《She Made a Comeback as a Renowned Doctor》


 Chapter 7: She Ranks First in the Medical Field

    Chapter 7: Chapter 7: She Ranks First in the Medical Field


    A chill swept over.


    Hope Williams shuddered violently at the sudden horrific male voice that echoed behind her, as terrifying to her as a malevolent spiriting to im a life.


    Hope was so scared that her hair stood on end; she didn¡¯t dare turn around, didn¡¯t want to see, didn¡¯t want to face it. After all, the door was right in front of her.


    ¡°Click.¡± Without hesitation, she turned the doorknob, and just as she was about to sprint out, two straight silhouettes blocked her path. Two tall bodyguards, expressionless, stared at her, resolutely blocking the door, and pulled out pistols pointing at her head.


    Hope bit down hard on her back teeth, ¡°¡­¡±


    Was that necessary?


    Hope hung her head in defeat and turned around, about to speak, when the tip of her nose brushed against the fabric of the man¡¯s suit, carrying a faint scent of tobo.


    The man¡¯s sudden approach caught Hope off guard; her eyshes fluttered like butterfly wings, and she leaned back, only to be caught tightly by the man¡¯s strong arms encircling her lower back.


    The man¡¯s chilly voice continued to resonate, ¡°Escaping, well done! You think you can run, huh?¡±


    Hope¡¯s heart skipped a beat, fear of being caught during escape sweeping over her. She looked at the man in rm when suddenly, from upstairs, a cry was heard, ¡°Ah, Miss Ward has fainted!¡±


    ¡­


    Joy Ward was taken to the hospital, and to prevent Hope from escaping again, Waylon Lewis forcibly dragged her along to the hospital.


    In the hospital room, Joy woke up an hourter than Hope had expected.


    At the moment, shey extremely weak on the hospital bed, her eyes watery and pitiful, looking at Waylon Lewis, crying profusely.


    Joy, who was also a doctor, had her good sister Valentina River treating her at the hospital. Valentina was fussing beside her, saying, ¡°President Lewis, how could Joy be hurt so badly? If the person had hit any harder, Joy might not have woken up!¡±@@novelbin@@


    Hope, also a doctor, was stunned.


    Originally, she had felt a trace of guilt as she had knocked Joy unconscious to escape, and was willing to apologize andpensate. But now, Hope¡¯s bit of guilt hadpletely vanished.


    Joy Ward, in Hope¡¯s impression, hadn¡¯t changed in five years: pure, fragile, hypocritical, and full of deception.


    She hadn¡¯t hit her that hard. But before Hope could speak, Joy was the first to open her mouth.


    ¡°Miss Williams, do we have such a deep hatred? You struck me so hard. Waylon, my neck hurts so badly, and I felt dizzy. I thought I was about to die.¡±


    About to die?


    Hope almost died of fright!


    ¡°Was it you who hit her?¡± In the hospital room, Waylon Lewis turned his head, his handsome face coolly looking toward Hope.


    ¡°Yes, I hit her,¡± Hope rolled her eyes and stood aside, loudly admitting.


    Upon Hope¡¯s admission, Joy cried even more vigorously, clutching her chest, her eyes red, ¡°Miss Williams, we have no grudges, why would you treat me this way, what did I do wrong to deserve being beaten by you?¡±


    Beaten?


    The charges brought against Hope really caught her off guard.


    For knocking her out to escape was Hope¡¯s fault, but speak properly! Suddenly can¡¯t wake up, suddenly going to die, now beating? Was she trying to pull a scam or what!


    ¡°Apologize,¡± Waylon Lewis said sternly.


    Today, Hope truly understood what it meant to seem pitiful and deceptive.


    ¡°Not even conning grannies can act like you,¡± Hope muttered.


    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    Hope Williams red coldly at him and eximed loudly, ¡°I said, I¡¯m sorry, my fault. I shouldn¡¯t have hurt your sweetheart, I shouldn¡¯t have hit her that hard. I¡¯ll go easier next time.¡±


    ¡°You seem quite unconvinced?¡± Waylon Lewis stared at Hope Williams.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m convinced, convinced. Even if I¡¯m not, it doesn¡¯t matter.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Waylon, don¡¯t me Miss Williams. Actually, Miss Williams doesn¡¯t need to apologize, I have already forgiven her,¡± Joy Ward said weakly, looking all magnanimous and kind.


    ¡°She hurt you, she should apologize to you, you don¡¯t need to speak for her.¡±


    Which ear of yours heard her speaking for me, Hope Williams thought, nearly bursting outughing.


    ¡°Get out here,¡± Waylon Lewismanded somberly, his voice deep with a sense of oppression.


    Step outside then, who¡¯s scared of whom.


    Waylon Lewis began to step away, Hope Williams quickly followed him.


    ¡°Waylon, I¡¯m still feeling unwell, can you stay with me?¡±


    ¡°Tsk.¡±


    Hope Williams was a bit annoyed.


    ¡°What¡¯s feeling unwell? Let me check it out, Waylon Lewis is not the Supreme Venerable Lord. Is staying here going to let him make ¡®Immortal Pill¡¯ to heal you or what?¡± If not for the fear that the man¡¯s re next to her could pierce through her, Hope Williams would really want to retort more.


    ¡°You! You¡­¡± Joy Ward was infuriated, her face turning bright red, and despite all Hope Williams said, she could not retort, making her stare with bulging eyes.


    Joy Ward watched as Waylon Lewis and Hope Williams left, her eyes filled with resentment and spite, venomously staring at the back of Hope Williams.


    This bitch!


    ¡°Joy, that person just now was Hope Williams, why has shee back?¡± Valentina River, who had just spoken up for Joy Ward, asked.


    While Hope Williams was at the medical school, she was undisputedly recognized as the top of her ss, blessed with beauty, favored by professors, extremely talented in medicine, winner of many prestigious awards, and had countless admirers ¨C a goddess status that made people envy, jealous, and irreceable.


    The more she achieved, the more some were green with envy, among them were Valentina River and Joy Ward.


    Then, in her sophomore year, everyone thought Hope Williams was on a bright path until she was suddenly expelled from the school; rumors floated that she was caught having an affair with a professor by his wife, and the school expelled her immediately to cover up the scandal.


    The issue was suppressed by the school and with Hope Williams¡¯s departure, it faded away, but there was always some whispers behind her back.


    After Hope Williams left, Joy Ward, with her sweet appearance and good family background, quickly rose to prominence.


    ¡°It was her.¡± Joy Ward ground her teeth.


    The moment she saw Hope Williams she could hardly believe it, that woman had actuallye back.


    Five years had passed, she had been by Waylon Lewis¡¯s side, but Waylon Lewis had never mentioned marrying her. She knew this man¡¯s nature; she dared not bring it up, thinking that perhaps in a few years, having been by his side, he might marry her, but she never anticipated that, before it could happen, Hope Williams would return.


    She just won¡¯t disappear!


    ¡°It really is her, Joy, you know, recently your cardiology department recruited a new head doctor from abroad, named Cynthia, ranked first in the medicalmunity abroad, very famous in country Y, revered as a myth in medicine, I heard her Chinese name is also Williams. Could it possibly be Hope Williams¡­¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s the one personally invited by the dean to the hospital?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    The news had spread throughout the hospital, anyone so young yet directly appointed as head by the dean himself and provided with her own office could not be fake.


    And this person was very mysterious, no one in the hospital had seen her yet.


    Joy Ward scoffed, ¡°Valentina, are you joking? You¡¯re suspecting Cynthia is Hope Williams just because her Chinese name is also Williams? You¡¯ve got to be mistaken, how could Cynthia be that infamous woman who couldn¡¯t even finish her sophomore year before being expelled?¡±

 Chapter 10: So Angry I Kicked Waylon Lewis Away With a Kick

    Chapter 10: Chapter 10: So Angry I Kicked Waylon Lewis Away With a Kick


    ¡°Mommy?¡± Willow hesitated for a second, then quickly recovered herposure and threw her arms around Aria Richardson, ¡°Mommy, hug.¡±


    ¡°Is she your mom?¡± Waylon Lewis looked at Willow, somewhat incredulous, then turned his gaze to Aria.


    Hearing her identity questioned, Aria straightened her back and retorted defiantly, ¡°Sir, are you questioning me while holding my child?¡±


    A sh of surprise crossed Waylon¡¯s face, looking at the child in his arms who was unable to stop crying, he hesitated, but eventually, put the child down on the ground and said coldly, ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant.¡±


    ¡°Good.¡± Aria firmly embraced the child, ¡°Willow, don¡¯t cry anymore, let¡¯s go.¡±


    Aria, holding Willow, walked away with her spine erect, each step emanating a powerful presence.


    When she reached the corner, Aria abruptly leaned against the wall, bit her lower lip, patted her chest, and took deep breaths.


    She couldn¡¯t imagine that she had just been so defiant in front of Waylon Lewis; thankfully she was still alive.


    It truly was a daring move for the sake of her and her daughter¡¯s safety.


    ¡°Are you okay, godmom?¡±


    ¡°Godmom is worried sick about you and your mom, did you see the look your dad gave us just now? I was petrified.¡±


    ¡°Godmom, you did great just now,¡± Luke Williams said, appearing from nowhere, now standing in front of them.


    Luke had been there all along, but Hope had instructed him to hide from Waylon so he wouldn¡¯t be discovered.


    ¡°Brother, Willowpleted the mission, isn¡¯t Willow amazing?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Willow, you did great.¡±


    ¡°But Mommy has someone watching over her, and Willow couldn¡¯t help Mommy escape. Brother, godmom, Mommy said it¡¯s too dangerous, so let¡¯s leave first.¡±


    Aria nodded, ¡°It is too dangerous. Your dad must be suspicious by now. If you two kids show up again, and once he realizes, that¡¯ll be the end.¡±


    After all, both children were good-looking, Willow resembling Hope, Luke resembling Waylon.


    ¡°Let¡¯s leave first, Mommy has a cellphone to contact us with, and we¡¯lle up with a long-term n,¡± Luke said.@@novelbin@@


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Upon seeing that Willow had been safely taken away by Aria, Hope breathed a sigh of relief, grateful that Aria arrived in time; otherwise, she really wouldn¡¯t have been able to hold on.


    The crowd began to disperse, and the surroundings quieted down, leaving only the sobbing of Joy Ward.


    ¡°Waylon, I didn¡¯t push that child. Why does everyone falsely use me? I just wanted to talk to the child nicely,¡± Joy Ward said, biting her lip in distress.


    ¡°Miss Ward¡¯s skills in framing others are exceptional, aren¡¯t they? Now when it¡¯s on you, you can¡¯t stand it?¡± Hope Williams asked with a lightugh.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t,¡± Joy Ward denied vehemently, then retorted, ¡°Why do you have to nder me, Miss Williams? What did I do wrong?¡±


    ¡°nder? Hmm, in Miss Ward¡¯s eyes, everyone in the world nders you, and only you are right.¡±


    ¡°You!¡±


    ¡°Did I say something wrong?¡±


    Hope curved her lips into a smile, ¡°Miss Ward, stop crying. Are you really proud of yourself for arguing with a child? Right, President Lewis, do you have no shame?¡±


    Waylon Lewis¡¯s face was grim. Hope¡¯s lips curled upward and her brow lifted provocatively ¡ª a challenge.


    Angry, aren¡¯t you? The more upset you are, the happier I am!


    In the end, Hope was still forcefully pulled away by Waylon¡¯s grip on her wrist out of the hospital.


    ¡°Psycho, let go, stop pulling on me. I have nothing to do with you, I can walk on my own.¡±


    ¡°Get in the car,¡± Waylon Lewismanded coldly, leaving no room for argument.


    Hope, furious, red at Waylon, too tired to even struggle, pulled open the back car door, and dived in.


    ¡°Am I your driver?¡±


    ¡°?¡±


    ¡°Sit in front.¡±


    Why is he so difficult? Getting in a car had to be on his terms?


    Hope really wanted to kick him out of her way; of course, she didn¡¯t dare.


    Hope got out of the back seat, opened the passenger door, and sat down with a ¡°bang,¡± mming the door.


    The sound made Thomas Hughes, standing nearby, cringe for the car.


    Joy Ward weakly came out from behind, walking up to Waylon¡¯s side, her eyes filled with tenderness and shyness, ¡°Waylon, where should I sit?¡±


    Waylon¡¯s passenger seat had been taken by that scoundrel.


    ¡°Sit with Thomas Hughes. She¡¯s disturbed, hernguage too harsh, it¡¯s better to prevent her from bullying you again!¡±


    ¡°Waylon Lewis, you¡¯re the one with the problem!¡± an outcry from inside the car!


    Waylon looked displeased, and although Joy was upset, seeing the friction between President Lewis and Hope Williams, she felt a sense of satisfaction.


    Maybe if the two of them stayed together, they would fight even more, and Waylon would grow more and more tired of Hope.


    Wasn¡¯t that what she wanted to see?


    Thinking this way, Joy Ward smiled slightly, with an obedient expression, nodded, and got into Thomas¡¯s car.


    Inside the car, Waylon Lewis rested one hand on the car window, his one-handed driving posture casual, the chilly wind outside blowing fiercely into the car, adding a cold cast to his striking features.


    The car was eerily silent. Hope looked at the direction they were driving, towards Seaside Vi. Was he taking her back to that ce again?


    No!


    Hope, from the bottom of her heart, rebelled against the idea. She took a deep breath and couldn¡¯t help but speak up, ¡°Waylon Lewis, what will it take for you to finally let me go?¡±

 Chapter 13: It Was Joy Ward Who Saved the Old Master

    Chapter 13: Chapter 13: It Was Joy Ward Who Saved the Old Master


    The next moment, Hope Williams¡¯s fingers trembled and touched something, making her turn her head abruptly to see the old grandfather watching her with his muddy, excited eyes.


    Hope Williams¡¯s heart trembled fiercely and she immediately grabbed the old man¡¯s hand, holding it tightly, her voice choked with tears that couldn¡¯t be held back any longer, ¡°Grandfather, Grandfather, it¡¯s me, Hope.¡±


    The old grandfather tried to open his mouth but couldn¡¯t make a sound.


    Everyone crowded around the grandfather, and the room became noisy instantly. Alitzel Williams tried to push Hope away, but the old man clung to Hope, not letting her go.


    ¡°Grandfather, what do you want to say?¡± Wyatt Lewis hurriedly asked. The old man opened his mouth and, seeing his expression, Wyatt understood, ¡°Grandfather, you want the sister-inw to stay, don¡¯t you?¡±


    The old man nodded his head with all his might.


    ¡°Brother, since grandfather has spoken, let¡¯s let sister-inw stay to see grandfather, maybe she can really save him.¡±


    Waylon Lewis frowned slightly and looked deeply at Hope Williams, his inscrutable dark eyes filled with a touch of worry.


    After hesitating for a moment, he turned and went out.


    Since grandfather wanted Hope Williams to stay, Alitzel Williams couldn¡¯t protest, but red fiercely at Hope Williams with a warning, ¡°Joy, you¡¯re the old man¡¯s primary doctor, you stay as well.¡±


    Joy Ward nodded obediently, naturally delighted with this no-effort, pleasing task.


    Everyone, including the servants, left the room, leaving only Hope Williams, Joy Ward, and the old man.


    The room suddenly became quiet, and Hope Williams sat beside the old man¡¯s bed.


    She took out a slender silver needle and immediately got into the zone after a series of disinfection steps.


    ¡°Grandfather, Hope has always been here, you¡¯re going to get better.¡±


    While saying this, Hope Williams pinched the silver needle between her fingers and stabbed it into the old man¡¯s acupuncture points. The old man was frail, and it was not easy for him to be awake now, his eyes closed tiredly.


    Joy Ward crossed her arms and stood behind Hope Williams, watching her serious and solemn face, and couldn¡¯t help but sneer audibly, ¡°What do you think you¡¯re doing, Hope Williams? Do you know medicine? Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re trying to save the old man with a few silver needles, that¡¯s a joke.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m telling you, this old guy is already at death¡¯s door, he¡¯s not far from breathing hisst, you might as well give him a final¡­¡±


    ¡°p!¡±


    ¡°Ah¡­¡±


    Before Joy Ward could finish, Hope Williams pped her hard across the face.


    Joy Ward covered her face, looking shocked, ¡°You bitch, how dare you hit me!¡±


    ¡°Shut up!¡±


    Hope Williams¡¯s eyes were sharp, and she grabbed Joy Ward by the hair, pressing a silver needle to her throat.


    ¡°I¡¯m telling you, grandfather won¡¯t die. If you utter one more word, believe me, I¡¯ll make sure you can never speak again.¡±


    This fierce version of Hope Williams incited a chilling fear.


    The silver needle pressed against her neck, sharp and painful, made Joy Ward afraid to move; the needle might just pierce her throat.


    She choked and nodded, and Hope Williams threw her to the ground in a disheveled mess.@@novelbin@@


    Joy Ward, clutching her face and clenching her fists, stared viciously at Hope Williams, her eyes filled with resentful fury.


    Time ticked by; Hope Williams¡¯s forehead was covered in cold sweat. Silver Needle Acupuncture required extreme precision; a single mistake could worsen the old man¡¯s condition.


    Hope Williams held her breath throughout, not daring to rx.


    Moreover, Hope Williams worried that the old man¡¯s body might not support thepletion of the acupuncture, but luckily, the situation was better than she had expected. After finishing the treatment, the old man¡¯s condition stabilized and there was no immediate danger to his life.


    Hope Williams expelled a heavy breath as she watched the EKG monitor, the old man¡¯s heart rate settling down, and finally rxed.


    Joy Ward¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief as she saw the steady heartbeat on the monitor. Impossible, disbelief spread across her face.


    Hope Williams, who hadn¡¯t even finished school¡ªaplete waste¡ªhad actually managed to save this old man who was on the brink of needing a venttor. How could this be?


    Her heart tightened, and she suddenly felt a struggle to breathe.


    A strong sense of crisis overwhelmed her.


    If Hope Williams had saved this old man, she might be recognized again by the Lewis Family.


    What about her then?


    She had been treating the old man for months, ttering the Lewis parents, gaining the trust and affection of Alitzel Williams, believing that she was not far from marrying into the Lewis Family.


    Now Hope Williams¡¯s arrival had disrupted all her ns.


    No.


    Joy Ward clenched her fists tightly, absolutely not.


    She wouldn¡¯t allow this to happen.


    Hope Williams removed the silver needles and packed them up; the old man still required several more steps in his treatment, this was only the first step, but next she needed to study the treatment n further.


    She remembered that the Lewis family¡¯s old mansion had a pharmacy specifically for storing precious medicinal ingredients, just right for her to prepare a few doses of herbal medicine for the old man, which would help his condition.


    Joy Ward watched Hope Williams leave, her eyes flickering viciously. She turned back to look at the sickbed, where the previously weak and pale-faced old man was gradually regaining his normal color, her heart filling with uncontroble spite.


    This old man had always disagreed with her marrying into the Lewis Family, and now if he was saved by Hope Williams, how could there possibly be a ce for her?


    Thinking this, Joy Ward slowly reached out and pinched the old man¡¯s venttor tubing.


    Just then, footsteps approached the door.


    Panicking, Joy Ward picked up a stethoscope nearby and pretended to examine the old man¡¯s chest, the harshness quickly reced by gentleness.


    ¡°Grandfather, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll do my best to save you, and you must also fight to get better. Everyone is waiting for you to recover.¡±


    Alitzel Williams, pushing open the door, heard Joy Ward speak these words.

