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Two hours later, Robert and Ivy returned home.Robert felt drained and so did Ivy, mainly because Dean and the others were far too talkative.Ivy had no knowledge about Sterling Group at the very beginning and after two hours' time, her head was filled with information about Sterling Group and their future development plans."Robert, they are quite nice, actually." Seeing how Robert was staring into the distance blankly, she sat down next to him on the couch."Sure, but I just can't take it when they keep trying to lecture us just because they are older, you know? Hayden's company isn't like that, though. I will take you to his office when I have the chance." Robert's eyes lit up when he talked about Hayden's company."I don't feel that way, Robert. I think that all the guys we met today are really nice and enthusiastic. It's a great thing that they are willing to share with us their experience and thoughts. I guess I just haven't received that much love growing up, so I don't see
Chapter 2781
He had been to the inside of the Intensive care units and the sight of all the machines sent chills down his spine.If he ever fell severely ill in the future, he did not want Avery to drive herself to the ground trying to save him; if there was no way to alter one's fate, they should all face it with composure.Knowing what Elliot was trying to say, Layla stilled.The surgery was scheduled a week away.The weather in Bridgedale grew colder and it would snow almost every day; whenever it was not snowing, there would still be extremely strong wind and the winter this year simply seemed so much harsher than the ones in the past.Layla and the others all remained inside their rooms with heaters, but as the date for the surgery approached, stress and fear began to weigh down on them.During dinner, Avery noticed that everyone was losing their appetite and said, "have you prepared any gifts for Eric?"Eric's parents were staying in Avery's mansion as well. They had wanted to stay in
Chapter 2782
"What about you?" Mike turned to look at Elliot. "You have a weak stomach. If you get sick later, your wife is going to worry."Layla immediately turned to look at them."I guess we should eat! She was worried that the others would refuse to eat like she did.She was young and could starve without feeling unwell, but her father had a weak stomach and Eric's parents were elders.After lunch, they continued to wait outside the operation room."Relax, it's all going to be fine." Mike leaned against the window and studied the dark looks on their faces. "This is the best private hospital in Bridgedale and the surgeon in there is the best in this country... Bridgedale is known for being really advanced in the medical field and if the surgery fails-"Layla interrupted him. "Uncle Mike, Mom used to call you a jinx.""???""So just stop. You are making me nervous."Mike scratched his head awkwardly. "Sure, I will stop. It's been so long since your mom called me that, though. How do you
Chapter 2783
She did not eat much in the morning.Avery often felt drowsy after eating, so she purposefully starved to keep a leveled head."Have you all eaten?" Avery asked."We did. It's past one now," he said. "Layla, take Eric's parents to rest! The hospital will notify us when he wakes up."Mr. and Mrs. Santos wanted to wait in the hospital, because the doctor had mentioned that Eric would regain consciousness within twenty-four hours."You shouldn't wait here. It's packed with people here. Let's wait at home!" Layla said. "We can all have a nap and maybe he will be awake when we are."The two were convinced as they knew that Layla wanted Eric to wake up just as much as they did. They knew that Eric's health would not be comparable to before the accident, so they hoped that there would be someone to take care of Eric in the future as well....Elliot took Avery to the canteen in the hospital and ate with her as he did not have too much to eat one hour ago."Do you think we will be abl
Chapter 2784
"You want kids? It's simple. I can take you to an orphanage right now. There are kids at all ages and you can take as many kids as you want," Avery teased.Elliot blushed. "I just want kids of my own blood.""Should we have another child, then?""...""Why bother asking the kids when we can do it?" She chuckled."I was just saying that. Let's not have another kid." Elliot had given up on having more children a long time ago."Don't say what you told me earlier to the kids. Just because you want grandchildren, doesn't mean you should force them into having kids!" She shot him a glare."I won't say any of the things I said to you." He shrugged. "Layla is dead set on marrying Eric. Eric needs to take Antirejection medication from now on, right? That means those two are definitely not having kids. As for Hayden, do you think I dare to force him into marriage?""You dare to do it to Robert." She lifted an eyebrow. "You raised him and he listens to you.""That depends on if he has a
Chapter 2785
"Are we going back home or to the hospital?" He asked."Do you want to go home?" Avery asked.She wanted to go back to the hospital and wait for Eric to wake up so that she could set Eric's parents' minds at peace."I will stay in the hospital with you, then!" He could almost read her mind."You know what I'm thinking without asking me now." She giggled."If I can't do that even after all the years we've been together, we must be doing something wrong," he said. "You should know me like the back of your hand by now, too, right?""I used to think that I do back when we were dating, but we would get into such big fights whenever something happens, so I stop thinking if I know you or not." She avoided his question. "Happiness is the most important in a relationship. It doesn't matter if we know each other well.""How would we manage to stay together for so long if we don't know each other? Just say that you know me.""Are you putting words in my mouth?""You are doing this on pur
Chapter 2786
"Mom, did he say anything to you?" Layla's heart raced.Avery shook her head. "He is conscious, though. I asked him a few questions and he nodded back."Tears filled Layla's eyes at her words. She wiped them away and asked, "Mom, can I stay in the room to take care of him?""He is staying in the VIP ward right now and there are nurses taking care of him at all times. You don't need to be here." Avery grabbed her hands. "I know you want to stay with him, but he is weak and will be asleep most of the time. Maybe you can stay with him once he gets better, okay?"Layla nodded and regained her composure. "Okay."Shortly after, they arrived at the room and the nurse inside immediately gave them some privacy.Eric opened his eyes when he heard footsteps.Avery had informed him that his parents were waiting outside and were dying to see him. When she asked if he wanted to see them, he nodded.As soon as he opened his eyes, all the memories came flashing back to him.He had thought tha
Chapter 2787
They left the room and Avery pulled Elliot out of the room as well.Layla watched as the door shut and finally, she was alone with Eric.She took a deep breath and looked at Eric. "Look at the jacket I'm wearing. It's the one you bought. You can have it back when you are discharged."Eric studied the jacket she wore blankly, feeling a little tired.If there was no one else in the room, he would close his eyes to rest as listening to his parents had drained him.Despite that, he kept his eyes on Layla."I've talked to my parents and your parents. Once you are discharged, we will get married." Layla knew that he was weak and did not intend to drag the conversation on.Eric's heart sank and felt chills down his spine as though he had been struck by lightning when he heard what she said."I was informing you, not asking for your approval." She studied the stunned look and the frown on his face and knew that he could not accept his, but she was determined and refused to waver. "Rest
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