Chapter 573

“Justin, you win!” Veronique's hysterical scream echoed throughout the ward.

In the next instance, Veronique wrapped her arms around Justin's neck and started wailing in hisembrace.

“I didn't want you close to me because I was afraid of burdening you. I'm a dying person. How can Idrag you with me to my deathbed? Why can't you understand my intentions? Why must all of you forceme?”

Justin hugged her tightly and smiled. “Silly girl. How can I not know what you're thinking? Since youdon't want me to follow you to the other world, I won't do so. I know your biggest worry is Zephyr. I willlive on and take care of him until he reaches adulthood. Only then will I go and replace you. Is that okay?”

Veronique got out of Justin's embrace and stared at him dazedly. “Is that true? Say you're not lying tome. You're certain you won't follow me after I die?”

Justin reached out and caressed her pale-looking face. “Zephyr is my biggest worry too. He's stillyoung, and I can't leave him alone. What you should do now is not think about anything andconcentrate on the treatment. If the heavens love you, they will bless my research with Bailey andcome up with a uterine cancer drug. Otherwise, we shall accept our fate.”

Veronique once again threw herself into Justin's embrace. Her right hand was about to hug his waistwhen she felt a warm sensation. It was then she realized the knife was still in his abdomen.

“Y-Your abdomen...” Veronique said in a worried tone.

“It's fine. I'm a doctor, remember? I won't stab myself in the vital area.”

Veronique became furious and slapped his chest. “You shall not use this method to force me in thefuture. Do you understand me?”

“Of course, I'll listen to whatever my wife says.”

Veronique rolled her eyes and did not bother to reply further.

...

Meanwhile, Bailey walked into a private room of a random bar and found Zeke in a drunken stupor.

Zeke stared at her for a while before he could recognize her. “Bay, why are you here? Didn't I tell younot to come?”

Bailey sighed gently and walked over to hug Zeke. “Zeke, just cry it all out if you feel horrible.”

Zeke suddenly became much sober after being hugged by Bailey. He could not help laughing and said,“Are you coaxing me like your son? Why should a big man like me cry? Didn't I tell you not to come?Why did you not listen?”

Bailey rested her head on his chest and uttered softly, “You're my only blood relative on earth. How canI not care about my dear brother?”

Zeke stretched his hand and patted Bailey's back, chuckling, “I'm not that weak, so don't worry about

me. What is it about that you came to look for me?”

Well, I wanted to talk about Julie. But after seeing your depressed look, I don't feel like talking about it.Oh well, I shall let you off today. I'll deal with this meddlesome matter tomorrow. Bailey decided not tobother Zeke.

“It's nothing. I came to look for you because I was worried. Don't you want to drink? I'll accompanyyou.” With that, Bailey took the wine bottle and was about to gulp it down.

Zeke hurriedly snatched the bottle away and glared at her. “You should know your health better. Howcan you be drinking when you just went through a miscarriage? I must keep a constant watch on you.Otherwise, you'll keep getting into trouble.”

Bailey laughed in response. “I thought you were too drunk to notice. All right, I shall not touch alcohol.You can have it all for yourself while I just stay by your side. I'll send you to my condominium later, sodon't worry.”

Zeke could not be bothered to reply to her.

...

At the same time, Jacques was treating a few department heads to dinner on the pretext of askingthem to pay special attention to Bailey's charity foundation.

The department heads present at the dinner were a bunch of very smart people. How could they notunderstand Jacques' true meaning of the “special attention” he mentioned?

Even if Bailey were eventually found innocent, she definitely wouldn't get off scot-free.

Later that night, at the Luther residence, Bailey came out of the bathroom and saw Artemis leaningagainst the floor-to-ceiling window with a glass of red wine in his hand and staring into space. Shewalked toward his back with a smile and hugged his waist from behind.

“What are you thinking about that you are all into it?” Bailey asked.

Artemis looked at the moon outside the window and replied casually, “I can't stop worrying about you.Why don't I postpone my travel until this charity fund embezzlement case blows over?”

Bailey rubbed her head against his back for she disagreed with him, “It'll be such a pity to miss thishard-to-come-by opportunity. Artemis, you should understand that our current situation is ratherprecarious—we are in danger. Only by eliminating them can we put our guard down and relax.Otherwise, it's so tiring to live in fear every day.”

Artemis smiled and shook his head.

Although Bailey was right in a way, he was still concerned.

Seeing that he was still hesitant, Bailey could not help but chuckle, “You forgot that Zeke is still around.Furthermore, Raiden is keeping a close eye on matters concerning the foundation. He will ensure Iwon't get implicated.”

Artemis immediately lost it at the mention of Raiden.

Yeah, right, as if he's genuinely concerned about the foundation. The likely truth is he's targeting Bailey

—my woman. He's watching her like a hawk and waiting for the moment I fail so that he can takeadvantage and win her over.

“I want you to keep a distance from Raiden. Do you hear me?”

Bailey held back her laughter and hurriedly promised, “All right. I promise not to contact him orapproach him.”

That said, she reached to take the wine glass away from his hand and placed it on the windowsill.Then, she began to remove the belt of his robe.

Artemis' expression immediately turned grim. He grabbed her hands and gritted his teeth. “Don't dothis. I can't guarantee that I won't hurt you.”

Bailey glared at him. “What are you afraid of? It's not as if I won't be able to control myself.”

Artemis paused for a while and took a deep breath. He locked his gaze on her and asked in a lowvoice, “How are you going to control yourself? Bailey, are you sure you can take it, given your currentcondition?”

Bailey got impatient and rolled her eyes. “You sound like you're only good in a certain way.”

Artemis could not withhold his desire any longer. He lifted Bailey into his arms. “You're the one whoasked for this. Don't end up crying later.”

Bailey found his response amusing. What's there to cry about? You're about to leave, and I don't knowwhen you'll be coming back. That's why I want you now, is that wrong?

...

Meanwhile, Juliana entered a bedroom at Huntley's house. Her expression became apologetic whenshe saw Huntley lying in bed, looking pale and weak.

“I'm sorry for implicating you and causing you to get punished,” Juliana apologized.

Juliana knew Huntley was belted with a heavy punishment for going against the wishes of Raymondand her father by “impregnating” her.

Looking at the state he was in, he probably would have to stay in bed for at least a week.

Huntley struggled to sit up.

At the sight of that, Juliana hurried over and held his shoulders. “Don't move. A few of your wounds arequite deep and have stitches on them. You may accidentally tear them again if you move.”

Huntley revealed a weak smile. “It's too late for you to regret it now that everyone knows the child youare carrying is mine. Are you ready for this?”

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