Ch. 1161..1170
Chapter 1161
“My dad married into the family. My parents were both research scientists and always at the lab. After I was born, they shipped me off to my aunt’s. Maybe inheriting some of my parents’ natural talents, I coasted into Ventropolis University without putting in much effort…”
Before Blake finished her story, her phone at a side buzzed. The caller ID showed it was Liam. “Oh! How could I forget Liam is also coming over today? Hold on a second. I gotta take this call.”
Kevin glanced at the spot she had just occupied, his gaze deep and unreadable.
‘My past is too horrible to tell her about.
Kevin had never known his true name. He had grown up in the cold darkness of the criminal underworld, where survival meant following orders and wielding a knife. It had been a harsh world where only the strong survived.
Some said his mother had been a prostitute and his father a drug dealer. He had been abandoned at birth, with no name. Since he could remember, he had lived in a dark and foul-smelling sewer. His upbringing turned him into the person he became, a cold-hearted machine.
He had never seen the beauty of the world, until he met Zach and his entire life changed. Back then, he and Zach had been involved in illegal trafficking at the border, as fugitives desperate for money. They had crossed paths with undercover government agents and barely escaped the border alive. After their escape, both of them were badly injured.
Zach said, “You owe me your life. From now on, you follow my lead.”
“Okay.”
Zach continued, “The name you had before doesn’t suit you. From now on, you’ll go by Kevin Harrison.”
“Okay.”
While discussing the itinerary with Liam and Sean, Blake took the opportunity to sign another contract. By the time they finished, it was already dark. The chilly wind swept in. Blake walked Liam down to the apartment building and then stopped in her tracks.
“What’s wrong?” Liam turned to look at Blake.
Blake did not hold back and said, “I need to go back to Kevin for something. You go ahead.”
Liam clenched his fists, his eyes dimming with a hint of sadness. In a soft voice, he asked, “A-Are you two together?”
Blake said, “He hasn’t agreed yet, but I’m still trying to win him over. Liam, I appreciate your care all this time. We’ve known each other for so long, and you’ve become my best friend. I’ve always been a bit foolish. The more unattainable something is, the more I want to get it. I’ve been into him for a long time, and he’s given me a chance. I don’t want to give up. I’ve never been into someone as much as I am now.
Liam, will you support me in this?”
Liam struggled to speak. After a long pause, he finally said, “Yes, we’re…best friends! Blake, I give you my blessing.”
Blake smiled and walked up, patting his shoulder. “See, I knew it! Alright, you better head back now. It might start snowing soon. If you get a headache, remember to take your medicine. I’m leaving!” With that, she turned and jogged away.
Liam stood in place, watching her disappearing figure, his eyes slightly reddened by the wind. “But… I like you too…” he softly murmured, but his words scattered away, disappearing without a trace in the wind. Blake did not hear that sentence either.
Before leaving, Blake secretly recorded fingerprints. Back upstairs, she quietly unlocked the door and found the study empty. She then turned toward the bedroom. Kevin was sound asleep.
‘He’s asleep already?’
Treading on the plush carpet, Blake approached almost soundlessly. Just as she neared the bed, there was a sudden movement before she could make contact. Kevin swiftly got up and delivered a decisive blow, rendering the person unconscious.
Blake mumbled “You…” before blacking out.
Kevin caught the unconscious person, and his brow furrowed.
After fainting, Blake felt like she did not need her usual dose of melatonin. She slept straight through the night and woke up to daylight. Upon waking, Blake’s heart raced at the sight of Kevin still sleeping beside her. Gazing greedily, Blake could not get enough of Kevin’s handsome face, treating it like the most delicious delicacy.
She reached out to touch him, but unexpectedly found that she could not move her hand. She realized her hands had been tied with a belt, and her neck was sore. Blake recalled what happened, used her mouth to untie the belt, and leaned toward Kevin beside her.
Kevin’s closed eyes snapped open, and his voice instantly turned cold, “What are you doing?”
Feeling a leg draped over him, Kevin listened to Blake’s sleep talk and let go of his guard. “Pretending to sleep? I’ll let you sleep plenty later!”
“Why so grumpy? Didn’t you notice me trying to take advantage of you?” Blake gave up any pretense and snuggled into his arms, grabbing his hand and placing it around her waist.
“Since you’re not working, grab some more sleep. It’s still early now. Which one of us is making breakfast later, you or me?”
