Semua Bab Be Gentle With Me, Mr. CEO: Bab 351 - Bab 360

Being held by the throat, Calla was struggling to breathe. In the end, she gave up fighting, realizing it was futile. With no more tears left to shed, she bit down hard and held on. All the while a festering resentment toward Mercer was taking root in her heart. No matter how Mercer tortured her, Calla never gave in. She only bit her lip until it bled, refusing to utter another word.The car drove smoothly and quickly as the night grew darker. In the dim car interior, only the man's heavy breathing could be heard.Over an hour later, the black car pulled to a stop by the roadside. A tall, burly figure stood a few feet away under a large tree. Mercer held a cigarette between his fingers, wisps of smoke slowly rising under the starlight. His dark eyes were fixed on the car door, frowning. His expression was a tangled web of dejection, remorse, and a simmering rage.Soon after, the car door opened, and a woman dressed in men's casual clothing ran out. She cast a resentful glance at

The world outside was cloaked in darkness, while the hospital was aglow with bright lights.A towering figure stood staring intently through the large glass window, frowning. Behind the glass was a sterile isolation ward.On the bed with white sheets lay a small child, barely over a year old. He had an adorable mushroom haircut and was in a deep sleep. His chubby little hand rested beside the pillow, with a bit of drool at the corner of his mouth. He looked innocent and cute, but his face was alarmingly pale, devoid of any color. It was as if he were a blank sheet of paper—a frightening sight as he seemed so fragile.Mercer placed one hand on the glass in front of him, his dark eyes fixed on the boy's frame. His gaze was filled with pain and sorrow, his brows tightly knitted together as if bearing the weight of the world's grief."Mr. Garland, you've been standing here for two hours. Why don't you rest for a while?" Simon approached from behind, frowning as he tried to persuade t

After a period of dealing with Sophie, Mercer finally discovered Casper's whereabouts. When he sent men to find him, Casper had already developed pneumonia. Half a month of treatment later, Casper's condition took a sudden turn for the worse. His immune system had rapidly deteriorated out of the blue. In that time, he was ultimately diagnosed with leukemia.In a fit of rage, Mercer slapped Sophie hard across the face several times, causing her to faint from fright. From then on, Mercer stayed by Casper's side, seeking treatment and refusing to see Sophie again. Overwhelmed with guilt, Sophie saw her asthma worsen. This eventually led to her long-term hospitalization.Mercer considered bringing Calla back several times to reunite her with her son. But Casper's deteriorating condition made him hesitate. He didn't want Calla to suffer another blow, so he kept everything hidden until now.It was during this time that the doctor eventually suggested finding the child's mother. He pro

"How can you even compare Rudy to Harlan? Harlan is a responsible man!" Zoey suddenly interjected.Calla felt regretful after hearing Zoey's outburst. She thought to herself, "Harlan must be the apple of Zoey's eye! I better watch my tongue and not say anything bad about him, even in jest." After all, Zoey and Harlan were married with a child now, making them a family. Calla realized that no matter how close she and Zoey were, they were family in different ways. Thus, Calla reminded herself to be more mindful and focus solely on caring for Zoey. She couldn't keep blurting out everything that came to mind."Calla was just teasing you, why take it so seriously?" Carol chided Zoey with a smile."Calla, I'm sorry. You know me, I tend to be very blunt." Zoey blushed and hastily apologized to Calla."Don't sweat it, we're family." Calla brushed it off with a smile.…That night, Calla stayed over at Harlan's place. It was a three-bedroom, two-living room unit.Zoey, the baby, and

Realizing that Harlan didn't grasp the meaning behind her words, Calla smiled. "Yes, you've done well in those aspects," she said. "But Zoey needs more than these material things. She needs your care and affection."Harlan frowned slightly, and the atmosphere grew tense. Calla didn't beat around the bush. "I've been here for a few days, and I've noticed you haven't been as attentive to Zoey as a husband should. Maybe you should think about how you can show her more love and care during this time."Harlan lowered his head and stayed silent for a moment. After a few seconds, he suddenly looked up, gazing at Calla with peculiar intensity. "Calla, don't you know why Zoey and I got married? I don't love her. How do you expect me to be enthusiastic about all this? Are you asking me to lie to her and pretend to care when I don't?"Calla stared at him in shock, not expecting him to be so blunt. She felt somewhat perplexed, but more than that, she was worried about Zoey.Calla tried to