Ch. 2081..2090

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2081-The two recognized each other and exclaimed the same line almost simultaneously. Austin only knew he was supposed to treat a young woman, but he did not know it would be Anastasia.

Meanwhile, Anastasia recognized him at first glance as the “miracle doctor” who used to treat her. Maria had engaged his services back then but was proven to be a conman.

Anastasia scrambled to the side and exclaimed, “No, you’re not a doctor! You’re a conman, and I don’t want you to treat me!”

“I…” Austin was embarrassed.

‘She’s right. I was just like a conman before this. I cured plenty of patients, but I wasn’t a good doctor. I cared too much about fame then.’

“Well, I’m no longer a conman, okay? I’m the only person who can treat you,” Austin said patiently.

Anastasia frowned, unconvinced. “I don’t believe you! I don’t need your help!”

“Listen to me, okay?” Austin raised his voice, trying to calm her down as he held her shoulders. “Alex was the one who asked me to treat you. It’s also what Lily wants!”

Anastasia calmed down a little when she heard those names. Puzzled, she widened her eyes and asked, “Alex and Lily?”

Austin nodded. “That’s right! They have important matters to tend to, so they can’t come to see you. If not, I wouldn’t mind if you chose Lily to treat you.”

“I…” Anastasia hesitated. Although she was suspicious, she felt he sounded pretty sincere.

The person who led Austin there approached, saying, “It’s true, Ms. Rollins. He’s the expert Mr. Russell hired to treat you.”

Anastasia was convinced. She knew Alexander’s men would not lie. Still, she asked tentatively, “Are you sure you can cure me?”

Although her condition was not critical, she felt highly uncomfortable. She sometimes felt nauseous or fell into a stupor. Worse, she could not leave the ward because the virus was contagious. She knew how dangerous it would be if she left.

“I’ve cured many people,” Austin explained, “including those in worse conditions than you. But I need you to do one thing for me.”

Anastasia perked up when she heard he had helped many patients. She asked, “What is it?”

“I’ll start with an acupuncture treatment, so you must bear with it. Also, you must trust me, okay?” Austin knew he could not help her if she did not trust him or gave up halfway due to pain.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2082-“Okay, I’ll listen.” Anastasia nodded vigorously without hesitation. She was willing to let Austin treat her since Alexander had sent him. After all, she wanted to find her father after getting better.

‘Staying here is too suffocating.’

Austin nodded when he saw her willingness to cooperate.

…

After meeting the queen, the organization sent Lily back. However, she did not go to the empty hospital room this time. Instead, she was in a hotel room similar to the previous one. She felt much better there—there was even a TV for her.

Lily wondered if there was Wi-Fi since there was a TV. She tried several times but could not detect any signals. Eventually, Lily realized the TV programs were from an internal network. In other words, she could not contact the outside world, even if she managed to use the TV’s signal.

‘These people are resourceful. However, I should expect that since this concerns the queen.’

Even so, Lily did not expect the queen of Yudonia to be here. She wondered if she was already in Yudonia.

‘No, that’s not right. Surely, I’m not in Yudonua. Considering their cautiousness, this place must be within Hyderland. They even blocked the view outside the window.’

Lily was unsure where she was but was confident she had not left the country. It was good news because planning a rescue would be much easier. Her chances for escape were highly possible. However, she would not even have a chance to escape if she were in Yudonia.

Two days had passed since she met the queen, and Lily’s body improved daily. The doctors often brought her children to her at fixed times. Lily even took a little precaution by checking her children’s pulse and examining them to ensure their health and safety.

She had no choice but to be cautious with the organization’s habit of experimenting with humans. It was hard to say if they would be crazy enough to use newborn babies as test subjects.

Lily had done her research and felt a little relieved. She looked at the time and felt the moment had almost arrived. Soon enough, someone knocked on the door.

The knock was merely a formality. After pausing for about a minute, the door would open automatically.

Fortunately, Lily had developed a habit of dressing appropriately at all times and would not be in her pajamas.

When the door opened, she saw a small cart with her children lying in it. The person pushing the cart was the doctor who had passed on Alexander’s messages.