 Chapter 16 - 16 Our Big Boss Is Sharpening His Knife

    Chapter 16: Chapter 16 Our Big Boss Is Sharpening His Knife


    Christopher Lewis¡¯s deep eyes squinted slightly,


    Waylon Lewis stood up, his gaze leveling with Christopher Lewis, ¡°Furthermore, I advise against scheming to harm her and the child. I won¡¯t yield on this matter.¡±


    Waylon Lewis showed no intention of lingering and started to walk away.


    ¡°Do you care about that woman?¡±


    Waylon¡¯s tall figure slightly turned as he spoke indifferently, ¡°She is my wife.¡±


    ¡°That was before.¡±


    ¡°Does that make a difference? As long as she is my wife for one day, she¡¯ll be for a lifetime.¡±


    Christopher¡¯s heart jolted. He knew this son of his very well. Waylon¡¯s coldness was embedded in his bones; he had never seen him care about anyone like this before.


    After speaking, Waylon left the study without pausing, his stepsrge. Wyatt Lewis leant leisurely against the door, a cigarette dangling from his lips, disying an indifferent and unrestrained demeanor.


    Waylon asked indifferently, ¡°Where is she?¡±


    ¡°My sister-inw?¡± Wyatt snuffed out his cigarette, ¡°She left.¡±


    Humph!


    Just as he expected, that heartless woman had indeed run away!


    Wyatt, standing to the side, could feel Waylon¡¯s chilling coldness intensifying. He turned serious, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke.


    ¡°Bro, you obviously care a lot about sister-inw. Why don¡¯t you tell her you were actually protecting her just now?¡±


    The old man¡¯s illness had worsened to such a grave extent that all the doctors were at a loss. Just like Joy Ward said, Hope Williams hadn¡¯t even finished her sophomore year. How could she save the old man? If she took the risk of treating the old man and he happened to slip away, she wouldn¡¯t be able to step out of the Lewis family¡¯s door.


    The Lewis Family and Christopher Lewis most certainly wouldn¡¯t let her go.


    Waylon was keenly aware of this fact.


    ¡°It¡¯s not important,¡± he said, his clear voice rising slowly, revealing an inevitable chill.


    ¡°Do you want me to bring Madam back?¡± asked Big Boss.


    Waylon¡¯s slender hand lifted slightly, ¡°No need.¡±


    This woman was stubborn. She fully believed he intended to take the child away. The more you force her, the deeper she would hide the child. In the end, no one would benefit. Instead, it was better to let her go. As long as the child was with her and he kept a close watch, she would eventually show her hand.


    He was not going to take her child away. As a father, he just wanted to see the child.


    ¡°Waylon, dinner time,¡± Joy Ward called with a bright smile on her face, approaching Waylon Lewis.


    Looking back at Joy Ward, Waylon¡¯s gaze was nomittal as he responded with a simple, ¡°Mmm.¡±


    After having dinner with the two children, Aria Richardson drove Hope Williams and the kids home first. Hope, with the kids getting out of the car, waved to Aria inside, ¡°Drive safely on your way back.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it.¡±


    ¡°Goodbye, Godmother,¡± Luke and Willow said in unison.


    ¡°Goodbye, my darlings.¡±


    Holding Luke in her left hand and Willow in her right, Hope led them home, ¡°Darlings, we¡¯re going home.¡±


    Hope hadn¡¯t been back for long. This apartment was found for her by Aria Richardson, a three-bedroom with a living room. The key was that the area was quiet and close to the hospital, convenient for getting to work.


    ¡°Luke, Willow, you two need to take a bath first. It¡¯s Monday tomorrow; you have to go to school. We need to go to bed early tonight.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Mommy, will Willow have lots and lots of friends at school?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Willow, you will make many new friends.¡±


    Willow clearly preferred it here over the foreign country. She always enjoyed being lively and making friends, and she was looking forward to school with excitement and curiosity.


    Luke, however, looked a bit downcast, ¡°Mommy, are we going back to Uncle Cloud¡¯s?¡±


    Hope¡¯s expression turnedplex as she settled down with the two children on the sofa, ¡°Darlings, we won¡¯t go back to Uncle Liam Cloud¡¯s for now. Is it okay with you two if we live here with mommy?¡±


    Willow, of course, agreed. Luke liked it here too, but he didn¡¯t want Mommy to face danger again. He had just overheard Mommy and godmother¡¯s conversation; obviously, bad daddy wanted to take them away, and Mommy disagreed; they also didn¡¯t want to leave Mommy, so this ce felt unsafe to him.


    ¡°What¡¯s on your mind, baby Luke?¡± Hope asked worriedly, seeing Luke in thought. Luke was more mature than Willow, had more ideas, was somewhat more serious, almost like a little adult.


    Luke pursed his lips and gazed earnestly at Hope, ¡°Will Mommy be happy staying here? Can we live as carefree as we did at Uncle Liam Cloud¡¯s?¡±@@novelbin@@


    Seeing Luke¡¯s earnest expression sh through her mind, Hope briefly glimpsed the handsome face of that person in her memories. Luke looked so much like Waylon Lewis, especially when he was serious; the resemnce was uncanny, as if etched in his bones.


    Hope felt sorry for her two children, embracing them tightly, ¡°Darlings, don¡¯t worry. Mommy will do everything to protect you. I promise you, we can live carefree here just like we did in the foreign country.¡±


    Luke¡¯s worries weren¡¯t alleviated by Hope¡¯s promise; instead, he felt even more distressed for Mommy.


    Hope bathed the two children, and they were very well-behaved, going to bed on their own without causing Hope any trouble. Just as she was about to take a bath, she received a call from Liam Cloud.


    Before Hope could speak, the maic voice on the other end mixed with a hint of anger, ¡°Ancestor, did you climb here with an airne? I¡¯ve been waiting for you at the airport all day!¡±


    Hope¡¯s breath hitched. She had told Liam she would bring the kids to him, she should have arrived around ten in the morning, and now it was nearly ten at night, ¡°You¡¯re still waiting?¡±


    Had this man really waited an entire day?


    Hope could hardly believe it. This was the man who couldn¡¯t patiently sit through a five-secondmercial when watching TV with the kids, and he had waited for her an entire day at the airport?!


    ¡°Otherwise?¡±


    Despite the screen, Hope could feel the grind of his teeth.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Hope organized her words carefully, softening her voice, ¡°Liam, something came up on my side, I¡¯m not bringing the kids over just yet¡­¡±


    ¡°What did you say? Say it again, I didn¡¯t hear it clearly.¡±


    Hope¡¯s expression stiffened at the sound of Liam¡¯s voice, feeling a bit guilty.


    ¡°F**k, Hope Williams, you just wait.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t,¡± Hope quickly interjected, ¡°I¡¯ll treat you to a meal next time.¡±


    ¡°Toote, I¡¯m really pissed off now, hanging up.¡±


    Two beepster, Hope put down the phone, frustrated. She pursed her lips; this madman could do anything when he was angry. He wouldn¡¯t fly over in the middle of the night just to drag her out of bed and vent his anger, would he?


    Shivering at the thought, Hope quickly messaged Wesley Ruiz, ¡°Wesley, what¡¯s the boss doing right now?¡±


    After several minutes, Hope received a reply, two words¡­ sharpening knives!


    ¡°¡­¡±

 Chapter 18 - 18 Hope Williams Joins the Hospital

    Chapter 18: Chapter 18 Hope Williams Joins the Hospital


    Valentina River sped Joy Ward¡¯s hand and eximed loudly with shock, ¡°Joy, you¡¯re incredible, to have actually received Elder Murphy¡¯s recognition and be his apprentice.¡±


    Valentina¡¯s loud voice drew the attention of others, who gathered around when they heard about Elder Murphy.


    Elder Murphy¡¯s name naturally drew people.


    ¡°Elder Murphy? Could it be the same Philip Murphy that even our director steps aside for?¡±


    Joy smiled humbly and nodded, ¡°Yes, it was unexpected for me to receive the master¡¯s recognition. I am honored to be his apprentice.¡±@@novelbin@@


    ¡°My goodness, hasn¡¯t Elder Murphy never taken any apprentices before? Doctor Ward, managing to make Elder Murphy make an exception to take you as his apprentice is truly amazing.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s because our Joy is highly skilled in medicine.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m so envious; I dream of having Elder Murphy give me even a few pointers, so my medical skills could improve too.¡±


    ¡°Yes, our Joy is young and promising, not only did she save Old Master Lewis but also gained Elder Murphy¡¯s appreciation. Plus, being the top beauty in our cardiac surgery department,ing from a good family background, kind-hearted and highly skilled in medicine, and her close ties with President Lewis¡ªit seems like she might be Young Madam Lewis soon. As women, she truly is a winner in life; we are so envious.¡±


    Surrounded by praises, Joy still maintained a humble smile, her voice soft, ¡°Oh, you all are exaggerating, nothing¡¯s settled yet between Waylon and me.¡±


    Valentina joked, ¡°Not settled doesn¡¯t mean it won¡¯t be. It¡¯s just a matter of time, Joy. You will eventually be Young Madam Lewis, and when that happens, don¡¯t forget your good sisters.¡±


    Joy lowered her gaze, her cheeks blushing with a shy smile, ¡°Of course, I also hope it gets settled soon. Oh, it¡¯s almost time for the meeting, let¡¯s stop gathering around me.¡±


    ¡°Look, our sister Joy is blushing!¡±


    Joy¡¯s side was extremely lively.


    An assistant director took the stage and reminded everyone, ¡°Stop chatting, the director will be here soon. Today he has something important to announce. Please return to your seats.¡±


    ¡°What important thing might Assistant Carter be talking about? The most important thing we know is that the number one in the medical field, Cynthia, will be visiting our hospital. Is there anything else?¡± someone curiously asked.


    Joy, looking at Assistant Carter, appeared somewhat nervous. Of course, she didn¡¯t want Cynthiaing. If Cynthia joined their department, her fame alone could steal all the attention that should belong to her. Why would she want that?


    ¡°Has Doctor Cynthiae?¡± Joy asked casually, a question that concerned everyone.


    ¡°No, Cynthia hasn¡¯te, but another doctor has joined and she¡¯s in your cardiac surgery department too.¡±


    Joy felt a great relief internally and sighed outwardly, ¡°Ah, it¡¯s really unfortunate that Cynthia¡¯s noting.¡±


    With Cynthia noting, no one else could steal her limelight.


    ¡°Everyone, stop chatting and go back to your seats.¡±


    Soon, Director Woods entered the meeting room with his usual stern face, and Hope Williams followed behind him.


    Valentina conversed with Joy, but Joy was distracted, still figuring out how to keep Old Master Lewis¡¯s illness a secret.


    She wondered where Hope had learned those demon arts to simply use a few needles and actually pull that old man back from death¡¯s edge; her methods were entirely useless for that old man, and when his illness red up, she wouldn¡¯t be able to handle it and everything would be exposed.


    Her thoughts lingered on this, uncaring about any new colleagues. It wasn¡¯t the famed Cynthia, and no one could steal her limelight, so she was indifferent.


    ¡°Hello everyone, my name is Hope Williams!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Joy suddenly lifted her head, her pupils constricting.


    Next to Director Woods stood a woman in a light-colored Chanel-style dress, her slightly curled long hair giving her a refined and cold demeanor.


    An extremely beautiful and exquisite face held a slight smile as she introduced herself, then she stood quietly, listening as the director continued to speak.


    Hope Williams!


    Joy¡¯s gaze wavered, and she forcefully gripped the armrest of her chair.


    How could it be her?


    Around her, several doctors eximed,


    ¡°My God, she¡¯s so pretty, like a celebrity.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, not just pretty, she¡¯s like a flower on a high peak.¡±


    ¡°It literally raises our hospital¡¯s overall attractiveness.¡±


    ¡°Heh.¡± Valentina River gritted her teeth and red at Hope Williams, and in surprise, let out a scornful snort. She was so infuriated that she interrupted the doctors next to her, ¡°It¡¯s just looks she has, a person who was dishonorably dismissed from college without even finishing sophomore year, and I don¡¯t know how she managed to get into the hospital.¡±


    ¡°Dishonorably dismissed? Expelled? What do you mean?¡± The others grew interested.


    ¡°Exactly as you heard, she was expelled by our college; it¡¯s well-known. Guess why she was expelled?¡± Valentina River deliberately raised her voice, filled with mockery, making the others prick up their ears.


    Joy Ward nced at Valentina River, her eyes showing helplessness, and whispered to Valentina, ¡°Valentina, stop it. This is not something to be proud of for Miss Williams.¡±


    But her voice wasn¡¯t low enough, and instead, everyone around could hear.


    Hearing this, others felt there was more to the story.


    ¡°Tell us why.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Doctor Ward, tell us. We¡¯re all curious.¡±


    Joy Ward pursed her lips, looking like she wanted to say more, which only made people more anxious to know.


    ¡°Quiet, you lot, making noise like what?¡± After finishing a speech, Director Woods looked displeased at Joy Ward¡¯s group.


    Joy Ward stood up and bowed slightly to the director, apologizing, ¡°Sorry, Director, please continue.¡±


    Hope Williams raised an eyebrow, her cold gaze sweeping over Joy Ward.


    Joy Ward curled her lips in a corner, casting a provocative look that only they understood.


    ¡°Joy, how could she possibly get into our hospital.¡±


    It was well known that theirs was one of the top hospitals¡ªnot anyone without a degree from a prestigious school, without high academic credentials, and without excellent medical skills could get in.


    What made Hope Williams qualify to work in the hospital.


    This was something Joy Ward couldn¡¯t figure out either. Hope Williams had been expelled by a top tier medical school and logically, no other school would have taken her, let alone that she knew, Hope Williams never pursued further education, but instead, married Waylon Lewis.


    But the truth proved that Hope Williams did indeed get a job at the hospital and became a doctor, and even yesterday she had saved Elder Lewis. Where did she get such abilities?


    After the meeting, many people stayed in the conference room.


    Hope Williams was about to tidy up her office when she stepped out of the conference hall but someone called her.


    ¡°Miss Williams.¡±


    Hope Williams turned around, her calm gazending on Joy Ward, and she quirked her red lips, ¡°What is it?¡±


    Joy Ward¡¯s charming face was as usual wearisome with a hypocritical smile, ¡°Oh no, I should call you Doctor Williams now.¡±


    ¡°Joy, you calling her Doctor Williams, even our famous Miss Williams might not ept, since we all know she was expelled from her sophomore year,¡± Valentina River crossed her arms and stood aside, sneering coldly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk about Doctor Williams like that, Valentina, after all, it¡¯s also a skill to get into the hospital.¡±


    ¡°She indeed has skills, otherwise how could she seduce a professor back then?¡±


    The two of them yed off each other, with many doctors passing by stopping to watch.


    Hope Williams¡¯ frosty, indifferent face also bore a slight smile, not contesting their words, just silently standing there watching them squabble.


    But her unyielding gaze made it seem like they were not talking about her.


    ¡°Are you done?¡± Eventually, under their poor acting, Hope Williams spoke lightly.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re done, make way, I¡¯m very busy.¡± Saying that, Hope Williams didn¡¯t spare them another nce and walked away.


    ¡°Hope Williams!¡± Valentina River stomped her foot in anger.


    Her disdain, what did it mean, making them like viins deliberately trying to embarrass her, but she simply didn¡¯t care, which made them look even more foolish like buffoons.

 Chapter 21 - 21 Mommy, Save Me

    Chapter 21: Chapter 21 Mommy, Save Me


    Hope Williams also noticed Joy Ward, suddenly, her gaze uncontrobly shifted to Waylon Lewis.


    A hint of sadness unconsciously crossed her indifferent face.


    Before she had divorced Waylon Lewis, she had yfully asked him to go shopping with her, but he had refused due to work. At that time, Hope Williams was particrly understanding, even ming herself for interrupting his work.


    Now, with Joy Ward, it was all about picking her up after work and apanying her shopping. He seemed not busy at all.


    Perhaps that¡¯s the difference between love andck of love.


    Hope Williams sneered coldly, quickly suppressing the displeasure in her heart, her expression returning to its usual indifference. Her gaze lingered on Joy Ward for two seconds, then nced at her own dress.


    She scoffed sarcastically, ¡°It seems we really do have simr tastes.¡±


    Joy Ward clenched her fist tightly, and the atmosphere around subtly shifted.


    The same dress, worn by different people, showed a surprising difference.


    Joy Ward considered herself quite attractive, but the dress did not look as good on her, andpared to Hope Williams, it almost felt like a disparity between a promotional model and a real buyer.


    ¡°Ah, our Hope Williams is truly beautiful. Indeed, the right clothes on the right person are always the most suitable,¡± Aria Richardson said, arms crossed, clucking her tongue twice, ¡°Don¡¯t you think?¡±


    The sales assistants, professionally trained, managed their expressions well, but Joy Ward still saw their agreement with Aria Richardson¡¯s words in their eyes.


    Joy Ward bit her lip tightly, a strong sense of humiliation making her furious, ¡°Miss Williams, you¡­ you did that on purpose, didn¡¯t you?¡± There was a hint of grievance in her soft and weak voice.


    ¡°Did what on purpose?¡± Hope Williams found it amusing. What did she mean by ¡®on purpose¡¯? Choosing the same dress to outshine her and embarrass her?


    She had better things to do, especially since she was the first one there.


    Where did she get the nerve to say that?


    Hope Williams twirled in front of a mirror, ¡°Hmm, it looks pretty, I¡¯ll take this one.¡±


    She walked a few steps towards the cash register, then suddenly turned back, a sarcastic smile lifting the corners of her lips, an eyebrow arched, ¡°Don¡¯t doubt, I did it on purpose.¡±


    Joy Ward was so angry she could almost go crazy, the dress on her now as ufortable as if it were made of needles.


    ¡°Wait.¡± A maic, icy male voice stopped Hope Williams.


    Waylon Lewis, who hadn¡¯t spoken until now, suddenly spoke.


    Hope Williams and Aria Richardson¡¯s hearts skipped a beat, they stood still, blinking at each other.


    Aria Richardson nervously approached Hope Williams, ¡°What does he mean?¡±


    Hope Williams pressed her lips together resignedly, ¡°Probably wants to avenge his beloved.¡±


    Joy Ward¡¯s eyes flickered, looking expectantly at Waylon Lewis, was he going to teach these two women a lesson for her?


    It must be.


    Thinking this, Joy Ward¡¯s expression carried a subtly triumphant look.


    Waylon Lewis¡¯s gaze rested on Hope Williams, his strikingly handsome face cold and sharp, his inscrutable eyes lightly sweeping from Hope Williams to Aria Richardson behind her.


    His deep, chilly voice sounded again.


    ¡°Thisdy looks familiar, we¡¯ve met before.¡±


    Aria Richardson was immediately flustered.


    That wasn¡¯t a question, but a statement!


    For a moment, Aria Richardson couldn¡¯t react.


    Met where?


    ¡­at the hospital! She had impersonated Willow¡¯s mommy to rescue Hope Williams, putting on quite the show that time.


    Oh no!@@novelbin@@


    This man couldn¡¯t possibly have recognized her.


    Aria Richardson gently tugged at Hope Williams¡¯s skirt hem, seeking her help.


    Hope Williams thought quickly, immediately understanding the reason behind Waylon Lewis¡¯s words, and she couldn¡¯t help but feel a tightness in her chest.


    On that day, Aria Richardson had pretended not to know her, and now the two of them were walking arm in arm¡­


    Hope Williams felt uneasy for two seconds, then her beautiful face regained its usualposure, a faint smile crossing her lips, and her amber eyes looked back at Waylon Lewis as she casually asked, ¡°What is it? Does President Lewis have any questions about my friend?¡±


    Waylon Lewis¡¯s dark eyes narrowed slightly, bing more profound, and a barely noticeable frown creased his brow.


