"Could a mother really give birth to such a child? It''s just not logical!"


    "Idiot!"


    Hugo was reprimanded again, his eyes reddening, but he dared not make a sound.


    Charlotte had been badly frightened today. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. Despite her scolding, she went over to pick up a cotton swab, muttering under her breath while tending to Hugo''s wounds.


    ...


    As for Charlotte, M had no more concern.


    The results were evident.


    Over the past couple of days, she finally had some peace and quiet. No one came to bother her, and she could focus on her design drafts. She even asked Eugene


    to fetch her sketches from home since she couldn''t use theputer. She needed toy down the initial ideas on paper first.


    The post-holiday work period was fast approaching.


    Originally, she had nned to take her drafts to the Splendid branch at Kingsford, where her great-aunt was, but ended up hospitalized instead.


    Her arm''s machete wound had mostly healed, but the injury on her forehead, though not split open, still caused asional dizziness, possibly due to the cold air or some other factor. The doctor advised a few days of observation in the hospital.


    The child had more injuries and would need to stay longer.


    ...


    The sun began to set, painting the sky with hues of red.


    After dinner and some ytime with Julian, M continued her sketching. Unexpectedly, her great-aunt came to visit, bringing some not-so-surprising news.


    "The fashion week in Mn is about to start, and they''ve already been urging me to go."


    This was a previously arranged schedule.


    ording to the original n, M would have finalized her divorce by now and apanied her great-aunt overseas to attend the international fashion week in the first half of the year, as well as visit the Splendid headquarters.


    However, many unexpected events had urred.


    Jade sighed, a touch of worry in her voice, as she repeatedly reminded M.


    "My flight is tomorrow morning. In your current state, you shouldn''t see me off. The Mn fashion weeksts seven days and ends on the third of next month. You still have the divorce proceedings to handle, but I''ve spoken to thewyer; if all goes well, it should be finalized by March."


    "Once you''re done, you might not make it in time, so just meet me in Verdelune." The Splendid headquarters was located in Verdelune.


    M nodded in agreement, "Got it, great-aunt. I''ll contact you when I''m on my way, don''t worry."


    Jade felt a pang of reluctance.


    She gently caressed M''s face, unable to resist giving a few more words of advice.


    "Lysander is cunning and malicious. Consult with your legal team about the divorce, and if there''s anything you can''t handle, call me..."


    M sighed, "Great-aunt, you''ve mentioned this several times already."


    Jade, slightly irritated, replied, "I''m just worried! If you weren''t my grandniece, would I bother with you?"


    M embraced her great-aunt with a smile, "Alright, alright, don''t worry. I''ll finish things up ande find you right away. Wait for me there, and don''t miss me too much."


    Jade''s eyes grew slightly red, but she avoided saying anything too sentimental. She patted M on the head and left with Secretary Sophie, who was waiting outside the door.


    Knowing her great-aunt would be flying to Mn the next day left M feeling a bit empty inside.


    They had only just reunited, and now they''d be separated again, but fortunately, it wouldn''t be long before they met again. Sheposed herself and was about to continue with her sketches when her phone rang.


    It was a call from her legal team, finally bringing some good news.


    The court holidays had ended, and the hearing date was set.