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As one stepped closer, Alexander’s face came into sharper focus, the fury etched on it growing ever more menacing. 

Before Emily could even get a word in, Alexander let loose. “Emily, you heartless woman! You’ve got the nerve to play three guys at once?” 

Emily frowned, irritation flashing in her eyes. “I didn’t do such a thing. Quit spouting nonsense.” 

As Alexander saw her deny it, his gaze dropped to her hand. “Then what are you doing? Why’re you holding some other guy’s hand?” 

At that, Emily glanced down. Sure enough, Aaron had a firm grip on her hand. 

Feeling the weight of everyone’s stares, Aaron tightened his hold. 

Then, he looked Alexander square in the eye and said, “You’re not the only one who likes her. I do too.” 

Hearing Aaron’s bold claim, Alexander scoffed, “You can’t like her.” 

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you the right?” 

Alexander shot back, “I’ve known her longer, and she once said she’d marry…” 

But his words were cut short when the door to the infusion room burst open. 

A young nurse rushed in, breathless. “Mr. Lessing, Ms. Brown’s awake. She wants to see you.” 

The news of Ashley’s awakening sent Alexander into a frenzy. Without a second thought, he bolted out of the room. 

Watching him go, Emily felt a wave of relief wash over her. 

If he’d stayed, she dreaded to think what else Aaron might blurt out. 

She gently pulled her hand free and took a step back. “Aaron, I gotta head back.” 

Aaron stood up, his expression determined. “I’ll send you home.” 

Instinctively, Emily protested, “Aaron, you need to rest. I can make it back on my own.” 

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Let me see you off.” 

Reluctantly, Emily gave in. 

She knew if she didn’t, Aaron wouldn’t let her leave. 

After dropping Emily off at Carter Manor, Aaron drove away without another word. 

Emily was glad for the silence. 

Back at the manor, the place was deserted except for the 

servants. 

Feeling utterly drained, Emily trudged upstairs. 

After a long, hot shower, she flopped onto the bed, ready for some much–needed sleep. 

Just as she was drifting off, her phone rang. 

Without bothering to check the caller ID, Emily answered. “Hello,” she mumbled, her voice thick with sleep. 

It was Molly, her voice panicked. “Aunt Emily, Sophie fell. She’s awake, but she can’t stand up.” 

In an instant, Emily was wide awake. She sprang out of bed like a coiled spring. 

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She jumped into her car and sped towards the kindergarten. 

When Emily arrived, a group of kids spotted her and shouted, “Sophie’s family’s here!” 

Without bothering to explain who she was, Emily barged straight into the kindergarten. 

The little kids there, upon seeing an adult, quickly stepped aside to make way. 

Over in a corner, Sophia wasn’t passed out as it seemed. Instead, she was lying on the floor, bawling her eyes out. 

A bunch of teachers were standing around, scratching their heads and not daring to touch her. 

Emily, despite having just undergone a second dilation and curettage, didn’t think twice. She rushed over, picked Sophia up in one swift motion, and headed out of the school with long, determined strides. 

During the taxi ride to the hospital, Emily was all over Sophia, checking on her. 

She gently squeezed Sophia’s fingers and asked, “Does it hurt? Can you feel anything?” 

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Sophia, still sobbing uncontrollably, shook her head. “No, it’s just numb.” 

Even though she was in her mom’s warm embrace, she answered the questions like a good girl. 

Emily’s heart sank. 

She got the driver to step on the gas. 

Snuggled in Emily’s arms, Sophia mumbled, “Mom, my stomach’s killing me, and my head’s pounding too.” 

That really sent Emily into a tizzy. 

Before they knew it, the taxi pulled up at the hospital. 

Emily hopped out with Sophia in her arms, didn’t even wait to pay the fare, and bolted straight for the emergency department. 

Being a pediatric surgeon herself, Emily followed Sophia right into the emergency room when she was wheeled in. 

After a bunch of tests and X–rays, it seemed Sophia was in the clear. 

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check her blood pressure and sugar levels. 

And guess what? Everything came back normal. 

But Sophia kept going on and on. “Mom, I’m gonna puke, and my head hurts so bad.” 

Emily turned to look at her. Sophia’s cheeks were all flushed, and her eyes were bright as buttons. She didn’t look sick at all. 

It suddenly dawned on Emily that Sophia might be faking it. 

So, she said to the doctors in the emergency room, sounding all helpless, “We should do a more thorough check.” 

The doctor looked at her, confused as heck. “What kind of thorough check?” 

Emily replied matter–of–factly, “Slice open the belly and rummage around to find out where the pain’s coming from. That’ll tell us for sure.” 

Before the doctors could even react, Sophia blurted out, “Mom, I wanna go home.” 

That was all the confirmation Emily needed. 

She turned to the doctors and said, “Thanks, guys. Let me have 

a chat with my kid.” 

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The doctors left, and as soon as the door shut, Emily turned to Sophia, her voice dropping. “Why’d you lie?” 

Sophia realized she’d been busted. She stopped pretending and snapped, “Mind your own business.” 

Emily was taken aback by Sophia’s attitude, but she brushed it off and asked, “Did you pick on your classmates again?” 

“I didn’t.” Sophia pouted. 

Emily raised her voice. “Then who was spitting at people and calling them bastards?” 

Sophia rolled her eyes. “You’re such a nag.” 

Emily’s temper flared. “I could give you a good spanking right now, and it’d be well–deserved.” 

Sophia just sneered, “Go ahead then.” 

As she said it, she even stuck her face out. “Hit me!” 

That did it for Emily. She raised her hand and smacked Sophia across the face.