"Lucas, why did Uncle Xander confiscate your computer? Did you do something naughty again?" Lucas' narrow eyes darted around, immediately denying, "No. Mommy said last time that I shouldn't vandalize other people's websites, and I've been careful. But now I want to use the computer to configure a robot, and Uncle Xander won't give it to me. Hmph!"Just as he finished speaking, Xander's voice came from the phone, "Lucas, who are you talking to?"Lucas immediately put on a flattering look for Xander. "Uncle Xander, you're off work. How hardworking! I'm talking to Mommy. I won't disturb your rest anymore. I'm going upstairs!"Lucas ran upstairs with his phone in hand and locked the door with a click, seemingly caring about Xander but actually avoiding him.Xander had been keeping a close eye on him recently, making him unable to even touch the computer. What a bad uncle!"Mommy, I want the computer. Can you help?"Jessamine looked at the screen, feeling amused and exasperated by L
Of course, Xander had considered this, especially during the days when Jessamine wasn't at home. As their uncle, he had to keep a close eye on the two kids.Layla was relatively easy to handle, but Lucas gave him a headache. Confiscating his computer this time was a lenient punishment."I know. Before you come back, Lucas is banned from using the computer at home. Is everything going smoothly on your end?""Fortunately, Mr. James is quite confident. I trust the people you chose."Xander grunted. "Oscar is casual in temperament, but reliable in his work. Also, if you encounter any other difficulties, tell me. Our family isn't short on money or people.""Got it, Xander. I'll come back after finishing things here."After hanging up the phone, Jessamine regretfully sent a message to Lucas, saying, "Sorry, Lucas. I heard you got into trouble. Before Mommy comes back, the computer is confiscated by Uncle Xander. We'll see about getting it back based on your behavior."Lucas eagerly aw
"Mrs. Holt, I know it's very rude to call you at this hour, but could you please come and see Mr. Holt? He's not doing well right now," Jordan pleaded anxiously.Jessamine sat up in bed. "What's wrong with him?"Jordan hesitated for a moment, intending to tell the truth. Some things could be kept from others, but there was no need to hide them from Jessamine"Mr. Holt drank quite a bit of alcohol and then took some medicine when he wasn't quite clear-headed. Now he's having a severe allergic reaction and refuses to go to the hospital. He keeps mentioning your name. "Mrs. Holt, only you can persuade him. If you don't want him to die, could you please come and talk to him? I really don't know what else to do."Jessamine was startled, remembering what Melissa often said, "Cephalosporin with alcohol is a death sentence"."He took cephalosporin?""No, it's antidepressant medication. Can you please come and talk to him? He's really suffering."Jessamine felt her heart clench when sh
The door creaked open, and Jordan stepped aside to let Jessamine enter first.The living room was lit up and quiet.Jordan rummaged through the shoe cabinet for a while and pulled out a new pair of men's slippers."Mrs. Holt, Mr. Holt has men's shoes here. Please wear these for now. I'll buy a new pair tomorrow."Jessamine looked at the slippers in a daze. She had worn his slippers at home before. Once, while taking a bath, she had wet her own slippers and then ended up wearing his out. After that, those slippers never appeared in the house again.Because of that, she had been sad for a long time.Jessamine kicked off her shoes and hesitated before walking in barefoot."Mrs. Holt, Mr. Holt is in the bedroom."Jordan led the way. The curtains in the room were tightly closed.Thaddeus lay in the center of the big bed, his face flushed, and he was still murmuring incoherently.Jessamine walked over and touched his forehead. Indeed, it was burning hot.Thaddeus shuddered after f
Thaddeus hurriedly let go of her hand. "Jessie, I'm sorry. I was afraid you'd leave.""Where's the medicine cabinet? Let me take your temperature first. You're burning up. Are you really not planning to go to the hospital?" Jessamine asked.Thaddeus smirked casually. "If you take me to the hospital, you'll leave afterward. I won't go. Don't try to deceive me."Jessamine had no way to deal with him. She glanced back and saw that the bedroom door had been closed at some point. Jordan, who had been standing by, was nowhere to be seen. He really found a good assistant.When Jessamine came out of the bedroom, she saw Jordan was sitting on the couch, playing games while bored. Thaddeus told him to leave, but he didn't dare to. Perhaps he would be sent to run errands later. He could only pass the time playing games and wait on standby."Mr. Rhodes, is there a medicine cabinet at home?""Yes, there is." Jordan put down his phone and went to the cabinet to take out a small box, handing
Thaddeus' gaze fell to Jessamine's feet, and he furrowed his brows. "Jessie, why aren't you wearing shoes? Isn't the floor cold?"Jessamine felt her mouth was dry and licked her lips. "You don't like others touching your things. How could I wear your shoes?"Thaddeus chuckled bitterly. "I don't like others touching my things, but are you someone else? Go put on your shoes and don't let your feet get cold."Jessamine thought, "Now that we're divorced, why pretend to be close? When we used to share a bed, you wouldn't even lend me your slippers."She grumbled inwardly but remained standing in place without moving.Thaddeus became a little anxious. He knew her temperament. Beneath her gentle exterior was a resilient heart, stubborn and unyielding, never listening to others once she had made up her mind."Jessie, what are you thinking? When have I ever looked down on you?"Since Thaddeus asked, Jessamine didn't hold back. "In our first year of marriage, after I showered, I wore your
At that time, what Thaddeus disliked the most was Lana cooking instant ramen early in the morning. His favorite was a sandwich and milk.Jessamine's mind wandered as she cooked the ramen in the pot and cracked an egg into it. With such meager ingredients in the house, she had to make do with what they had. She thought that when the family doctor arrived, he would surely prescribe medication. Taking medicine on an empty stomach wasn't good for the stomach, so she cooked the ramen for him. Whether or not Thaddeus wanted to eat it was up to him.In no time, a steaming bowl of ramen was ready.Jessamine brought the ramen back to the bedroom and placed them on his bedside table.Thaddeus saw that she was wearing shoes when she returned, and his annoyance eased a bit. When he smelled the familiar aroma, all his gloominess disappeared."Jessie, it's been a long time since I ate your cooking."Jessamine snorted. "It's because you didn't like it. With the way your home is, you can eat i
At this moment, Erik and Jessamine's gazes converged on Thaddeus, both waiting for him to bring out the medicine.Thaddeus tried to divert the conversation. "Dr. Fisher, how's my mom's check-up? She fainted again a few days ago?"Erik replied truthfully, "Ms. Heather has some old health issues. She caught a chill from the air conditioning recently. Don't worry, I'll prescribe some medicine for her to help. As long as she takes good care of herself, it shouldn't be a big problem.""Can she still use the air conditioning? It's so hot these days, and it might be uncomfortable without it. Besides, other people also feel the heat.""She can use the air conditioning, but just be careful not to blow it directly. Adjusting the temperature to not too low should be fine."Jessamine felt frustrated. She had come over in the middle of the night to see him, not to listen to their discussion about whether Heather could use the air conditioning."Dr. Fisher, could you please diagnose him first?