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Chapter 51 An Emergency
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When I awoke, I found myself lying in an emergency room. Everything seemed normal,
and the excruciating pain vanished, leaving me numb.
Atlas was beside me, looking concerned. It appeared he had brought me to the emergency
room. My
sudden condition must’ve startled him, and I felt apologetic
“Did I scare you? I’m sorry,” I chuckled awkwardly, “You always seem to catch me at my
worst. Thank you!
for saving me again.”
“Do you feel better now?” Atlas scrutinized my expression with a hint of worry in his eyes.
“I have gallstones, an old problem,” I replied.
He called the doctor, and I underwent another examination. The doctor gave me a
detailed report of my
condition and provided some instructions before informing Atlass that I could leave after
finishing the IV
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drip.
When the doctor left, I reassured Atlas, “Don’t worry, it’s how this condition is. The pain is
terrifying, but I
feel nothing afterward.”
He nodded and asked, “Should I inform your family?”
I shook my head and thought the only family I had around was too young. Besides Ava, I
had no family nearby. It seemed no one genuinely cared about me anymore, so why
bother pretending?
I didn’t even know when or how I had ended up in this situation. I wondered what I did
wrong to deserve
such betrayal from Matthew. The most heartbreaking thing was having someone you
trusted most
deceive you.
Atlas noticed my silence and added, “If you need anything, let me know.”
After the IV drip, he insisted on driving me home, so I reluctantly let him take me to Ava’s
preschool. He didn’t ask much during the drive, and when we arrived, I kindly asked him
to leave first.
He only drove away after confirming I was okay.
When I picked Ava up, I was surprised to see Matthew’s car there. Ava happily jumped into
his arms, and he held her close. Ava’s excited laughter echoed through the air, attracting
many parents‘ attention.
Matthew told me his mother had invited us to have dinner at their place. Initially, I felt
reluctant since I had to face Melanie. However, I saw Ava’s excitement about visiting her
grandmother and didn’t want to
disappoint her.
After all, they were her relatives, too. I wondered how much longer this situation could
continue.
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Johnson called me when I entered the car. I glanced at Matthew, who was driving, and
answered the call.
Johnson told me that the woman who came to the company building to find Matthew was
Lauren Burton,
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“Got it, thanks!” I cut Johnson off, not wanting him to say more.
Matthew was perceptive. As soon as I hung up, he asked who was calling.
[“I was looking for a pair of shoes for your mother. They didn’t have her size then, but now
they do,” I said
offhandedly.
“Should we go pick them up? It’s on the way to my mom’s!” He stared at me in the
rearview mirror.
I looked back at him and said, “Maybe another time. It’s not convenient right now.”
“Where is it? It’s just a short drive.” He seemed genuinely interested in verifying my
claims.
“Hobbits Shop of Shoes on Shebster Street,” I replied.
He studied my face momentarily, then exited the next intersection. I clenched my fist
tightly, silently
cursing. Damn it! What a jerk!
The car sped along, and we soon arrived at the shoe store. He parked the car and looked
at me. “I’li
follow you in.”
I scoffed softly, realizing he didn’t believe me and wanted to
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