Chapter 1162
Kevin was not one to linger in bed. Seeing Blake wanting to sleep more, he prepared to get up. However, she pulled him back into bed. “It’s only six o’clock. I still have over an hour before work. Just grab some extra shut-eye.”
“You…” Kevin had never encountered someone so troublesome. Blake forced him to lie down and used his arm as a pillow. Kevin’s tone turned chilly, ” We’re not married, so watch what you’re doing, Blake.”
With her eyes closed, Blake replied calmly, “Darling, we’re living in a new age. Why are your ideas so old- fashioned? Have you ever even been in a relationship before?”
Kevin gave up when he found he could not retrieve his hand. “You think I have time for those things?”
Blake rolled over to face him. “So, what’s the deal with Ms. Parker? Why would you even give her your suit if you’re not good with relationships? Did you see her shivering with cold and decide to play the gentleman?”
Blake made a gun gesture, pressing it against Kevin’s forehead. “Come on, spill the beans. What’s the deal with you and Ms. Parker? She visited you last night, and I told her we’re together. She didn’t seem happy and stormed off. 11
Blake scrutinized his expression. It remained unchanged and seemingly unfazed. Noticing his reluctance to talk, she swiftly altered her approach. ” Let me tell you what to do if you’re not good with relationships. The first thing is to be honest. Come on, spill it.”
Kevin’s gaze shifted away from Blake’s starry eyes, “Audrey is the mayor’s daughter. Earlier, Mr. Parker organized a dinner party intending to introduce Audrey to Mr. Jardin. We couldn’t turn down the invitation, so I had to attend it in place of Mr. Jardin. Afterward, I encountered Audrey having an asthma attack in the elevator, and I helped her out.”
Hearing no movement from the person beside him, Kevin glanced over to find Blake deep in slumber again. Kevin slowly withdrew his hand, lifted the covers, got out of bed, and massaged his numb arms.
‘With her attitude, she’s bound to get in trouble sooner or later, even if she’s out of Cecilia’s control.’
Blake was sound asleep until her phone started buzzing, waking her up for the second time. In a half-asleep daze, she put on her slippers and heard the conversation emanating from the study. When her footsteps approached, the conversation inside immediately halted.
Blake groggily asked, “Do you have any clothes that would suit me? I have to go to work.”
Kevin said, “The walk-in closet is on the left side of the bathroom. There are some new clothes inside. Get them yourself. I’m going out in a while, so make sure you close the door.”
Blake grabbed Kevin, who was walking past her. “Is there anything more important than me? Aren’t you going to drive me to work? A good boyfriend would do that.”
Kevin casually fastened his expensive wristwatch, “You have fifteen minutes to get ready. I’ll drop you off at the office on my way.”
“No. Ten minutes will be enough for me.” Blake hurriedly ran to the room. Just then, Kevin’s phone in his pocket vibrated.
[Things are in motion. Be on your guard.]
Kevin expressionlessly pocketed the phone. Blake walked to the fridge and grabbed a bottle of yogurt for breakfast. She wore Kevin’s deep gray shirt inside and the floor-length pants that were too long for her. She rolled it up at the ankles and put on Kevin’s work coat as an outer layer. Blake, at 5 feet 5 inches tall, wore the coat that reached just above her ankles perfectly.
“I’m ready. Let’s go.”
Kevin scanned her from head to toe without saying much. Seeing him leave, Blake quickly closed the door and ran after him. “Wait for me!”
Chapter 1163
Blake held onto Kevin’s arm. The two of them walked intimately hand in hand to the underground parking lot. Blake asked, “Where are you going today? When will you be back? Can you pick me up after I finish work tonight?”
Kevin replied, “It depends. I’m not usually this free.”
Blake was unhappy. “Kevin Harrison, you’re not working in the company anymore. What are you busy with every day? You promised yesterday to give us a try. Why can’t you prioritize me? Or you can tell me what you’re busy with!”
Kevin’s current plans involved shady and nefarious deeds, so there was no way he could tell Blake about them.
Zach was still in a coma, and Kevin was not really sure what he should do next.
Cecilia had already started making big moves, preparing to take over the company. So, Kevin believed what he needed to do now was to hurry and finish what needed to be done.
Kevin thought, ‘Blake staying by my side will only be a burden. Since there are things I can’t tell her, I’ll wait for her enthusiasm to fade, and she’ll leave on her own.’
