All Chapters of Side Chick Era… Over: Chapter 1841 - Chapter 1850

Dr. Galen glanced at Thomas and said coolly, "There's no special reason. It's simply my rule. If you can't accept it, you're free to refuse."Before the atmosphere could grow tense, Uriah stepped in to smooth things over."Thomas, this is my territory. Don't you trust me?"Sharon also spoke up, "Thomas, I'll be fine."Her hand was what mattered most, and Thomas understood the priorities. He stopped insisting and halted his steps.After Sharon and Dr. Galen disappeared from sight, Uriah said, "Since we're waiting anyway, come keep me company for a game of chess."Thomas did not refuse. "All right."Half an hour later, amid Uriah's shameless take-backs and excuses, he still lost the game.Uriah stroked his graying beard and studied the board."To think my lifelong hobby was so easily beaten by a junior like you. The Ferrero family truly produces outstanding talents.""It was only because you went easy on me, Uriah," Thomas replied.Uriah lifted his eyes to him, his gaze meanin

Jamie said nothing.Dr. Galen snorted. "Kid, that's not how you chase a girl. Sneaking around to watch her, secretly finding people to talk to her for you—do you call that pursuing someone? That's spying."You make yourself happy, but she feels nothing for you at all. When she ignores you, you go and kidnap her—what exactly are you trying to do? It's a miracle that she doesn't hate you, and you still expect her to like you?"You're young. You should have plenty of romance in you. How is it that you're worse at this than an old man like me?"Jamie fell silent for a moment, then asked, "Then... how should I pursue her?""Wait until you've recovered from your injuries," Dr. Galen said. "Look at you now—half-dead and sickly. Who do you think you can chase like this? Don't go getting yourself killed first."Jamie said nothing more.Dr. Galen was long used to this tight-lipped nature of his. After lecturing him for a while in a tone of frustrated disappointment, he went off to focus o

Dr. Galen added, "Come back in two weeks for the stitches to be removed."Thomas inclined his head in thanks. "Much obliged, Dr. Galen."A faint, inexplicable smile crossed Dr. Galen's lips. "No need to thank me. I'm just fulfilling my duty."Thomas's gaze deepened, sensing something unusual—but before he could ask further, Sharon stirred awake.His attention snapped immediately to her. He moved to the bedside and asked softly, "Sharon... are you okay?"Sharon blinked, still groggy, her mind briefly blank. For a fleeting moment, it felt as if she had dreamt of Jamie. She didn't understand why.Ever since leaving Dr. Galen that day, Sharon hadn't asked whether Jamie was still alive. To her, it no longer mattered. Their past grievances had long since been settled.Her gaze gradually focused, and clarity returned. She looked at the man before her, his features refined and composed, and whispered, "Thomas."Thomas reached out to hold her hand, then hesitated—afraid of touching the

"Some terminal patients volunteer for experimental medicine," Dr. Galen continued, "because it gives them a chance at life. I never force anyone. Besides, the formulas I develop are always donated freely. Unlike your Malcolm family, hoarding knowledge for profit under the guise of monopoly."Uriah's face fell slightly, caught off guard. Indeed, the two of them were cut from the same cloth—neither had any moral high ground.After a pause, Uriah said, "Every field has its specialty. If you're not skilled at antidotes, then don't meddle with them. Jamie's constitution is unusual—if you disrupt his balance, he could have died outright from the poison. But..." He let out a soft sigh."I never imagined Jamie would go to such lengths for Sharon. If he were doing this for anyone else, I wouldn't have let him stay here to recover."Dr. Galen shot him a glance and said stiffly, "If you can neutralize the toxins in his body, consider it me owing you a favor."Uriah smirked, unfazed. "Seems y

The night had been long and passionate, both of them losing all restraint. Sharon had been completely overtaken by those three words—I love you—with no principles, no limits.…Soon, Victoria's engagement day arrived.Though the engagement was hastily arranged, the Blakely family spared no expense to demonstrate their respect for Victoria, one of the most prominent socialites in the circle. The venue was grand, opulent beyond imagination. Guests streamed in endlessly, and the rows of limited-edition luxury cars lined up outside looked more like an exclusive auto show than a wedding.Every guest was either wealthy or influential, and the crowd included faces from multiple countries. Victoria, already famous as the number-one socialite in the circle, drew immense attention. Her engagement was broadcast globally, with the internet aflame with nonstop comments, nearly all expressing awe or admiration.After all, weddings of top-tier socialites like Victoria were rare.Some remarked