Chapter 24 Ariel checked the time as she left the neighborhood - it was already 2:00 pm . It would take about 40 minutes to get to the hospital , so she'd arrive just in time . She took some medication after getting into the car . The side effects were intense , and she had been feeling extremely dizzy and exhausted lately . She needed to consult the doctor again for a new treatment plan . Ariel rested for a moment before driving away . As soon as she left , Renee walked down from upstairs . She wasn't planning to greet Ariel . Ariel used to ask her about Jayson's habits and preferences , and she'd worry about Renee wearing skirts without leggings in the winter . She'd even care about Renee's grades , as if she was capable of tutoring Renee . Renee found her annoying , so she often avoided Ariel . Ariel would never refuse her whenever she needed anything anyway . Georgia was about to deliver the insulated lunch boxes to the Larkin Manor . Renee stepped forward while humming happily . " Let me deliver them instead . " Georgia figured that she was heading back to the Larkin Manor and handed them over without much thought . 1 Ariel chose to get treatment from the best private hospital in Eldoria , as the medical services were better . Leonard was also staying in this hospital's nursing home , which made it more reputable . However , the cost was equally high . In the three years Ariel was married to Jayson , she gained nothing except for a position in the PR department , where she had worked hard to get a decent salary . She had managed to get by all these years . Now that Ariel was in Faye Technologies , Chad and Janice offered her even better treatment by giving her shares . Once her projects were completed , her annual dividends would at least be 70 to 80 million dollars . That way , even if her treatment failed , she could still leave a large sum of money for Katie and Leonard's later years . That was the reason Ariel was eager to pick up her past dreams . On one hand , she didn't want to live in regrets , and on another , she wanted to provide security for Katie and Leonard . Her attending physician was an expert in the hospital . Howard Bolt , who was in his 50s , recommended that she be re - examined . Ariel didn't find it pathetic to walk around with a stack of test results . She had grown accustomed to being on her own , and the repeated disappointments she'd experienced only made her stronger . Her test results remained as bad as expected . Howard frowned as he studied them for some time . " With your current condition , medication is having little effect . You need to consider chemotherapy and surgery now , Ms. Walker . " 1/2 Ariel remained silent . Howard continued , " Where is your family ? Do you need to discuss this with your husband or parents ? " Ariel lowered her gaze and shook her head . " It's fine . I can decide for myself . " She no longer wanted her husband , and her parents were as good as dead . " What is the success rate if I undergo chemotherapy and surgery ? And how long is the recovery period ? " Ariel asked . Howard replied , " Chemotherapy has significant side effects . It might affect your entire system and daily life . As for surgery , with your condition , the success rate for tumor surgery is about 40 % . The recovery period is uncertain . " Ariel's lips went pale , and her usually calm demeanor appeared lost . This was what she had been most worried about - what if she lost the gamble ? If Ariel's results weren't as hoped , and her condition worsened after surgery or chemotherapy , she wouldn't be able to continue working . At that point , not only would her life be at risk , but she might also lose her means to earn a living . " There's also something important that you have to consider , Ms. Walker . " Howard looked at her seriously to convey the graveness of the situation . " You might not be able to conceive anymore if you undergo surgery . " Ariel fell silent for the longest time . She was lost in thought as she stared at the test results in her hands . She actually loved children . When Ariel first married into the Larkin family , Renee was only in her teens . She was adorable and would occasionally cling to Ariel and act coquettishly , which made Ariel imagine what her child with Jayson might look like . But Nancy appeared later , and Renee began to act out and despised her . Now , Ariel was about to get a divorce . She looked up and said softly , " I'll give up on conceiving if the treatment works . " 2/2 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!