Lily felt hopeful but remained calm. She quickly approached her children, picked one of them up, and rubbed their cheeks against hers while talking in their scent.

Although she had two chances to see her children daily, she still yearned for them. Sometimes she felt guilty for the twins and Galen. She could not protect them and had to leave them in a dangerous situation.

‘I’m a terrible mother.’

“Ms. Christian, we will conduct a comprehensive physical examination on you today,” the doctor said.

Lily did not raise her head as she replied, “Give me a moment.”

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2083 -Lily’s tone was unfriendly.

The doctor was reaching for medical instruments, and his hand stopped.

Lily kept her head down and gently patted her babies to soothe them. She said, “What’s the point of these physical examinations? I know my body well. No one can stop me if I kill myself.

“Tell your bosses they should agree to my conditions if they want me to cooperate. Otherwise, they won’t have what they want. I can guarantee that.”

Everyone present, including the doctor, looked at each other with troubled expressions. After a momentary silence, the doctor said, “Ms. Christian, you’re putting us in a difficult situation. We have no idea who’s in charge and what conditions you have. We’re just…following orders.”

Lily nodded and finally raised her head to look at him. “Then tell whoever it is that I want to see them. I have something to say. Otherwise, they won’t get what they want. That’s it!”

After briefly stating her thoughts, she carefully placed her child in the small cart. Then she glanced at her other child, sleeping soundly with their head tilted to one side, and noticed how similar the twins looked.

However, she could already differentiate between the two in just a few days. The child’s twin brother had a good temperament and slept well, always looking peaceful. Meanwhile, his twin sister was more temperamental and would pout and cry over discomfort.

There was a time the baby girl cried aloud when the doctors brought her to Lily.

Lily thought her daughter was sick but later realized she was in a bad mood. Interestingly, her twin brother remained sound asleep, seemingly undisturbed by his sister’s crying.

Lily gently patted her daughter to soothe her back to sleep before looking at the doctor, asking, “Where do you want to do the examination?”

The doctor was at a momentary loss, stammering, "W-What?"

"Aren't you supposed to do the examination? Get it over with quickly," she said impatiently.

"Oh, yes, of course," the doctor regained his composure.

Two nurses and the same doctor were in the room, but one of the nurses was different from the last time. Before this, they had even replaced the doctor to perform the examination.

The organization seemed to have tried various combinations, possibly to prevent Lily from getting used to their presence. The person arranging all this was not only meticulous but also excessively suspicious.

After lying in the bedroom, Lily stared at the ceiling in silence.

The doctor and nurses busied themselves with opening the medical kit and proceeded with blood tests, blood pressure monitoring, and other procedures.

Theoretically, there was no need to do them so frequently since Lily was not hypertensive or had any underlying health issues.

However, conducting these examinations so frequently might be to ensure that her body was in optimal condition when needed. After all, whoever wanted to use her body was not ordinary.

After finishing the medical examination, the nurses put away the medical equipment.

Lily sat up and looked at the doctor. “How’s my surgical wound healing?”

The doctor replied naturally, "It’s healing well. There should be no problems if you don't overexert yourself and rest more. Your physical condition—"

Before he could finish, Lily interjected, "I know. My physical condition has never been perfect."

"Huh?"

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2084-"People think I'm young and in good spirits. With my family's kickboxing background, they assume my physical condition is excellent. But in reality... Do you know why I decided to study traditional medicine?"

Her sudden outburst left the doctor puzzled. He shook his head, saying, "No, I don't."

"It's because I'm not in good health," Lily smiled and continued, "I wanted to study traditional medicine because of my poor health. Traditional medicine emphasizes holistic healing and gradual treatment, so I thought I could learn to care for myself.

“Perhaps it worked since my health has been quite good recently. Don't you all think I look healthy? See? Even my blood test results show that I'm healthy."

"Yes, of course!" The trio subconsciously nodded, unsure where Lily was going with this.

"But the truth is, I know I'm not. I've been feeling terrible, especially after birthing my children. Never mind. You modern doctors won't understand." She waved dismissively, saying, "I don't need to tell you all this.