“Just focus on your own work,” Kevin responded. It was during the morning rush hour, and the traffic was a bit congested. Blake held the yogurt in her hand, looking unhappy.
She thought, ‘I’m afraid I might never experience Kevin comforting me.’
They arrived near the company ten minutes before Blake had to clock in at the company. They were incredibly punctual. Jardin Tower was just nearby; it would take her only three minutes to get there.
Kevin asked, “What are you still waiting for?”
When Kevin turned his head to look at Blake, she leaned in and kissed him near his mouth. “Call me when you’re done with your stuff. Whether you come to look for me, or I go and look for you, I’m okay with both.”
Kevin was left stunned by her kiss.
After unbuckling her seatbelt, Blake held herself and ran to the company’s entrance against the wind. She managed to clock in on time.
She looked back and saw Kevin was still there.
The air conditioning was on in the office. Everyone seemed somber as if something huge had happened. She whispered to an editor, “What’s going on?”
The editor responded, “It’s Mr. Xander. Not sure what happened, but he scolded Maggie. She’s still crying in the pantry. Hard to believe Mr. Xander could be so terrifying when he’s angry.”
Blake pondered, ‘Liam got angry? How’s that possible? He’s always been very calm and gentle.’
Blake knocked on Liam’s office door and saw him sitting at his desk. When he turned around, she was slightly taken aback. “W-What happened? Why are your eyes so red? Did you pull another all-nighter writing?”
Liam saw the clothes she was wearing, stood up quickly, and suddenly went to hug Blake. He lowered his head, and his eyes were filled with pain.
He slowly spoke in a husky, low voice, ” Can you… not be with him? Whatever he does for you, I can do too. Can you be with me instead?”
Chapter 1164
Liam’s body suddenly collapsed onto Blake. She was forced to lean backward and hugged him. Sensing his abnormal body temperature, she hurriedly called his name, “Liam?”
Liam did not respond. She had no choice but to temporarily help him onto the couch and have him lie down.
“Why’s his fever so high?” Blake held her phone, intending to call for an ambulance. But suddenly, her wrist was grabbed by Liam’s scorching hand, as if he was seeking some comfort. He held her tightly.
After Blake finished calling, she reached out to feel Liam’s forehead. ”
The ambulance will be here soon, just bear with it a little longer.”
After that, Blake looked at him intensely. She had heard everything he said when she came in just now, including him asking her to like him.
Blake had never imagined that Liam would fall for someone like her. She found Liam extremely kind, so she thought he would like someone gentle and elegant, like an official’s daughter, just like Audrey. Blake heard from Kevin that Liam’s family background was complicated, and his family had been waiting for him to return.
Blake pondered, ‘The past is the past. If one could choose, who’d want to be alone away from their family?’
She followed the ambulance and went to the hospital.
Liam’s fever almost reached 104 Fahrenheit. If he had been sent to the hospital a little later, the consequences would have been serious.
After being administered a fever- reducing injection by the doctor, Liam lay on the hospital bed, attached to an IV drip, sleeping soundly. Blake had brought her laptop with her as she still had some things to do.
Blake spent the whole day taking care of Liam in the hospital. At six in the evening, she felt hungry, so she decided to go downstairs to buy something to eat. That was when she saw a man who looked more feminine than a woman, wearing a white coat and putting on a mask as he walked past her.
Blake stopped with a puzzled expression, turned her head, and looked at his face. ‘He seems so familiar; I feel like I’ve seen him somewhere before.’
However, Blake could not recall where she had seen him.
She then made a quick trip back to the company to take some documents. With Liam being sick, there were tasks that only she could take care of. There were not many editors at StartReading Literary, and all of them had their own responsibilities. Sometimes, when they were too busy, they would even forget to eat.
After grabbing the documents, Blake bought a sandwich from a vending machine and took a bite at it. She then went downstairs to leave by car.
She wondered when Liam would wake up as there was still a lot of work waiting for him.
Blake checked her phone again. From morning until now, she had sent over a dozen messages to Kevin, but he had not replied to any of them yet.
Kevin was not working in the company anymore, so Blake wondered what he was so busy with.
On her way back to the hospital, it started raining heavily.
The already chilly weather became even colder.
