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On Monday, Adriana went to the laboratory as usual.The moment Oliver saw her, he frowned, looking utterly helpless."You have maternity leave anyway. Why not stay home and get some proper rest instead of coming here and wearing yourself out?""I want to save my maternity leave for after the babies are born so I can spend more time with them."Adriana walked past him and settled into her chair behind the desk.As her body grew heavier by the day, her feet had begun to swell. She could no longer stand for long periods, and even sitting down took noticeably more effort than before."Besides the government-mandated maternity leave, our company also provides additional internal leave. Altogether, it's more than enough time for you to rest.""Oliver, please stop trying to persuade me."Adriana looked up, her gaze unwavering."No one cares more about these two children than I do. If I ever feel that I can't continue working, I'll take leave on my own."Oliver sighed. Knowing there

Adriana: [I call that killing two birds with one stone.]As she sent the message, she made no effort to hide it from Heidi. In fact, she deliberately angled the screen toward her so they could read it together.After reading the exchange, Heidi asked worriedly, "Will Master Chris's health really recover?"Although Chris had made some foolish mistakes in the past, she had watched him grow up. Ever since his car accident, she had been worrying about him constantly."It definitely will."Setting down her phone, Adriana spoke with complete certainty."Alex has been coordinating a customized treatment plan for him with some of the world's top medical experts. He's already much better than before.""Then tomorrow, I'll go to the estate and prepare his bedroom. There are servants there, but I'm worried they won't be attentive enough.""That was actually my plan too, but I was afraid it would be too much work for you.""It's not work at all. Master Chris has always been particular abo

Accompanying Sophia to the doctor had only been an excuse. Francesco's real purpose had been to come here in the hope of running into Adriana.…On the drive back, Adriana sat silently in the passenger seat.There were countless hospitals in Heatherton City. Francesco knew perfectly well that Chris was recovering at the Nash Hospital, yet he had still chosen to bring Sophia there.The world really was small.Even when she deliberately tried to avoid someone, she couldn't escape them.After a long silence, Chris said, "I'm sorry, Adriana. I only wanted to help you out of that situation, so I..."He trailed off, but Adriana already knew what he was trying to say."Don't say things like that again in the future. I don't want people to misunderstand our relationship. Still, thank you for helping me out."Her children didn't need a father at all costs. She believed she could raise them perfectly well on her own.Chris glanced at her through the rearview mirror and couldn't help as

Sophia had assumed it would take at least a year or two. She hadn't expected their marriage to end so quickly."Have you finalized your overseas deals?" she asked cautiously.Without the Este family's backing, she didn't believe Francesco could keep things running."They're just some business deals. If they can't be finalized, I'll drop them."His tone was casual, as if contracts worth billions meant nothing at all.He had once considered keeping everything under his control, but the process had been too long and too complicated.Now that Adriana was pregnant, he couldn't afford to remain abroad for long.Anything that required him to be constrained by others—he no longer wanted it.Sophia's expression turned slightly pale.For Adriana, he was truly willing to go to great lengths.She quickly composed herself and curved her lips into a smile."Cesco, I'll help you cut ties with the Este family. In return, introduce your overseas clients to me. How about it?"Francesco was,

Adriana lifted her gaze and looked at the man in front of her with a cold, steady stare."Patrick and Francesco colluded. They tricked me into coming here."She made no attempt to shield Patrick. With his character, he had clearly received some benefit from Francesco. A scheme like that did not deserve even a shred of mercy.On the other end of the line, Bella cursed under her breath."That bastard! Adriana, I'll come get you.""No need. I drove here myself. I'll head back right away."She hung up, put away her phone, and turned to leave—only for her arm to be suddenly grabbed."Adriana, how long are you going to keep avoiding me?"She didn't turn around.Her voice was flat. "Francesco, you're mistaken. I have no need to avoid you. I just don't see any reason to meet you either.""Adriana—"Francesco tightened his grip on her arm slightly, careful not to hurt her. His voice deepened inch by inch."My hypnosis is gone."There was no joy in Adriana's expression. Instead, a s