“I know my own body best. Besides, I don't have much time left, and it doesn't matter whether my body is good or not."

"Ms. Christian, don't say that. You still need to take care of your health," the doctor tried to console her softly, not knowing what else to say.

"Go and report to your superiors." Lily waved them off with a faint smile.

After giving her a deep look, the doctor finally left the room.

The room fell silent again, and Lily lay quietly on the bed. She knew the doctor had a point that she needed to care for her health. Otherwise, her weak body would hinder her even if she managed to escape.

…

“She said that?” Fred frowned in deep thought.

The doctor and two nurses nodded repeatedly.

“What a cunning woman!” After a moment, Fred chuckled with a hint of disdain and contempt.

"Are you saying..."

Fred looked at them dismissively. "How are her recent medical examinations?"

"Other than postpartum weakness, everything else is normal," The doctor honestly replied after a moment.

"That settles it." Fred nodded and waved them off, saying, "You may leave, but remember!"

"We don't know anything, haven't done anything, and haven't seen anyone!" The trio said in unison.

With his eyes slightly narrowed, Fred no longer paid them any attention, and they quietly left the room.

After everyone left, a slightly weak voice sounded behind Fred, "Is it possible that what she said is true?"

"No," Fred replied decisively, "That woman is incredibly cunning. I've experienced it before. She must have another trick up her sleeve. She wants you to think she has health issues and doesn't meet the conditions, so she can make you give up on R10."

After a momentary silence, the voice sounded again, expressing doubt and uncertainty, "But...can R10 succeed?"

The voice sounded hesitant, causing Fred to frown. "What's gotten into you?"

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2085-"Why would you waver because of a few words from that woman?" Fred's expression was grim, but he restrained his tone as he continued, "We've been conducting our research for so long and finally found a perfect match for you.

“We can't give up because of what she said. I know you're kind and reluctant, but think about your people and your country’s unfinished missions. Our nation needs you—the people need you!"

The room fell silent again as if the person behind Fred was contemplating her words or he had persuaded her otherwise.

After not receiving an answer, Fred pressed on. "Your Majesty, if that woman's health is so bad, how could she manipulate the doctors and escape from us repeatedly? She’s clever, physically fit, and, most importantly, highly compatible with your body.

“This experiment isn't just for you. Our entire country will benefit if it succeeds. We will become the strongest nation in the world, and no one will dare challenge us."

He continued speaking, each word striking a chord with the Queen's heart.

Although there was no response to his words, Fred knew the Queen had heard them because she was no longer hesitantly questioning him.

"Don't let that woman deceive you. It's just another one of her tricks. Leave everything to me and wait for the right time. Then we'll implement the plan, and you'll see it's all worth it!"

After a long while, a long sigh sounded from behind Fred. Afterward, there was no more voice.

Fred smiled meaningfully, and a cold light flickered in his deep blue eyes.

…

A man returned to his empty home, feeling exhausted and empty inside. He removed his tie and kicked off his shoes before collapsing onto the couch without turning on the lights.

After some thought, he went to grab a cold beer from the fridge. As he was about to open it, the lights suddenly turned on, and two children rushed out to spray confetti at him. “Happy birthday, Daddy!”

He froze and slowly turned around. Everything before his eyes seemed like a dream as his two children surrounded him and sprayed him with confetti. Meanwhile, his wife held a giant birthday cake, smiling at him.

Everything felt so beautiful that he dared not move for fear it would all disappear, realizing it was just another dream. He did not move, but his children jumped into his arms. They pouted, saying, “Daddy, why aren’t you saying anything? Aren’t you happy?”

“Daddy, why won’t you hug me? Don’t you love me anymore?”

"I..." The man opened his mouth but could not complete a sentence. Tears streamed down as he put down the beer. His body trembled as he slowly crouched and wrapped his shaky hands around his children, hugging them tightly.

The feeling of his children in his arms assured him that it was real.

'This is real. It’s not a dream!'

"You... You..." His voice trembled, still unable to complete a sentence. He rested his chin on their tiny shoulders, inhaling their scent.

"You're really here!" he said through his tears.

