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Chapter 14

Penulis: Meteorite
"Mr. Hardman, good day. This is Dr. Sterling. I was wondering why Mrs. Hardman hasn't come in for her follow-up appointment this week? Her vision has only just recovered. She must continue her treatment to maintain the results."

Ivan's heart nearly stopped. Only one phrase echoed in his mind—"Her vision recovered."

"What did you just say?" he asked, his voice taut.

Dr. Sterling instantly caught the change in his tone. Fearing he might be reprimanded for withholding information, he quickly explained, "It was about half a month ago. During her session, a miracle happened. Mrs. Hardman regained her sight. We were going to inform you, but she insisted on telling you herself. Since you've always doted on her, we followed her wishes. She... didn't tell you?"

Dr. Sterling's final question was cautious and tentative.

Ivan ended the call without a word.

He couldn't bring himself to believe it.

If Alison had merely heard Jessica's provocations, he could still lie to himself. Even in death
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    Ace gently raised his hand and smoothed the furrow between Alison's brows. "Why don't we postpone the wedding? I'll go back with you."Alison shook her head. "There's no need. As long as I'm not there, he'll cling to that last bit of hope and maybe hold on. But if I go, and he sees me one last time, he might finally feel at peace and let go."Half a month later, Alison and Ace were married in a seaside chapel.As the gentle piano music began to play, Alison fulfilled her lifelong dream. Wearing the wedding gown she had designed herself, she walked slowly down the red carpet toward the man she loved most.When Ace slid the ring onto her finger, he couldn't hold back his tears. Years of unspoken love had finally come true."Alison, thank you for marrying me… for making my dream a reality."Alison sobbed as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "Thank you… for giving me a home again."Before the priest and all their loved ones, they exchanged vows and sealed their promises with a k

  • They Thought She Couldn't See   Chapter 23

    Ivan and Josh had just returned to the country when they were immediately swarmed by a horde of reporters the moment they stepped off the plane."Mr. Hardman, what's your response to Jessica Keaton's accusation that you forced her into an improper relationship?""Will the Hardman family settle the case with money?""Jessica previously claimed to be your fiancée. Is your refusal to proceed with the wedding related to the miraculous return of your supposedly deceased wife, Alison?"A barrage of questions left Ivan reeling. He'd only been abroad for a few days. What kind of mess had Jessica stirred up now?He ordered his bodyguards to clear a path and slipped into the car, immediately calling his lawyer once the door shut."What on earth happened while I was gone?""After smothering her baby to death, Jessica's mental state became unstable. She's been drifting in and out of lucidity. Her parents came forward and happily accepted a million as a breakup fee. They took her back to the

  • They Thought She Couldn't See   Chapter 22

    Ivan and Josh stood frozen, their hearts shattering at the scene before them.After so much effort, they had finally tracked down Alison. They'd come rushing with fresh flowers in hand, only to witness this.Ivan strode up the stage, desperation etched into every step. His eyes locked onto Alison as he pleaded, "Please don't say yes to him. I know I was wrong. I've already cut ties with Jessica completely. Her bastard child is gone too. There's nothing left standing between us. We loved each other for so many years. We have a child together. I'm begging you, give me another chance."Ace immediately stepped in front of Alison and, without hesitation, punched Ivan hard, sending him sprawling to the ground. Squatting beside him, he grabbed Ivan by the collar."Didn't get enough of a beating last time? Alison is my fiancée now. If you keep spouting this nonsense, don't expect me to go easy on the Hardman family."The last time, Ivan hadn't even known of Ace's existence. But this time,

  • They Thought She Couldn't See   Chapter 21

    After a week of anticipation, the final results were announced, and the organizing committee invited all participants to attend the awards ceremony.Now, in front of the mirror, Alison adjusted her gown while Ace appeared behind her, gently fastening a pearl necklace around her neck."You look stunning. Do you like it?" He dropped a kiss on her cheek, gazing at her with unguarded tenderness.Alison lifted her hand to touch the lustrous pearls. She turned in his arms, now facing him."Will you come with me today?" she asked. "What if I win? I want you there with me."Ace sighed and wrapped his arms around her. "I wish I could, but I have something important to take care of today."Alison lowered her eyes. "It's okay. Go do what you need to."Later, after watching her car drive off into the distance, Elise turned to her brother. "Alison definitely suspects you're cheating. She looked like she was about to cry."Ace gave her a light smack on the head. "Do I look like that kind of

  • They Thought She Couldn't See   Chapter 20

    Jessica stared blankly at the lifeless child in her arms.She couldn't recall the last time the baby had cried, nor the last time she had fed him. It hit her like a nightmare: she had smothered her own child to death.Clutching the tiny corpse tightly against her chest, she slowly raised her head to look at Ivan and Josh, only to see a fleeting triumph flash across their faces.From his lofty perch, Ivan declared magnanimously, "Let's end this once and for all. In addition to the million I promised you, I'll throw in a villa. From now on, don't ever show your face to me again."Jessica stared at the heartless pair before her, hatred flaring in her eyes.Everything—her downfall, her madness—was because of them.A million?To the average person, that would be more than enough to live comfortably for a lifetime. But Jessica was no longer average. Over the years, Ivan had nurtured her taste for luxury—bags and jewelry that cost tens of thousands, sometimes hundreds of thousands.A

  • They Thought She Couldn't See   Chapter 19

    Jessica had secretly spent a fortune to have a paternity test done between her child and Ivan, then arranged for a friend to deliver live-streaming equipment to her.She had just given birth, physically drained and gaunt. Even so, she did her best to appear frail and pitiful.Once everything was set, Jessica pointed the camera at her pale, swollen face. With trembling fingers, she held up the paternity report, tears brimming in her eyes as she spoke into the livestream."Everyone, I'm Jessica Keaton, Ivan Hardman's fiancée. This livestream today is for one reason—to seek justice for my baby."She brought the swaddled infant into the frame, choking back sobs. "My son is less than a week old, and yet his father refuses to acknowledge him. Here—this is the paternity test. The DNA match is 99.99%."I agreed to have this child because Ivan promised to marry me. He said he loved only me. But now… now not only does he refuse to acknowledge our baby, he even tried to kill him!"At first,

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