Female Novel
Chapter 614
For example, we could go to Bailey Jefferson.
Even though Zoey didn't say that out loud, she hoped her suggestion would be enough to steerWaverly toward Bailey.
If Bailey agrees to treat Shirley and fails, this old hag, Waverly, will hate her with a vengeance. If Baileydeclines the request and lets Shirley miscarry, Waverly will hate her even more! In any case, Bailey willbe caught between a rock and a hard place. That's my goal!
Waverly narrowed her eyes in confusion. “Other solutions? What other solutions can there be? Thesedoctors have decades of clinical experience and are experts in their respective fields, but not even theycan save my grandchild. Who else can I turn to?”
“Bailey Jefferson,” Zoey replied with a chuckle. “She's the legendary doctor, Anonymous. Wouldn't shebe able to save Shirley's baby?”
For a moment, Waverly was stunned. However, as the realization gradually sank in, she felt a glimmerof happiness.
Oh, yes! How could I have forgotten about Bailey?
She's Anonymous, the famous doctor who pulled Old Mr. Chivers back from the brink of death. Savinga baby would be a piece of cake for her, wouldn't it?
“I'll make a trip to the medical base now. You guys better watch over Shirley and ensure nothinghappens to her in the next hour. Otherwise, you can all get out of my sight!”
“Y-Yes.”
Meanwhile, in the infirmary at the Revelle residence, Veronique was leaning against the headboard andsmiling at the pensive Justin. “A penny for your thoughts? Care to share?”
After a brief silence, Justin went on to tell Veronique about the plan his mother and Tamara hadconcocted.
Veronique's smile gradually faded.
Gosh. Why haven't they given up? Why do they still want to plot against Justin? Then again, this isn'tentirely bad. After all, I understand how Mrs. Xuereb feels. She's worried that her son might leave withme, so she's doing everything to keep him back. Come to think of it... I'd probably do the same thing if Iwere in her shoes.
Justin, who knew Veronique only too well, immediately caught on to what she was thinking and grewsullen.
“What's on your mind, Veronique? Is our relationship only good for worrying about these matters?”
Veronique couldn't help but let out a wry chuckle and sigh. “It's inevitable to overthink things. Don't takeit to heart. Besides, I was only letting my thoughts wander. I won't act on them.”
“Didn't we agree to live every day in joy? We'll let fate decide what happens in the future,” Justinmuttered as he gently caressed the woman's pale face.
“Justin, can you take me out to see the world?” Veronique asked tentatively after a moment of silence.“I don't want to be stuck in this tiny space. There are still so many places I've never been to.”
Justin furrowed his brows.
He was acutely aware that Veronique's current best treatment was to get lots of bed rest, asoverexertion would only accelerate the spread of cancer cells.
However, she had such an expectant look that he couldn't bring himself to reject her.
Moments later, he finally took a deep breath, seemingly having made up his mind. “Where do you wantto go?”
Veronique instantly broke into a smile. “Lusterg. The city is an art lover's mecca. Taking in the vibrantart scene of such a beautiful and quaint city would be good for the soul.”
Justin heaved a sigh of relief.
Well, I suppose domestic travel might be doable.
“All right. Let me talk to your father. If he gives us the green light, I'll take you there.”
Veronique, however, became gloomy and silent.
Dad will never agree to it...
Smiling, Justin shook his head and tousled the woman's hair. “Don't worry. I'll find a way to get hisapproval.”
Like a child who wasn't good at hiding their emotions, Veronique immediately turned her frown upsidedown.
“Thank you, Darling!”
In the living room of a suburban mansion, Sofie was drinking coffee on the couch when her phonesuddenly rang.
When she saw that it was Zoey calling, she promptly answered it.
“What is it?”
Without further ado, Zoey cautiously shared everything that she had done.
She thought Sofie would fly into a rage and scold her for acting rashly, but to her surprise, the lattercomplimented her.
“You haven't been the most reliable, but you've finally done something right this time. In that case, sendsome people to keep an eye on Waverly. If Bailey does leave the medical base, I'll send an assassinafter her.”
That, of course, made Zoey very happy. “Will you really send someone to kill Bailey?”
Sofie curled her lips into a half smile. “Why else did you call me? Isn't it because you want me to send
someone after her?”
When Zoey didn't reply, Sofie added, “Did you think I wouldn't figure out your intentions? In any case,get someone to tail Waverly. Once Bailey leaves the medical base for the Shurmer residence, I'll planan ambush midway and have her killed.”
“Okay, okay.”
When the call ended, Sofie quickly texted another number: Gather a group of people to be on standby.I might need you guys to carry out an assassination later.
Meanwhile, Zeke walked into the laboratory of the medical base with a grim expression.
Needless to say, his demeanor left Bailey feeling perplexed. “What's wrong, Zeke? Did somethinghappen?”
“I just got a message from the Shurmer residence that Shirley suffered another fetal trauma. Ourmedical team can't save the baby, so Zoey gave Mom the suggestion to enlist your help. What do youthink, Bay?”
Bailey arched her brows and broke into a smile. “That's your child we're talking about. Even though itwas created by inseminating Shirley with your stolen sperm, it's still your baby. That said, the finaldecision lies with you. I'll save it if you want me to. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother.”
“You should know how much I detest that child and how desperate I am to get rid of it,” Zeke saidcalmly as he glanced at Bailey. “Why else did I get Sammy to fabricate that accident? However, nowthat Mother has personally come to beg you, she'll hate you with a vengeance if you don't agree to
help. I don't want to see that happen.”
With that, Bailey slowly tucked her smile away. “Even without this incident, she still has a lot ofprejudice against me. Zeke, you're the only one in the Shurmer family I want to acknowledge. Besides,I'm past the age of needing close family ties. I'm content with having Artemis and the kids. Honestly,familial love isn't all that important to me, so you don't have to worry about it. I won't go if you don'twant Shirley to keep the baby.”
A smile finally crept across Zeke's face as he nodded. “Don't go, then. It's far too dangerous outside.Who knows what your enemy might do if you step out now?” novelbin
Upon hearing that, Bailey had a sudden light-bulb moment.
Oh, that's right! If I left the medical base to follow Waverly, that person in the dark might take immediateaction, and I wouldn't have to sit around and wait any longer. Also, if Artemis really is faking hismemory loss to lure that person out, wouldn't it be great if I could get rid of the threat once and for all?That way, he can drop the act and reunite with me! It's been so long since I last saw him. I miss him somuch...
Thankfully, Zeke saw right through Bailey and angrily flicked a finger against her forehead.
“Stop having those nonsensical thoughts. At a critical time like this, no one in their right mind will let youleave the medical base. You can forget about it!”