hapter 15 A Slap of Madness.
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Jayden was livid, his temper on the verge of snapping Then, just as suddenly, his voice eased again. “Do you want to use this method to force me to be with you? Well done. You’ve got my attention.”
Nylia laughed at his arrogant words. “Jayden, it’s important to know your limitations.”
Jayden spoke, “Then tell me, why else would you take ran away in the middle of the night? Isn’t this just your way of making me come? Wait for me. I’ll be there soon”
The line went dead before Nylia could roll her eyes.
Well, he was bound to come one way or another. Handing the child over to the nurse, she said, “His family will arrive soon. Please keep an eye on him for a while
Dr. Watson, you should head home and rest. You’ve done enough to bring the patient here.”
Yes. Xylia had never mentioned her personal ties to Yrian when she arrived. She just stated that he was at patient.
Several minutes after she left in a hurry, Jayden arrived. The moment he knew she had already left, his. expression sank. Then, as if realizing something, he let out a low chuckle.
“So, she’s playing hard to get now. Interesting
If Xylia had still been there to hear him, she would’ve said that he was completely poisoned by romance novels
Meanwhile, Yrian regained his consciousness and stirred awake. His hazy eyes darted around the unfamiliar room.
“Where’s Mom
“Mom is at home, sleeping” Jayden replied with a relaxed smile. I’m your real father, you know. Shouldn’t e I be the first person you ask for when you wake up?”
I wasn’t talking about her. I meant the yellow–faced woman. I want her here. I want the soup she cooks!” Yrian’s voice was still hoarse, making one’s heart ache.
Jayden’s lips curved with amusement. “Oh, did that woman tell you to say that? Fine. I’ll call her.”
Confidence brimming, he dialed the number. Unfortunately, it didn’t go through He was getting blocked again.
He looked upset. Before he could react, Yrian held up his smartwatch. “Dad, use this to call Mom.
Jayden thought to himself, tch, that woman… Fine. Let’s see once I get my money back. She wanted to make herself look good
Using the smartwatch, the call went through
“What is it? Xylia responded casually
Jayden got straight to the point, “Xylia, our son wants to eat the soup you make. Send it over now!”
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Before he finished speaking, the call was immediately cut off.
Jayden raised his eyebrows. He redialed several times, but there was no answer.
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Yrian tossed and turned on the hospital bed. “I feel terrible! I want Mom! I want to eat soup”
He slammed his palm into the boy s head. “Shut up! have Leah make it and send it over.”
He didn’t want the soup prepared by Leah. Yet, the look in his father’s eyes was terrifying. He could only nod meekly as tears silently rolled down his cheeks.
Another slap landed. “No crying. The Castros‘ children don’t cry.”
This time Yrian couldn’t hold back anymore. He wailed loudly, “Mom! I want Mom!”
Veins bulged on Jayden’s forehead. He was so angry. Just then, the nurse walked in. He forced himself to exhale. reining in his temper. He had no choice but to soothe the boy’s temper patiently. “Alright. I’ll have your mother come over right away.”
Finally. Yrian quieted down.
The nurse praised him. “You’re a good father, Mr. Car0.7
His warm smile barely held. If he had known things would turn out like this, he would have just called other family members to take care of the kid. Now, he had no choice but to summon Ruby instead.
Meanwhile, Xylia had slept soundly through the night She woke up feeling refreshed, fully intending to head to work, but the thought of dealing with the hospital’s nonsense soured her mood. Then she remembered she had years‘ worth of unused vacation days. So, she immediately applied for leave.
Just as she was settling in for a leisurely morning, her phone buzzed twice. It was a message from the hospital’s work group.
The chat room occasionally had gossip about patients casual rants disguised in vague language to avoid revealing identities. The hospital management mostly curned a blind eye to it, letting the staff blow off
At first, she didn’t care. However, her fingers paused over the screen when she read the message.
Someone’s mom has such a terrible attitude. She just dept at the hospital, completely ignoring her sick, crying kid. She doesn’t act like his real mother‘
I also met another weird one today. The kid was uncooperative with the treatment. His fever was almost 10: F and not a single family member was concerned Honestly, I was this close to sedating him.
Can someone do something about these little terrors You’d never guess they come from highly educated families.
Everyone concealed the patient’s nume, and it wasn’t clear whether it was sent by the same person or not. Xylia didn’t need names to figure out who they were talking about. They must be talked about Yrian
When Yrian was tick, he always had a foul antituile and demanded more than usual. If he wasn’t satisfied. he’d resort to self–harm to force his parents to listen. The Castros ignored him. They simply threw the
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responsibility on her, ifsisting she had to take care of him.
She hadn’t wanted to indulge him back then, but faced with a fever–ridden child, she had no dionice but te
Now, seeing Yra + FLITS was no different than seeing a stranger’s child. She read through the messages quickly, brushed of the gossip, and was about to close the chat when a new message popped up to the hospital director
Dr. Robinett Xyla, were already short on staff. Do you realize how many patients will be affered or geo taking leave now?
Nylia: You know. I’m a woman. When my body isn’t feeling well, I can’t hold a scalpel properly
Dr. Robinet Why are you feel unwell? Come to the hospital for a check–up.
Nylia: No need. Three weeks of rest at home will do
The director wasn’t a fool. Anyone with half a brain could see that she wasn’t sick at all, and he knew exactly why she was unhappy
Dr. Robinett: ‘Quick! Come to the hospinal You’ve worked while feeling unwell before. You’re working harder than most men. Now, more pants are wang for you. Are you willing to delay their treatment over this?”
Xylia: Aren’t there a lot of well–known dermatologist in Brighton? Let them handle it.
Dr. Robinen: Those patients were sent here. They depend on you…
Xylia: “Don’t butter me up. I’m not as strong as you Right now, I can only rest,
Dr. Robinett: ‘Okay. I give you half a day off but we shorthanded. You have to come in.
Wen Xue has hazy plans to resign, but she is well aware that the situation in other hospitals will not be any better.
The truth was, if she hadn’t been both lucky and competent, she never would have climbed to the position of chief physician at a central hospital.
Yet, in the eyes of others, none of that mattered. A young woman could sit in a high–ranking position because she was counting on backdoor connections. They didn’t believe in her abilities and essentially rejected women.
The afternoon arrived soon, but Xylia still hadn’t gone: However. You enter an audio recording. She pressed play, and a child’s hoarse, tear–soaked voice led the room Mom, please come save me. I you so much…
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She had only meant to listen idly, but remembering the gossip from the ses chuit, curiosity got the Better of her. She wanted to know about how Ruby was taking care of Yan So she stepped out the door ad brought along District 0102 to watch the show unfold.
The hospital room was the same one she had arranged before. Xyla reached the der just as a loud
Frument between the woman and the child erupted from inside.
es out of here! You can’t make soup, and you don’t know how to prepare bacon but I don’t want you as
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Ruby was fuming. These hands are meant for scientific research! You should be grateful I’m even cooking. for you! Stop being so picky!”
Yrian made a scene. He started throwing things in frustration. Ruby was so angry, her patience completely. worn thin. She grabbed him and unleashed a flurry of sharp slaps across his face.
You have to listen to me! I’m not your real mom, and even if I kill you, the Castros will just have me give birth to another heir!
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Chapter 16 Beauty and Privilege
