Carly attempted to turn around as Natalie pushed her. Her voice faltered as she stuttered, "I-I haven't decided yet—"Natalie cut her off. "What more do you need to think about? Ms. Turner, I'm doing this for your own good! You don't know Natasha like I do. She's vengeful. Once she wakes up, you'll be in big trouble!"She sounded so urgent as if she were fleeing from something terrifying. She was desperate to get Carly to the vehicle immediately.Carly's expression revealed her uncertainty as she said, "I think we should forget about it."Natalie turned serious as she spoke firmly, "Ms. Turner, aren't you worried that Natasha will spill everything to Daniel?"Carly nodded. "O-Of course, I'm worried.""Then why the hesitation?" Natalie's intense stare bore into Carly's eyes.Carly seemed unsettled, trying to avoid making eye contact.Natalie's face brightened with understanding. She slapped her forehead and asked, "Are you afraid Natasha will mock you? Or perhaps you're feeling
Natalie released Carly's clothes and confidently headed toward the vehicle."Hey, wait!" Carly looked flustered and hurried to catch up.She thought she needed to own up to her mistake. Plus, Natalie treated her as her friend, so she couldn't let Natalie face unfair consequences."Wait for me!" Carly shouted, but Natalie ignored her and walked faster. She was determined to push Carly to her limits."I'll go. I'll go. Ms. Lovelace, please stay!" Carly conceded, just as Natalie had expected.Natalie halted and grinned. She had understood Carly's tendencies for some time now, so manipulating her was almost too easy.As Natalie turned around, her grin turned into a look of worry. She asked, "Ms. Turner, are you truly going?"Carly nodded, her uncertainty giving way to resolve in her gaze."Wait here, please. Don't let Natasha spot you," Carly stated firmly. She didn't want Natalie to get involved, fearing Natasha might exploit Natalie's kindness.Natalie looked worried and insiste
Daniel's face shifted abruptly. He was in disbelief as he questioned, "What? What do you mean her condition is worrying? Can you explain?"Without uttering a word, the doctor conveyed the message through his gaze, and Daniel comprehended it instantly.Daniel, who was also a doctor, could almost predict what was happening to Natasha when she fell into a coma. Yet, he didn't want to accept it.He thought maybe he didn't understand everything and hoped there was another reason for her condition. He was sure Natasha would get better.Daniel clung to hope until Natasha's condition was confirmed by tests conducted by doctors using medical equipment. He repeatedly reassured himself, but all his hopes crumbled when he heard the doctor's words."So… are you confident you can treat her?" Daniel asked, his voice trembling. He wasn't familiar with this field, so he relied on this doctor.Unfortunately, the doctor seemed uncertain.After experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, Joshua calmed do
"I'm going to give it a try," Daniel said in a hoarse voice and resolute tone, breaking the silence in the vehicle. He had put a lot of thought into making this decision.The three doctors beside him were surprised. "You want to do it on your own?" they asked incredulously, and their faces showed signs of nervousness.Daniel nodded and responded, "Get ready and give me a hand."Understanding the urgency, he swiftly entered the adjacent compartment to change into surgical attire.One of the doctors hurriedly followed him, his face filled with concern. He grew flustered when he saw Daniel putting on the surgical gown."Um… Recently, the Turners borrowed the instruments we need for the surgery, and they haven't returned them yet. So, you might not be able to perform the surgery today," the doctor said anxiously."Who?" Daniel's hand froze in the air as anger surged through him."I-It's the Turners," the doctor replied. He lowered his head to avoid Daniel's gaze.The Sullivans had
Right before the camper van drove away, Natalie hurried over. Although she arrived just in time, a group of security guards before the vehicle blocked her path.They stared at her silently, emanating a strong sense of hostility that made Natalie feel like taking another step could result in serious harm. Feeling intimidated, she couldn't help but tremble.However, knowing Joshua was still in the van with Natasha made her uneasy. She couldn't give up so easily.Natalie quietly encouraged herself. She was confident that the Sullivans' bodyguards wouldn't dare openly attack her before the crowd.Summoning her courage, she attempted to enter the vehicle, but the guards' intense stares compelled her to step back.With the van on the verge of departing, Natalie felt a wave of panic and turned to Carly for help.Carly stayed rooted in place, looking bewildered as though she couldn't quite understand what was happening.Natalie silently cursed Carly for being so clueless and not helpful
Joshua was a great driver. He could bring the car to a smooth stop even when driving fast.After unbuckling his seatbelt, he opened the van's back door to help the three doctors push the stretcher out."Thanks," Daniel said, showing gratitude for the first time.Joshua nodded back.The road to the hospital was bumpy, so Joshua walked ahead, quietly clearing away the bigger stones on the ground.When they reached the hospital, it was during peak hours, and the whole place was crowded with people. The sounds of sadness, despair, and relief filled the air.Baffled, one of the doctors asked, "Why are there so many people? How can we get through?"Daniel looked displeased.Joshua pursed his lips and quietly rolled up his sleeves. He used his body to clear a path, making space for Natasha.The stretcher glided behind him smoothly as they entered a VIP passage in the corner.Joshua had never engaged in this type of physical labor before. Usually, others handled such tasks for him.
Daniel was ready to confront Joshua after regaining his senses. But, when he looked up, Joshua had vanished into thin air. He scanned the area but couldn't find Joshua anywhere.He felt bewildered since Joshua had been right there just moments ago.As Daniel lowered his head, his phone suddenly rang. His heart raced when he saw it was Austin calling, He had been so focused on getting Natasha to the hospital that he forgot to check in with Austin.Daniel glanced worriedly toward the operating room, silently praying for Natasha's well-being. Trembling, he answered the call.Austin's voice burst through the phone the moment Daniel picked up. "How's Natty? Have you found her? I wanted to help look for her, but you stopped me."What do we do now? She's such a good kid. How could she end up in such a situation?"Austin's agitation grew, his emotions seeming to mirror those of someone trapped in the throes of losing a loved one.Daniel sighed. "You're still so worked up at your age. Re
Ever since Natasha married Joshua, she had fallen out with the Sullivans.Daniel hadn't seen Austin behave like this since then. Austin's questions reminded Daniel of how Austin used to act."Don't worry about Natasha. I'll take care of her while you focus on the conference," Daniel assured him."Wait… Is Natasha okay, then?" Austin persisted.Just then, Joshua rushed past Daniel and stopped at the entrance to the operating room.Surprised, Daniel looked up at Joshua. He thought he saw Joshua holding a cigarette, so he squinted to get a better look.Before Daniel's eyes could focus, Austin's booming voice from the phone startled him. "Hey! Are you even listening? How dare you ignore what I'm saying?"Daniel trembled and instinctively held the phone away from his ear.Austin's voice was so loud that even Joshua heard it. Joshua frowned and turned to look at Daniel.The air grew heavy with an awkward silence. Daniel's hand froze in midair as he searched for the appropriate words