Blake covered half of her face with her scarf and ran into the hospital with a briefcase. The hospital was heated, so it was not too cold. She ate the sandwich in her hand as she walked. As she was about to enter the elevator, she was frightened by the people inside- several men with menacing looks. They all had tattoos and one of them was even shirtless. The stench of alcohol surrounded them, and they gave off an aura reminiscent of criminal gangs from old movies.
“Miss, are you coming in or not? Come on, don’t waste our time!”
Blake chuckled nervously. She took a few steps back and said, “It’s fine. Please go ahead.”
She then took the other elevator and went to the ward. As she entered, a nurse was coming out. Blake asked, Hi, how is his condition? Has he gotten any better?”
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The nurse frowned and said, “You should pay more attention to your boyfriend. The IV drip is empty, and we’re very busy. We nurses can’t be in every room all the time.”
Blake apologetically replied, “I went back to the company to get some documents. I’m not his girlfriend; I’m his assistant.”
The nurse responded, “He’s been calling a family member’s name. You should go check on him. It’s not okay for a patient to be alone.”
Blake smiled and nodded. “Okay, I understand.”
When she entered the ward and saw Liam with his eyes open, she quickly put down what she was carrying and walked to him. “Liam, you’re awake. Are you feeling better?”
Liam’s gaze was unfocused as he stared at Blake. When he extended his hand, she instructively grabbed his hand and helped tuck it under the blanket. “Rest well, I’m right here. Just call me if you feel uncomfortable.”
Liam said, “D-Don’t leave me.”
He held Blake’s hand, refusing to let go. Blake had no choice but to say, “I still have work to do. I need to submit the documents tomorrow.”
Liam was in a VIP ward with a fully equipped kitchen, Blake made a call and ordered two servings of soup before she started working.
She worked until half past ten. Liam’s body temperature had dropped considerably, and he was in a deep sleep. He had been frail and sickly before this, but Blake wondered why he had suddenly fallen ill.
Blake was very hungry. She looked at her phone and suddenly remembered she had two takeout orders waiting to be picked up.
At this hour, the hospital was nearly deserted, and the VIP ward was eerily quiet. After she took the elevator downstairs, the receptionist handed her the soup, which had already cooled.
She then went upstairs with the insulated bag. As she exited the elevator and turned the corner to the left, she saw a familiar figure in a ward from the corner of her eye.
She thought, ‘Why is he here?’
Blake took out her phone and realized Kevin still had not replied to her messages.
‘How could he come to the hospital and not inform me?’
She had just taken a few steps forward when she heard a scream from that ward.
Kevin’s face was splattered with blood. His cold, emotionless eyes did not even flicker. The bloodthirsty look in his eyes sent a shiver down Blake’s spine.
She stood still and watched him say, Finish the job.”
She pondered, ‘Finish the job?’
Even though Blake was not the smartest, she knew what he meant. She had never seen this side of Kevin before. She found his eyes terrifying and unfamiliar. ‘He’s Kevin; I’m not mistaken.’
Blake could not see everything. She only saw a shirtless tattooed man pass by. Blake realized she had seen this man this morning.
She pondered, ‘Is this who Kevin really is?’
Blake felt as if she had never truly known Kevin at all.
He slowly wiped the blood off his face. He seemed to have noticed something and coldly glanced toward the gap in the door. He looked right at Blake, who was standing near the elevator.
The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning Chapter 1166 by Max Charming
When Kevin glanced at Blake, she felt the way he looked at her was so unfamiliar as if he had never seen her before. He quickly looked away.
As the door closed, someone who seemed almost lifeless was forcefully thrown out of the ward and crashed against the wall. That person then spat out a mouthful of blood.
Blake’s eyes widened instantly, and the takeout she was holding dropped to the ground.
“Oh no, someone’s here.”
“It’s quite a coincidence. Isn’t this the person we met this morning?”
When Blake saw them approaching her, she quickly explained, “I didn’t intentionally eavesdrop on you. I just happened to be passing by.”
She was being looked at by many people. One person suddenly said, ” Giant, do you know who she is?”
The person called “Giant” rubbed his chin and looked at the man beside him. “How should we deal with this girl? We don’t know what she heard.”
Kevin, in black leather boots, walked steadily with heavy steps on the marble floor, making heavy sounds. Black watched him approach her, feeling an inexplicable fear at the sight of this unfamiliar Kevin.