    In a trance, he suddenly realized something.


    ¡°Aria, do you know President Lewis?¡± Hope Williams forcefully suppressed the fear in her heart and calmly asked Aria Richardson.


    Aria Richardson, seeing Hope Williams¡¯sposed demeanor and even tone, felt as if she had found her backbone, and her fear diminished slightly, shaking her head, ¡°I don¡¯t know him.¡±


    Hope Williams gave Waylon Lewis a slight smile, ¡°Then perhaps President Lewis has mistaken someone else for someone. If there¡¯s nothing else, we¡¯ll be leaving now.¡±


    Hope Williams took Aria Richardson¡¯s hand, settled the bill, and without lingering, left unhurriedly.


    Waylon Lewis¡¯s gaze flickered but he did not stop them.


    Leaving the store, both their steps and their pace of speech unconsciously quickened.


    Aria Richardson clutched at her chest, still somewhat shaken, ¡°Hope, what do we do, did he recognize me?¡±


    ¡°Hmm.¡± Hope Williams nodded, convinced that Waylon Lewis¡¯s mind had already figured out the deception.


    ¡°What do we do?¡± Aria Richardson asked, anxious.


    Hope Williams suddenly stopped walking and gritted her teeth, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, everything will be alright.¡±


    Since Waylon Lewis had realized it but didn¡¯t say anything, allowing them to leave safely, it indicated that he did not intend to expose them for the time being.


    As for why, Hope Williams couldn¡¯t figure out what this man was really nning.


    After picking up both children and causing such a stir, continuing to dine out was out of the question, so everyone returned home, where Hope Williams cooked dinner herself.


    After dinner, both children were also a bit tired from ying, and after washing up, Hope Williams took them to bed.


    A small night light was turned on in the room.


    Hope Williams sat between Luke¡¯s and Willow¡¯s small beds, holding a storybook and softly telling them a bedtime story.


    Gradually, she heard the even breathing of both children, and Hope Williams smiled gently, always feeling especially content when she saw Luke and Willow by her side.


    She had single-handedly raised these two children and, being a mother, was selfish in her desire not to let her children leave her side.


    Hope Williams carefully bent over and kissed each child on the forehead, softly saying, ¡°Good night, my darlings.¡±


    At night, in the living room, a warm lightmp was on, and Hope Williams sat alone on the sofa, her hand supporting her head.


    She urged Aria Richardson not to worry, which was more like a way of reassuring herself.


    But this did little to calm her increasingly anxious heart.


    The more she cared, the more she worried; she was truly afraid of her children leaving her one day.


    Perhaps because thoughts during the day led to dreams at night, Hope Williams had a very long dream that night. In the dream, darkness surrounded her, and she frantically searched for Luke and Willow. In the distance, she saw a ray of light and desperately rushed toward it, only to see Waylon Lewis and Joy Ward happily embracing.


    Next to them was a small cage, inside which a child was crying hoarsely, ¡°Mommy, Mommy save me, Mommy¡­¡±

 Chapter 23: Rushed into the Emergency Room

    Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Rushed into the Emergency Room


    Hope Williams had performed a surgery in the morning and saw several patients at noon. By the time she finished work, those two nuisances hadn¡¯te to bother her again, which made her mood quite pleasant.


    Tonight, Hope was on duty, so she made a call asking Aria Richardson to pick up the children. As she passed by the deputy director¡¯s office, she was unintentionally drawn to the sound of an argument inside.


    ¡°Aurora Wood, will you go apologize to Doctor River, Doctor Ward yourself? Bullying a colleague tantly in the hospital, you¡­¡±


    ¡°Bullying a colleague? Which eye of yours saw me bullying them? I think you just feel sorry for your goddess, don¡¯t you? Beau Harrison, I¡¯m your wife. Are you scolding me for another woman? What do you mean by that?¡±


    This fierce voice belonged to the stout female doctor from the day before. Hope blinked, seeing Aurora Wood wiping tears from her eyes as she stormed out of the office.@@novelbin@@


    Hope blinked again, not intending to eavesdrop, when Aurora nced at her in a hurry. Hope was about to ask what was wrong when suddenly,


    ¡°Doctor Williams, the patient in room 866 has cardiac angina; you need to check on them immediately,¡± a nurse called urgently.


    Upon hearing this, Hope didn¡¯t hesitate for a moment and hurried into the patient room, with Aurora Wood not missing a beat and following right behind her.


    ¡°What¡¯s the situation?¡± Hope pushed past the patient¡¯s rtives to see them clutching at their chest, as pale as a sheet, mouth agape, struggling to breathe, and trembling all over. A sense of dread filled her as she patted the patient¡¯s cheek, ¡°Can you hear me?¡±


    She then examined the patient¡¯s pupils with a shlight, ¡°The patient is unconscious, pupils not focusing, cardiac arrest, quick, get them to the resuscitation room.¡±


    ¡°And call their primary physician.¡±


    ¡°I am,¡± Aurora immediately responded.


    ¡°Wipe away the tears and get ready for surgery,¡± Hope looked directly at Aurora,manding in a serious tone, then helped the nurses wheel the patient into the OR.


    Aurora panicked and hurried to keep pace with Hope, ¡°Doctor Williams, but I have just started working here and haven¡¯t performed an official surgery on a patient. I¡¯m not ready.¡±


    Heart surgery was extremelyplicated, and in such a critical situation, shecked the confidence to do it well.


    Hope¡¯s smooth forehead creased slightly.


    ¡°As a doctor, faced with an emergency, nobody gives you time to prepare. Since you were capable of getting a job at this hospital, it indicates you already possess the professional skills of a qualified doctor. If I weren¡¯t here today, would you balk at the surgery and let the patient die?¡±


    The situation was urgent, and although Hope¡¯s words were harsh, they were all valid.


    Aurora trembled at her words, her eyelids drooping, her expression filled with sorrow and sadness.


    Hope did not give her a chance to hesitate any longer, stuffing scrubs into her arms with a low and rapid voice, ¡°Get ready for surgery immediately.¡±


    Aurora clutched the scrubs tightly, watching Hope enter the OR, her gaze dazed, her hands trembling slightly.


    Fresh from crying, Aurora¡¯s eyes were red-rimmed, and her expression even more dispirited.


    Seeing Aurora follow her in, Hope assumed she was ready, ¡°You take the lead, I¡¯ll assist.¡±


    As soon as Hope finished speaking, Aurora suddenly grabbed her hand, and Hope looked down at the hand holding hers.


    With a choked and trembling voice and shaking her head, Aurora said, ¡°Doctor Williams, I¡­ can¡¯t do it.¡±


    Hope¡¯s eyes darkened, clearly displeased.


    Bringing personal feelings into the operating room was highly unprofessional and irresponsible to the patient.


    Whether it was her current state or the emotions she carried, neither was suitable for the surgery.


    Hope looked at her deeply, without saying anything more.


    In the end, Hope led the surgery with Aurora assisting, and after two hours, they saved a life.


    The family thanked Hope repeatedly, and after advising them about postoperative care with a calm gaze, Hope looked around the room but did not see Aurora.


    Sheter had to ask a nurse for Aurora¡¯s whereabouts.


    When Hope found Aurora, she was in a dimly lit stairwell, huddled in a corner, embracing herself, apanied by quiet sobs.


    She seemed as if the whole world had abandoned her.


    This image of Aurora didn¡¯t match at all with the confident and forthright woman Hope had seen during the day.


    Hope¡¯s eyes darkened as she silently approached and leaned slightly against the wall beside her.


    Aurora lifted her head at the sound and met a pair of clear, indifferent amber eyes.


    ¡°Doctor Williams, it¡¯s you,¡± her hoarse voice sounded after crying, mixed with sobs.


    ¡°Mm,¡± Hope hummed a brief response.


    Aurora hung her head,cking any confidence, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m useless.¡±


    ¡°Good that you know it,¡± Hope replied without mercy, her voice cold and emotionless.


    As a professional doctor, backing out in the face of action was useless. Aurora was the most suitable to lead the surgery since she was the primary physician and most familiar with the patient¡¯s condition. Yet, she backed out at the most critical moment, indicating her inability.


    What if it had been her alone on call tonight and she was unable to manage a patient emergency, letting the patient die?


    That¡¯s uselessness, isn¡¯t it? If it were in the y country, she would have already scolded a doctor under her for such behavior until they questioned their life choices.


    Hope was already being gentle with Aurora.


    Aurora looked up at Hope with tearful eyes, who had just dazzled her on the operating table with her ability¡ªmethodical, confident, and determined, each movement precise. Hope¡¯s eyes shone as if she was a deity, radiating the conviction of saving the patient¡¯s life.


    Yet the brilliance Hope emanated was something Aurora couldn¡¯t even hope to reach.


    Aurora sniffled as she looked at Hope, now back to her usual indifference, her already striking face now full of coldness, her whole being exuded a chilly and proud aura.


    Suddenly, she realized why Joy Ward and Valentina River, those two women, loved to cause her trouble. A woman so beautiful, confident, proud, and excellent, how could she not incite jealousy from her peers?

 Chapter 25 - 25 That Dog That Bit Mommy is So Fierce

    Chapter 25: Chapter 25 That Dog That Bit Mommy is So Fierce


    After a long silence, the man¡¯s thin lips parted slightly, his voice cold, ¡°Who is ¡®dear¡¯?¡±


    Does she have another man?


    Waylon Lewis¡¯s heart inexplicably surged with nameless anger, he didn¡¯t even know why, and it irritated him greatly.


    Hope Williams thought for a moment before she finally realized she had mistaken him for her two treasures returning, wanting to call them ¡°my dear babies¡±¡­


    But!


    ¡°What¡¯s it to you?¡±


    Hope murmured nonchntly, but Waylon Lewis¡¯s originally cold expression seemed to freeze everything around him, an icy aura sweeping through.


    ¡°¡®Dear?¡¯ Your adulterer?¡± The man¡¯s words seemed to be squeezed through his teeth, tinged with biting coldness.


    Adulterer?


    Hope was somewhat puzzled, what on earth was he talking about? What adulterer? Was his mind not right, to misunderstand that the ¡®dear¡¯ in her mouth was her adulterer?


    Ha!


    Hope sneered inwardly, questioning with the tone of catching an adulterer, what did he mean by that?


    Besides, she was divorced from him, even if she really had another man, he would be a boyfriend or a husband, not the adulterer his words implied.


    ¡°Cat got your tongue?¡± The man was clearly unsatisfied with her silence, he pressed closer to Hope by a few inches, his cold voiceing again.


    Hope subconsciously stepped back, speechless, and couldn¡¯t help rolling her eyes.


    She stood her ground, stubbornly tilting her little face up, ring at Waylon Lewis, and artictely said, word for word, ¡°None! Of! Your! Business!¡±


    ¡°And please, President Lewis, watch yournguage. I¡¯m divorced from you; even if I have another man, he¡¯s a boyfriend or a husband¡ªnot the ¡®adulterer¡¯ you¡¯re talking about, understand?¡± Hope challenged with her eyebrows raised, her voice lilting at the end.


    Waylon Lewis was so angry that he felt a headacheing on. He took a deep breath, trying to suppress the towering rage in his heart.


    This woman was truly maddening; her sharp tongue deserved a lesson.


    ¡°If President Lewis has no business here, then please leave my house, I¡­ Hey¡­¡±


    Suddenly, Waylon Lewis pinned her against the wall, his dominant presence sweeping over every cell in Hope¡¯s body, her eyes widening in panic as she looked up at him.


    The dim light outlined his exquisitely handsome features; he smirked wickedly, his dark gaze burning intensely upon her.


    Hope pressed nervously against the wall, their eyes locked, at such a close distance that no detail could escape the other¡¯s sight.


    For some reason, an ambiguous tension suddenly rose between them.


    ¡°Let go of me!¡±


    ¡°You just need to be put in your ce!¡±


    ¡°I¡­ Mmm¡­¡±


    After saying that, Waylon Lewis immediately lowered his head and sealed her chattering lips.


    Hope couldn¡¯t even cry out in surprise before he took her breath away. His kiss was fierce, as if he wanted to devour her, leaving herpletely dazed, her heart pounding as if it would burst out of her chest.


    Her small hands pressed against his solid chest, trying to push him away with all her might, but her hands were pinned above her head.


    Hope was so angry her entire face turned red, she red at him, ¡°Waylon Lewis, you bastard, lecher, pervert, lunatic, let me go.¡±


    Waylon Lewis responded with a smile rather than anger, propping a hand on the wall behind Hope, his lips curling into an intermittent smirk, his voice low and maic as he provocatively said, ¡°Go on, curse at me again.¡±


    Hope red at him, her mrs clenched¡­ Silence!


    ¡°Not satisfied?¡±


    Hope almost died of anger. She locked eyes with Waylon Lewis, and after a pause, she scoffed, ¡°Satisfied.¡± I¡¯m so satisfied I could die, Hope bitterly added in her mind.


    ¡­


    Aria Richardson was driving the car with Luke and Willow just arriving at the apartment building when she saw a tall, towering figure emerging from the apartment.


    Waylon Lewis?


    !!


    Aria Richardson¡¯s body reacted more quickly than her mind; she snatched the two children and pulled them back into the car with one hand each.


    After these two encounters with Waylon Lewis, she had developed a deep-seated fear of the man, trembling in her very soul whenever she saw him.


    ¡°Godmother, what are you doing?¡± Luke and Willow looked at Aria with puzzled faces, as if she were a thief.


    ¡°Shh.¡± Being a godmother was truly a heart-wrenching job for Aria.


    It wasn¡¯t until Waylon Lewis waspletely out of sight that Aria hurriedly led the children upstairs.


    ¡°Hope, I just saw Waylon Lewis downstairs!¡± Aria fretted, hopping from foot to foot.


    Waylon Lewis here, and with Hope Williams present, there could only be one reason¡ªhe was here for her.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Hope¡¯s expression was indifferent. No! There was something vicious about that ¡®Mm,¡¯ as if she were grinding her teeth, and her calm face was filled with eyes that seemed about to spit fire, wishing she could tear someone into pieces.


    Aria shivered, her best friend¡¯s cold and murderous gaze was just as frightening as Waylon¡¯s.@@novelbin@@


    ¡°He? What is he doing here?¡±


    Hope pressed her still-swollen lips tightly together, ¡°Being a scumbag.¡±


    ¡°Mommy, why are your lips all red, did you secretly eat spicy peppers?¡± Luke asked, passing a ss of water to Hope.


    ¡°Pfft¡­¡± Aria, who had been drinking water, couldn¡¯t help but spray it out, now noticing¡­ Hope¡¯s lips still bore the faint marks of teeth. Judging by the current situation, something indescribable must have happened between Waylon and her best friend here.


    ¡°Your Mommy, this isn¡¯t from eating spicy peppers, this is clearly¡­¡±


    ¡°Bit by a dog,¡± Hope said, taking a deep breath, dead serious.


    ¡°What kind of dog would bite Mommy¡¯s lips? Does it hurt, Mommy? And there are even tooth marks, that dog must be really fierce.¡± Willow bit her fingertip, her chubby little face full of confusion as she looked at Hope.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Hope¡¯s face flushed with embarrassment, ¡°Willow, baby please stop asking, okay?¡± Give Mommy a bit of privacy, alright?


    ¡°Okay,¡± Willow nodded obediently, hugging her toy princess, but then something struck her little mind and she climbed onto Hope¡¯s knees, wrapping her arms around Hope¡¯s neck. ¡°Then does Mommy need Willow to blow on it? Being bitten by a dog must hurt a lot.¡±


    Luke brought over the first-aid kit, mumbling, ¡°Willow, blowing on it won¡¯t help if Mommy was bitten by a dog. It needs disinfecting, cleaning the wound, and then Mommy needs to go to the hospital for a rabies shot.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Aria pped her thigh, not able to contain herughter.


    Hope fell back onto the couch behind her,pletely copsing inside.


    ¡­


    In the following days, besides working, Hope was devising a new treatment n for Grandpa Lewis¡¯s illness. The medication she left behind at the Lewis Residence should nearly be finished by now, she wondered how Grandpa Lewis was doing at the moment.


    Right now, without knowing Grandpa Lewis¡¯s current condition, she couldn¡¯t determine the dosage of the medicine. She would have to visit the Lewis family and examine Grandpa Lewis firsthand to find out.


    The most troubling thing for Hope was that she couldn¡¯t simply enter the old Lewis house¡ªthe Lewis family were very opposed to her being near Grandpa Lewis.


    Hope bit her fingertip, deep in thought.


    ¡°Hope?¡± Aria saw Hope¡¯s anxious face and came over with a te of fruit, ¡°What are you thinking about?¡±


    Hope sighed and revealed the situation to Aria, who knew all about her past and couldn¡¯t help but worry about her after hearing everything.


    ¡°So, you need to go to the old Lewis house?¡±


    ¡°Mm.¡± Hope nodded her head.


    She had to go.


    And Grandpa Lewis¡¯s illness required long-term treatment and regr check-ups.


    Aria knew her best friend was soft-hearted and valued rtionships; once she set her mind on something, not even ten bulls could pull her back, but Aria didn¡¯t know what to say to dissuade her.


    Still, she worried. Five years ago, Hope had left without saying goodbye in order to protect her children; the Lewis family would surely not be easy to talk to¡ªher departure must have deeply offended Waylon¡¯s parents.


    With Elder Lewis bedridden for a long time, going back to the Lewis Residence was like walking into the lion¡¯s den¡ªwho would protect her then?


    Moreover, the more she interacted with the Lewis family, the more likely it was for Luke and Willow¡¯s existence to be exposed, which would be ever more dangerous.


    Aria furrowed her brows, hesitated for a moment, then asked, ¡°Hope, are you sure about this?¡±

 Chapter 26 - 26 Wyatt Lewis Discovers a Huge Secret

    Chapter 26: Chapter 26 Wyatt Lewis Discovers a Huge Secret


    ¡°Mm,¡± Hope said with a determined look, ¡°For Grandpa Lewis, regardless of whether I am Hope Williams or a doctor, I can¡¯t possibly ignore him.¡±


    Aria Richardson could understand her. When Hope fell into hardship years ago, Elder Lewis had helped her. After marrying Waylon Lewis, only Elder Lewis truly treated Hope Williams kindly. The feelings Hope had for Grandpa Lewis were not just of respect and love, but alsoced with years of guilt.


    ¡°So who do you n to ask for help?¡± You can¡¯t possibly mean to climb over the wall to get into the Lewis Residence.


    Hope thought for a moment, ¡°There is, in fact, one person.¡±@@novelbin@@


    ¡­


    That night, a bright moon hung in the night sky.


    ¡°Sister-inw, you certainly picked a good day; both my parents are home today. Be careful,¡± Wyatt Lewis sneakily opened the back door for Hope Williams.


    Hope, carrying her medical kit, hurried in. Under the moonlight, two figures stealthily entered the main house one after the other. Hope lowered her voice and whispered, ¡°Thanks, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll be careful. How has Grandpa beentely?¡±


    ¡°Grandpa is much better. Joy Ward said there¡¯s no life-threatening danger, just that he alternates between waking and sleeping, with longer durations of sleep.¡±


    As Hope and Wyatt Lewis walked, she asked, ¡°Did Grandpa take the medicine I prescribed on time?¡±


    ¡°The medicine you prescribed?¡± Wyatt¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, looking at Hope with a hint of suspicion.


