Semua Bab Dead at Heart: Bab 411 - Bab 418

Zach's eyes bulged as he fought to keep his voice down. It never occurred to him that Samson would so openly declare his interest in Ariel. He had no clue when Samson and Ariel had even started getting acquainted, or how their relationship could have possibly progressed this far.Samson stared at Zach for a while. A dark light gleamed in his eyes. He furrowed his brows. "What did you say?"Zach took a deep breath.He and Samson had known each other for many years, and their fathers shared a friendly relationship. Although they weren't particularly close themselves, Zach still felt obliged to inform Samson of the truth."Ariel is really married! She has a husband. Why did you even fall for her? Did she just lead you on without telling you anything about it?"Zach grew increasingly exasperated as he spoke. He thought that it was extremely wrong of Ariel to do something like this.Samson's expression hardened. He contemplated briefly before giving his response. "She didn't lead me

Ariel was quite surprised that Jayson would actually be kind enough to warn her about these things. After all, they normally stayed out of each other's business, with clear boundaries between them. So, what exactly made Jayson think he had the right to say these things to her now?Ariel furrowed her brows. She felt that Jayson had overstepped his boundaries. "Mr. Larkin, why should I even listen to you?"Ariel was clearly mocking him, and Jayson could tell. However, he wasn't going to answer that question. He turned slightly and gazed at her. He sounded calm as he said, "Ariel, I won't harm you."She mused that Jayson ought to reacquaint himself with the definition of "harm". Ariel didn't even care to debate him. She disregarded his comment and departed. Ariel had always been very careful, whether it was about work or making friends. She might not know much about Samson. However, there was nothing much she could criticize about him so far. Given that Samson represented a significa

Ariel was stunned for a moment.After all, she had been convincing herself to accept the reality of needing a full hysterectomy.Liam could tell she was shaken. He knew that a patient who had suffered both physically and mentally needed comfort, but he still had to lay out all the risks and consequences clearly.Softening his voice, he said, "But it'll take coordination on several fronts, and the risks are relatively high. I'm currently developing a new medication with a team overseas."It's still in the trial stage, and the earliest it could be ready for clinical use is in about two months. But if you trust me, I can start treating you first. The main goal is to avoid removal unless it's absolutely necessary."Ariel's mind raced.This was her body. She'd be the one bearing the risks. She needed to think it through.While Ariel stayed silent, Liam looked at her and asked, "Can you give me some time?"Once the medication was ready for clinical use, he could do his best to preser

Ariel was momentarily speechless. It took her a couple of seconds to process what Samson had just said.To her, it came out of nowhere. She barely knew Samson, and they hadn't even met that many times. And now, he was suddenly expressing interest?Samson said, "I just meant that if you need anything, you can just call me. After all, being in a foreign country can be a hassle. Don't feel pressured by my words. Don't let it affect your judgment, and don't feel uneasy."Just interact with me in whatever way feels most comfortable to you. Alright then, Ariel. Let's talk next time."Samson spoke at an even pace, but there was a quiet intensity in his words. He made no effort to hide how he felt.Before Ariel could rack her brain for a polite way to turn him down without making things awkward, he hung up on his own.It felt like he simply wanted to let her know how he felt without expecting any response from her right now.Ariel stared at the screen, still a little stunned.Samson ha