Female Novel
Chapter 385
Zeke quickly turned toward her and shot her an icy look. “Don't spout nonsense.”
Zoey scoffed and raised her voice as she protested, “Zeke has been quite close with Juliana recently. Ibet he's falling for her.”
Steven's expression darkened the moment he heard those words. “Isn't she from the Hoffman family inAdrune? Zeke, how did you end up being around a girl from that family? Don't you know that theHoffman family doesn't allow one of their own to marry a foreigner? You're looking for trouble.”
In response, Zeke sighed softly after glancing at Zoey for a moment. In a flat tone, he said, “That girllikes me, but I've already rejected her countless times.”
The tenseness in Steven's expression eased up right away, and he reprimanded, “You must be careful.Don't fool around with someone you can't afford to mess with.”
“All right,” Zeke replied.
Steven mulled over it for a while and added, “Your marriage with Shirley is settled, then. We'll go overto the Gourd residence in Lostaria to propose the marriage.”
Zeke rubbed his temples and responded helplessly, “I'm really not planning on getting married anytimesoon, Dad. If you're so free, why don't you worry about Zoey's future instead? After all, she's a girl andalready twenty-six. It's about time she marries and has a family of her own.”
“Zeke!” Zoey stomped her feet and grumbled, “Why must you drag me into this?”
“You started it first.”
“You—”
“That's enough.” Waverly stood up from the couch and said, “Your father has just returned. Let him goto his room to rest. We'll talk about your futures in a couple of days' time.”
After that, she turned to Steven. “Let's head upstairs. I need to talk to you about Lionel.”
Steven hummed in response. He pondered for a moment before saying to Zoey, “Zozo, I don't want youto ruin someone else's relationship, and I definitely won't allow you to do such a nasty thing. I don'tmind having a mediocre daughter, but I won't accept an immoral one. Do you understand?” novelbin
“U-Understood.” While watching Steven leave, Zoey clenched her fists. I can't hide my identity forever.One day, my secret will be exposed. If I don't get rid of Bailey before that, she's going to end up takingeverything that's mine. No. I can't let that happen. It's safest if she's dead. She must die!
At the military general hospital, Raiden finally regained consciousness six hours later.
Bailey ran a few tests on him and heaved a sigh of relief after making sure that he was out of thewoods. I can't afford to mess this up. If something bad had happened to this man, I would have to livewith immense guilt for the rest of my life.
Raiden stayed in bed for a while before struggling to sit up.
Bailey was shocked when she saw that. She quickly went up to him and grabbed his arm to push him
back down.
“Don't move. Your heart was damaged, and I had to stitch it up. You shouldn't even move your body, letalone sit up.”
“Thirsty...” Raiden mumbled.
Hearing that, Bailey hurriedly grabbed a glass of water nearby and used a spoon to feed him. “Openyour mouth.”
Raiden wasn't used to such treatment, and he looked embarrassed. How could I let her see me in sucha pathetic state?
Bailey knew what was on his mind, so she glared at him and said, “If you don't drink up, I'll stab myselfin the heart to repay you.”
This damned woman!
Thus, Raiden had no choice but to open his mouth.
After getting fed a few mouthfuls, he shook his head to show that he had had enough water.
Bailey put the glass of water aside and sighed. “Raiden, do you really think it's worth it to risk your lifefor a woman you have no chance to be with?”
Raiden coughed lightly and uttered weakly, “It's not about whether it's worth it. It's about willingness.Anyway, all that is in the past now, so what's the point in questioning the initial intention?”
A complicated look appeared on Bailey's face. After a brief moment of hesitation, she gritted her teethand said, “Raiden, don't waste your time on me. I'm never going to accept you as I've already metArtemis, and I'm not planning on loving another man. It's cruel to say this, but it's the truth. Let's notdrag this out. I hope you can find a better girl for yourself in the future.”
Raiden slowly raised his arm and waved at her. His voice was hoarse when he spoke. “I don't need youto remind me about that. I understand. Don't worry; I won't ruin your relationship with him. Just treatwhat happened this time around as me acting on my emotions. It won't happen again.”
Bailey was rendered speechless. Is that so? Is it really not going to happen again? When one lovesanother, they'll often lose all sense of self and give in to the other unconditionally.
Inside the hospital's lounge, Scarlett was holding Sloan's arm and whining, “Dad, I didn't have a choicebut to sign the donation form back then. You know how frail I am, so if I were to donate my bonemarrow, I think I'm going to suffer from all sorts of side effects. I've already suffered from sickness inthe past few years. You wouldn't want me to go through more pain, right?”
Tamara quickly chimed in, “That's right. Lettie has health problems. Sloan, what do you think?”