Valerie and Zoe had already entered the dining room. Valerie showed absolutely no to invite me to join them. I knew that it was the ladies, I shouldn’t follow them. “Ah, so Jeffrey Page. He’s different from remember. ” The door the dining room wasn’t shut properly. Hence, Zoe’s soft traveled of room via gap in the door. that so?” asked Valerie. Her voice was completely even, and couldn’t detect even a hint of emotion from it. had always been how she me. It was calm, with hint of distaste. I got up and ready walk back up the stairs. From the reflection of the glass, I could clearly the state I was in. My gaze was lifeless, my cheeks were sunken, my lips were pale, and looked utterly weak. I was nothing like the legendary Jeffrey I used to be. I couldn’t blame Zoe for sighing aloud. Stuart, you’re back,” greeted Alfred. His me short as I was walking up the stairs. I turned on instinct, and that when I saw Andrew entering the place stride. likely he had just attending an event. He hadn’t even had the chance to remove the makeup he had on. With the eye shadow’s aid, his eyes even than usual. Under light,) his face looked even more than usual. That didn’t stop my fist from landing on his face, though. where report?” didn’t expect me to suddenly attack him. definitely that I actually still had some in me. As such, felt the full sting that punch. Andrew the blood off the edge of his lips. After that, looked right at me and smiled. That revealed his teeth. asked, you talking about? What medical Valerie the noise, so she out. a hostile tone, she demanded, “Jeffrey, why are you acting like lunatic again?” fine, Valerie,” replied Andrew. had his hand on face and directed his gaze downward. Even after all that, he made point Valerie feel better. He added, “There’s a and I. “He was talking some medical report. It seems really important to so it’s he overreacts. ” The more kind and understanding he was, the aggressive and extreme I seemed. Valerie’s showed hint of anger. she looked at seemed even more was. I demanded again, “Where did you hide my medical report?” My body was trembling now. All of my focus was fixed on Andrew. I to clench my to Chapter control my emotions so that wouldn’t throw another punch to his face. My rational side faded the moment saw Andrew step inside. 2/4 have good impression of me. Under those circumstances, was to take in as a patient or schedule another medical appointment. I needed to hold on to that opportunity and her my medical report. I her to believe that I truly had cancer. Only then would I have any of treating me. At that moment, all I could think was getting my medical report back. “Jeffrey, I never even saw your medical report. Could you misplaced it?” “Jeffrey, that’s enough,” scolded Valerie fiercely. She was loud as she spoke before I say else. She continued, “You faked illness, there no with. ” Valerie even a second question before she Andrew’s words. did my best hold myself together and make voice sound as though nothing was wrong. After that, I suggested, about we check security footage? see if he took anything from my room afternoon. ” Valerie me and dragged Andrew toward the dining room. called once more. “I removed the security cameras on the second replied Valerie. She an indecipherable smile her face when she added, “I didn’t quite enjoy having my invaded by cameras, so I took them down. tone filled with even more distaste she said, “Unlike a certain I don’t have a hobby of spying others. was in a little of a daze after hearing that. It was true that I was the one installed cameras there. But the way Valerie spoke suggested that I did that just to spy on her. It seemed she forgotten it all. A little after we got married, our house was burgled. said that she kept hearing footsteps outside the door at and I was worried about her safety. Hence, the to install the cameras and increased the bodyguard’s patrol. I thought that my gesture would touch her. To my surprise, she up calling me control freak. smiled and replied, is wrong head. won’t light of health issues or my life. Valerie, believe me just this once. ” soon I said those words, I realized that I was mistaken. There was something wrong with head, both physically and mentally. shouldn’t have asked Valerie to believe me. That was simply asking for the impossible. “You won’t make light your health issues?” repeated Valerie. She and “Now you’re just dumb, Jeffrey. ” Seeing how tense things had become, Zoe showed to ease the tension. She said, “Get your medical ready in advance the time we meet. We’ll discuss everything in detail then. I will in the country for a little longer this time. ” Chapter 10 your weakness has been that you are too kind. That is why others take advantage of said Valerie. “You may see him as but you don’t what he’s you as. ” “I’m I began speaking to defend myself. ignored that. She linked her arm the dining table. She even apologized. “Sorry about all of this. You must find this ridiculous. fine,” replied Zoe. waved her hand to show that she didn’t mind. “Don’t the time, Jeffrey. I noticed that have sleeping all afternoon. You be famished. Come eat,” said Andrew. He stepped forward to reach out my arm, but I pushed away. That prompted him to look at Valerie and act all pitiable. “Ignore him. Who cares he’s hungry?” Valerie. She didn’t even at me. Zoe’s sight shifted between and me. likely didn’t expect me to agree to stay in the house where Valerie and her were also staying. I wondered her gaze was with mockery, or hatred. instinctively my fists. My throat felt dry, it was difficult for me but I managed, ” I’m not hungry. You guys up. ” I around to leave the dining room. However, I walk the stairs. Instead, I returned to the Living room and waited until Zoe was finished eating. She had already agreed to drop by to give me I worried that the situation change. The best option to get her contact details. Andrew was at socializing. It didn’t take him long to get both Valerie and Zoe laughing endlessly Laughter filled the dining room soon after. sat on couch the ticked by. eyelids were getting heavier and heavier. It seemed situation was worse. While in out of a daze, I heard echoing in my mind. as I stumbled dream. One minute, I was at with and receiving congratulatory from everyone. The minute, I was listening to Valerie, Andrew, and Zoe laughing endlessly. ” I my eyes again, all saw was Alfred’s face right in me. “Where is Dr. Sanders?” asked while up. I around, but the entire was completely quiet. “She left. ” One all it took to wake right up. immediately stood up and asked, “When did she leave? “Just now. I bothered with anything and rushed there immediately. Fortunately, Zoe hadn’t left yet. She started her car and getting ready to leave. That when she that I had suddenly shown up front her car. She hit the brakes away. “Jeffrey Page, what the hell are you doing?” demanded Zoe. She out of car. Her beautiful eyes Chapter 10 showed obvious impatience as she pushed glasses up once more. 4/4 “Dr. when will have time next? I’d like to you look at medical report,” said. I knew this request a little out of the blue, lowered my head to how apologetic I was. Zoe stood at same spot and moved a muscle. Her hid the emotion in her eyes, so I guess what she was that moment. was dark by now. Only the above us were illuminating the streets. As the light off of her, I heard “Send me your contact number. ” Those words were Heaven–sent me.