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Chapter 7

作者: Anonymous
Nathaniel woke up in the hospital.

His entire body was wrapped in white gauze, and every inch of his skin throbbed with pain.

"You have three major fractures and seventeen smaller cracks in your bones," the nurse explained. "The metal fragments and shattered diamonds have also left you with numerous small wounds. You'll need to rest and recover for a while."

He asked, "What's the date today?"

"The thirteenth."

Thankfully, his new name wouldn't officially take effect until tomorrow. He still had another day and night. There was still time.

Nathaniel wasn't particularly surprised when York appeared in the doorway.

Nathaniel gave a faint chuckle. "Come to see if I'm dead?"

York replied smugly, "Mr. Scott, you're surprisingly hard to kill. I already had my dad loosen all the screws on the crystal chandelier. I can't believe something that heavy still failed to kill you."

"You were that sure Jessica would save you?"

"Of course," York said smugly. "I'm the biological father of the baby she's carrying, after all. She wouldn't want her child to be born without a father, would she?"

"So you knew about my vasectomy, too?"

"Hahahaha! Not only did I know, I was the one who suggested it to Jessica. But what can I say? She listens to me now. Whatever I tell her to do, she does. She really is a good wife, isn't she? Mr. Scott, thanks for training her so well. You did all the hard work, and now I get to reap the rewards."

Even the sound of York's voice made Nathaniel sick.

He pointed toward the door. "Get out."

"Don't rush me out, Mr. Scott. There's still one more act to this show..."

Nathaniel grew wary. "What show?"

"Since you survived the chandelier, I can't marry her. So I've decided to put on one extra act just for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, York suddenly grabbed Nathaniel's hand and pressed it against his own throat.

"Help!"

York collapsed to the floor, writhing in agony. "It hurts! I can't breathe!"

With a loud bang, the hospital room door burst open.

The moment Jessica saw York lying on the floor, her eyes blazed with fury. "York! Are you okay?"

York’s eyes welled up with tears. "Jessica, you're here! It hurts so much..."

"Doctor! Doctor!"

The doctors and nurses rushed over. Jessica helped York onto a hospital bed, and they wheeled him away.

Not once did she spare Nathaniel a glance.

Two hours later, Jessica returned.

Her expression darkened, fury radiating from her. In a low voice, she demanded, "Nathaniel, why did you hurt York?"

Nathaniel replied, "Shouldn't you be explaining to me what's going on with the baby you're carrying?"

"Yes, I'm carrying his child, but that doesn't give you the right to try to kill him!"

Nathaniel briefly closed his eyes. "Did he tell you I tried to kill him?"

"Who else could it have been? Are you saying he deliberately grabbed your hand and used it to choke himself?"

"So what? Did I actually choke him to death?"

"No, but he was badly shaken. He looked so pitiful."

Nathaniel turned his face away, unwilling to look at her. "Go take care of him. I can't stand the sight of you."

Jessica sighed and spoke softly. "Nathaniel, I know this has been a huge shock to you. But I can promise you that you'll always be my husband. Even if York is the father of my child, he can never take your place in my heart."

"Then what place does he have in your heart?"

Jessica's voice grew solemn. "I admit that I did fall in love with him during the time I had amnesia. After I regained my memories, deep down, I still loved you more. I wanted to build a life with you, too, but York... I just couldn't let him go either."

So you went along with his so-called 'win-win' plan and tricked me into getting a vasectomy?

And you had the nerve to call it fair?

"Nathaniel, York won't try to take your place. You'll always be my favorite, my one and only husband."

A nurse's voice came from outside. "Is there anyone here for York Lawrence in Bed 34?"

Jessica immediately asked anxiously, "I'm here for York Lawrence. What's wrong with him?"

"Nothing serious, don't worry. He woke up and didn't see you, so he asked us to help him find you."

Jessica nodded, looking at Nathaniel guiltily. "Nathaniel, I'll go check on him first."

"Okay, go ahead."

"Get some rest. York needs me right now. I'll have to stay with him tonight so he can sleep. I'll come keep you company tomorrow."

"Okay."

Watching Jessica walk away, Nathaniel gave a bitter smile.

There would be no tomorrow.

"Jessica, may we never meet again in this life or the next."

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