CHAPTER 83: CHAPTER 83: HIS GENTLE TRAP

Jason Hawthorne frowned, seemingly not quite understanding.

John quickly gave Mary a look, signaling her to take her for a gynecological exam.

"I’ve seen quite a few cases like yours where menstrual pain occurs from the start. For some, medication can relieve it, but for most, it doesn’t help much..."

The gynecology director paused and continued, "I’ve dealt with quite a few cases of menstrual pain over the years, and many women stop feeling pain after having children."

Mary was shocked, "There’s such a thing?"

Laura Quincy was even more surprised, "No pain after having children?"

The director nodded, "There are such cases, but it doesn’t apply to everyone."

Laura understood, realizing that menstrual pain isn’t something that can be cured all at once...

After a detailed consultation lasting an hour, the director didn’t prescribe any medication for Laura but did provide two full sheets of dietary adjustments and herbs needed for foot baths.

"Sometimes internal nourishment works better than medication."

"Thank you, director. Do I need to do foot baths every day?"

"Start with one course of treatment, and come to see me after you finish."

"Alright."

Leaving the director’s office, Laura felt the director was reliable, giving her a lot of careful advice on small matters. Sometimes having a familiar face in the hospital really helps; otherwise, you get minimal information, like when she went to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor before. They would only take your pulse and prescribe a remedy...

After taking it without any effect, they just advise persistence, offering no more useful suggestions.

Upon hearing that only prescriptions for foot baths were given, Jason Hawthorne skeptically said, "Just these?"

John retorted, "The doctor I hired couldn’t be wrong, could they?"

Jason fell silent, trusting his friend’s medical skills absolutely.

"Well, if the baths don’t work, you’re responsible till the end."

John choked a bit, "Jason, you’re wrong; it’s you who needs to be responsible for her wholeheartedly."

Jason calmly nodded, "Of course."

Laura standing nearby wished she could find a hole to disappear into...

How did things keep veering off course...

Back at work, Laura spent the afternoon in a distracted state, frequently recalling last night’s scene and this morning’s...

Making it impossible for her to focus on work.

Crystal Langley jokingly remarked, "Your demeanor is off today! Like you’re falling head over heels in love, spacing out, and blushing intermittently..."

Laura touched her cheek in surprise, "Is that so?"

Crystal giggled and nodded, "Sure is!"

Laura quickly drank some water, "From now on, I’ll discard all distractions and concentrate on work."

Crystal laughed, "Thinking about your boyfriend is normal! Did he do something in the past couple of days that moved you?"

Laura didn’t want to directly answer, "I guess I’m just easily moved!"

Not wanting to discuss her boyfriend, Crystal didn’t press further, respecting everyone’s privacy.

After she left, Laura took a deep breath; it was over, her mind was now filled with thoughts of The Demon King. She used to be confident that she wanted no ties to him, but after last night...

It seemed she was no longer in control.

Alas—

Feeling conflicted, Laura went to the tea room, intending to spend more time on the balcony but unexpectedly ran into Jasper Hawthorne, whom she hadn’t seen in a long time.

She was about to leave when he persistently closed in.

"This is the office; I’m going back to my workspace."

"You have a boyfriend now?"

"It’s none of your business!"

"Laura, tell me the truth; are you involved with my third uncle...?"

"Jasper Hawthorne! Can you stop your endless imagination? There’s nothing between us anymore; you live your privileged life, I’ll live my carefree days, and let’s not intersect anymore!"

Laura replied irritably.

She never imagined Jasper Hawthorne would linger around her like an apparition, occasionally uttering peculiar things!

Utterly baffling!

Even if she did have something with his third uncle, what matter was it of his! They had broken up ages ago, and she was free to date whoever she pleased.

Jasper Hawthorne’s expression darkened, "The company is abuzz with rumors about you and Asher Thorne; you two seem to have nothing between you, right? Asher’s such a playboy isn’t your type; it’s my third uncle instead. I’ve looked into it; when you went to Siamara, he went there too."

Laura couldn’t believe her ears looking at him; was he sick?

Actually stalking her?

"Jasper Hawthorne, who are you to me? What gives you the right to interfere with my life? What qualifications do you have? Or do you want your girlfriend to find out?"

Laura Quincy retaliated without hesitation.

Jasper Hawthorne didn’t quite understand himself; he originally came to the translation department to take care of some matters, but accidentally overheard Crystal Langley and Quinn Chase talking about Laura Quincy having a boyfriend, and couldn’t help himself...

Although they broke up because he was unfaithful first, after the breakup, he’s felt a little unsettled, especially because it’s true that he genuinely liked this woman, liked her to the point where he couldn’t bear to disrespect her...

But now she’s involved with his third uncle in an ambiguous way!

How is he supposed to swallow this?

"I’m doing it for your own good, my third uncle is not a good person, he just wants to toy with your feelings."

