Wendy stared at her son, stunned. Hadn''t he understood a word she''d just said?


    Zenobia was never going to forgive him.


    Without a word, she picked up the thermos, opened it, and took a sip of hot water to soothe her throat. But the searing pain was still there. Her throat felt like it was lined with ss, every word a searing effort.


    Her tone was definitive. "No."


    Jerome''s emotions red, but the sharp pain in his legs kept his mind clear. His mother''s word echoed in his head.


    The single word sent him spiraling. He closed his eyes in agony, filled with hatred and regret, but it was toote for any of it.


    Wendy sighed beside him. "Jerome, don''t be upset. You need to get healthy so you can handle other things. Stop thinking about it for now and focus on healing your legs."


    She had humbled herself, cutting off her own ambitions to make Joanna and Nathan lower their guard. Now, herpany was thriving.


    From now on, she would keep a low profile and avoid drawing attention to herself.


    Joanna wanted to climb thedder, but with her watching from the shadows, how high could she really get?


    ***


    Meanwhile, Timothy, having learned of Sebastian''s ident, called Maxwell Griffith.


    "Maxwell, it''s time toe back. I''ve arranged everything. Joanna didn''t disappoint you. Sebastian was in an ident and has been taken to the hospital.


    Coincidentally, it''s a hospital owned by the Griffith Group. The private jet is on its way to pick you up. Be ready."


    Maxwell Griffith was thrilled. "Got it, Dad."


    If one listened closely, his voice was astonishingly simr to Sebastian''s.


    After his surgery, Sebastian was secretly wheeled away.


    Sean, watching from the shadows, was shocked and quietly followed them.


    ***


    Natalie slept for three days.


    When she woke up, she looked around the room, confused. She felt like she had been asleep for a very long time.


    An eternity, it seemed.


    "Natty, you''re awake."


    Natalie heard Queena Lopez''s voice and felt a surge of excitement. "Queena, you''re back?"


    Her own voice was hoarse, which stunned her.


    She knew her condition. It was just a


    minor


    acture in her lower leg..


    Sebastian had shielded her, so he hadn''t been seriously injured.


    Natalie felt a dull ache all over her body. "Queena, how long was I asleep?"


    Queena frowned. "Natty, you slept for three days and three nights. You scared me."


    "I heard you were in danger right after Inded, so I rushed over. I knew you''d gotten into trouble."


    Queena looked at her with concern. "How are you feeling now? Does anything hurt?"


    Natalie


    in was shocked. "That''s


    impossible. Queena, I just fractured my leg, nothing else is wrong. How could have slept for three days 2


    "What about Sebastian? Is he okay?"


    Seeing her still worried about Sebastian, Queena grew angry. "You''re still thinking about that jerk? You''ve been lying here for three and nights and he hasn''te to see you once. Joanna is with him every day. They''re inseparable. It''s all over the news."


    “What?” Natalie gave a bitterugh. "And here I was, grateful to him for protecting


    me."


    She closed her eyes in pain. Of course, Sebastian could never let go of Joanna.


    No matter what Joanna did, he would always forgive her.


    Seeing Natalie''s sorrow, Queena frowned. Sebastian was facing a great trial, but what was it?


    Why couldn''t she see his fate clearly anymore?


    Queena felt a wave of uncertainty.


    But Natalie was still puzzled. Why had she slept for three whole days?


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