    When they reached Old Master Lewis¡¯s room, Wyatt had already taken care of everything so no one would disturb Hope. She sat downfortably next to Grandpa Lewis¡¯s sickbed.


    Grandpa Lewis¡¯s breathing was much steadier than the first time she saw him, and hisplexion was much better too.


    Grandpa Lewis¡¯s current condition was pretty much what Hope had expected, indicating that the previous silver needle treatment had been effective. Hope took out the prepared pack of silver needles from her medical kit. She performed the sterilization and disinfection meticulously, not allowing any sloppiness.


    ¡°Grandpa, your recovery is going well. It seems ourst Silver Needle Acupuncture treatment was effective. We¡¯ll keep working hard, and you¡¯ll be able to wake up soon. Grandpa, Hope hopes you wake up quickly. Hope¡¯s here to do acupuncture again today.¡±


    Wyatt, standing at the door, heard everything Hope said clearly, his face full of disbelief.


    So it was Hope who saved Grandpa, then what Joy Ward said¡­


    Wyatt considered carefully, remembering how Joy initially examined Old Master Lewis and dered it hopeless. Her expression didn¡¯t seem like she was lying.


    Suddenly, Old Master Lewis was revived as though brought back from death? How was that possible? It was hopeless and then it all changed after everyone left?


    At that time, everyone was immersed in the joy of Old Master Lewis¡¯s improved condition and didn¡¯t think deeply about it.


    Now that he thought about it, Hope was also present back then, and her affection for Old Master Lewis couldn¡¯t be faked. Hope, too, was skilled in medicine. Looking at it now, the person who saved Old Master Lewis was 99.9% Hope!


    Wyatt¡¯s eyes turned cold. That woman usually pretends around here, and now she even uses such despicable methods!


    Disgusting!


    Outrageous!


    ¡°Wyatt, Wyatt Lewis?¡± Alitzel Williams called him twice, frowning.


    ¡°Wyatt Lewis!¡± Alitzel raised her voice.


    Wyatt then came to his senses, turning to see that Alitzel hade to stand beside him without him noticing.


    ¡°Mom,¡± his voice was low.


    ¡°What are you thinking about? You look so engrossed,¡± Alitzel rarely saw such a serious expression on her youngest son¡¯s usually nonchnt face and asked curiously.


    ¡°Mom, I¡­¡± Wyatt paused.


    Hope had said not to let anyone disturb her while she treated Grandpa. If he told his mother the truth, it would inevitably make his mother aware of Hope¡¯s presence, not only disturbing Hope but given his mother¡¯s trust in Joy Ward, she might not even believe him, which would onlyplicate matters further.


    Wyatt Lewis forcefully swallowed the words stuck in his throat and regained his frivolous smile, ¡°Mom, I was just worried about Grandpa, I wasn¡¯t thinking about anything else.¡±


    ¡°You im to be so filial.¡± Alitzel Williams didn¡¯t suspect his words, ¡°Okay, your brother and Joy areing over for dinner too, you should go down and eat as well.¡±


    ¡°Mom, what about you?¡± Wyatt Lewis stood tall and unmovable at the doorway.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to check on your grandpa.¡± Alitzel Williams pushed against Wyatt¡¯s towering figure.


    Wyatt¡¯s heart skipped a beat, but he didn¡¯t move an inch from Alitzel¡¯s push.


    Sister-inw, rest assured, I will defend this door with my life.


    Alitzel Williams looked puzzled at Wyatt, ¡°What¡¯s gotten into you, child? I¡¯m just going to check on your grandpa.¡±


    ¡°Mom, Grandpa is fine, and you, as his daughter-inw, see him every day. With such a filial daughter-inw like you, Grandpa must be deeply touched. Mom, you¡¯ve also been working hard. Grandpa must want you to rest too. Don¡¯t disturb his rest anymore; Mom, please go have your meal.¡±


    Alitzel Williams blinked, feeling a bit confused as if he wasplimenting her, but it sounded so odd. What craziness was possessing her silly son today?


    Without time to think deeply, Wyatt hurriedly pushed her shoulders down the stairs, ¡°Mom, let¡¯s eat first, don¡¯t keep dad and brother waiting. You can see Grandpa after the meal; it won¡¯t make much difference.¡±


    Alitzel Williams felt something off about Wyatt but couldn¡¯t pinpoint what it was, and somewhat confused, she was pushed downstairs.


    At the dining table, Christopher Lewis sat at the head, Waylon Lewis on one side, and Joy Ward, with a sweet smile, sat beside Waylon. The stern atmosphere that was a traditional trait of the Lewis family filled the air at the table.


    Wyatt couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue twice and nced upstairs. It was rare for the Lewis Residence to have everyone home, and it just happened that Hope Williams had turned up.


    Alitzel Williams made no effort to hide her fondness for Joy Ward, even personally serving her soup, ¡°Joy, you look thin; eat more to nourish yourself. Waylon, Joy is here, have a nice chat with her, don¡¯t be like a block of wood.¡±


    Alitzel Williams had no shortage of worries about her two sons, one cold as ice, just like his father, with aloofness etched deep into his bones, and the other always frivolous, never serious. When would she ever get to hold a grandchild?


    Joy Ward looked at Waylon Lewis, nervously biting her lip, her eyes filled with shyness and anticipation.


    Waylon maintained a nd expression, focusing on his food without uttering a word.


    Christopher Lewis solemnly put down his chopsticks and looked deeply at Waylon, ¡°You¡¯re not getting any younger; when are you going to settle the marriage with Joy?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Joy¡¯s cheeks slowly reddened even more, her eyes looking towards Waylon, filled with even more anticipation.


    ¡°Waylon, did you hear what your father said?¡± Alitzel Williams urged when her son gave no response.


    Waylon, ¡°Mind your own business.¡±


    Seeing her son¡¯s indifferent attitude, Alitzel Williams felt really frustrated, ¡°Waylon, you¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m done eating. You all take your time.¡± Waylon Lewis put down his chopsticks and stood up to leave.


    ¡°Waylon?¡± Joy Ward stiffened, calling out anxiously.


    ¡°What kind of attitude is this?¡± Christopher Lewis was furious.


    ¡°Mom, dad, you should worry less about my brother; Sister-in-Law hasn¡¯t died. What are you rushing for?¡± Wyatt Lewis ate his ribs, wore a light smile, and spoke in a leisurely tone, still heartless as ever.


    ¡°Wyatt Lewis, your brother and that woman are already divorced, don¡¯t keep calling her ¡®Sister-in-Law.''¡±


    Wyatt, ¡°I don¡¯t care, I¡¯ve recognized her as the only Sister-in-Law.¡±


    Hope Williams was good, they might not see it, but this bystander had seen, Hope Williams had been impably good to this family, to his brother, to his parents, to his grandfather.


    And regardless of anything else, Hope Williams was definitely more suitable to be his brother¡¯s wife than Joy Ward.


    ¡°Wyatt, you all are so blinded by that woman,¡± Alitzel Williams was extremely agitated.

 Chapter 28 - 28 Willow, I am Daddy

    Chapter 28: Chapter 28 Willow, I am Daddy


    ¡°Was it Wyatt Lewis who brought you in?¡±


    Hope Williams bit down on her back teeth, her eyes distinctly unfriendly as if she were looking at an enemy. She tightly pursed her lips, said nothing, and had a defiant look that for some reason made Waylon Lewis chuckle.


    ¡°Speak, hm?¡±


    Hope Williams, ¡°Do as you will, whether to kill or to mutte.¡±


    Maintaining high concentration for a long time is an extremely exhausting affair, and right now, Hope Williams was so tired she had no energy left to engage in a battle of wits with him.


    ¡°Heh,¡± Waylon Lewis scoffed.


    Just then, the sound of a ringing phone cut through the tense standoff between them.


    Hope Williams¡¯s heart skipped a beat¡ªbad news, it was her cell phone. It must be Aria Richardson and the kids outside, getting worried because she hadn¡¯t gone out for so long, so they called.


    Hope Williams was about to take her phone out of her pocket to turn it off when the man beat her to it in almost the next second.


    Hope Williams¡¯s heartbeat missed a beat, ¡°Waylon Lewis, give me my phone back.¡±


    Waylon Lewis looked at the caller ID, his expression stern, his brows furrowing, and he murmured in his maic voice, ¡°Dear baby?¡±


    ¡°Waylon Lewis!¡± Hope Williams gritted her teeth. He was tall and had long legs, a robust physique; there was a huge disparity in strength between men and women, so she was easily restrained by Waylon Lewis with just one hand.


    Hope Williams was desperate, her face cold as she red at Waylon Lewis.


    Waylon Lewis remained unmoved, his dark eyes briefly swept over the struggling woman and he coldly answered the phone without showing any reaction.


    A fierce desire to perish along with him surged in Hope Williams¡¯s chest.


    ¡°Mommy~¡± the childish and tender voice of Willow came from the phone.


    The air around them quieted in an instant.


    ¡°¡­¡± It was a girl.


    The ice on Waylon Lewis¡¯s face gradually melted, and the corners of his mouth uncontrobly curved upwards¡ªHope Williams¡¯s daughter, his daughter.


    Just as Hope Williams was about to speak, the man¡¯s arm wrapped around her neck, and hisrge hand covered her mouth, so that she could only make muffled protests.


    ¡°Mommy, are you listening?¡± Without hearing Hope Williams¡¯s response, Willow¡¯s voice seemed filled with doubt, growing weaker.


    Hope Williams was shaking with anger. Suddenly, she jumped up in an attempt to grab the phone, but the man easily dodged with his tall figure and she missed her chance again.


    ¡°Mommy?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m your daddy,¡± Waylon Lewis deliberately softened his voice, afraid of scaring the little girl.


    ¡­


    Beep!


    The call was ended.


    Utterly ruthless!


    ¡°Daddy, what did Mommy say?¡± Luke saw Willow with her dazed little face and asked worriedly.


    Willow blinked, looked at her brother, then back at her godmother in front.


    ¡°Baby, tell me quickly, your godmother is dying of anxiety.¡±


    ¡°Mommy didn¡¯t say anything.¡± Willow frowned, her little head drooping, ¡°The person who answered said he was my daddy!¡±@@novelbin@@


    Luke, ¡°¡­¡±


    Aria Richardson, ¡°¡­¡± All hell broke loose!!


    ¡°Waylon Lewis!¡±


    Waylon Lewis, ¡°That is my daughter!¡±


    As Hope Williams struggled with her small hand to push Waylon Lewis away, who was still holding her restless hand, his voice became somewhat eager, ¡°Stop it, answer me.¡±


    Hope Williams was panicking inside, coupled with the nightmare she had had the other night, a wave of fear spread through her entire body.


    Every cell in her brain was telling her that now Waylon Lewis knew about Willow¡¯s existence, he would definitely take her children from her. He would take them away, and she would never see her Luke and Willow again. At that thought, Hope Williams felt like she was going crazy.


    She was truly afraid.


    ¡°Waylon Lewis, do you have no heart at all, how can you still want more? Back then, it was you who didn¡¯t want them. My escape for five years was also because you drove me away. What right do you have now to take them away? You wish! You won¡¯t take my children away; I carried them for ten months before giving birth to them, they are more important than my own life, I will not let you catch them, just give up. Let me go, let me go!¡±


    Hope Williams, who was usually indifferent and calm, was rarely as agitated and lost herposure as she was today.


    Waylon Lewis¡¯s brows tensed as he watched the woman suddenly get angry and spout iprehensible words, and his heart unexpectedly clenched.


    An indescribable emotion spread through his chest.


    What on earth was she talking about? When had he ever said he wanted to take the children away?


    ¡°Waylon Lewis, I¡¯m begging you, please spare my children.¡±


    Waylon Lewis¡¯s eyes narrowed, his heart pierced harshly.


    That woman, who always had an indifferent look in her eyes, hid an untouchable bottom line¡ªher children.


    Because five years ago, he had forced her to abort, and from then on, she became exceedingly wary of him. Whenever children were mentioned, she became extra sensitive.Update by n0vgo.co


    Before the children were born, she feared he would force her to abort, so she escaped.


    Now that the children were born, and he brought up the children again, she feared he would take them away, which caused her to be strained to the limit. At the mere mention of children, she became like a bomb without a fuse, ready to explode at the slightest touch.


    She would protect her children at all costs.


    The corners of Waylon Lewis¡¯s eyes tightened, but at the moment, he didn¡¯t know how to exin to her that he didn¡¯t want to take the children away. His viinous image seemed deeply rooted in her heart, and she wouldn¡¯t believe him even if he said so. In order to calm Hope Williams down, he had to let her go.


    As the restraint was released, as if afraid the man would catch up with her again without the slightest hesitation, she turned and left.


    Waylon Lewis watched the slender and resolute figure of the woman walking away, a trace of darkness shing in his ck eyes.


    ¡°Waylon, I¡¯vee to see Grandpa.¡±


    Joy Ward stood at the door, her voice gentle, looking at Waylon Lewis with a dark face, she bit her lower lip.


    Waylon Lewis, ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Joy Ward carefully observed Waylon Lewis¡¯s mood, not knowing what had just happened inside, but she saw Hope Williams leaving from here, and her heart panicked, afraid that her own secret would be discovered, and she hurried over to check.


    Joy Ward approached the old man, pretending to give him a checkup, and then suddenly, she gasped.


    Her gaze fell on the prescription, she clenched the prescription tightly in her hand, viciously crumpling it into a ball, and surreptitiously peeked at Waylon Lewis, swiftly stashing it into her pocket.


    That bitch Hope Williams was indeed not simple, but fortunately, Joy Ward had been cautious ande over to check.


    Waylon Lewis, ¡°How¡¯s Grandpa doing?¡±


    ¡°Waylon, don¡¯t worry, Grandpa is recovering well. I¡¯ll write a prescriptionter, and as long as Grandpa takes it on time, he will gradually get better.¡± Since Joy Ward had discovered Hope Williams¡¯s prescription, naturally, it now belonged to her.

 Chapter 29 - 29 Joy Ward is definitely a genius in the medical field

    Chapter 29: Chapter 29 Joy Ward is definitely a genius in the medical field


    ¡°Mm, hard work.¡± Waylon Lewis responded indifferently, his expression cold.


    ¡°Waylon¡­¡± Seeing Waylon Lewis about to leave, Joy Ward desperately wanted to call him back.


    Waylon Lewis stopped in his tracks and turned his head slightly, his voice cool and detached, ¡°Is there something else?¡±


    Joy Ward pursed her lips and hurriedly stepped forward,ing in front of Waylon Lewis, looking at him affectionately, ¡°Waylon, about the matter your mother brought up at the dinner table today, I want to hear your thoughts. Waylon, I¡¯ve been by your side for five years. Throughout these years, I¡¯ve wholeheartedly treated Grandpa, carefully following you. Your parents and mine hope that we can settle our marriage soon. Waylon, let¡¯s get engaged, shall we? You wouldn¡¯t want to keep the elders worried over our affair, right?¡±


    Joy Ward nervously observed Waylon Lewis¡¯s expression and seeing his cold face furrowed with brows, she panicked and immediately said, ¡°Waylon, I¡¯m not pressuring you; I¡¯m just anxious without a definite answer, Waylon¡­¡±


    ¡°Joy, I thought I made it clear to you five years ago that I already have responsibilities to fulfill, and I will not marry you.¡±


    ¡°What responsibilities?¡± Joy Ward looked at Waylon Lewis with a gaze full of urgency, unwilling to be rejected just like that. She had waited for him for so many years; she couldn¡¯t possibly give up.


    In her haste, Joy Ward grasped Waylon Lewis¡¯s arm, ¡°Waylon, are you using this as an excuse to put me off? You¡­ you¡¯ve already divorced Hope Williams¡­¡±


    Joy Ward hesitated as a piercing cold gaze fell upon her, making her feel as if her throat had been clenched, and she dared not breathe out loud.


    Waylon Lewis gave her a cold nce, said nothing, and walked away.


    ¡°Waylon, I won¡¯t give up.¡± Joy Ward clenched her fists tight and watched the retreating figure of Waylon Lewis, her trembling voice shouting loudly.


    She couldn¡¯t believe that Waylon Lewis would be so heartless towards her.


    He had previously said he would marry her, which meant he had feelings for her.


    As for the responsibility he mentioned now, Joy Ward really couldn¡¯t figure out what he was referring to.


    What she needed to do now was to cure that old geezer so that the Lewis Family would be grateful to her, then both Mother Lewis and Father Lewis would be on her side. By the end, how could Waylon Lewis refuse her?


    Thinking thus, Joy Ward took out the crumpled prescription from her pocket, looking disdainfully at the medicinal herbs listed, and snorted coldly, ¡°I thought it was some remarkable prescription, but it¡¯s just this stuff. Hah, as if these herbs could save the old man¡¯s life. Laughable.¡±


    ¡°Joy? Are you still worrying about Elder Lewis?¡± A robust voice sounded from behind her.


    Startled, Joy Ward¡¯s body trembled, and she abruptly clenched the prescription in her hand. This action did not escape Elder Murphy¡¯s notice.


    ¡°Master, what brings you here?¡± Joy Ward immediately put on a rxed demeanor.


    ¡°Forgot? Today was the day previously arranged with the Lewis Family for Elder Lewis¡¯s treatment.¡±


    Joy Ward eagerly assisted Elder Murphy to sit beside Old Master Lewis¡¯s bed, looked at Old Master Lewis, and said helplessly, ¡°Grandpa Lewis¡¯s illness indeed needs more attention, but Grandpa Lewis is much better now.¡±


    Elder Murphy closed his eyes, ced his hand on Old Master Lewis¡¯s pulse, and began the pulse diagnosis.


    After a while, Elder Murphy¡¯s eyes brightened, he sighed deeply, and a joyful yet curious smile appeared on his face, ¡°Joy, may I observe your next treatment process?¡±


    Joy Ward¡¯s face stiffened. Treatment process? She had no such process.


    The one treating Old Master had always been Hope Williams with a few needles, and she had never even watched.


    However, why would Elder Murphy say this? Could he have discovered something?


    Joy Ward¡¯s heart tightened, and her hands clenched nervously at her sides, ¡°Master, why do you ask? Is Grandpa Lewis¡¯s illness not¡­¡±


    Elder Murphy turned around solemnly to look at Joy Ward, saw her nervous look, and smiled kindly, ¡°Joy, don¡¯t be nervous. Elder Lewis is not in grave danger, quite the contrary, he has improved a lot, all thanks to you. I just thought, given that Elder Lewis was originally near the end of his life, he has significantly improved through your treatment and recovered at a pace far exceeding my expectations. I¡¯d like to see your treatment process so I can learn as well.¡±


    Joy Ward¡¯s mouth twitched.


    Great improvement?


    How exactly did that wretched Hope Williams manage this?


    At the moment, all Joy Ward could do was to force a stiff smile to hide her panic, ¡°Master, your medical skills are exceptional; how dare I show off in front of you?¡±


    ¡°No, no, no, Joy, you are being too modest. Looking at it now, in terms of medical skills, I might even have to learn from you.¡±


    Joy Ward¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    What on earth was Elder Murphy talking about?


    Although he wasplimenting her, she knew very well that it was Hope Williams¡¯ doing, and the person he was praising was also Hope Williams.


    But how could Hope Williams¡¯ medical skills be higher than Elder Murphy¡¯s?


    Joy Ward kept reassuring herself in her heart that it was impossible; it must have been some fluke that Hope Williams had managed to save Old Master Lewis, and there was no way her medical skills could surpass Elder Murphy¡¯s.


