Chapter 355

Bailey arched an eyebrow when she saw the box of pills.

“Why? You don't wish to have any more kids?”

Artemis placed the tray on the bedside table, took out a pill from the box, and offered it to her.

Bailey did not take the pill. She narrowed her eyes and looked at him curiously, waiting for hisexplanation.

The woman was curious about the reason behind his actions. Doesn't he want to have more childrenwith me?

“I'm content to have two sons and a daughter. Of course, I'll be delighted if you wish to bear me morechildren, but I really do not want you to suffer from the pain of childbirth anymore,” he confessed.

So that's the reason!

Bailey smiled upon hearing that, touched.

She parted her lips, leaned over, and took the pill he held out for her.

Next, he held out a glass of warm water for her, and she gratefully took a couple of sips, swallowing thecontraceptive pill.

Indeed, she had no wish to experience the pain of childbirth anymore.

Years back, she had serious complications while giving birth to her triplets, and that traumatizingexperience had haunted her ever since.

“This is just a temporary precautionary measure. When Justin is back, I'll make arrangements with himfor a vasectomy procedure,” Artemis shared.

Stunned, Bailey stared at him in disbelief.

As the head of a prominent family, one would expect him to be concerned about having heirs tocontinue the Luther family's name. As such, it was shocking to know he was considering a vasectomyprocedure.

“You...” Bailey was at a loss of words.

“It's okay. I already have two sons and a daughter to inherit the family business, so don't feel pressuredabout that issue. I want to marry you so we can be together, not for you to be a child-bearing machine,”he said.

Bailey buried her face in his abdomen and hugged him tightly. “I struggled with the decision, but I'm soglad I overcame my hesitation and took this step forward with you. If I had let you go, it would've beena huge loss for me,” she confessed, her voice hoarse.

Artemis bent over, kissed her on her forehead, and teasingly said, “You are such a shrewd lady, so howis it possible you will let go of such a catch?”

Bailey could not refute that.

Meanwhile, back at the Luther residence, Gerald and Felicity were having a discussion in the hall.

Felicity sullenly looked at her husband and gave in, saying, “Sure, I'll agree to let Zoey marry into thefamily. However, after their marriage, she and Artemis have to move out. I don't want to see her on aday-to-day basis.”

Gerald let out a sigh of relief. Having gotten his wife's consent was half the battle won. The remainingchallenge would be to get his son to agree to the marriage.

“If you do not wish to see her, we can always move overseas,” he suggested to Felicity.

“Hmph!” Felicity snorted, stood up, and made her way to the stairs. As she was walking off, she said,“Don't count your eggs before they're hatched and start celebrating just because I relented. Your son isstubborn and has a mind of his own. I spent seven years trying to get him to marry Rhonda, and in theend, I still failed. I doubt you can easily convince him to marry Zoey.”

In the guestroom at the Gezmond residence, Wendy was leaning against the headboard and sippingon the mushroom soup that Sebastian was patiently spooning into her mouth.

“Mom, Zayron called me last night and told me Victoria has left Hallsbay,” Sebastian updated her.

“Huh?” Wendy was surprised to hear that. “Did your da... I mean, Lionel, send her away?” she asked.

He shook his head and replied, “No, she ran away. Da... Lionel is trying to track her down.”

Wendy fell silent for a moment, then ruffled Sebastian's hair and smilingly said, “I know you're

influential and have good connections. Where possible, do lend Lionel a hand and help him replaceVictoria.”

Sebastian gave her a wink and a big smile. “Looks like you've really let it go and you're no longertroubled by this anymore! Let's make a public announcement soon to clarify that we're not Lionel's wifeand son. I'm sure Victoria will forgive Lionel after knowing that,” he said.

“You're such a good boy!” Wendy beamed with pride and patted him on his head lovingly.

Just then, Lionel walked in and saw the two of them chatting happily.

“What are you guys talking about?” he curiously asked.

Sebastian made a funny face, saying, “It's a secret between Mom and me. I'm heading out with Zayron,so I'll not be back for lunch.”

With that, he dashed out of the room.

“Be careful! The injury on your head has not fully healed!” Lionel couldn't help but nag at him.

“Okay!”

“That boy...” Lionel smiled dotingly as he watched Sebastian run away. He then sat down by thebedside, picked up the bowl of soup, and continued to feed Wendy.

After taking a few mouthfuls of soup, Wendy hesitantly asked, “Any news of her yet?”

Lionel pursed his lips in hesitation and finally asked, “Wends, how did you meet Holden?”

Taken aback by his question, Wendy nervously clenched the bedsheet under her.

After a long bout of silence, she haltingly said, “Back then, he was chased after by his foes and wasbadly injured. I found him hiding in the cabin of our family's yacht. He took on a new identity and stayedby my side as my bodyguard for a period of time.”

So that's how it started...

Lionel nodded understandingly and continued to probe, “Has he ever shared with you his real identityand background?”

“No. All I knew was that judging by his combat skills and gentlemanly behavior, I was sure he wasn't agangster. I was sure he had a complicated background.” Wendy had no doubts about that.

Suddenly, she grabbed Lionel's hand and anxiously asked, “Nell, you managed to replace him, didn't you?Who is he? Where is he now? H-He's still alive, right?”

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