"Thanks for your kindness! Can I leave now?"

Laura Quincy genuinely couldn’t listen to another word, if she doesn’t leave now and someone else finds out, she won’t be able to clear her name even if she jumps into the Yellow River...

Jasper Hawthorne reached out to grab her, only to be slapped hard across the face.

"Slap—"

Jasper Hawthorne covered his face in disbelief, this was already the second time.

Laura Quincy said irritably, "Jasper Hawthorne! If you continue to pester me like this, next time it’ll be another slap. If you’re going to be so despicable, I really have nothing to say!"

Taking advantage of Jasper Hawthorne’s distraction, she swiftly left the pantry. Fortunately, there was no one outside, otherwise, her scandalous reputation would be irreversible...

After she left, Jasper Hawthorne clenched his fist tightly, if Laura was indeed involved with his third uncle ambiguously, he is determined to seize the evidence against them!

Grandfather would absolutely not allow a woman of Laura’s status to enter the Hawthorne Family, and if his third uncle truly insisted on being involved with Laura, it would become leverage for his father...

Feeling disgruntled, Jasper Hawthorne arranged to meet some friends for drinks that night, only to receive a barrage of calls from Serena Jennings, incessantly.

Shawn Leighton chuckled, "Wife calling?"

Jasper Hawthorne showed a hint of impatience, "There’s no freedom every day."

Another young man, Dylan Tate, took a sip of his drink, "Too controlling?"

Jasper Hawthorne tugged at his tie, took a sip of his drink, and said nothing. Originally he thought Serena Jennings would be an understanding girl, but ever since they started dating, she has allowed him no freedom, constantly monitoring him with phone calls, even demanding videos...

Thus, he couldn’t help but compare her to his ex-girlfriend Laura Quincy, their personalities were entirely different; Laura was tolerant and generous, never clung to him, understood him well, and gave him ample freedom.

At the same time, she was always considerate when they met, pouting like a little woman...

Making him feel accomplished.

But Serena Jennings was completely possessive, wishing he was tied to her every day, never separated, calling immediately upon leaving.

If he didn’t answer, it was a barrage of calls; initially, he didn’t mind, thinking it was her caring about him, but over time, it became tiresome...

Added to her constant paranoia, he was entirely dictated by her whims...

Thinking about it, he felt extremely stifled.

Everyone in the room could see Jasper Hawthorne was quite dejected, so they suggested, "How about inviting some young ladies to join us? Cheer you up a bit?"

Everyone looked over to Eldest Young Master Hawthorne, asking for his opinion.

Jasper Hawthorne took another irritable sip, "Whatever you want."

This phrase clearly meant he agreed.

Shortly thereafter, seven or eight beautiful young girls entered the room, Shawn Leighton signaled, causing two of them to quickly sit beside Jasper Hawthorne.

One poured him a drink, and the other massaged him.

"Young Master, what’s wrong?"

"Young Master, if you’re not happy, we’re not happy either."

One of the girls sweetly said, fawning over Jasper Hawthorne, slightly easing his tense brows.

Then, the other girl picked up his glass, took a sip, and prepared to feed him mouth-to-mouth...

Jasper Hawthorne accepted it gladly.

In the past, he never liked coming to places like this, as he would eagerly meet with his girlfriend after work, rarely hanging out with these rich kids.

Now, after his posting at Aegis Group, work had become increasingly relaxed, coupled with life’s pressures, forcing him to come here for relief...

Just as everyone was having a good time, the door suddenly burst open—

Upon seeing who it was, everyone’s faces turned peculiar...

Serena Jennings looked at the decadent scene in the room, her face darkened, her chest heaving with anger, "Jasper Hawthorne! You didn’t answer my calls for these filthy women? Are you even worthy of me?"

Jasper Hawthorne felt an immediate headache, hurriedly pushing away the woman beside him, rising to pull her out.

As soon as they walked out the door, Serena Jennings harshly shook off his hand, "When did you become bad? Coming to such disgusting places to play? You can even stoop to these low-class women?"

Jasper Hawthorne was utterly tired, "Serena Jennings, can you stop making a fuss! I was just out drinking with friends, can’t you give me a little freedom?"

Serena Jennings snorted, "Freedom? Your so-called freedom is carousing with such women?"

Jasper Hawthorne’s tone was somewhat impatient, "Nothing happened with us! They were just feeding me drinks!"

Serena Jennings obviously didn’t believe him, "Drinks? If I hadn’t come in time it would’ve been an R-rated scene! Shawn Leighton and the others, don’t I know them! I chose you because you were different from them! And now? You truly disappoint me!"

Jasper Hawthorne replied without much tact, "Serena Jennings, can you ever reflect on yourself? Do you do anything other than calling me every day? Do you have to guard me so tightly? Not even letting me breathe!"