Chapter 129


Tessa had been swamped with work for the past few days. She had to attend court on a daily basis, while making time to accompany Lucas for his workplace injury assessment and work capacity evaluation.

The weather report announced that a cold wave was about to hit the city. The temperature would drop drastically tomorrow and would reach a low of 24.8 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tessa had arranged for the Grangers to be transferred to a private ward in a tertiary-level hospital. She also asked Jasmine to buy down jackets, thick quilts, and electric blankets for the siblings.

Jasmine's eyes were red-rimmed when she was done delivering the items to them.

She sniffled, voice thick with tears as she said, "Ms. Yates, I've done everything you've asked of me."

Tessa had been hard at work typing on the computer. She glanced at Jasmine after hearing how choked up she sounded. "Why are you on the verge of tears?"

Jasmine pressed her lips together as her teary eyes shone. "Anne hasn't been doing well lately. The doctor said that if a suitable bone marrow isn't found soon, she won't live through the winter..."

Tessa's fingers froze above the keyboard. Tears welled in her eyes, wetting her lashes. Her voice trembled slightly when she assured Jasmine, "Just wait a little longer. I've already sent people to find a suitable bone marrow. They'll find one... They'll definitely find one."

at Tessa with bloodshot

she could finish her sentence. "It won't come to

sobs, pursing her lips and forcing

some time to

locate a suitable one. You'll be the first to know if we have good news for you," the person on the other side of the

work to have dinner together. He brought her to a

red wine and steak being of the highest

also added to the restaurant's romantic ambiance. Yet, Tessa was

her steak untouched and letting it go

concern. "Tess, is something on

back to the

gaze, murmuring,."I took on a case a couple of days ago. The client is a young man who just turned 19

a long time ago to work Yet, God played a cruel joke on him. His sister was diagnosed with leukemia. She's only 11 years old. The doctor said that

incentive is usually helpful in these types of situations. You'll be able to

thought about it, but I'm worried it would backfire. Some people might come up with a heinous plan if there's a reward. You know

involved in

would do anything

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