Blake did not know what to do. She stood still as Kevin walked up to her. He bent down to pick up the fallen takeout bag. With his fingers hooking the string of the bag, he stood in front of Blake and coldly growled, “Keep your mouth shut. No matter what you heard or saw, if you dare to say a word to anyone, be prepared to face the consequences.”
Blake’s heart skipped a beat. She lowered her eyes and quickly replied, “I -I understand.”
Kevin said, “Two of you stay here and keep an eye on that person.”
“Okay.”
“Why are you standing here? Do you want to stay?” This statement was clearly directed at Blake.
Blake immediately ran in the opposite direction without looking back. After a while, Kai came out of the ward. He was holding a cigarette.
“Damn, you guys really went at him, huh? Come on, he’s almost dead. If you’re gonna kill him, don’t let him die in my hospital, it’s bad luck!”
Blake returned to Liam’s ward, feeling uneasy. She came back to her senses when she heard the muffled groans coming from the room. She quickly went in to check the situation.
Liam, awake, had fallen on the ground.
Blake said, “Don’t move, be careful with the needle.”
It was almost midnight now, and the commotion in the corridor seemed to have ceased. Liam lay back on the bed. Blake said to him, “Are you thirsty? I’ll get you some water.”
She then poured a glass of water for him and placed it on his lips. “Be careful.”
Liam’s weak gaze was covered by his stray hair, looking much weaker than before. He said, “Thank you for your trouble. You can go home and rest now. I’m almost fully recovered.”
Blake replied, “No way. Your body temperature has finally gone down. What if you get sick again later? I bought some soup. Let me heat it up for you to drink.”
Liam had been sleeping all day without eating. Blake, as his assistant, could not help but worry. Liam kept staring at Blake while she was busy heating up the soup as if all he could see was her.
Blake microwaved the soup and carefully brought it over to Liam. “I bought it earlier today, so just bear with it. Tomorrow, when you’re better, we can get something delicious.”
Liam replied, “Okay.”
Liam could not move, so Blake had to feed him with a spoon.
Neither of them mentioned what happened this morning.
Chapter 1167
Blake spent nearly twenty minutes feeding Liam the bowl of soup. After that, she fed him medicine which contained sedatives. Liam, lying in bed, reached out to hold her hand. “Can you stay with me? Don’t leave.”
Blake was slightly stunned. She smiled. “Sure. Let’s talk about everything else after you feel better.”
She sat beside Liam. When she noticed him falling asleep, she glanced at her nearly dead phone before slowly withdrawing her hand. Liam seemed to feel it and woke up restlessly. Blake had not expected taking care of a sick person to be so tiring. She helplessly lay down on the bedside and took a nap.
The rain gradually eased up. After sleeping for some time, Blake shrugged her shoulders as she felt a little cold. Suddenly, she heard faint footsteps.
The lids of her closed eyes moved. When she opened her eyes, she saw a figure in the dark leaving the ward.
She said, “Kevin, is that you?”
Blake did not get a response. She quickly removed Liam’s hand which was holding hers and immediately chased after the person. She then embraced his waist from behind, and the corridor’s motion sensor lights lit up. Outside, the streetlights were switched on and drizzling. A breeze swept through the area.
She said, “I sent you so many messages, why didn’t you reply to any of them?”
Kevin responded, “Let go of me.”
Blake replied, “Explain yourself to me, or I won’t let go.”
With light footsteps, Kevin grabbed Blake’s hand and pulled her back into the ward.
Blake felt for the switch on the wall and turned on the light. She knew Kevin was cautious, so she said, “Come with me.” She then led him to the adjacent caretaker’s room. She found his hand was ice-cold when she was holding his hand.
She hurriedly said, “Wait, I’ll pour you a cup of hot water.”
Blake poured a hot cup of water, placed it in his palm, and held the back of his hand. “Wait a moment, and your hand will warm up.”
They sat at the end of the bed. Blake looked into his eyes. Despite their physical proximity, she felt he was withdrawn and closed off, not revealing any of his thoughts or emotions.
She said, “Do you still have work to do later? It’s so late. How about you rest here? Are you hungry? Do you want me to go buy something for you to eat?”
As she was speaking, Kevin took out a small dagger and placed it in front of her. “Use this to protect yourself when necessary.”
Blake asked, “What do you mean?” She had a bad feeling. She continued saying, “Kevin, what are you going to do? Our society is governed by law. Who still carries this around? Besides, if I’m in danger, you’ll be there to save me, right?”