    How could she, a mere high school graduate, have medical skills that exceeded Elder Murphy¡¯s?


    Seeing Joy Ward¡¯s panicky expression, Elder Murphy was a bit puzzled. ¡°Joy, what¡¯s wrong? Are you not happy?¡±


    Happy?


    How could she possibly be happy?


    It was all that damned Hope Williams!


    Joy managed topose herself quickly, her face still smiling, and she quickly deflected, ¡°Happy, of course I¡¯m happy to receive Master¡¯s praise, but Master, it¡¯s a long story about the process, and I can¡¯t exin it in just a few words. Can I show you my treatment n some other time?¡±


    Elder Murphy didn¡¯t suspect Joy Ward¡¯s words and naturally knew that the treatment process was tooplex to be exined in just a few sentences, so he decided to wait and see her treatment n.@@novelbin@@


    ¡°Joy, what were you just hiding there?¡±


    Joy Ward gripped the prescription in her hand tighter, her expression slightly taken aback, but she quickly regained herposure. ¡°No, nothing, just a prescription.¡±


    ¡°Oh? A prescription? Let me have a look.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not much to look at, Master, I think this prescription isn¡¯t perfect yet, it needs improvement.¡±


    ¡°No matter, if it¡¯s not perfect yet, make it perfect. I¡¯ll help you look and make adjustments.¡±


    Joy Ward was in a bit of a panic, but since Elder Murphy had already said so, further refusal on her part would seem deliberate.


    Joy handed over the prescription to Elder Murphy nervously and anxiously,forting herself that he wouldn¡¯t be able to tell anything odd about it.


    At the same time, she still scorned Hope Williams¡¯ prescription, doubting what good prescription she could possiblye up with.


    ¡°Joy!¡± Elder Murphy¡¯s eyes were fixated on the prescription, scrutinizing it carefully, not wanting to miss a single word.


    Joy Ward bit her lower lip, her fingers nervously intertwined as she watched his expressions.


    Thinking to herself that this lousy prescription from that damned Hope Williams had better not get her scolded.


    ¡°Master, is there a problem?¡± Joy Ward tentatively asked.


    A trace of shock flickered through Elder Murphy¡¯s lifted eyes.


    ¡°Joy, this prescription is brilliant, truly brilliant. These herbs may seem unassuming, but together they have a miraculous effect on the treatment. I¡¯ve studied cardiothoracic surgery for so many years, and this is the first time I¡¯ve seen such an ingenious prescription. Joy, your talent for medicine is immeasurable.¡±


    Joy Ward felt like her back teeth were going to shatter, but she still smiled modestly on the surface, ¡°Master, you tter me.¡±


    Hope Williams!


    Again, Hope Williams, was Elder Murphy sure he wasn¡¯t mistaken about the prescription?


    How could that be possible!

 Chapter 31 - 31 Such People Should Be Kicked out of the Hospital

    Chapter 31: Chapter 31 Such People Should Be Kicked out of the Hospital


    If Aurora Wood had indeed demanded a divorce in public, the words stubborn, unreasonable, aggressive would have be indelibly associated with her.


    And he most certainly would have yed the part of amodating her, caring for her, and reluctantly agreeing to the divorce, oh how innocent he would appear.


    Truly, a paragon among men.


    Had Hope Williams not known the full story, she would have given him a thumbs-up and praised him a few times.


    Hope sneered inwardly, somewhat admiring Joy Ward for her ability to feign weakness, garner sympathy, sow discord, and win over people¡¯s hearts¡ªall while aspiring to be Mrs. Lewis on one hand, and fishing for opportunities in the hospital on the other, climbing higher by using every possible resource at her disposal.


    ording to Hope¡¯s understanding, Aurora¡¯s parents were also renowned doctors, with Aurora¡¯s father serving as the hospital¡¯s deputy director. The Wood family had been esteemed in the medical field for generations, and Beau Harrison was their son-inw, supported every step of the way by Aurora¡¯s family.


    The only thing that made Beau Harrison risk offending the Wood family and divorce Aurora was Joy Ward¡¯s instigation, along with hints insinuating she was interested in him. Next would be her proven tactic with men: neither epting nor rejecting outright.


    Joy always relished the thrill of being admired for her beauty and taking what belonged to others.


    Hope¡¯s words caused Aurora to reflect deeply, and she soon became enlightened, staring at Hope with wide eyes filled with shock and a sense of admiration and gratitude. ¡°My God, Doctor Williams, if it weren¡¯t for you holding me back, I would have fallen right into his trap.¡±


    Aurora thought about it and a deep sense of disappointment crossed her eyes, followed by anger. ¡°How could the boy I spent my days and nights with be like this? Has he forgotten who fought for that deputy director position under his butt?¡±


    ¡°Words are useless; I want a divorce.¡± Aurora¡¯s eyes were filled with resolve. Such a husband, even if she had once loved him deeply, now she wanted nothing to do with him.


    Disgusting, utterly disgusting.


    Hope Williams raised an eyebrow, ¡°So you want to divorce, but not now?¡±


    Aurora looked into Hope¡¯s clear and wise eyes with increasing admiration, then asked puzzled, ¡°When then? I can¡¯t wait to cut ties with him immediately.¡±


    Hope couldn¡¯t help but sigh at Aurora¡¯s innocence and straightforwardness, ¡°When the fox¡¯s tail is exposed. If you ask him for a divorce now, he¡¯ll turn around and y the victim, the good man. Do you want to let him seed?¡±


    ¡°Of course not, Doctor Williams, you¡¯re really smart. I feel like you¡¯re the godsent savior here to rescue me.¡± Saying this, Aurora¡¯s round cheeks broke into a gentle smile, making her look somewhat endearing.


    Hope chuckled, ¡°I can only help you; the only one who can save you is yourself. Do you remember what I told you that night?¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, I remember. I practice every day now. I¡¯ll make up for everything I¡¯ve lost, and I won¡¯t disappoint you.¡±


    Hope nodded with a smile.


    ¡°Doctor Williams, the director is asking for you in his office.¡±


    Hope nodded, ¡°I¡¯ll be right there.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me, go ahead. I won¡¯t fall into their trap again.¡±


    ¡°Good.¡± I hope so.


    ¡­


    ¡°Doctor Harrison, don¡¯t be angry, that Hope Williams just loves to meddle, and she often teams up with Aurora Wood to bully our Joy. Joy is so kind and beautiful, has repeatedly let it go without holding a grudge, which only makes her worse,¡± Valentina River said weakly, frowning with a look of helplessness and fragility.


    ¡°What, she¡¯s bullying Joy?¡± Beau Harrison¡¯s brows furrowed immediately, looking worriedly at Joy Ward.@@novelbin@@


    Joy looked down, her expression one of helpless resignation, and she shook her head at Beau, her eyes full of forbearance. ¡°I¡¯m fine, don¡¯t worry about me, Doctor Williams has misunderstood me, I don¡¯t me her.¡±


    Valentina kept heaping more usations on Hope Williams.


    The more Beau listened, the angrier he got, and his look towards Joy Ward became more distressed, ¡°Joy, you¡¯re just too kind. How can you let her bully you like that?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Joy and Valentina exchanged a quick nce, with Valentina continuing, ¡°Doctor Harrison, that Hope Williams is extremely cunning and doesn¡¯t deserve to stay in our hospital.¡±


    Beau Harrison spoke sternly, ¡°Exactly, rest assured, I¡¯ll find an opportunity to report this to the director. Such a person should be thrown out of the hospital.¡±


    Joy Ward sneered inwardly; dangling him had indeed been somewhat useful.


    Once this reached the director¡¯s ears, and the director personally ousted Hope Williams from the hospital, that would truly be a delight for many.


    Joy Ward was in a much better mood just thinking about it.


    At that moment, Hope Williams arrived at the director¡¯s office.


    Hope Williams gently knocked on the door, ¡°Director, did you want to see me?¡±


    Director Woods took off his reading sses and, seeing Hope Williams, greeted her with a friendly smile, ¡°Hope,e in, have a seat.¡±


    Hope Williams sat down on the sofa next to him while Director Woods made tea, his face full of joy, ¡°Come, try the new tea I¡¯ve brewed. If it weren¡¯t for you, I wouldn¡¯t share it with anyone else.¡±


    Hope Williams took the teacup and took a small sip, giving face with high praise, ¡°The aroma is overflowing, it¡¯s slightly bitter on the tongue, but the aftertaste is sweet and pleasant, a really excellent tea.¡±


    Director Woods, with a proud smirk, asked, ¡°How does itpare to that old guy, your master?¡±


    Hope Williams¡¯s eyes were tinted with a helpless smile, ¡°Director Woods, why must youpete with my master about everything? If he heard you, he¡¯d be sure to challenge you to a contest again.¡±


    ¡°Not frightened, since he¡¯s not here at the moment.¡±


    ¡°But you didn¡¯t call me here just to have tea, did you?¡±


    ¡°Clever. Today our hospital weed a genius in the field of neuroscience. You know this person; want to meet himter?¡±


    ¡°Oh? I know him?¡± This piqued Hope Williams¡¯s curiosity.


    ¡°Knock, knock.¡± Two knocks sounded at the door.


    Hope Williams¡¯s attention was drawn by the sound; the door was ajar, and a tall figure stood at the entrance.


    ¡°He¡¯s here.¡± The director chuckled, ¡°Speak of the devil, and he shall appear. Benjamin,e in and take a seat.¡±


    Benjamin Myers was dressed in a light-colored suit, bringing with him an aura of clean freshness.


    Their eyes met, and Hope Williams¡¯s slender eyshes fluttered slightly.Upd@te by n0vgo .c0


    Benjamin Myers, looking at the girl in front of him, his handsome amber eyes showing a hint of surprise as they rested on her.


    Benjamin Myers smiled faintly, his voice warm, ¡°Junior sister, long time no see.¡±


    Hope Williams, pleasantly surprised, looked at him, ¡°Senior brother? When did you return to the country?¡±


    ¡°Just the other day, not long ago.¡±


    ¡°Ha ha ha, I knew you two must know each other.¡±


    Hope Williams was still somewhat astonished. The neuroscience expert referred to by the director was Benjamin Myers, a prodigy in the medical world who had always developed his career overseas. His sudden return caught Hope off guard.


    ¡°Both of you, one is a prodigy in the medical field, and the other is the ¡®Saintly Healer,¡¯ excellent! Our hospital is truly strengthened with both of you on board,¡± Director Woods couldn¡¯t stop smiling, almost ready to pull Hope Williams and Benjamin Myers aside and pop open a bottle in celebration.


    ¡°I¡¯m just as surprised as you are that senior brother is returning,¡± Hope Williamsughed.


    Benjamin Myers looked at the girl before him with glowing eyes, his gaze full of indulgence, ¡°From now on, we will be colleagues, junior sister. Please take good care of me.¡±


    Hope Williams¡¯s smile was sweet, ¡°The same goes for you, senior brother.¡±


    Hope Williams returned to the conference room, where Aurora Wood had saved a seat next to her, ¡°Doctor Williams, here.¡±


    Hope Williams sat down next to Aurora Wood.


    Joy Ward nced at Hope Williams with a smile and asked, ¡°Doctor Williams, I heard the director was looking for you, was there something?¡±


    Hope Williams¡¯s expression was calm, her eyes cast down flipping through her meeting notes, her lips lightly parted, her voice low, ¡°Nothing much.¡±


    Joy Ward still wore a full smile, her voice soft and probing, ¡°You seem quite familiar with the director. We¡¯ve been at the hospital for quite some time but have rarely visited the director¡¯s office.¡±

 Chapter 34 - 34 Waylon Lewiss Bewilderment

    Chapter 34: Chapter 34 Waylon Lewis¡¯s Bewilderment@@novelbin@@


    Benjamin Myers¡¯s voice was calm yet full of momentum, making Valentina River shiver uncontrobly. Under everyone¡¯s gaze, she bowed her head fiercely, not daring to look up at Benjamin Myers.


    She felt as if her face had been pped twice, burning with pain.


    At this moment, she just wanted to escape from this embarrassing situation quickly.


    ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m sorry, Doctor Williams, it was my fault. I shouldn¡¯t have spoken carelessly.¡±


    Valentina River quickly finished speaking and sat down, feeling as if she had lost all her face for life, cursing Hope Williams for her disgrace.


    Benjamin Myers actually defended Hope Williams¡­ Joy Ward furiously fiddled with herb coat.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Director, for taking up your time. Please, continue.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, take a seat.¡± Director Woods wasn¡¯t displeased and nodded to indicate Benjamin Myers to take a seat.


    Benjamin Myers nodded, ignoring the surprise of others, and sat down next to the vacant seat beside Hope Williams, his dark eyes filled with a gentle smile as he looked at her.


    Joy Ward and Valentina River turned pale, and upon turning around, they saw the iparably handsome man sitting beside Hope Williams, sharing a smile with her.


    Benjamin Myers was clearly there for Hope Williams.


    What was so special about her?


    Why would such a remarkable man choose someone so dirty and shameless?


    Director Woods looked deeply at Benjamin Myers and Hope Williams, seemingly understanding something, raised his eyebrow with a smile, and then continued the meeting, ¡°Next, please report on your work this month¡­¡±


    After the morning meeting ended, Hope Williams walked out of the meeting room with Aurora Wood, only to see Joy Ward and Valentina River escaping in disarray.


    Aurora couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, ¡°They had iting.¡±


    ¡°Little Hope.¡± A clear and gentle voice called out.


    Hope Williams turned around and saw Benjamin Myers standing behind her. Aurora Wood, perceptive as ever, looked at Hope with a knowing smile, ¡°Well, Hope, I¡¯ll leave you two to chat. I need to check on a few patients, so I won¡¯t join you for lunch.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Benjamin Myers nodded meaningfully to Aurora, his gentlemanly, jade-like demeanor causing Aurora¡¯s face to flush with a hint of blush.


    ¡°Shall we have lunch together? And, Little Hope, if you have time, could you show me around the hospital?¡±


    Hope Williams smiled gently, ¡°Of course, let¡¯s go.¡±


    Benjamin Myers watched her smile, his eyes briefly flickering, a soft smile mixed with a touch of adoration.


    ¡°Thank you for stepping in earlier.¡±


    ¡°Stop calling me senior; just Benjamin is fine.¡±


    Hope Williams smiled lightly, ¡°Alright.¡±


    ¡°By the way, how has the master been recently?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s been enjoying his walks and fishing, just always talking about you. He¡¯s worried you might be taken advantage of now that you¡¯re back in the country and have no one to support you, always mentioning you and missing those two little troublemakers, Luke and Willow. Honestly, you three are the apple of his eye. If he were ten years younger, he¡¯d surely fly over and drag you back.¡±


    Hope Williams¡¯s fine brows furrowed, and her eyelids lowered, a hint of apology passing through her pupils.


    ¡°I¡¯ve made him worry. I¡¯ve been so busytely that I forgot to call him to report my safety. I¡¯ll be sure to apologize personally when I go back.¡±


    ¡°He dotes on you the most; he won¡¯t me you¡­¡±


    Suddenly, a nurse hurried over, ¡°Doctor Williams, there¡¯s trouble! The patient in bed 306 has had a sudden turn, and we¡¯ve had to move the surgery to this noon. They are already in the operating room.¡±


    ¡°What? Okay, I¡¯ll be right there.¡± Hope Williams¡¯s expression was urgent, and she was already running towards the operating room, hurriedly saying to Benjamin Myers, ¡°Sorry, Benjamin, I can¡¯t have lunch with you now. I¡¯ll treat you to dinner. I have to go now¡­¡±


    Benjamin Myers, understanding the urgency, immediately nodded, ¡°Okay, go ahead.¡±


    Meanwhile, in the Lewis n Group.


    In the understatedly luxurious conference room, the atmosphere was particrly oppressive and somber.


    All the senior executives were sweating profusely, not daring to breathe too loudly, heads bowed low, continuously checking their reports for any minor errors.


    After the Head of Administration had finished his report, he stood there, extremely nervous, waiting for the big boss to speak.


    After a long time, soaked in sweat and legs trembling, he cautiously lifted his eyelids to nce at the man in the main seat.


    The man in the main seat, leaning back in his chair, tapped the table intermittently with his slender fingers, the watch on his wrist glinting coldly.


    His deep eyes stared into the distance, lost in thought.


    Thomas Hughes could not fathom what was on Waylon Lewis¡¯s mind at that moment.


    Having worked alongside Waylon Lewis for many years, it was the first time he had seen him distracted during a meeting.

 Chapter 38 - 38 Who Does Mommy Like?

    Chapter 38: Chapter 38 Who Does Mommy Like?


    Benjamin Myers drove, with Hope Williams sitting in the car, watching the scenery outside constantly recede. The dryness in her eyes meant the tears never fell.


    Luke and Willow were clever, and if they noticed, the two little ones would start worrying again.


    Hope Williams calmed herself after a while. Although her mood was still downcast, her delicate features had regained their usualposure, though her graceful nose tip was still faintly red.


    ¡°Benjamin, I¡¯m sorry for the trouble today.¡±


    ¡°Little Hope!¡± Benjamin Myers turned his head to look at her, ¡°He is the father of Luke and Willow, isn¡¯t he?¡±


    Hope Williams lowered her eyes and responded dully, ¡°Mhm, but he¡¯s not a qualified father.¡±


    Benjamin Myers¡¯s gaze deepened, driving with one hand. He reached for a cartoon eye mask in the car and handed it to Hope Williams.


    Hope Williams looked slightly puzzled.


    ¡°Close your eyes, clear your mind, rest for a few minutes. You wouldn¡¯t want Luke and Willow to see something is wrong, would you?¡± Benjamin Myers¡¯s voice was as smooth and mellow as ever, with a gentle rise at the end.


    Hope Williams lifted her fair hand and gently received the eye mask, looked up at Benjamin Myers, and gave a faint smile. ¡°Thank you.¡±


    The car came to a steady stop at the school entrance.


    Luke and Willow were each being led by a teacher; almost all the other children had already been picked up by their parents, clearly the twins were anxious.


    Hope Williams hurried over, and as soon as Luke and Willow spotted her, their unhappy faces immediately lit up with smiles, sweetly calling, ¡°Mommy.¡±


    Watching this scene, Hope Williams felt a sharp sting in her heart and quickly embraced the twins.


    ¡°Mommy, why did youe sote? The other kids are all gone, Willow almost thought Mommy didn¡¯t want brother and Willow, baby.¡± Willow¡¯s expression was filled with distress.


    ¡°Mommy would never not want my two treasures.¡± Hope Williams gently apologized, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, babies, Mommy waste, it¡¯s my fault.¡±


    ¡°Mommy, how did your hand get hurt?¡± Willow carefully noticed the slight redness on Hope Williams¡¯s elbow.


    ¡°Why does Mommy keep getting hurt? First a mean dog bites your mouth, now you¡¯re hurt again. Can¡¯t you be more careful?¡± Luke, holding on to Hope Williams¡¯s hand, blew on it and reproachfully scolded her like a little adult.


    ¡°Mommy must be in so much pain.¡± Seeing Hope Williams hurt, Willow couldn¡¯t help feeling distressed and tears started to fall.


    ¡°¡­Luke, Mommy¡¯s okay, don¡¯t cry, Willow, really, I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s just a little scratch, some ointment will do. Can you help Mommy apply the medicine when we get home?¡± Hope Williams busied herselfforting them.


    ¡°Okay.¡± The twins chorused.


    ¡°Bitten by a mean dog?¡± Having parked the car, Benjamin Myers swung by a pharmacy to buy medicine and had just heard about Hope Williams being bitten, which made him tense up instantly, his eyes fixed on her.