"Daddy, don't you like us being here?" The children did not understand and looked at him with confusion.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2086 -“Of course I do!" the man said, raising his eyes and looking at his wife before him. "W-What's going on?"

His wife smiled at him, still holding the candle-lit cake. "Make a wish first!"

The man stood up slowly and looked at the cake and burning candles. He shook his head, saying, "I have no wishes. My biggest wish has already come true. I've always wished for you all to return safe and sound and for our family to be together forever!"

His wife smiled again, but the two children asked for some cake.

"All right, let's have some cake!" He said, blowing out the candles and removing them. Then he cut the cake into small pieces and handed them to his children.

Each child got a piece of cake and happily went to eat while he held his wife's hand and sat down. "So, what's the story behind all this?"

‘Didn’t they get kidnapped? Although someone rescued them somehow, my family still went from one group to another. It’s just a different form of captivity with the same purpose of manipulating me into doing their bidding.’

"Mr. Sullivan saved us," his wife said, pausing after each word.

"Mr. Sullivan?"

"He was the one who brought us back," she said, "He's here now."

The doctor turned and saw Edward standing outside the window. If the doctor’s wife did not tell him about Edward, the latter’s appearance might have frightened him.

Edward felt it was not time to intrude on the family’s reunion, so he stood outside and gave them space. When they looked at him, he waved to acknowledge them.

However, the doctor frowned, looking unhappy. “Did they mistreat you?”

He nervously wanted to check her body as he spoke. Although he did not feel or see any injuries when he held his children earlier, he knew some injuries could remain hidden and be difficult to find.

His wife gently shook her head. "No, they treated us well. Our living conditions were good as well. I just…missed you!"

The doctor became emotional again and hugged her tightly, saying, “I’m sorry. You’ve suffered so much because of me. It’s all my fault!”

"No, it's not your fault," His wife spoke gently, shaking her head, "If anyone is to blame, it's those evil people. I know you had no other choice. You did it for us, and we got caught up in it."

"Nonsense!" The doctor touched his wife's face and shook his head, "If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have gotten kidnapped. I'm relieved you're safe now."

He took a deep breath and looked toward Edward, saying, “Wait here while I go and talk to him.”

His wife nodded gently and got up to take care of the children.

The doctor felt relieved seeing his wife and children laughing happily. He gazed at them deeply again before finally heading outside to talk to Edward.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2087-Edward leaned against the wall outside and lit a cigarette. Just as he exhaled a puff of smoke, he heard movement from the house and saw the doctor walking out.

Edward gestured with his chin toward the house. "Why not spend more time with them?"

Without answering, the doctor looked at him and asked, "What do you want from us?"

"Huh?" Edward seemed somewhat puzzled.

"You saved my wife and children and then released them. There must be a condition. What do you want me to do?" The doctor had already thought it through inside the house. He knew they would not release his family without expecting something in return.

He was willing to do whatever it took as long as his family was safe. Nothing else mattered more.

"There's no demand." Edward waved. "None."

The doctor was shocked.

‘How can that be? He did a great favor for me. Surely they’ll have a demand.’

Edward noticed his disbelief and straightened up, saying solemnly, “We wouldn’t have released your family if we wanted something from you. Holding them hostage would be more reliable than letting them go.

“Mr. Russell ordered us to release them, and he has already arranged for you and your family to go somewhere safe. He has no demands, either.”

The doctor felt overwhelmed by this confirmation. His voice trembled as he asked, “W-Why?”

"Because..." Edward paused, flicked the cigarette ash, and looked at him. "We all have wives and children."

The doctor could not believe it. He knew those were Alexander's words.

‘Everyone has loved ones and understands the pain of losing them. How can they bear to let others go through that suffering?’

Moreover, the doctor was an innocent victim dragged into a terrible situation. Everyone involved faced similar things, and there was not much the doctor could do. He did not want to make things difficult for Alexander.

Those were just words for Alexander. Meanwhile, it was a profound shock for the doctor. The latter had grown numb to threats and blackmails since his wife and children got taken. He did not have much hope even when Edward told him they would rescue his family.

The doctor thought his family would only move from one dangerous situation to another. However, he never expected Edward to release his family without demands or threats, allowing them to reunite.