Kevin narrowed his cold eyes. “Mr. Jardin is still unconscious; there are things I need to take care of.”
Blake knew she could not stop him. “I don’t know what you’re going to do, but rest assured, I won’t cause you any more trouble this time.”
She understood that if Kevin left this time, they might never meet again.
She caressed his face. “Can we go back to how we used to be once Mr. Jardin wakes up? I want to continue being your assistant. Just like before, you keep finding fault with me, and I’ll always stay by your side causing trouble for you.”
Kevin could not give her an answer.
He squinted. “Liam is more suitable for you.”
He thought, ‘I’ve never seen such a stubborn person as Blake.’
This time, the situation was troublesome, and even Kevin did not know if he would come out of this alive.
Chapter 1168
Kevin said, “Have you thought it through? Once you’re involved, you won’t be able to get out of it so easily. I won’t be able to protect you if you’re in danger.”
Blake grabbed his hand. “You do know I’ve never been afraid of trouble. Besides, I’ve always been very lucky; no one will hurt me.”
Kevin’s gaze was intense as if he could see through Blake. She, with a determined look, met his gaze. Finally, Kevin said, “Then help me keep an eye on that position, don’t let Cecilia’s influence rise too high.”
“What do you mean? Are you asking me to take your position? But I’m not working at Jardin Corporation now, I can’t do that!” Blake said.
Kevin replied, “There are things that I can’t say too much about. When the time comes, you’ll know what you should do.”
Blake smiled brightly, pressed his shoulder, and kissed him. “I knew that you couldn’t bear to let me go. I’ve never seen someone as stubborn as you. Do you want to try…”
Kevin looked into her bright eyes as he asked in a low voice, “What do you want to do?”
Blake whispered in his ear. Kevin’s expression changed immediately. “Ridiculous. Blake, do you know you’re still unmarried?!”
Blake replied, “With you around, isn’t that changing very soon?”
Then, she eagerly began unbuttoning Kevin’s shirt. “I want to experience what it’s like with a man. I’ve heard people say sleeping with a man feels good. Honestly, before me, have you slept with other women?
“To be honest, last time at your place, I wanted to have sex with you. But out of a sense of modesty, I never made a move. This time, don’t try to escape.”
Blake enthusiastically kissed Kevin who remained still. Kevin frowned as Blake kissed and nibbled on his lips. In the next moment, Blake felt a sharp pain in her neck and suddenly fell unconscious.
Kevin then helped Blake onto the bed and covered her with a blanket. His expression was indescribable as he touched his swollen, numb lips- neither angry nor hesitant. Instead, his eyes were filled with frustration.
“Both your parents are academicians. How did they end up with a daughter like you? Whose genes did you inherit?” he said before thinking, ‘No woman in the whole of Ventropolis is as stubborn and crazy as you.’
Blake rolled and fell off the bed with the blanket. Her buttocks were extremely painful, and when she woke up, she saw Liam’s pale and anxious face. He asked, “Blake, are you okay?”
Blake thought, ‘What’s up with Kevin? Why does he always enjoy knocking me out? What kind of boyfriend just casually knocks out his girlfriend?’
She responded, “I’m fine. Why aren’t you resting on the bed? Why did you wake up? Are you feeling better?” Blake quickly got up from the floor. Just as she reached out to feel Liam’s forehead, she thought about their relationship. To avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings, she withdrew her hand. “Let me help you onto the bed.”
Liam looked disappointed when he saw her withdrawing her hand. There was still a needle mark on the back of his hand.
“I went out for a moment just now. I noticed your room door wasn’t closed, so I came in to check. I didn’t expect you to fall off the bed. Does it hurt?” He asked, his face tinged with concern.
Whenever Blake saw Liam’s eyes filled with broken emotions, she felt guilty. She felt his current illness did not just happen out of the blue; she felt she was responsible. However, she did not know what to say to him.
She responded, “I’m fine. You don’t need to worry about me. Quick, go back to your room; I’ll go call the nurse for you.”
After packing up, Blake went to call the nurse to check Liam’s temperature, and his temperature had already returned to normal.
The nurse looked at the thermometer and said, “His body temperature has returned to normal now. He can be discharged. Just be cautious; he has a history of gastrointestinal bleeding. Pay more attention to his diet during this time and avoid letting him consume foods that could irritate his digestive system.”
