CHAPTER 105: CHAPTER 101: SUDDEN DISASTER 2

Lana Hawthorne beamed, "That’s right! One of the founders of Pinnacle Law Firm is none other than the Fifth Young Master of the Xavier Family, Jonah Xavier. Few people know his true identity; I found out by accident."

Wyatt Hawthorne became interested, "Really? So, you’re saying if Vivian marries Jonah Xavier, we might have a chance?"

Lana Hawthorne’s smile was bright, "Yes! I suspect Vivian has long admired Counselor Xavier, and that’s why she’s determined to go."

Wyatt Hawthorne was instantly in a great mood, "That’s great!"

The two lowered their voices and discussed further.

Early in the morning, Aethelburg was bombarded with news about Fourth Young Master Hawthorne and the second Miss of the Jennings Family. The two attended a Manhattan high-society business banquet arm in arm, seemingly a match made in heaven!

This news came as a harsh slap to Serena Jennings. She never imagined her second sister would completely disregard what she told her and fly to Manhattan to make a public appearance with Jason Hawthorne, dispelling rumors!

Truly treading an unconventional path!

It seems Jasper’s third uncle is no ordinary person; that he can leverage second sister’s love for him proves his deeply calculating nature. For now, he won’t easily turn against her...

The plan didn’t succeed; she couldn’t help but feel slighted.

Jasper Hawthorne consoled her, "There’s still plenty of time, and we have plenty of opportunities."

Serena Jennings pouted, "Even so, we still need to be cautious. What if your third uncle, under pressure from your grandfather, agrees to marry my second sister? That would put us in a dangerous position."

Jasper Hawthorne frowned. If this really happened, it would completely disrupt his plans...

The two were entangled in their thoughts, feeling complicated emotions.

Laura Quincy felt similarly conflicted. She woke up in the morning and saw this high-profile affectionate news on her phone, and it left her feeling uneasy.

Is this why The Demon King hasn’t been paying attention to her these past days?

On one hand, he treats her so well, showering her with affection, yet on the other hand, he goes to a banquet, arm in arm with another woman, letting the media report it widely...

Isn’t he afraid of making her sad?

She couldn’t bear to think further, holding her chest, only feeling a sharp pain, life really loves to joke with you.

After a sweet apple comes a blow with a stick...

After the sweetness, it teaches you what pain is...

She sulkily looked at her leg. The doctor said it would still be a few days before she could get out of bed and move around. Damn it! Is she really just stuck lying here doing nothing every day?

Sadness kept swelling in her chest, ready to overflow at any moment.

Laura Quincy hated this version of herself, lying helpless and unable to move freely. Why did she have to get injured at this time?

The thing she hated most in life was two-timing men, yet here she was, encountering two in a row!

And they were directly related, an uncle and his nephew. She wondered if she was going crazy!

How did she inexplicably fall for that Cold-Blooded Demon King?

Was it just because of his incomparable care and tenderness for her? Did that make her completely fall?

Thinking of these things, her anger only grew...

Just at that moment, her doctor and nurse came in for a routine check-up. While changing her dressing, they said, "Miss Quincy, your wounds are healing well! This afternoon, you can try moving around with crutches."

Hearing this, Laura Quincy’s mood slightly improved, "Moving around with crutches?"

The doctor nodded, "Yes, Miss Quincy, your injury isn’t very serious, and with your excellent recovery, getting out of bed and moving around isn’t an issue."

Laura Quincy expressed her gratitude, "Thank you, doctor."

After the doctor and nurse finished changing the dressing and left, Laura Quincy opened her phone and browsed through Douban. She inadvertently saw a post about forming a group for a trip to Rivenia.

She clicked on it and found that the travel itinerary aligned perfectly with her thoughts. She had always wanted to stay for a few days at an inn by Lake Seraph, then spend some days in Old Town Silverstream. Whisperlight Lake and Shangri-La were must-see places, but now she figured she’d better forget about it...

But Lake Seraph and Old Town Silverstream were still feasible.

Thinking about it, she suddenly felt a bit of an itch...

No matter what, what she needed most was a getaway. Staying there she’d end up overthinking, and her mood would only worsen...

Better to act when the urge strikes!

Laura Quincy immediately called her friend Nina Pierce. She had just finished explaining her idea when Nina strongly opposed it.

"Are you kidding? You’re a patient right now! What if not resting properly leaves you with future problems? You’re only 26, still so young! You have a long life ahead of you..."

She rattled on endlessly, leaving Laura Quincy feeling overwhelmed.

"Nina, I’m not the type to joke around with my own health. The doctor said my injury isn’t serious and I’m recovering well. You don’t know, every night someone massages and smoothes my meridians, and my meals are meticulously planned for nutrition. With such careful care, how could I not recover quickly?"

