinner so both families could eat together.But the Hales and Youngs waited from five until seven, and Quentin still didn't come home.When her father looked ready to throw down his fork, Zoe hurried to smooth things over, and everyone finally began eating.After dinner, the Youngs left without even staying for coffee.Quentin's father was so angry he went straight to his study.Zoe waited alone in the living room until Quentin finally came home at midnight.He had been drinking, but he was still clearheaded. He walked past her as if she weren't there and headed upstairs.Zoe tried to help him, but he shoved her hand away.Tears filled her eyes. She followed him upstairs, looking wounded.As soon as the door closed behind them, she threw herself into his arms and began to cry."Quentin, it's been so long. Are you still angry with me? The baby's due in a few months. Can't you forgive me for his sake?"Fo

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