“Aren’t you afraid I’ll run away with my family?” the doctor asked in confusion. He trembled as he tried recollecting himself.

Edward chuckled. "Why would we? Do you think you're indispensable to us?"

The doctor was puzzled.

‘I thought I was. Otherwise, why would they go to such lengths to help me rescue my family? They even made arrangements to prevent the organization from finding us.’

Edward puffed his cigarette again and said, “You’re right. Initially, we needed you to pass some messages and give us information on the other side. But now, we probably won’t need that anymore.”

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2088-Alexander had already found where the organization hid. Although the doctor was still valuable, Alexander no longer needed him. His main challenge was rescuing Lily and the other hostages from that place.

"Whatever it is, thank you very much!" The doctor thanked Edward emotionally before turning to look into the house.

His wife and children happily enjoyed the cake, playfully smearing cream on each others’ faces. Despite their joy, the doctor knew they must have been frightened and harmed during captivity.

Being reunited as a family now and enjoying their time together was rare and precious.

"There's no need to thank us. We understand the difficulties you’re facing," Edward said, raising his hand and patting the doctor's shoulder. Then he extinguished the cigarette.

"Let's go!" Edward said, indicating it was time to leave.

However, the doctor hurriedly stopped him. "There's something… I'm not sure if your boss knows about it."

Edward raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"

After a moment of hesitation, the doctor slowly said, "Ms. Christian has given birth."

Edward was stunned before he wondered, ‘Isn't her due date later? I remember Lily and Liv having similar due dates. Liv hasn’t given birth yet, but Lily has?!’

He was unsure if Alexander knew about it, but the news shocked him.

"She gave birth before her due date. It was a premature delivery," the doctor confirmed, adding, "She did a C-section and birthed twins—a boy and a girl. They’re adorable and healthy."

Edward sighed with relief at the news. However, his expression soon turned serious again. After all, Lily had birthed twins, meaning the organization had three hostages. It made the situation even more complicated.

Still, although rescuing a heavily pregnant woman was challenging, it was better than dealing with an adult with two infants in swaddles. Indeed, it was a nerve-racking situation.

"Is there anything else?" Edward asked. After a moment of thought, he added, "Have they…done anything to the two children?"

"No, no!" The doctor waved reassuringly. "I can guarantee that. I secretly examined the babies, and they were fine. However, the organization is highly cautious and has other doctors taking turns looking after the twins.

"Also…" The doctor hesitated as he glanced back at his family. "Now that you've helped me rescue my family, they'll find out soon. When that happens, I’ll be the main suspect."

"Don't worry about that. You and your family be long gone before the organization finds out," Edward said smilingly, "We've arranged for someone to pick you up tomorrow and take you away. Thank you for informing me about this."

"You're welcome! It’s nothing compared to what you guys have done for me!" The doctor was grateful.

Although they did not know each other well, Alexander and Edward helped him immensely. They even helped to relocate the doctor’s whole family.

"I guess you can say it's fate," Edward replied with a sigh. "You should keep quiet about what happened here. Otherwise, we won't be able to protect you no matter where you run to."

"I understand!" The doctor nodded repeatedly.

Edward said nothing more and disappeared into the night.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2089-Mike felt rejuvenated after showering and changing his clothes at Alexander’s house. Mike had lived in constant uncertainty and despair over the past few months. He did not even know how he managed to get through it until today.

He was still confused when he went to the embassy and came back.

Mike faced panic when the organization took his son, was helpless when he got blackmailed and eventually accepted this reality. He tried everything to rescue Nick and almost forgot how his son used to talk to him.

Now that the “boss” was dead, Mike lost his only connection to Nick. Even though Mike knew where his son was, he could not rush in and save him. He felt utterly useless.

He looked at the photos of his son on his phone, along with the secretly stored video clips, feeling sad. After putting on his clothes, he left the room and saw Alexander sitting in the living room.

Meanwhile, Edward stood beside Alexander, seemingly giving a report. The duo heard some movements and looked at Mike.

Mike quickened his pace and came downstairs, asking, “Any new updates?”

