Jessica left the ICU and made her way directly to the doctor's office, a place she was already familiar with. Earlier, she had been in his office to process the down payment for her mother's surgery. Her intention was to inquire about her mother's current location, as she was puzzled by her absence from the ICU. When she arrived at the doctor's office, she noticed a nurse emerging from the room, closing the door behind her.Approaching the doctor's office with the intention of knocking, Jessica was intercepted by the nurse who instinctively stepped in her path. Wearing a surprised expression, the nurse addressed her, "I'm sorry, ma'am, but you can't enter the doctor's office without an appointment."Jessica met the nurse's gaze, pondering her next course of action.She acknowledged her mistake with a brief, "My bad." Her gaze shifted from the door to the nurse, and she explained her situation, "I don't have an appointment with the doctor, but I have a question about a patient who was
Jessica was taken aback by the unexpected news that he was coming to pick her up. She couldn't help but wonder about his reasons for doing so. Her immediate concern was the need to retrieve her bag from the hospital where she had received treatment.In an attempt to delay their meeting, she asked, "Could we perhaps reschedule for later in the day? I have a few errands to take care of right now." Jessica hoped for a positive response from Kelvin. However, instead of granting her request, he replied, "I apologize, Ms. Jessica, but I am merely following Mr. Justin's instructions." Jessica sighed in frustration, her hand coming to rest on her forehead as she contemplated this unexpected turn of events.She felt compelled to accept the situation, knowing that she had willingly embraced this new life just the day before. It was a fundamental part of the contract she had entered into – to make herself available whenever Justin required her presence. As a married woman, she recognized her du
Jessica blinked in astonishment. Had Justin really just pointed to a photo booth and asked her to go with him? She had to double-check, "What did you say?"Justin, rather than repeating himself, cast a glance in her direction, gently took her hand, and guided her toward the photo booth. This simple gesture sent a wave of unexpected sensations surging through Jessica, causing her heart to skip a beat. She was perplexed by her own feelings, thinking, "What's happening to me? I shouldn't be experiencing these emotions, especially for someone who hardly acknowledges my presence."The photographer greeted them with a warm smile as they approached. Justin and Jessica positioned themselves side by side, standing in front of the white curtain for their wedding photo. However, their demeanor suggested they were more like two individuals compelled to pose together rather than a couple. The photographer, observing this, stepped away from her camera stand and approached them.With a cheerful grin
Kelvin's grip on the steering tightened as he swallowed hard. He knew just how much to provoke his boss. If he went any further right now, it would be game over for him. Everything he had said to Jessica was a lie. Well, they weren't entirely false, but Justin hadn't really been involved the way he had portrayed.In fact, Kelvin was the one Justin had sent to make the call to the hospital and settle Jessica's debt. While doing so, he found out everything that had happened. The only thing Justin did was tell him they'd get the bag first before picking Jessica up when he reported back.Jessica looked at Justin. She knew he must be embarrassed by the revelation Kelvin just made. She would have been if she were exposed in such a manner. She smiled and instinctively placed a hand on his leg, saying, "Thank you." His gaze left Kelvin and fell on her.He wanted to tell her the truth, let her know that Kelvin had just lied, but seeing the smile spread across her face, he swallowed his words. S
Jessica gently caressed her mother's face, tenderly planting a loving kiss on her cheek. A warm smile graced Rebecca's lips as she looked at her daughter, grateful for the affection. With curiosity in her voice, she asked, "How long has it been since I was asleep?" Jessica held her mother's hand in a gentle embrace, planting a soft kiss on it. In that moment, a profound sense of relief washed over her. She was no longer alone; her mother, her unwavering pillar of support, had returned."It's been two days, Mum, two long days! You really frightened me. You know I can't imagine life without you. Please promise me you won't ever do that again," Jessica scolded her mother, though every word was imbued with deep love, and Rebecca could feel the genuine concern in her daughter's words.Rebecca fought back the tears that welled up in her eyes, her grip on her daughter's hand tightening. She whispered with heartfelt regret, "I am so sorry for all the pain I caused you..." Her attempt to shift
In a sudden, overwhelming moment, Jessica found herself grappling with a rising lump in her throat. This was the moment she had been dreading, the moment when she would have to divulge the news of her impromptu marriage to Justin, a man she had only met two days ago. The daunting task ahead was to reveal this life-altering decision to her mother.Deep down, Jessica knew she couldn't bring herself to mention the connection between Justin and Nicholas. She knew her mother would disapprove and give a torrent of discouraging words about how he was the wrong choice for her. She wasn't prepared for a lecture on her penchant for making poor decisions.After a moment of gathering her thoughts and summoning her courage, Jessica finally spoke. "It was my husband who requested your transfer to the VIP ward, Mum," she confessed, her voice quivering with a mix of anxiety and determination. "I am now married."Rebecca couldn't help but chuckle at her daughter's humorous remark, but the amusement qu
Nicholas found himself restlessly pacing in his home study, engaged in a series of crucial phone calls with the media. Meanwhile, he couldn't escape the news that had spread like wildfire across the internet, a revelation concerning his recent separation from Dr. Jessica Smith and the onset of a new romantic relationship. This revelation had gained such momentum that it had become a prominent feature in newspapers and magazines, making headlines in every corner. The public's reaction was nothing short of intense, with social media platforms flooded by expressions of anger and disappointment.People expressed their dismay with fervent comments; "How could he possibly end a relationship with someone who had experienced an accident on the way to their wedding?" One said. "I even heard he terminated their relationship while she was in the hospital, in the midst of her recovery", another added.Another person expressed their frustration by saying, "Men are just scum, I hope and pray nem
Nicholas stared at Sonia in astonishment for what felt like an eternity. So lost in thought, he hardly noticed the passing moments until Sonia snapped her fingers in front of his face, jolting him back to reality. He had been contemplating whether it was even possible for Sonia to discern what he had struggled with for hours.With a sense of urgency in his voice, Nicholas placed his hands on Sonia's shoulders and asked, "Who is it?"Sonia's eyes fixated on an invisible point in space, her gaze focused intently. "This about this..." She shifted her attention back to Nicholas, her tone earnest, "Think about who stands to gain the most from all of this. There's just one person, Nicholas, one individual who would elicit sympathy from others."Nicholas's eyes widened as realization dawned on him. "Are you suggesting that Jessica might be involved in this?" The words felt foreign as they left his mouth; he had known Jessica for years, and the idea that she could be involved in such an act s