    ¡°¡­¡± Hope Williams reflexively bit her lip lightly, her pretty face flushing with embarrassment.


    ¡°It¡¯s a long story, it¡¯s in the past, I¡¯m¡­ I¡¯m fine now.¡± Hope Williams wanted to escape the subject quickly.


    Benjamin Myers, seeing Hope Williams avoiding his gaze and speaking evasively, suddenly felt puzzled. What kind of dog bites someone¡¯s mouth?


    ¡°Hello Uncle Benjamin.¡± Luke and Willow politely greeted Benjamin Myers when they saw him.


    ¡°Why did Uncle Benjamine back from abroad?¡±


    Benjamin Myers crouched slightly, gently ruffling Luke and Willow¡¯s hair, his handsome face breaking into a warm smile, ¡°Uncle Benjamin hasn¡¯t seen Luke and Willow for so long, so he came back. And look, Luke and Willow have grown taller.¡±


    ¡°Did Uncle Benjamin miss us when he was overseas?¡±


    ¡°Of course, I did.¡±


    ¡°Did Uncle Benjamin miss us more, or miss Mommy more?¡±


    Hmm?


    What?


    Hope Williams, who had been quietly listening on the side, had her sweet smile stiffen suddenly.


    ¡°Willow¡­¡±


    What kind of question was that!


    Hope Williams looked at Willow, trying to signal her with her eyes, but Willow also looked back at Hope Williams, and the little rascal even made two bizarre faces at her.@@novelbin@@


    What is all this about.


    Benjamin Myers chuckled softly, his voice gentle and earnest as it followed.


    ¡°I miss both.¡±


    Hope Williamsughed dryly twice and quickly changed the subject, ¡°Let¡¯s get in the car and talk about it, Luke, Willow¡­¡±


    ¡°Wait.¡± Benjamin Myers lifted his hand to sp Hope Williams¡¯ wrist.


    The sudden warmth that touched her made Hope Williams, who was turning to get into the car, startled for a moment. Her beautiful amber eyes were puzzled as she looked back at him, ¡°What is it?¡±


    Benjamin Myers raised the medicine bottle in his hand, his voice tender as he spoke, ¡°Let¡¯s apply some medicine to your wound first.¡±


    Hope Williams looked around, ¡°Here?¡±


    ¡°Yep, I¡¯m sure you won¡¯t apply it properly once I¡¯m gone.¡±


    Hope Williams gave an embarrassed smile, ¡°There¡¯s no need, really. This little injury will heal soon enough.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean, no need? Mommy, you¡¯ll get busy with work as soon as you get home and definitely forget about the medicine,¡± Luke said seriously.


    ¡°Exactly, Mommy. You have to apply the medicine properly.¡± Willow added, ¡°Please, Uncle Benjamin, help our Mommy apply the medicine. Mommy, we¡¯re all watching you.¡±


    Hope Williams was amused by the two little ones¡¯ serious, child-like voices.


    Benjamin Myers poured a bit of medicinal alcohol into his palm and rubbed it, ¡°Little Hope, even the kids are more sensible than you.¡±


    Hope Williams offered a helpless, wry smile, ¡°Sorry to trouble you, Benjamin.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. It might hurt a bit, so just bear with it.¡±


    His warm,rge hand enveloped her fair wrist, while his other hand covered her elbow. He was extra careful as he massaged, afraid of hurting her.


    Everything around was silent, so quiet that it seemed only the wind could be heard.


    Hope Williams subconsciously shrank her hand back, not because it was painful, but because she felt awkward for some reason.


    ¡°Little Hope.¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Benjamin Myers lifted his head, which had been bowed, and looked at her intensely with his gentle eyes. He sighed softly, ¡°You need to learn how to take care of yourself.¡±


    Hope Williams¡¯ eyshes trembled gently.


    After treating the wound, Hope Williams suddenly remembered that she had intended to invite Benjamin Myers over for dinner that day. Now that her hand was injured, it wouldn¡¯t be nice to cook, so she suggested, ¡°Let¡¯s go out to eat instead. My treat, as I promised you before.¡±


    Benjamin Myers, understanding Hope Williams¡¯ reluctance to be indebted to anyone, knew she would be uneasy if he didn¡¯t allow her to pay for the meal that evening, ¡°Alright.¡±


    After choosing a restaurant, Benjamin Myers drove there.


    ¡°By the way, Benjamin, I haven¡¯t asked you yet, why did you suddenlye back to the country? Weren¡¯t you always nning to develop your career abroad?¡±


    Benjamin Myers, his handsome face still wearing a gentle smile, exuded the demeanor of a courteous gentleman with a refined, jade-like quality, ¡°Yes, that was my n, but there are important people back home whom I missed.¡±


    Hope Williams wore an expression of someone eagerly watching drama, ¡°So, you¡¯re saying you came back for someone you like?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Benjamin Myers chuckled lowly, his pitch-ck eyes looking at Hope Williams, full of affection.


    Hope Williams, engrossed in her metaphorical melon-eating, paid no attention.


    ¡­


    After dinner, Benjamin Myers drove Hope Williams and her two children back home.


    ¡°Mommy, do you like Uncle Benjamin or Uncle Liam Cloud better?¡± Luke and Willow each leaned against one side of Hope Williams.


    Hope Williams had intended to tell them a bedtime story, but she was caught off guard by their question.


    ¡°Luke thinks both Uncle Benjamin and Uncle Liam Cloud are nice.¡±


    ¡°Willow thinks Uncle Benjamin is nicer. Uncle Benjamin takes such good care of Mommy, while Uncle Liam Cloud is always so stern.¡±


    ¡°No matter what, they both like Mommy, but who do you like?¡±

 Chapter 40 - 40 Old Master Lewis Falls Ill Again

    Chapter 40: Chapter 40 Old Master Lewis Falls Ill Again


    No one responded.


    Inside, there was an eerie silence.


    The vast study was shrouded in darkness, with gusts of cold wind blowing through.


    This strange atmosphere persisted for an unknown length of time. Wyatt Lewis cocked his head, his gaze fixed on the tightly locked door, moving inch by inch toward it. Then, with the swiftness of a thunderp, he rushed out of the study, leaning against the door and gasping for air.


    He felt as if he had survived a great peril.


    He was in there for less than a minute and felt all his blood freeze from the chill inside. Anyter and he would have been a goner.


    It was too terrifying, too terrifying.


    ¡°Thomas, who the hell pissed off my brother? It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve seen him this angry.¡± Just thinking about the times his brother beat him up was scary enough; whoever provoked his brother must be dead by now.


    ¡°Uh¡­¡± Thomas hesitated, unsure of what to say.


    ¡°Come on, spill it. Is the brave soul who angered my brother already growing grass on their grave?¡±


    ¡°No, she¡¯s fine, but the boss is really angry.¡±


    ¡°She?¡± He was curious about the lucky person who had enraged his brother yet lived to tell the tale, ¡°Who is it?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    ¡°Come on, tell me.¡±


    Unable to withstand Wyatt¡¯s curiosity, Thomas looked around and then whispered mysteriously, ¡°The ex-wife!¡±


    ¡°Holy shit!¡±


    Wyatt wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. ¡°Hope Williams?¡±


    Did Hope Williams provoke his brother to this extent?


    Damn, he was just about to go in to talk about Hope Williams. May Buddha Ancestor bless him that he hadn¡¯t spoken yet, otherwise¡­


    He could very well imagine his brother chasing him with a forty-meter long sword.


    ¡°I think my life is more important than this matter. I¡¯ll wait until my brother calms down before speaking.¡±


    The corner of Thomas¡¯s mouth twitched.


    Second Young Master, where has your courage gone?


    ¡°It¡¯s bad, the Old Master Lewis is having an episode and throwing up blood.¡±


    Wyatt was about to head back to his room when he heard amotioning from the Old Master¡¯s upstairs room. Waylon had already left the study, and the two brothers¡¯plexions darkened simultaneously as they hurried toward the Old Master¡¯s room.


    Suddenly, a sense of urgency rang throughout the entire Lewis Family¡¯s old house.


    ¡°Quick, notify Elder Murphy and Joy toe over, quickly!¡± Alitzel Williams was frantically arranging everything in the Old Master¡¯s room.


    The family doctor had already arrived, and the servants were in a state of panic.


    The scene was chaotic.


    ¡°Beep beep beep¡­¡±


    The heart monitor began to emit a rapid sequence of rm beeps.


    Wyatt¡¯s step hesitated as he entered the room. He frowned, turned around, and dialed Hope Williams¡¯s number.


    Boom boom boom, at some point a thunderstorm had begun outside, and the rain was pouring down.


    The thunder was loud, and Hope hurried to close the windows.


    Willow was just as scared of thunder as she was. Wanting to make sure Willow would not be restless and wake up crying if she couldn¡¯t find her, Hope covered Luke and Willow with their nkets and decided to bring herptop into their room to work.


    Hope concentrated on creating surgical ns for her patients on herptop, her slender fingers dancing across the keyboard. Suddenly, her phone rang with an unfamiliar number.


    Hope hastily silenced her phone, ncing at the peacefully sleeping Luke and Willow. She put down herptop, picked up the phone, and tiptoed out of the room.


    ¡°Hello, who¡¯s this?¡± Hope answered the call while also taking the opportunity to pour herself a ss of water, which she held in her hand.


    ¡°Sister-inw, help.¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡± Hope¡¯s grip on her phone tightened, and her heart began to race.


    ¡°Grandfather is sick again for some reason, and the situation is very urgent. Sister-inw, pleasee over quickly.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Hope¡¯s hand holding the cup trembled, and the ss cup violently crashed to the floor, shattering with a grating sound.


    Hope was in a daze, nced nervously toward the room, quickly grabbed her medicine box, and replied, ¡°I¡¯ll be right there.¡±


    How could this be? Old Master Lewis¡¯s condition was showing signs of improvement. If his medication was taken precisely ording to her prescription, such a serious episode shouldn¡¯t be happening.@@novelbin@@


    Hope hurriedly put on her shoes in the foyer when Luke opened his room door, rubbed his eyes, and came out. Seeing Hope about to leave sote, he approached with concern and asked, ¡°Mommy?¡±


    ¡°Baby, did you wake up? Did Mommy wake you up by being too loud?¡±


    Luke rubbed his eyes, ¡°No, I woke up on my own. Where are you going, Mommy?¡±


    ¡°Mommy is going to the Lewis Family old house for a bit. There¡¯s an old grandpa there who is very important to Mommy, and he is sick and needs Mommy. Can my baby stay home and sleep well and wait for Mommy toe back?¡±


    ¡°The Lewis Family old house? Daddy¡¯s home?¡±


    Hearing that Hope was going to the Lewis¡¯s, Luke¡¯s brow furrowed. He had heard from conversations between Mommy and her friend that the people at the Lewis¡¯s were bad, just like Daddy.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Hope squatted down to fix Luke¡¯s pajamas, her gaze gentle, ¡°Luke, Willow is scared of the thunder. Can you help Mommy take care of her? Mommy will be back very soon.¡±


    ¡°Okay, then youe back quick, Luke will wait for you.¡±


    ¡°My good baby.¡±


    Hope didn¡¯t have time to say more to Luke and quickly left after a few words.


    Luke obediently went back to his room, intending to go back to bed, but he was drawn to Willow¡¯s soft crying. He hurried over to hug his sister, gently touching Willow¡¯s small face and whispering, ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Willow?¡±


    Boom! A violent storm ensued outside.


    Willow¡¯s little body shrank, her face already crying red, clutching a plush toy, and sobbing softly, ¡°Brother, where¡¯s Mommy? Willow is scared.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t cry, don¡¯t cry.¡± Luke quickly wiped away Willow¡¯s tears. ¡°Don¡¯t be scared, your brother is here.¡±


    Luke climbed onto Willow¡¯s pink little bed, his small body hugging Willow,forting her gently, ¡°You want to see Mommy, don¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°Mhm, mhm, where did Mommy go, brother?¡±


    ¡°Mommy has something important to do, she went to the bad daddy¡¯s house. But if Willow wants to see Mommy, your brother has a way.¡±


    Willow snuggled into Luke¡¯s embrace, hearing that her brother had a way to see Mommy, she immediately looked up with round, hopeful eyes, ¡°What can you do, brother?¡±

 Chapter 42: Not Refuting Equates to Default

    Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Not Refuting Equates to Default


    Hope Williams repeatedly dialed Wyatt Lewis¡¯s phone,pletely ignoring Joy Ward.


    ¡°Hope Williams, I really don¡¯t know why you¡¯re still struggling. Looking for a sense of defeat? Hrious.¡±


    ¡°Bad woman!¡± Willow, in front of the screen, got so angry her little face turned red, and she couldn¡¯t help but m the table.


    Luke was also furious; the Lewis Family really were all bad people. Mommy went to help them with good intentions, and they actually barred her at the door. And that bad woman, she was unting her power in front of Mommy just to irritate her. It was detestable.


    ¡°Brother, we need to find a way to help Mommy.¡±


    ¡°Mm.¡± Luke nodded firmly, his fingers ready to work theputer keyboard, then his gaze shifted abruptly, ¡°No, Willow, look what Mommy is doing now?¡±


    Hope¡¯s expression was chilly. Joy Ward signaled to her bodyguard, who understood and unceremoniously moved to drive Hope away.


    The temples at Hope¡¯s forehead throbbed violently, and with a cold nce at the bodyguard, she turned towards the car behind her and got in without hesitation.


    ¡°Heh.¡± Joy sneered, watching Hope leave in defeat, with unstoppable triumph in her heart, ¡°Competing with me, you still¡ª¡±


    ¡°Beep!¡± The harsh sound of a horn suddenly red.


    What?


    What is this crazy woman trying to do?


    Joy¡¯s eyes widened dramatically, her entire face twisted in panic, ¡°Hope Williams, have you lost your mind?¡±


    Her only response was the elerating sound of the engine.


    Hope didn¡¯t hesitate and rushed towards the gate, the piercing, prolonged noise echoing throughout the space.


    With the car windows wide open, the wild wind carrying raindrops poured into the car. Hope narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly; her long hair draped over her shoulders was tousled by the wind. She exuded a chilling and proud aura, and even as the bodyguard pointed a gun at her in haste, her starry eyes remained unshaken, the sound of the engine growing only louder.


    With a ¡°bang,¡± the iron gate was knocked askew.


    The car charged into the Lewis ancestral home, unstoppable.


    She had to get through this door today; she had to save the person inside.


    Joy clutched her chest in fright, watching the car break through the iron gate, zooming in, her face in disbelief.


    Where did Hope get the guts to crash into the Lewis ancestral home?


    She bit her lip fiercely; no way.


    She couldn¡¯t let Hope see the elder. If she treats the patriarch on the spot, all her secrets would be out.


    She would not allow this to happen, and Joy chased after her in a hurry.


    At the entrance to the main house, Joy saw Wyatt Lewise down to meet Hope personally.


    ¡°Sister-inw, I¡¯m sorry my phone died! Come in with me quickly.¡±


    Hope frowned and nodded, picking up the medicine box and breaking into a run.


    ¡°Second Young Master?¡± Joy followed closely, frowning.


    ¡°Joy Ward?¡± Wyatt Lewis sneered undisguised, ¡°What are you here for?¡±


    ¡°I came to treat grandfather.¡± Joy said urgently, feigning a pitiful look, with drama in her eyes.


    A mocking smile crossed Wyatt¡¯s eyes as he stood tall and imposing in front of Joy, leaning nonchntly against the doorway, his lips curled as if he were a dandy. He mocked, ¡°Joy Ward, still pretending! I can¡¯t stand women like you. Don¡¯t you dare bother my sister-inw, or I won¡¯t let you off.¡±


    ¡°I¡­¡± Joy wanted to say more, but Wyatt gave her no chance to speak.


    A strong sense of malice surged in Joy¡¯s eyes.


    She just didn¡¯t understand. How could Wyatt Lewis, this arrogant yboy, someone who flouted all decency, be so protective of Hope? And to her horror, she realized something. Wyatt always referred to this woman as sister-inw, even in front of Waylon Lewis, and what was even scarier was that Waylon never objected to Wyatt¡¯s reference to Hope.


    No objections meant acquiescence.


    A terrifying thought involuntarily popped into Joy¡¯s heart.


    Could it be that Waylon still, deep down, regarded Hope as his wife?


    Oh my God!


    Joy freaked out at the thought popping into her head, stumbled back, and looked involuntarily toward the grand and magnificent Lewis family main house, the ce she longed to enter as thedy of the house.


    No, she absolutely wouldn¡¯t allow Hope to beat her there; she would neverpromise.@@novelbin@@


    In the room, the patriarch had just been checked by Elder Murphy.


    Elder Murphy ced the patriarch¡¯s hand back under the quilt, frowning deeply.


    Seeing Elder Murphy like that, Waylon Lewis also frowned, his presence chilling, and asked in a deep voice, ¡°How is grandfather doing?¡±


    ¡°Not too goodpared to before. Have you been giving the patriarch other medications?¡±


    ¡°No, the medicine we¡¯ve been concocting for the patriarch is exactly as prescribed by Joy.¡± Alitzel Williams, holding her chest and gasping for air, was being supported by others as she cried.


    ¡°What¡¯s the situation with grandfather now?¡± Hope charged in, not letting anyone stop her, and immediately squatted beside the patriarch¡¯s bed. She didn¡¯t even have time to catch her breath before forcing herself to calm down, her fingers resting on the patriarch¡¯s wrist.


    Hope¡¯s brow furrowed deeply.


    How could this be!


    It was even worse than she had anticipated.


    Without hesitation, Hope took out a small bottle of pills from the medicine box she had prepared in advance, took out one, and put it in the patriarch¡¯s mouth.


    Her movements were swift; just as she was about to proceed to the next step, a sharp voice sounded behind her.


    ¡°Hope Williams!¡± Alitzel saw Hope and immediately opposed her as if she saw a nemesis from a past life, ¡°Someone, pull her away from here.¡±


    Hope was dragged away from the patriarch¡¯s bedside by several servants.


    Waylon¡¯s gaze shed, turning cold again in an instant.


    The woman was sopping wet, as if she¡¯d just been pulled out of a river; even her hair dripped with water,ying wetly on her frail shoulders, looking as bedraggled as imaginable.


    Didn¡¯t she know to use an umbre when it rained?


    Foolish woman!


    His cold gaze shifted away.


    Her dampness was none of his business.

 Chapter 45: Take a Shower and Change Clothes, Otherwise Youre Not Leaving Through This Door

    Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Take a Shower and Change Clothes, Otherwise You¡¯re Not Leaving Through This Door


    Hope Williams¡¯s eyshes trembled lightly as she lifted her gaze, only to see Waylon Lewis standing by her side at some point, his powerful aura enveloping her.


    Hope¡¯s dry lips quivered, and with a choked voice, she said, ¡°Waylon, let me see Grandpa, please.¡±


    She questioned herself; her departure in the past had wronged no one, save for his elderly self.


    ¡°Waylon, are you still going to protect this woman?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Waylon answered coldly.


    Not only was Alitzel Williams¡¯ heart shaken, but so were Hope and Joy Ward, without exception.


    ¡°Ah¡­¡±


    Suddenly, Hope felt a sense of weightlessness, and before she knew it, the man had hefted her onto his shoulders with ease, his broad shoulders making light work of the task.


    ¡°Waylon, what are you doing? Put me down; I want to see Grandpa, Waylon, let me see him! I can save Grandpa, only I can, only me. I must atone, Waylon.¡±


    ¡°Shut up,¡± Waylon reprimanded coldly.