Laura Quincy said helplessly, trying to persuade her friend.

Nina Pierce sighed, "What a bastard! Being so good to you on one hand while showing affection with another woman on the other! Do all men have this pathetic mentality that having two women gives them more accomplishment than having just one?"

Laura Quincy didn’t respond for a while before saying, "Women are naturally sensitive. If I just lie in the hospital and enjoy the special privileges he gives me, I’ll think about him all the time. But as soon as I think of him, a string of things will flood into my mind. They say when you’re idle, you tend to overthink; it’s not false at all! That’s why I want to find something to do for myself, even if it means changing the environment and going out for a walk."

Nina Pierce also knew this was the case, "Why not transfer to our hospital?"

Laura Quincy shook her head, "If I’m still lying in a hospital, do you think I won’t overthink?"

Nina Pierce sighed, "Then how about this? I’ll go with you, otherwise, I won’t feel at ease."

Laura Quincy refused, "No! You take leave from your good job again, your boss won’t be happy then. Just help me find a nurse who can change my dressings, and pay her daily."

Nina Pierce still shook her head, "No, I’m still not at ease! I’m a doctor myself, it’s safer if I go with you. I have seven days of annual leave this year, I took two days last time, so I have five days left."

Laura Quincy was deeply moved, "Nina, you’re making me feel even guiltier."

Nina Pierce huffed, "You’re doing this again! Who are we to each other? I’ll be unhappy if you keep being so polite!"

Laura Quincy simply said no more. Whenever Nina needs anything in the future, she will be there for her without hesitation.

After making their plans, the two left around five in the afternoon the next day. Laura Quincy chatted and laughed with her friend Nina Pierce while sitting in a wheelchair, clearly indicating that going on a trip put her in a good mood!

Even though people around them were glancing over, Laura Quincy was not influenced by the unusual looks. Traveling in a wheelchair was indeed a unique experience.

Every experience in life is worth cherishing.

When they arrived at Crestfall Airport, it was already 8 PM. Nina Pierce and Laura Quincy hailed a taxi to their hotel, planning to wake up naturally the next morning before heading to Lake Taliath.

Before bed, she couldn’t help but glance at her phone. There were no missed calls or messages from someone, and a faint disappointment flashed in her eyes. She took a deep breath and decided to enjoy the trip and temporarily set aside those troubling thoughts.

These small actions were all noticed by Nina Pierce, who could only sigh inwardly: It seems Laura really fell this time.

Sigh... How could any woman resist such a domineering yet gentle man?

At the same time.

It was still daytime where Jason Hawthorne was; he had stopped himself several times from calling Laura Quincy. Across the Pacific Ocean, any sweet talk seemed futile.

Moreover, she must have seen the news about him and Stella Jennings. She must be very hurt at this moment, right?

Never mind, he’ll explain when he gets back.

He was just following his father’s arrangement to bring Stella Jennings to the banquet and let the media expose the photos, to show everyone that their relationship was very stable.

Only he knew that since meeting Laura Quincy, he realized he didn’t like Stella Jennings at all, and the one he constantly thought about was that petite woman...

She was smart, stubborn, with a bit of cunning, and very adaptable. This must be related to her family background.

Stella Jennings was in a good mood these days. The only dissatisfaction was that Jason still wouldn’t touch her, not even a kiss...

Sometimes she wondered, does he not like her at all? Or does he have issues in that area?

But if he really had issues in that area, then where did Twinkle come from?

Also, she has always wanted to know who gave birth to and raised Twinkle. But no matter how much she investigated, she couldn’t find any information...

That woman seemed to vanish without a trace, as if she never existed...

After taking a shower, Jason Hawthorne stayed in his room to video chat with his son.

"Daddy, are you really going to marry Aunt Jennings?"

"Why is Twinkle asking this?"

"It’s what the newspapers say! And I asked Grandma, and she said Aunt Jennings will be my new mom in the future, but I don’t like Aunt Jennings as my new mom at all."

Twinkle pouted, his little face wrinkling, clearly unhappy.

Jason Hawthorne instead asked, "Then who does Twinkle wish to be your new mom?"

Twinkle’s eyes lit up, "Of course, it’s Sister! I like Sister the most!"

Jason Hawthorne knew his son would say that; it seems mother and son nature couldn’t be faked at all.

"Alright, Twinkle, don’t worry, Daddy will make sure your wish comes true."

"Really? Then we need to pinky promise! If Daddy lies to me, Twinkle will never see you again!"

Twinkle huffed, clearly taking this very seriously.

As the father and son were chatting, Twinkle’s room door was pushed open. It was Eleanor Ford; seeing her precious grandson video chatting with his dad, she walked over, "Twinkle, go to sleep. Grandma has something to say to your daddy, okay?"