When Conrad was still stunned, Fia opened the car door and left.She then caught a cab right in front of him, got in, and left.“Where are you heading to, miss?” The driver turned around and looked at Fia, who was sitting at the back. He saw the tears and sorrow on her face, and he pitied her.Fia wiped the tears away and said, “To Gryphonheart Hospital.”She had already wasted too much time today. She had to visit her mom and grandma first.Outside the ward, Fia could hear some laughter coming from the inside. She was confused.Who was the one able to make her mom laugh so happily?She went in and saw a tall man wearing a white coat.“Rest well. I’ll come again tonight.”It was Jason.He turned around and saw Fia, who was standing by the doorway. His lips formed a smile. It was so warm.“You’re here, Ms. Lawson.”“Yes. Thanks, doctor.”“You’re welcome. This is the duty of a doctor.” Jason nodded and left after walking by her side. He couldn’t help but frown when he realiz
“It’s fine. It’s nothing important.” Fia had her guard up against Esme.“She doesn’t have to worry about a thing as the madam of the Maxwell household. She doesn’t have to worry about getting fed or clothed. Unlike my poor little Esme!” Beth said in a bitter tone.Esme then continued and said, “I never expected Fia to know how to tame a man that well. If I could have half of her skills, I wouldn't have to live through such hardship.”“That’s right. Maybe you’d have a child or two with Conrad already!” Beth said.“Oh, enough, both of you!” Thea said with a frigid expression on her face. “Get out! And take your soup with you!”“Mom! This is how we show our love to you. You can’t do that.”When Fia heard her tone, she knew they would start fighting again and it would be bad for her mom and grandma.She didn’t want to get into a conflict with them because of the baby in her womb, so she wanted to ring the bell to call the nurse.“Why do you want to ring the bell?!” Beth immediately
“Enough! Shut your mouth!” Thea yelled furiously. If she had a stick in her hand, she would beat Beth with it!Her words were simply too vile!“Mom, how can you play favoritism at a time like this?! I didn’t make things up because we all saw it! Don’t fret, Conrad. I’ll get justice for you!”Meanwhile, Esme carefully whispered to her, “Mom, I think you should tone it down. Conrad isn’t feeling that well right now.”She knew Conrad very well, and she could feel that he was on the edge of going berserk.Conrad couldn’t even think straight with all the noise surrounding him. He even felt like the arms around his waist made it hard for him to breathe.He pried Esme’s hands away and pushed her away.However, he put too much strength into it and he managed to push her and the wheelchair about a meter away.“Ah! You surprised me!” Esme cried out as she held onto the wheelchair nervously, showing how helpless she was.Conrad’s expression was even colder.“She’s still my wife right no
When Fia saw the concern on Conrad’s face, she felt so wronged that she couldn’t help but cry.She thought that he wouldn’t come over. That he would only stay by Esme’s side.“What’s the point of you simply crying? How are you doing? Tell me.”Jason and the gynecologist came in and the two of them walked to Conrad coldly.“Doctor…” Fia looked at Jason, asking for his help.Jason quickly said, “Don’t worry. I’ve arranged for a private ward for you. We’ll transfer you over right now.”“What’s going on?! Why does she need to be admitted to the hospital?” Conrad asked in irritation.“Who are you to the patient?” The gynecologist questioned him.“I’m her husband!”She frowned and said, “Then do you even know that your wife-““We’ll continue this after we transfer her to her ward,” Jason cut off his colleague.Conrad could see Fia’s face turning pale, as if she was in a lot of pain. He decided to stop asking questions too.He went over and held Fia’s hand.“Don’t worry. I’ll sta
When Fia opened her eyes again, only white greeted her.The doctor from earlier and Jason came over.“How do you feel?” Jason asked.Fia looked around the ward.“Where is he?”The doctor looked at Fia pitifully. “You mean your husband?”“Yes.”“He was waiting outside originally. However, he left after answering a call. It should be something urgent.”“Alright,” Fia said. The brilliance in her eyes drifted away.Jason quickly switched the topic and said, “The baby’s alright. Don’t worry and take care of yourself.”When Fia heard it, she gave them a thankful smile.“Thank you.”The doctor patted Fia’s head and said, “You should thank Doctor Evans. He’s been hard at work.”Fia looked at Jason and saw the scar on his lips. She didn’t even have to think twice to know that Conrad must have done that to him.“You two should chat. I have to go back to the examination room.”After the doctor left, Jason wiped the bruise on his mouth.“Don’t worry. It’s just a bruise.”Fia looke
Jason had just left when Beth pushed Esme into the ward.Fia looked at the Mannings warily.“What are you afraid of, Fia?” Esme looked at her gently. “I’m just here to tell you that something happened back in the company and Conrad needed to go first. He’ll come back later.“And don’t worry about your mother and grandmother too. That Doctor Evans looks very skilled. The entire hospital is under his command and they’re taking good care of them.”It was at this time that Fia felt Esme was like a stunning, venomous snake. And it was flicking its tongue at her.“What are you trying to say?”“Mom, can you push me over? I want to speak with her alone.”Beth did as she asked. Before she left, she wanted Fia, “IF you hurt your cousin, Fia… I’ll take your life!”“Oh, hush, mom. Fia couldn’t even protect the child inside of her… How could she hurt me!” Esme said gently with scorn in her tone.Fia clutched at the blanket on her leg and stared at Esme cautiously.“Wondering how I found o
When Esme saw Fia staying silent for a long time, she couldn’t help but ask, “How about it? Have you reached a decision?”Fia raised her head and looked at Esme, still saying nothing.Esme continued. “You didn’t even dare to tell Conrad about your pregnancy. It’s proof that you know that he doesn’t love you and he would never allow you to have that baby! Rather than him finding out about this and forcing you to abort it, why not use it to make a trade with me?”Fia smiled and said, “You’re right. But I want the project first.”“I never thought that you're someone so materialistic,” Esme said with sarcasm. “I thought you loved Conrad deeply.”“No matter how deep my love is, it won’t sustain me.”“True.” Esme sighed. “We've been destined to be different since we’re little. I have had my father’s love since I was little, and you didn’t. Now, I’ll have Conrad’s love and you won’t.”“…”“Fia, I pity you, really. Unfortunately, we’re enemies. I’ll pity you, but I won’t show you any m
Esme was freaking out on the inside. If Fia didn’t get that project, would she tell Conrad about the baby?She had to think of a way to stop her!“Now, tell me. What did Fia say to you to the point that you’re willing to give her the project?”When faced with Conrad’s invasive eyes, Esme’s brain went into overdrive as she began to weave a plot.After spending some time in her mom’s and grandma’s ward, Fia went back into her own. She was surprised by the man sitting in her ward.“When did you get here?”Conrad suddenly turned with red eyes.Fia sniffed and smelled the scent of wine. “You’re drunk?”Suddenly, he rushed over.Fia noticed that his emotions were unstable. She was about to leave the ward when he grabbed her and threw her on to the hospital bed.His hands pressed near her collarbone so that she couldn’t move, his eyes icy cold.“Do you want a child that badly?!”Fia looked at him, confused.“You lied to Esme saying that you’re pregnant just so she would give you