    At that fiercemand, Hope couldn¡¯t help her nose tingling, tears swirling in her eyes.


    ¡°Waylon!¡±


    Alitzel Williams couldn¡¯t fathom when her son had be so blinded by this woman, to the extent that he¡¯d defend her time and again.


    Waylon¡¯s deep gaze swept past her for a moment, his brows knitting together slightly as he coldly dropped the words, ¡°I¡¯m taking her with me,¡± before leaving the room.


    With Waylon taking Hope away, the faces of those left in the room showed diverse expressions.


    Alitzel Williams was fuming, and Joy Ward clenched her fists tightly, unable to hide the resentment in her eyes.


    Only Wyatt Lewis, with a smile curving his lips, wished he could raise a triumphant g and cheer for his brother.


    Just moments before, he had been scoffing at how his brother could possibly win his wife back.


    Unexpectedly, his brother had really pulled through.


    ¡°Waylon, where are you taking me? Have you gone mad? I need to see Grandpa; I must see him.¡±


    Waylon paid no heed to Hope¡¯s cries, pushed open a door into a room, and set her down on the bed.


    Immediately, Hope scrambled up and rushed towards the door, but Waylon kicked it shut with his foot, and with the door closed, Hope found herself with no way out.


    Hope closed her eyes briefly, took a deep breath, and asked, ¡°Waylon, what on earth are you trying to do?¡±


    ¡°Are you deaf? Didn¡¯t you hear Elder Murphy saying that Grandpa¡¯s life is no longer in danger? You want to go now, just to be an eyesore? To be scolded?¡±


    ¡°¡­This is my business.¡±


    Waylon didn¡¯t converse with her further but directly pulled a white shirt from the wardrobe and tossed it to Hope.


    Hope was startled. ¡°What does this mean?¡±


    The man kicked a single-seater sofa near the door and leaned casually against it, his tall and straight figure watching Hope with an arched brow.


    ¡°Take a shower, change your clothes, don¡¯t dirty my room.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Hope threw the clothes to the side, her expression turning icy. ¡°If you find me dirty, I can leave.¡±


    ¡°Hope Williams! Am I asking for your opinion? Hm?¡± The man¡¯s maic voice was neither loud nor soft, but the raised inflection at the end carried a heavy threat.


    His demeanor made it clear that if she didn¡¯t take a shower and change her clothes that day, she wouldn¡¯t be going anywhere that night.


    Hope fell silent for half a second, exhaling a turbid breath. ¡°Waylon, I don¡¯t have time for your games. I came to see Grandpa; let me out.¡±


    Waylon¡¯s eyebrows rose slightly, his tone calm, ¡°Discuss with me?¡±


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    ¡°Is that useful?¡±


    Hope was exasperated.


    ¡°You can try to oust me all you want, an entire evening; I¡¯m up for it,¡± Waylon said, lifting his hand and gesturing towards her with a wine ss.


    Hope frowned, anger and speechlessness spread across her pretty face. She nodded to herself; indeed, negotiating with this domineering man was wishful thinking.


    Hope did what she must out of helplessness, resisted when she felt like it, and after a cold re at Waylon for a few seconds, she pursed her lips, turned her face away, and said no more.


    ¡°Bang!¡± went the sound.


    Hope mmed the bathroom door and immediately after, Waylon heard the sound of the door being locked from the inside.


    Heh!


    Still so cautious.


    Would he peek at her?


    That¡¯sughable!


    In terms of her figure, what he should have seen five years ago, he¡¯d seen already, and even what he shouldn¡¯t have seen, he¡¯d seen as well.


    Waylon took his time cing a cigarette between his lips, his gaze drifting indifferently towards the bathroom. His heart skipped at the sight of the woman¡¯s slender, graceful figure, silhouetted against the frosted ss; though she was thin, the ces where flesh should be weren¡¯tcking at all.


    Waylon¡¯s heartbeat quickened, his finger curling beneath his lower lip, his sexy Adam¡¯s apple sliding up and down once before he finally looked away. He picked up the ss of wine beside him, drinking it down to quell the irritation in his chest.


    The sound of the shower echoed in the quiet room, and Waylon¡¯s dark eyes unintentionally caught sight of the clothes thrown on the floor.


    A trace of a smile crossed the man¡¯s lips.


    After taking a hot shower in the bathroom, Hope intended to change clothes when she remembered that the dry clothes Waylon handed her were tossed outside!


    Hope wrapped a towel around herself, leaned slightly towards the door, wiped the fog from the ss surface, and looked out, seeing nothing at all.


    She stood hesitating against the wall for a few minutes before finally speaking up, ¡°Waylon?¡±


    No response.


    Hope tried again, ¡°Waylon, are you still out there? Can I ask you for a favor?¡±


    Silence followed.


    ¡°I forgot to bring clothes in here; can you pass them to me?¡±


    After Hope finished speaking, there was still no sign of the man outside.@@novelbin@@


    Had he already left?


    Hope quietly opened the locked bathroom door, peered through a small gap, looked around, and saw no sign of Waylon. She breathed a sigh of relief, darted out to pick up the white shirt.


    Just as Hope looked up, her gaze collided unguardedly with the deep darkness of the man¡¯s eyes.

 Chapter 47: Encountering an Unprecedented "Terrorist Attack

    Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Encountering an Unprecedented ¡°Terrorist Attack


    Hope Williams widened her eyes and upon turning around, saw Waylon Lewis with a frost-likeplexion. His chilling and stern aura seemed as though he had crawled out from hell.


    Hope felt a surge of terror from within and rolled her eyes speechlessly.


    ¡°You¡­ let go.¡± Hope gritted her teeth, wondering why he was haunting her like a persistent ghost, ¡°Where are you taking me?¡±


    ¡°Taking you back.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t need it!¡±


    ¡°Like you have a choice?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­¡± Wyatt Lewis could even feel the fury emitting from Hope¡¯s amber-colored eyes.


    Annoyed, Hope closed her eyes briefly, ¡°Waylon, you¡¯re acting like a bandit¡­¡±


    Waylon did not speak again, merely grabbing her and walking out without looking at her.


    His domineering and arrogant demeanor was fully disyed.


    ¡°Waylon, can you not always resort to using force?¡±


    ¡°I can walk by myself. Would letting go kill me? If you have an illness get treated, Waylon¡­¡±


    Downstairs, Wyatt could still hear Hope, being carried like a small chicken, cursing helplessly and angrily.


    Hope had just left, unaware that in the next second, the Lewis family mansion¡¯s main hall would experience an unprecedented ¡°terrorist attack.¡±


    With a loud ¡°bang,¡± something copsed thunderously.


    The servants gathered downstairs, chasing after¡­ a robotic dog?


    Wyatt was thunderstruck, what was going on?


    He hurriedly went downstairs, only to widen his eyes in shock as the luxurious hall was inplete disarray in just a moment; the couch was bitten into several holes, a huge vase had smashed to the ground, and sand from the big nt pots was scattered everywhere, with debris all around as if it had been attacked by aliens.


    Wyatt was simply dumbfounded.


    ¡°Catch that dog.¡±


    ¡°Where did this trouble-making doge from, drive it away, quickly.¡±


    Alitzel Williams was so angry, her temples throbbing and her eyes seeing stars.


    All the bodyguards were deployed to chase Brother Jimmy, who, being small and agile, capable of leaping and flying, led dozens of them on a merry dance, continuousmentations filling the air.


    And that robot dog, it was mechanically shouting, ¡°Down with the bad guys, rid the people of nuisances, down with the bad guys, rid the people of nuisances.¡±


    What the hell was ¡°Down with the bad guys, rid the people of nuisances?¡±


    Joy Ward, hearing the noise, came downstairs and couldn¡¯t believe the scene before her eyes, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Brother Jimmy¡¯s attention was drawn by Joy¡¯s voice, its mechanical eyes turning red as it locked on its target and charged towards Joy Ward.


    Shouting, ¡°Bad woman! Let you feel the consequences of angering me.¡±


    Joy hadn¡¯t understood what was happening when the unanticipated attack from Brother Jimmy caused her to stumble and fall directly onto the stairs.


    ¡°Ah, get off, get off.¡±


    Brother Jimmy¡¯s powerful suction cups clung directly onto Joy Ward¡¯s face, and despite her frantic attempts to hit it, she caused no damage to Brother Jimmy, who grew even more aggressive.


    Behind all this, Luke and Willow couldn¡¯t helpughing aloud, ¡°Let this bad woman ¨C who always troubles Mommy ¨C get what she deserves.¡±


    ¡°Watch this, Willow,¡± Luke said, his evil little mouth curling up as his nimble fingers pressed a small button.


    In the midst of her struggle, Joy suddenly felt a chill on the top of her head and a liquid flowed down from her head.


    ¡°Ahh¡­¡±


    Dog urine!


    ¡°Ah!¡± Joy¡¯s shrill voice involuntarily amplified, ¡°Gross, so gross.¡±


    ¡°Pfft¡­¡± Watching with interest as Joy Ward made a fool of herself, Wyatt Lewis couldn¡¯t help but burst outughing.


    It was more humiliating than harmful.


    ¡°Hey, stupid woman, how can a robot dog pee? It¡¯s just water.¡± Wyatt didn¡¯t bother moving to help her, instead he leanedzily against the wall, watching nonchntly, asionally cheering Brother Jimmy on.


    Joy¡¯s face soured, as if she was having the worst day ever. Today, Hope Williams had already embarrassed her, and now even a robot dog dared to pee on her head,pletely humiliating her. ¡°Are you all dead? Just standing there watching, can¡¯t youe over and help? What¡¯s the use of feeding you useless bunch?¡±@@novelbin@@


    Due to her panic and anger, Joy¡¯s voice became shrilly sharp.


    Alitzel Williams then realized what was happening and gave Joy another shocked look.


    Not just Alitzel, all the servants were stunned. The usually gentle and well-mannered Miss Ward had turned into a shrew.


    The robot dog wasn¡¯t much of a problem before she came down; it was merely catching and destroying things without any intent to harm humans. Once she came along, it attracted all the attack power, chasing her and biting.


    ¡°What a strange urrence.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± Waylon Lewis had just forcefully sent Hope Williams home when he returned to see the living room in shambles, looking like a battle had just taken ce, with bodyguards and servants all dirty and disheveled, and Joy the most pitiful of all.


    Seeing Waylon return, the sharp and harsh demeanor vanished from Joy, reced by an innocent, aggrieved expression. ¡°Waylon, umm umm um¡­ This must be someone ying a prank.¡±


    Waylon nced at Joy nonchntly, his dark eyes devoid of warmth, and his gaze moved to the robot dog lying on the ground, his deep eyes narrowing.


    Waylon signaled with his hand, and Thomas Hughes immediately picked up the robot dog and handed it to Waylon.


    Waylon¡¯s brows furrowed, a chill condensing between them.


    Luke pressed the switch twice in a row, and Brother Jimmy only moved his legs before losing powerpletely.


    ¡°Brother, what happened to Brother Jimmy?¡± Willow asked worriedly.


    Luke frowned, slightly puzzled. ¡°Brother Jimmy¡¯s out of power.¡±


    ¡°Click.¡± There was the sound of the door opening from the entrance.


    Hearing the door, Luke quickly turned off the surveince video and put theputer back on the desk.


    Willow also immediately scrambled back into her tiny bed, but before she could settle in, the door opened. Hope then saw Willow hanging off the edge of the bed.


    Hope¡¯s heart leapt, fearing Willow had fallen off the bed.


    ¡°Willow?¡± Hope quickly picked the child up, ¡°Why are you awake?¡±


    Willow blinked nkly, her clever little mind working quickly. She lifted her small hand to her forehead, her little face twisted in distress, ¡°Mommy, Willow has a headache.¡±


    ¡°A headache?¡± Hope grew even more worried and quickly touched Willow¡¯s forehead, ¡°It¡¯s not hot, no fever, could it be heat stroke? No, Willow, get up, Mommy is taking you to the hospital.¡±


    Hearing they were going to the hospital made both Luke and Willow tense.


    Going to the hospital and getting examined would give them away.


    ¡°No, Willow doesn¡¯t want to go to the hospital.¡± Willow reacted vehemently.


    Confused by Willow¡¯s anxious response, Hope said, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? How can you not go to the hospital when you¡¯re sick, Willow, be good¡­¡± Holding Willow, Hope sat down on the bed and felt something under her.


    Hope suspiciously lifted Willow¡¯s nket and found a mechanical remote control inside. She had seen this remote control in Luke¡¯sb before; it was specifically for Brother Jimmy.


    ¡°Sote and still ying with your brother¡¯s Brother Jimmy?¡±


    ¡°Ah?¡± Willow didn¡¯t know how to respond and looked helplessly towards Luke, who was pretending to be asleep in the neighboring bed.


    Hope¡¯s gaze shifted toward Luke, then to the now closedptop and the remote control in her hand, all of which belonged in Luke¡¯s y area.


    ¡°Luke!¡± Hope called helplessly, ¡°Mommy found out, you know.¡±


    With that, Luke opened his eyes and guiltily rushed into Hope¡¯s arms.


    ¡°Luke, still ying with Brother Jimmy at night?¡±


    ¡°Mm-hm, Luke wanted to quickly fix the problems with Brother Jimmy. Isn¡¯t Mommy¡¯s birthdaying up? I wanted to give Brother Jimmy to Mommy as a present.¡±

 Chapter 49 - 49 Wholeheartedly in Love with Waylon Lewis

    Chapter 49: Chapter 49 Wholeheartedly in Love with Waylon Lewis


    Alitzel Williams was silent for a moment, her eyes narrowing as she rose with authority, ¡°It¡¯s all because Hope Williams has been lingering around the Lewis Family, dead set on seducing Waylon. At first, I thought she was a kind-hearted girl, but you never really know someone just by their appearance. I never expected her to be so scheming. I absolutely won¡¯t let her get close to Waylon again.¡±


    Joy Ward, her n having seeded, wore a triumphant smile, feeling thoroughly satisfied. She immediately rose to follow Alitzel, affectionately taking her hand and said softly, ¡°Aunt, don¡¯t be upset. Hope isn¡¯t worth it.¡±


    ¡°Joy, it¡¯s only you who truly loves Waylon, asking nothing in return. There aren¡¯t many girls like you left.¡±


    Joy¡¯s lips pressed together as a soft, tender smile spread across her face. She couldn¡¯t help but nce upstairs¡ªa subtle gesture thatid bare the little girl¡¯s crush in the most obvious way.


    Alitzel smiled, ¡°If you want to go, then go.¡±


    Joy immediately withdrew her gaze, her eyes fluttering uncertainly as she blushed, ¡°Then Aunt, I¡¯ll go up to see Waylon and chat with youter.¡±


    Alitzel nodded, ¡°Go ahead.¡±


    Meanwhile, in the study¡­


    Wyatt Lewis detailed the entire process of how he had witnessed Hope Williams treating the old man¡¯s illness and shared his own suspicions with Waylon Lewis.


    He had wanted to speak up earlier but never found the right opportunity.


    Waylon sat in the CEO¡¯s chair, still holding the mechanical dog Brother Jimmy. The warm glow of themp silently highlighted his perfect and handsome profile, his eyebrows knit together in a ¡°´¨¡± shape.


    ¡°Are you saying that Joy Ward lied and that it was Hope who really saved Grandfather?¡± a deep voice rose,ced with a fewyers of coldness.


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s always been Hope who saved Grandfather. Joy Ward is an impostor, iming Hope¡¯s credit and deceiving us all.¡± Wyatt¡¯s face, usually not very expressive, was now serious.


    Waylon¡¯s fingers tapped on the desk intermittently. He didn¡¯t speak, unclear how much he believed, but the chill in his eyes deepened.


    At the doorway, Joy Ward clenched her hands tightly upon hearing their conversation.


    Hope Williams had saved the old man¡­


    How did Wyatt find out?


    And he was so sure!


    Impossible, Joy thought, clutching her chest, the suffocation making it hard to breathe. A sense of unprecedented fear enveloped her.


    ¡°Joy, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Alitzel had intended to return to her room but saw Joy leaning against the corner of the study¡¯s doorway and came over. Joy¡¯splexion was deathly pale, utterly bloodless, her whole body trembling.@@novelbin@@


    ¡°Joy, are you not feeling well?¡± Alitzel asked anxiously.


    Startled, Joy looked up as Waylon and Wyatt, having heard themotion, came out.


    Seeing Joy in that state, Waylon¡¯s brow furrowed slightly.


    Wyatt¡¯s lips pressed together, his furrowed brow showing a hint of disdain as he sneered, ¡°What? Is your n exposed, so now you y dead?¡±


    ¡°What n is exposed?¡± Alitzel blinked, not understanding what they were talking about, nor why Joy had suddenly turned into such a state.


    ¡°You ask her!¡± Wyatt couldn¡¯t bother to exin.


    Alitzel looked between Waylon and Wyatt and then back at Joy, her gaze filled with questions.


    Joy staggered, her legs gave way, and she fell backward.


    She fainted!


    Alitzel¡¯s eyes suddenly widened, ¡°Joy?¡±


    ¡°Quickly, take her to the hospital.¡±


    ¡°Damn, this is too much.¡± Wyatt ced his hands on his hips, pacing back and forth, his admiration for the woman¡¯s acting talents renewed.


    Joy was rushed to the hospital overnight and didn¡¯t wake up until the next morning.


    As usual, Hope Williams had surgery in the morning. She went over the surgical procedure early with several doctors and waited for the anesthesiologist to prepare the patient before starting the surgery.


    After a morning¡¯s worth of surgeries, Hope stepped out of the operating room and breathed a sigh of relief. The patient¡¯s family, who had been waiting outside, rushed up, ¡°Doctor Williams, how did it go?¡±


    Hope removed her mask and smiled slightly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the surgery was very sessful, but the patient is very weak now and needs to be taken to the ICU for observation for a few days.¡±


    The patient¡¯s family, ovee with emotion, grasped Hope¡¯s hand and thanked her incessantly, almost bringing Hope to her knees.


    Taken aback, Hope quickly helped the aunt up, ¡°Auntie, please don¡¯t do this.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, thank you, Doctor Williams. We went to several hospitals for this operation, and doctors said our old man¡¯s heart condition was too unique and didn¡¯t dare operate. Only you¡ªthank you, you¡¯re our family¡¯s savior,¡± the aunt said, gripping Hope¡¯s hand, shaking with emotion.


    Hope smiled warmly, ¡°Auntie, you tter me. Treating patients is our duty as doctors. I will send you the post-operative care instructionster.¡±


    ¡°Alright, thank you, thank you.¡±


    It took a while for Hope to extricate herself from the family¡¯s enthusiastic thanks, only to see Aurora Wood hurriedly running over.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±

 Chapter 52: 52 Hope Williams Goes Fishing

    Chapter 52: Chapter 52 Hope Williams Goes Fishing


    ¡°¡­¡± Hope Williams gritted her teeth, her tone suddenly changing as she sneered coldly, ¡°Is that my problem, or is President Lewis just being jealous?¡±


    ¡°Heh.¡± The man¡¯s jaw tightened slightly as he let out a low chuckle, ¡°Do you think you¡¯re worthy of my jealousy? You were once my woman, and now, even if I don¡¯t want you, no one else is allowed toy a finger on you, get it?¡±


    Ayer of frost coated Waylon Lewis¡¯s handsome face as his domineering words directly assailed her heart.


