And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

Chapter 289

Finally, she spoke, “He’s awake now, but the road to recovery is going to be a long one, I’m talking three to five years,” she said, her voice steady yet tinged with compassion. “He’s been bedridden for over two decades and has lost some of his functions. His speech and motor skills will need intensive thempy How much hell regain depends on his determination.”

As Gwendolyn glanced over at Claude, whose eyes were the only things he could move, a pang of regret washed over her. Yet, in the realm of medicine, his awakening was nothing short of a miracle

“Dr. Quigley, we have another patient in our department. Would you mind taking a look? We’d love to learn from your expertise,” an eager young doctor asked.

“The White’s technique is truly remarkable. No wonder traditional healers like Enoch have such a devoted following remarked a senior physician, his voice laced with respect.

“Modem medicine has come a long way. Had he been brought to the hospital sooner, perhaps he could have awakened earlier, Gwendolyn replied modestly, deflecting the praise.

“Dr. Quigley, you’re too humble!” came the chorus from the group of doctors as they filed out of the room.

But it was the Lopez family who stopped her in her tracks. Eve, with tears brimming in her eyes, grasped Gwendolyn’s hands, “Thank you, Gwendolyn, for putting the past behind us.”

my word. Whatever the Lopez family owes you, I’ll

her gaze, her shame and awkwardness palpable. She couldn’t quite manage to say a simple thank you,’ and the same was true for Selina, whose jealousy was barely contained, and Derrick, who

with thanks, oblivious to the underlying

hours for family are one hour. You should head

of “Thank you” they bustled into the room, a cacophony of chatter

post–coital flush on Gwendolyn’s cheeks and the kiss mark behind her ear didn’t escape Selina’s notice.

icy, a stark contrast

front of Gwendolyn. “They are married, after all. It’s normal for them to enjoy

would–be mistress acting

teeth clenched in anger, “your victory is short–lived. So, you slept with him,

someone’s sour, Sandra mocked.

to Selina. “You know, at first, I envied you. You were always so glamorous, untouched by the world’s hardships, surrounded by people