Chapter 23
The private doctor rushed in and Jonathan immediately went to meet him, his shoulder bumping me, sending me staggering backwards
deep breath and turned to leave
driver had been waiting for me for a long time
I picked up
de, but half way there, two iron–like hands yanked me back I
Mr Zander
that you return TE
The bodyguard’s voice was cold, emotionless E
In the study, Jonathan was casually fastening his cufflinks
When he saw me walk in, he tipped his chin Someone immediately grabbed my shoulders and forced me into a medical chair that had clearly been prepared in advance.
“Wendy has anemia during her pregnancy and needs a blood transfusion.”
He spoke wdule gesturing for the doctor to prepare, “Your blood types are the same.
jerked my head up “Jonathan, Tve just been senously ill
“hundred milliliters ”
Jonathan interrupted me, gesturing to the doctor “Start now”
The moment the extremely thick needle pierced my win, I bit through my lip
The taste of blood spread in my mouth, but it couldn’t compare to the pain of my heart being tom apart.)
Through the half–open door, I heard the hushed voice of the family doctor
“Mr. Zander, Madam just experienced a miscarriage Har hemoglobin is only 80. Drawing blood like this could lead to…”
“Spare the the nonsense” Jonathan’s tone was indifferent. “Wendy can’t wait
Blood flowed along the tube into the blood bog and my vision began to blur
In a trance, Jonathan walked before me and wiped the cold sweat from my forehead with a handkerchief, something he’d never done
“Scream if it hurts His voice was surprisingly soft til be over soon. Just bear with it. This is all for our child.“%
I closed my eyes, not wanting to look at him again 2
Our child?
When the child is actually born, will he still remember who his real wife is??!
As the blood bag gradually filled, Wendy’s sharp scream came from the main bedroom.X
Jonathan’s face changed instantly. He grabbed the doctor’s hand just as he was about to remove the needle. “Draw another four hundred.”
“That could kill her the doctor shouted. “She’s already showing signs of shack!”
Jonathan glanced at my pale face briefly, then returned to the bedroom. “Wendy y is carrying my child. She comes first, no matter what
The doctor tried to argue, but I interrupted him ⠀
“Draw it, I spoke hoarsely. My voice was as light as a wisp of smoke. Jonathon, it’s settled. Once you’re done, you’ll let me leave.”
His pupils shrank. He grabbed my chin roughly “Daphine, are you seriously running away over something like this?“%
Wendy’s delicate cry came again at the opportune moment and Jonathan flung mdaway, rushing out without looking back.
Without his grip holding me up, I crumpled to the floor like a rag doll. The last thing I heard before blacking out was the panicked shouting of the doctor and the sound of footsteps fading away.
I woke up to the smell of disinfectant.
The hospital room was bathed in cold white light. Jonathan sat nearby, typing away on his laptop.”
Noticing Id woken, he closed it and picked up a bowl of porridge from the bedside table.
He scooped up a spoonful and held it to my lips, his movements stiff like he was just checking off a task.
I turned my head slightly ft can feed myself “%
The porridge was warm but caught in my throat, making it difficult to swallow
Jonathan watched me struggle to swallow His brow furrowed deeper with every bite.X
Just as I reached for a fifth spoonful, he suddenly pressed down on my hand.
“The doctor said you still need more blood. Things got a bit rushed back at the villa. That’s why we took so much. You can
“Ny need” Tout hem off Tm not dying ”
A blank look flashed across Jonathan’s face as if he wasnt used to my rejection X
ence stretched between us until he finally spoke again. “Your phone’s been ringing nonstop
I picked up my phone and unlocked the screen. Twenty three missed calls and forty–seven unread messages popped up simultaneously
Jonathan’s gaze swept across the screen and his voice suddenly turned cold “Who’s looking for you so urgently?”
locked the screen and didn’t elaborate ⠀
suddenly yanked off his be and leaned in closel
“Daphne, what the hell are you doing? First, you plan to run away from home and now you’re acting like you’re half–dead. Do y you’re that little princess everyone must coax?“}
“If you’re not bom a princess, stop acting like one“”
you still think
“Go take a look outside. Which wife who can’t bear children hasn’t gotten divorced yet? What exactly are you so dissatisfied with?”
His breath brushed against my face.
If it had been the past, I would have cried because of his words, tearfully apologizing and saying I was sorry that I hadn’t considered his feelings.E
Now, I only felt a chill in my heart.”
Since we already loathe the sight of each other, why continue to hold onto this marriage??
Just as I was about to speak, his phone rang.
Jonathan immediately straightened up almost reflexively and walked towards the door while answering the phope.2
His deliberately lowered laughter drifted from the hallway, its tenderness grating on my ears.
The moment the hospital room door closed, my phone rang again.
As soon as I answered, an anxious voice came through. “Daphne, why did you go back again? Could it be that you him?”
“No, something unexpected happened this time, but it’ll be soon. I’ll contact you then.”
I answered firmly.2
I will not have any more wishful thinking about him, I will find a chance to leave him forever.
can’t bear to leave
11:04 AM