    Hope¡¯s expression stiffened slightly as she stared coldly at Waylon Lewis, ¡°You¡¯re sick, and you need treatment. I suggest you see a psychiatrist.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll take your advice.¡± Waylon Lewis¡¯s thin lips curled up mockingly as he reached out his long fingers to lightly adjust her tousled hair.


    Hope blinked, utterly confused about what this man really wanted to do. Such an intimate gesture, however, elicited gasps from those around them.


    Hope felt her hand being gripped tightly. She tried to pull her hand away, but the man had no intention of letting go, in fact, he gripped it even tighter.


    ¡°Where are you taking me?¡± Hope asked, lowering her voice.


    Waylon Lewis leaned in closer to her, his voice low and maic as he whispered in her ear, ¡°You¡¯ll know when we get there.¡±


    Hope felt her ears turn slightly red.


    Everyone¡¯s hearts trembled with them; this man¡¯s every action was fatally alluring.


    ¡°Ahhh¡­ why is it always Doctor Williams? Why do all the outstanding men fancy Doctor Williams?¡±


    ¡°I wish a domineering CEO would sweep me into his arms. Save me, this man is so handsome, I¡¯m in love.¡±


    ¡°Why not me, why isn¡¯t it me? Oh my god, I¡¯m going to die of jealousy, Doctor Williams is just too blessed.¡±


    ¡°But it looks like Doctor Williams is two-timing, with Doctor Myers tenderly delivering medicine before, and now the overbearing CEO embracing her, is Doctor Williams actually fishing?¡±


    ¡°Now that you mention it, that does seem likely. If it¡¯s true, that¡¯s shameless. Hey, did you hear? Doctor Williams seduced her own professor in college, and that¡¯s why she got expelled.¡±


    ¡°Who said that, is there any proof? That¡¯s explosive news. We always saw Doctor Williams as a cold goddess, indifferent and low-key, but who knew she was this vile behind the scenes?¡±


    ¡°I know, right? But look how beautiful she is, with such a perfect shell, can men resist?¡±@@novelbin@@


    ¡°Exactly, exactly.¡±


    It wasn¡¯t until Hope was dragged to the eighteenth floor by the man that she realized they were clearly headed for Joy Ward¡¯s hospital room.


    ¡°Waylon Lewis, let me go.¡±


    The man paid her no mind. Hope couldn¡¯t match his strength, and she was pulled directly into the hospital room.


    Seeing Waylon Lewis arrive, Joy Ward¡¯s feeble face immediately brightened with a gentle smile, ¡°Waylon¡­ Hope?¡±


    Hope did not miss the fleeting crack in her expression.


    Emotions surged in Joy¡¯s eyes, but she fiercely suppressed them, again and again, until she forced out a weak, strained smile.


    Two elegantly dresseddies sat on the sofa next to the hospital bed, one being Alitzel Williams and the other Joy Ward¡¯s mother Kaeli Thompson. Tears stained Joy¡¯s face, her eyes red and swollen as if she had just been crying.


    As soon as Hope arrived, all eyes were on her, and the atmosphere became awkward and tense. Hope slightly tugged at her lips¡ªthis situation felt very much like a public trial, and she was the used!


    And their res¡ªit almost made Hope wonder if she had desecrated their ancestral graves overnight.


    ¡°The second young master must be deceived by this woman, spouting nonsense,¡± Kaeli Thompson couldn¡¯t help but snort coldly. ¡°Alitzel, we are sisters, and you¡¯ve seen our Joy grow up. You know her better than anyone. She went abroad to study medicine to treat the old master¡¯s heart disease, and she¡¯s had a hard time. She did it so one day she could cure the old master, and now she¡¯s done it, yet this woman wants to take credit. Our Joy is like swallowing bitter aloes, she can¡¯t speak of her bitterness.¡±


    As Kaeli spoke, she pressed her lips together and tears began to flow, her expression one of great grievance.


    Seeing this, Alitzel Williams frowned andforted, ¡°Kaeli, I naturally know that Joy treated the old master, and that can¡¯t be faked, nor taken away by anyone else. I, of course, don¡¯t believe this woman¡¯s words, and our Wyatt is straightforward, he must have been deceived by this woman.¡±


    Hope, not knowing the full story, listened in a fog, ¡°What do you mean taking credit? Joy swallowing bitter aloes with unspoken bitterness? What about Wyatt Lewis being straightforward, so he¡¯s deceived by me?¡±


    Hope¡¯s brow knotted slightly.


    ¡°Do you believe me, Waylon? I¡¯ve tried my best to save grandfather. I¡¯m not seeking credit or glory, but I can¡¯t let Miss Williams frame me like this, Waylon, I¡¯m human too, I feel wronged. All I ask is to be vindicated.¡±


    Joy¡¯s lips were tightly clenched, a picture of forbearance before her tears heart-rendingly fell.


    ¡°Wait a minute.¡±


    Hope couldn¡¯t help but raise her hand to interrupt her.


    ¡°What do you mean I¡¯m framing you?¡±

 Chapter 57: 57 Luke and Willow were taken away by Waylon Lewis

    Chapter 57: Chapter 57 Luke and Willow were taken away by Waylon Lewis


    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Willow pouted her little mouth and put the photo album back in its original ce.


    ¡°But if not, why would bad Daddy cherish Mommy¡¯s photos?¡± Luke murmured, puzzled.


    Thud, thud, thud¡­


    A series of neither light nor heavy footsteps sounded outside.


    Luke cautiously looked towards the door, ¡°Not good, someone ising, let¡¯s hide first.¡± In order not to give anything away, Luke first put Brother Jimmy back in his original ce.


    The study was connected to the room next door; Luke and Willow opened the door and quickly hid in the other room.<div>


    The moment the door closed, the study door was opened.


    Waylon Lewis adjusted his tie, sat at the desk, turned on theputer, and started a video conference.


    Meanwhile, the bodyguard at the door, seeing a car approaching, intended to stop it, but when he saw the cold and ruthless face of the woman in the car, he didn¡¯t think twice before promptly opening the gate to let her pass.


    This she-devil was not to be messed with; the door had just been fixed, and he didn¡¯t want her to break it again.


    Hope Williams entered the Lewis Family home smoothly.


    ¡°Young Madam?¡± Just as Nanny Thompson opened the door and Hope came in, Nanny Thompson intended to inquire, but upon meeting Hope¡¯s gaze, she swallowed her words.


    Hope was in a furious state and nced around the living room, ¡°Where is Waylon Lewis?¡±


    Hearing this, Nanny Thompson immediately pointed upstairs, ¡°Young Master is in the study¡­ ah, Young Madam, I¡¯ll go call¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll find him myself.¡± Hope coldly dropped a sentence and strode upstairs.


    Seeing the expression on Hope¡¯s face, Nanny Thompson wasn¡¯t sure if she should stop her, but thinking it over, she knew she couldn¡¯t and decided to pretend she hadn¡¯t seen anything, not wanting to be med, and immediately went on with her own tasks.


    Hope was extremely familiar with every room in the Lewis household and quickly found her way to Waylon¡¯s study door.


    At that moment, a raging fire of anger ignited within Hope; she could tolerate everything except the matter of taking the children away.


    Hope pushed the door open without hesitation.@@novelbin@@


    ¡°Waylon Lewis, you are the biggest liar in the world.¡±


    When Hope saw Waylon, her anger erupted.


    Waylon shifted his gaze from theputer screen, slightly surprised by Hope¡¯s appearance.


    He furrowed his brows.


    The biggest liar in the world?


    Waylon, sitting at home, the usations fell from the sky.


    He nced at her coolly, remaining silent, and the air grew quiet for a few seconds.


    The conference was still ongoing in theputer, suddenly two low chuckles came through, yful, ¡°Brother Waylon, you owe someone a favor, huh?¡±


    Waylon shifted his gaze, raised his hand, and closed theputer.


    ¡°Where have you hidden the children?¡± Hope cut straight to the chase.


    He was momentarily stunned, ¡°What children?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re still ying dumb, Waylon Lewis? Amusing, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    Waylon¡¯s expression darkened rapidly; he couldn¡¯t understand why Hope had suddenlye to demand the children, ¡°What madness is this? When did I hide the children?¡±


    Hope took a deep breath trying to stay calm, her gaze icy as she stared at Waylon.


    ¡°If you haven¡¯t hidden the children, then where are they? The GPS shows Luke and Willow are right here, Waylon Lewis, and you still deny it.¡±


    A deeper chill appeared in Waylon¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°I told you, I didn¡¯t take the children away¡­¡± Waylon paused, his eyes shifting slightly, he frowned, ¡°Are you saying the children are lost?¡±


    ¡°ying dumb!¡± Hope¡¯s eyes reddened, truly panic-stricken, thinking Waylon was deliberately dying her made her even angrier, ¡°Waylon Lewis, if you don¡¯t hand over the children, I won¡¯t leave.¡±


    Waylon¡¯s brow furrowed tight, with Hope looking as if she would fight to the death if he didn¡¯t hand over the children.


    He took the children away?


    Dare he?


    Now every time he even mentions children, she goes crazy; he now dares not even mention them, let alone take them away. Joking!


    But now the crucial matter was that the children were missing!


    Seeing the anxious look on his face, Hope sarcastically pulled at her lip, ¡°Waylon Lewis, have you been hanging out with Lotus Ward too long and picked up her habits? Besides you, who would take them away? Yet here you are still ying innocent, really that¡¯s enough.¡±


    Waylon¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, wanting to speak.


    The woman¡¯s angry voice rose again, ¡°Waylon Lewis, I don¡¯t care what you do to me, that¡¯s fine, but when ites to the children, I¡¯ve said it before, I won¡¯tpromise, and I definitely won¡¯tpromise. I won¡¯t give them to you. I know I¡¯m no match for you, if you really want to take the children away, I can¡¯t stop you, but if you really do that, I¡¯ll make you regret it, even if I have to pay with my life.¡±


    Waylon¡¯s temples throbbed.


    ¡°Crazy.¡±


    He muttered lowly, paced two steps in ce in agitation, picked up his phone, and put it to his ear, his voice cold, ¡°Gather everyone.¡±


    ¡°Boss, what happened?¡±


    Waylon clenched his back teeth in anger, ¡°My son is missing, find my son, everyone, immediately.¡±


    ¡°¡­Yes.¡±


    ¡°Also, mobilize the police force from the station, have everyone search.¡±


    ¡°The children are right here in the Lewis home, you hid them, why do you still pretend?¡±


    ¡°Hope Williams, if the children are found here in the Lewis home, I, Waylon Lewis, will let you deal with me as you see fit!¡± Waylon banged his phone down on the desktop, his face threateningly grim.


    He didn¡¯t know which dog dared to kidnap his children and frame him, causing him to be lectured to death by this madwoman, Waylon boiled with rage internally, and if he found that person, he swore he¡¯d skin him alive.


    Hope tugged at her lips, ¡°Fine, if you want to y, I¡¯ll see it through to the end.¡±


    Hope¡¯s sharp gaze stared at him, unwilling to move away even slightly.


    The atmosphere between the two was rigidly tense.


    Waylon¡¯s somber gazended on the woman in front of him, her eyes filled with tears yet her face exceptionally stubborn; a few traces of struggle shed through his eyes, somewhat reluctant.


    Just then, Wyatt Lewis excitedly came in holding two children, ¡°Brother, I found the two children in your room, the boy looks exactly like a carbon copy of you.¡±

 Chapter 60: 60 Waylon Lewiss Value Lies in Self-Awareness

    Chapter 60: Chapter 60 Waylon Lewis¡¯s Value Lies in Self-Awareness


    ¡°Can we ask you for a favor, bad daddy?¡±


    Waylon Lewis raised an eyebrow, ¡°Let¡¯s hear it.¡±


    These two little rascals were calling him sote. He thought it couldn¡¯t just be to apologize. Waylon Lewis curled his lips into a smirk, waiting for what they would say next.


    ¡°Could you take our mommy out for a meal?¡± Willow asked timidly, her voice milkily sweet, irresistibly adorable.


    ¡°What?¡±


    Waylon Lewis walked to the window, looking at the twinkling lights outside, a flicker of surprise passing through his deep eyes.<div>


    ...


    ¡°Our mommy said she wanted you to take her out for a meal; she has something to tell you.¡±


    ¡°She wants me to take her out? Did she say that herself?¡±


    Waylon¡¯s astute eyes narrowed slightly with amusement, yet he was skeptical.


    ¡°Mm-hmm, of course.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t believe it?¡± Luke asked.


    ¡°The likelihood is not high,¡± he said in a deep voice.


    ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Luke paused, as if pondering something, and after a few seconds, he spoke up, ¡°Bad daddy, Luke suddenly realizes you have a high-quality trait.¡±


    ¡°Mm?¡±


    A high-quality trait?


    What high-quality trait?


    ¡°Especially self-aware!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Especially self-aware?!


    ¡­


    Waylon Lewis was momentarily stunned¡ªhis dark, deep eyes fluttering with confusion¡ªthen he quickly regained hisposure, shaking his head helplessly with a smile.


    This son of his was truly Hope Williams¡¯ child, inheriting her sharp wit perfectly.


    ¡°You are very smart.¡±


    ¡°Just average, the world¡¯s third,¡± the little guy boasted joyfully.


    Waylon Lewis chuckled softly, ¡°You should feel fortunate.¡±


    ¡°Fortunate about what?¡± Luke asked, puzzled.


    ¡°My high-quality genes were passed on to you, that¡¯s why you¡¯re so smart.¡±


    ¡°Psh, I was born from my mommy; what does that have to do with you?¡±


    ¡°Without me, your mommy couldn¡¯t have had you,¡± Waylon said, the amusement deepening in his profound eyes, so much pride that his tail might have been wagging to the sky.


    ¡°That¡¯s nonsense, both Willow and I were born to mommy alone, what does that have to do with you?¡±


    Luke was angry; he wouldn¡¯t believe they couldn¡¯t have been born without their mommy. She was the one who gave birth to them and raised them all by herself; with or without him, what was the difference?


    ¡°Right, we were born and raised by mommy, we didn¡¯t need you for that,¡± Willow chimed in furiously, contradicting Waylon Lewis.


    Hearing the children¡¯s words, he felt a heavy twinge in his chest, a thick sense of guilt suddenly enveloping him.


    The children didn¡¯t understand what he was talking about, but their words reflected the reality Hope Williams had lived these past years. The children were born of her alone, raised by her alone, with or without him there was no difference¡­


    Waylon Lewis slightly bowed his head, his refined, thin lips pressed tightly together. Raising his hand, he rubbed his throbbing forehead.


    The call was still ongoing, and no one spoke.


    Waylon Lewis let out a deep sigh, and after a long while, he slowly asked, ¡°When is she free?¡±


    ¡°¡­ You¡¯ll have to call her yourself to ask that.¡±


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    ¡°Then remember, you have to invite mommy personally. Goodbye, hang up.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Doo-doo¡­


    Waylon Lewis¡¯s cool brow furrowed slightly, he tossed the phone carelessly onto the table, and slowly shifted his gaze outside the window. His typically impassive face was shadowed with a heavy gravity.


    Minutester, Waylon Lewis picked up the phone he had thrown aside. He intended to make the call himself, but a call unexpectedly came in first.


    Surprise flickered through Waylon¡¯s cool eyes; his long fingers glided to answer the touch screen.


    ¡°This is Waylon Lewis.¡±


    The girl¡¯s soft, calming voice came slowly, tinged with a hint of struggle.


    ¡°Mm, is something the matter?¡±


    ¡°About today¡¯s incident¡­¡± Hope Williams looked down, biting her lip, ¡°I got it wrong; it wasn¡¯t you who took Luke and Willow away. I want to apologize to you. I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    There was a brief silence on the call.


    Hope¡¯s fingers drummed on the table, fearing that Waylon Lewis would be angry, only to find the next second the man showed little surprise or verbosity, his voice deep as he said, ¡°Mm, it¡¯s fine.¡±


    Hope¡¯s eyes sparkled, finding Waylon easier to talk to than ever before.


    Hope narrowed her eyes slightly and, in the end, let out a sigh of relief, ¡°Well, if there¡¯s nothing else, I just wanted to apologize to you¡­¡±


    ¡°Nothing else you want to say?¡±


    Hope tugged at her lips, and, prompted by his question, she really did think it over thoroughly in her mind, confirming there was nothing more to say before responding, ¡°¡­Nothing.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Waylon Lewis was silent for two seconds before he spoke.


    ¡°I have something to say to you.¡±


    Hope felt a wave of perplexity, thinking to herself why don¡¯t you just say it, wondering why he was making it seem so serious, which made her inexplicably anxious.


    ¡°Are you free tomorrow?¡±


    Hope paused briefly, then countered, ¡°Do you have something to do?¡±


    Waylon Lewis leaned back in his executive chair, his gaze casually lingering on a photo on the desk, his expression indifferent yet somber.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    The man¡¯s low voice continued, ¡°Let¡¯s have dinner together.¡±


    Hope pursed her lips, a bit slow to react, ¡°Dinner? With you?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t want to?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    This wasn¡¯t about wanting or not wanting, what on earth did he want to have dinner with her for, it all felt so strange.


    Hope pursed her lips, using her usual method of declination, very seriously and tactfully saying, ¡°It¡¯s mainly that I don¡¯t have the time.¡±


    Waylon Lewis was silent for another two seconds, then said, ¡°Hmm, mainly I wanted to talk to you about Grandfather¡¯s health. Since you¡­ ¡±


    ¡°I am free!¡±


    Hope¡¯s voice suddenly burst out.


    ¡°Tomorrow at noon¡­ I have time.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Changing her tune quicker than flipping a book, Waylon Lewis¡¯s eye twitched, thinking that to invite this woman for a meal he had to bring up Grandfather, and after a while, he couldn¡¯t help butugh helplessly.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll wait for you at Crane Clearing Tower,¡± the man¡¯s voice then arose.


    Crane Clearing Tower, the most famous restaurant in Emperor Capital, with its pavilions, terraces and towers, and jade railings, was a sight that exhrated the spirit at a nce.


    Their dishes were even moremendable, each one fresh and tasty, primarily featuring light fare.


    Hope had always been fond of this ce, and had wanted to take the two little ones there, but the restaurant was always packed, and they didn¡¯t take reservations. You¡¯d have to line up outside if you wanted to eat.


    And yet, people were still willing to queue for it incessantly.@@novelbin@@


    ¡°Mommy, who are you talking to on the phone?¡± Luke and Willow leaned over to Hope¡¯s sides, one on each side.


    Hope put down her phone, pinching the chubby cheeks of the two little darlings, ¡°You two little rascals were supposed to be reflecting on your naughtiness, and now here you are tantly bouncing around in front of me, you¡¯ve gotten bold, haven¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°Oh, Mommy, can you bear to keep your two cute treasures standing there all the time?¡± Willow cuddled into Hope¡¯s embrace and acted coquettishly, knowing that Mommy was always the softest, and definitely couldn¡¯t resist this.


    ¡°Mommy definitely can¡¯t bear it, right?¡± Luke alsounched into his own charm offensive.


    The two little ones acting cute and affectionate instantly cheered Hope up.


    Seeing Mommy smile, Luke gave Willow a look, and Willow casually asked, ¡°Mommy, were you talking to bad Daddy on the phone just now?¡±


    ¡°How do you know?¡±


    ¡°What did bad Daddy say?¡±


    ¡°He asked me out to dinner.¡±


    ~


    The next day, Hope dropped Luke and Willow off at school. Before they entered the building, the two little ones didn¡¯t forget to remind her about the dinner with Waylon Lewis.


    ¡°Why are you two suddenly so concerned about his matters?¡± Hope¡¯s suspicious gaze rotated between the two little ones.