Blake silently noted these precautions. “Okay, I got it. Thank you.”
The nurse replied, “You’re welcome. Once this last drip bag is finished, you can proceed with the discharge procedures.”
Blake then followed the nurse downstairs to settle the bill and bought a few things downstairs. When she was returning upstairs, she remembered what happened last night.
After some hesitation and was about to go check out the ward, a group of people suddenly walked out of the other elevator. “Isn’t this the girl from last night? What a coincidence for us to meet again! Are you sick or something? 11
Someone patted Blake on the shoulder. Startled, she almost dropped the things in her hand. She quickly walked away without responding.
“Heh, so timid.”
As the group of people entered the ward, there was an unexpected visitor. Cecilia, sitting in her wheelchair, covered her nose with her hand. She said with a disgusted look, “Judging by the looks of it, he probably won’t wake up, right?”
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A bulky, chubby-looking guy among the group of people licked his lips and said with a smile, “Ms. Samford, you didn’t need to come here personally over such a trivial matter. Rest assured, if he wakes up, I promise to skin this guy alive for you.”
Cecilia responded, “You guys are so loosely organized just because Zach is no longer keeping you in check now?”
“Ms. Samford, you do know that our boss has already stopped doing anything illegal. Now, we can only earn a little money to make ends meet. We didn’t expect this jerk to be so bold as to mess with that situation. Now our base has been swept. Ms. Samford, what should we do?
“To be honest, the jobs that our boss had us do were indeed quite nice, we didn’t need to spend much time and effort, but the earnings were too little.
Is there any solution?”
Cecilia waved her hand, and the caregiver who helped push Cecilia’s wheelchair quietly walked out of the ward.
The door to the ward was finally closed. Blake returned to Liam’s room. She pondered, ‘I’m not sure if I misheard, but I think I heard Cecilia’s voice. But why would she come here?’
With questions in her mind, Blake fed Liam some soup. After taking the medicine and the IV drip, Blake helped Liam put on a jacket before leaving the ward.
Liam asked, “You’ve been absent- minded since you came back. Did something happen?”
Blake decided not to tell Liam. Considering his weak health condition, she felt it was better to let him continue doing what he enjoyed, like writing novels.
Blake responded, “Nothing. I was just wondering if there’s any unfinished work. I took a day off for you today. so just rest at home. If there are any important documents that need to be dealt with, I’ll contact you. There was a publisher who wanted to meet you today to discuss book publication matters, but I’ve postponed it for you.”
Blake supported Liam as they walked, multitasking by handling the emails on her phone. Neither of them brought up the incident that happened between them.
Liam knew that bringing it up again would only make Blake feel disgusted and distance herself even more.
“Blake?”
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Blake immediately looked up and saw Cecilia waiting for the elevator. Blake smiled faintly. “Ms. Samford, what a coincidence! Are you feeling better?”
Cecilia nodded with a gentle smile. ” Yes, much better. Is Mr. Xander sick?”
Seeing that Liam had no intention of joining the conversation, Blake replied, “Yes, he’s a little unwell. I took him here to get IVs.”
The elevator arrived on their floor, and the four of them entered. After Blake said that, none of them talked in the elevator. Then, Cecilia broke the silence. “You probably know about Kevin’s resignation, right?”
Blake nodded. “Yes.”
Cecilia lightly tapped the side of her wheelchair with her fingers. “Who do you think is the most suitable to replace him?”
Blake gave a neutral response, “I’m no longer part of the secretarial department. As for who is suitable to replace him, you can make the decision. I’m just an assistant; I have no say in this matter.”
Cecilia lowered her head and smiled, showing a cunning expression. When the elevator’s doors opened, Cecilia left without saying anything, her wheelchair being pushed by her caregiver.
When Blake and Liam arrived in the hospital parking lot outside, she sat in the driver’s seat. “Liam, what do you think of Ms. Samford?”
Liam squinted as he looked at the incoming call displayed on his phone. He turned off the vibration of his phone and put it back into his pocket. “No opinion. I just simply don’t like her.”
Blake nodded thoughtfully. “Actually, I don’t like her either. I don’t know why, but I always feel like the way she looks at me is so cunning. When I was her assistant, I could never figure out what she was thinking. When she was pregnant, she seemed to imply to me that the child she was pregnant with belonged to Mr. Jardin, but I was told that Mr. Jardin had never been involved with her. So… What is Cecilia up to?”