Alexander shook his head. “There hasn't been any significant progress so far.”

Mike felt frustrated when he heard that. He went to pour himself some water before turning to them, saying, “Are we just going to keep waiting like this? I feel so powerless!”

He felt depressed and desperate. He had tried to find solutions but felt increasingly helpless as time passed.

‘Even Alex can’t devise a better solution.’

Alexander and Edward remained silent, not saying a thing.

Mike sighed and continued with a frown, “We still can’t do anything, even though we know where Lily and Nicky are. We can’t even threaten the organization since they’re holding our loved ones hostage.

“Is there nothing we can do? Can our country do something if they know what’s happening?”

"This is not just our private matter," Alexander responded, "It involves much more substantial issues. You know who we're dealing with."

"I do, but why are they still holding my son? Before, it was to blackmail me and get me to do their bidding. I complied, but what about now? Why won't they release Nick? Lily is valuable to them, but my son isn't!" Mike became more agitated as he spoke.

He could not understand why the organization still won’t release his son. His anxiety intensified with no recent contact, sight, or sound of Nick.

Mike knew how inhumane the organization was as they conducted experiments on humans without regard for humanity.

'What about Nicky? Are they experimenting on him too? Those who hold no value to them are no different than lab rats.’

"Mike, calm down," Alexander advised, "We are all anxious, but there's nothing we can do."

"My son has been with them for several months. How can you expect me to stay calm?!" Mike could not help but yell. "Honestly, I don't see how you're not as anxious as I am!"

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2090 -Mike snorted and spoke with a hint of sarcasm. Previously, he could trust Alexander and calmly listen to his words.

However, after everything that happened at the embassy, Mike started to feel anxious and doubted whether Alexander’s actions had meaning or if he could save Nick.

“Watch your tongue, Mr. Corden!” Edward could not help but reprimand him.

Still, Mike’s temper flared as he could no longer listen to anyone. He sneered at Edward and said, “Who gave you the right to judge me?! Yes, I lied to Alex before and made some mistakes, but you have no idea what I went through in there!

“Lily has been missing for a few days while my son has been gone for months! I even think he might not be alive…” Mike could not finish his sentence. He squatted and clutched his head in agony, still holding the glass of water.

He suspected his son had died but dared not say it aloud, afraid of manifesting his thoughts.

Edward wanted to scold Mike, but Alexander raised his hands to stop him.

Words were also stuck in Edward's throat when he saw Mike's pain. He could not bring himself to scold Mike anymore. To be frank, Edward was upset as well.

The combination of sadness, pain, and prolonged stress caused Mike's mental defenses to collapse. Although some of his words were harsh, they could understand his emotions. He seemed to have released all his grievances—a grown man, sitting there and sobbing for a while.

Mike sniffled, stood up, and leaned against the side table, looking powerless.

"I'm sorry," he muttered, head still lowered.

"Mr. Corden, we understand how you feel, but you shouldn't have said that just now. How can you say that Mr. Russell isn’t anxious? Don't you know how close he and his wife are? Don't you know what kind of person Mr. Russell is?" Edward vented his suppressed words.

Mike remained silent, head still lowered. He allowed Edward to scold him and lecture him. He knew he had said things he should not have. He knew those words were hurtful but genuinely could not control himself.

Edward continued, "I know you're anxious, and we're anxious too! At least you’re healthy compared to me. I don’t know what virus I’ve contracted or when I might die. My wife is pregnant and could become a widow at any moment. Also, Alex…”

He glanced at Alexander and hesitated. Finally, he said, “His wife gave birth to twins just a few days ago. So now, the organization has three hostages. You said you’re anxious and in pain. Don’t you think we’re similar?”

This revelation shocked Mike, and he suddenly looked up. "What did you say?! Lily has already given birth?!”

It was something he had never expected. Most importantly, he knew what R10 was because of the knowledge he had gained from Rhea and what it meant if Lily had given birth.

"That's...bad news!" Fear appeared on Mike’s face.

Alexander frowned. He sensed something was amiss and asked keenly, "What's bad news?"

"She has already given birth? She's not pregnant anymore?" Mike repeated the words. "That means they've already started."