Liam responded, “Be careful of her. She isn’t as simple as you think.”
Blake was surprised. “Even you can tell that?”
Liam smiled slightly. “I’ve been writing for so many years, so I can kind of guess what people are thinking most of the time. Anyway, I have something I’d like to ask for your help with, do you mind?”
Blake replied, “No matter what it is, I’ll agree. After all, you’ve helped me so much. Just tell me.”
Liam said, “Accompany me to the Xander residence.”
Blake exclaimed, “Y-Your home?”
Liam leaned back in the car seat with closed eyes. “To be exact, it’s my father’s new family’s home. I owe him a favor, so I have to attend this meal.”
Blake thought, ‘It seems that everything Kevin said about Liam was true. Liam’s background isn’t simple. And his father was the reason I was released from the holding cell. If that’s the case, I have no reason to refuse him.
She responded, “Okay, I’ll accompany you. But let’s make it clear, if I do something wrong, you have to cover for me. I’m used to being casual, and I don’t know much about the etiquette of wealthy families.”
Liam smiled. “Okay! I’ll be with you every step of the way. I can’t leave you to your own devices, especially considering the circumstances.”
Chapter 1170
On the way back, Liam suddenly asked, “How are things going with him?”
Blake, gripping the steering wheel, was momentarily stunned before replying, ” We’re okay. He went to the hospital last night, and we happened to run into each other. He told me that Cecilia wanted to find someone to take the CEO’s assistant position. But…” Blake did not continue because Zach’s fate was still up in the air. Blake overheard nurses chatting when she was in the hospital, saying that Zach was still unconscious. This matter had to be kept confidential. Even though she did not want to tell, Liam guessed what was going on.
He opened his eyes to look at Blake, ” Do you want to go back and compete for that position?”
Blake did not dare to meet his eyes, afraid that seeing them would make her change her mind. She thought, ‘I’ve just transferred to StartReading Literary not long ago. This company was founded by Mr. Jardin for Madelyn. Currently, most of the scripts and novels for show adaptations being discussed are personally selected by her.
‘Even though there have been changes, we can’t afford to stop our work.’ Blake replied, “No, my current job suits me well.”
Liam responded, “If it’s about the salary, we can negotiate.”
As long as Blake could stay, Liam was willing to give her all his money.
After she sent Liam home, she went back to the company to help with the work, while Sean had already gone to meet with the production crew. When it was almost time to get off work, Blake received a message from Liam.
[The meal with my family is this weekend.]
Blake was nervous, but she replied to Liam’s text: [Okay.]
After work, Blake received a call from the hospital. When she arrived at the Community Hospital, Simon was awake, and Grace was taking care of him.
Grace took Blake outside the ward. She looked worried as she said, “Blake, do you know what happened to Mya? Why doesn’t the Turner family allow her to come back? Mya isn’t smart, and she’ll never offend someone like Fred.
“You’re smart and have many ideas. Do you have any way to find out where Mya is?”
Blake could only comfort Grace for now. “Mya is doing very well. I saw her at Madelyn’s wedding. I could tell she was doing fine; she even gained some weight. Fred treats her quite well. Don’t worry, Mya will be fine.”
Grace replied, “If she’s fine and doing well, why doesn’t she come back? As soon as Simon woke up just now, he asked about Mya, wondering if anything happened to her. I didn’t know how to answer him.
Blake pursed her lips. “I’ll comfort him. The priority now is to make sure he recovers from his illness.”
She instantly felt a burden on her shoulders. She noticed she no longer felt as happy as she used to, when she used to go home and watch dramas with Mya after work. Things had changed.
Blake thought, ‘Now, Simon takes care of the entire Harper family’s business alone. He only has one daughter. If things continue like this, the Harper family might fall…
‘Maybe I’m just overthinking things.’
Simon could not stay in the hospital any longer and completed the discharge procedures at six-thirty in the evening.
After Blake brought Simon and Grace home, Blake realized he had somehow arranged for the family’s maid to prepare a large table full of dishes, all of which were Blake’s favorites.
He said, “This home has become quite quiet, without Mya and with you rarely staying here.”
Blake had grown up here and had always considered Grace and Simon her parents. They treated her like their own daughter too.