Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 181 Here’s Your Father

Paulo’s words were highly effective.

Erin began to take deep breaths and silently repeated in her mind. “Ok, calm down! I need to stay calm! I need to stay alive for my child so that I can get him back. I must undergo treatment-”

For a full ten minutes. Erin brainwashed herself, repeatedly reciting these important reasons to give herself courage. Gradually, her

heartbeat slowed down and returned to a normal rhythm.

The red light on the heart rate monitor disappeared, replaced by the green light once more. Although Paulo’s expression didn’t change. much, he silently breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

He pondered for a moment and asked, “Should I inform your family to come to see you first?”

Without hesitation, Erin blurted, “No!”

If she were still her old self, she would want to see her family as soon as possible and reassure them not to worry. But now, in her current state, she didn’t have the courage to face them. At least, she wasn’t mentally prepared for it yet. If her family saw her, it would only add to their sadness and sorrow. If they were upset, she would be upset as well. This would ultimately increase the emotional burden on each

other.

“I don’t want to see them for now,” Erin stated feebly, trying to explain herself.

Paulo remained silent, understanding her concerns. He then changed the subject. “Are you hungry? I’ll have the nurse prepare your

specialized meals.”

Ten seconds went by, and there wasn’t any response from Erin. Just as Paulo was about to ask again, she suddenly looked up at him and sincerely said, “Thank you, Mr. Eastwood. Thank you for saving me.”

For her to be able to return to normal social human speech eased Paulo’s mind by a little. Though it was just a small change, it was

indicative of Erin’s mental condition. She was stronger than he’d imagined.

can face your current situation realistically, Erin. I’m not some warm and kind doctor who’s good with words of comfort. But I just want to tell you that if you’re determined and have a strong desire to recover–that’s stronger than anything else. In turn, I’ll be confident in treating your burns too.” Paulo rarely made promises to people, but as each passing minute elapsed,

this woman he’d personally saved grew stronger.

that if he allowed Erin to leave Garden of Eden disfigured beyond recognition, it would mar his career as a plastic surgeon. She was just a woman with a ruined face. Of

the time being, so I can’t afford the medical expenses. Will you

because I wanted money? You’re really underestimating me. Don’t you know there are people who are willing to spend tens of millions for me to operate on their faces? But I’ve had enough of that when I was young, and I don’t lack money. I haven’t performed plastic surgery for eight years.

exception.”

words surprised Erin, and she asked, “Do I need plastic surgery for my face? Will my face be the same

you kidding? Your face has undergone some serious damage, and you expect it to go back to the way it was? I can only guarantee that your face

that moment. Waves of overwhelming despair surged through her heart, one more intense than the other. Her broken heart had

even have any thoughts of suicide. Although the sweet feeling of regaining freedom was tainted by the pain of disfigurement and losing her child, her survival instincts kicked in and burned brighter than she’d

was born, she knew clearly that she was now a mother. No matter what,

her son first!

ask you for a favor?” Erin’s emotions gradually went back to those of a normal person. Her illogical resilience was baffling. Given the circumstances, she had no other choice but to be strong. What didn’t kill her would ultimately turn into a source of

within my means.” Paulo no longer held on to his inherent principles rigidly. He decided

said, “Could you pretend to be my elementary school classmate? I hope you can call my mom so

find out some

know, and

prepared to leave to

raised her voice

smiled charmingly. “You getting better soon would be of greatest help

in the evening, a humble wedding reception

groom was lan, and the bride was Yvette.

feelings for each other through continuous contact and quickly entered into a romantic relationship. Today was the day of their wedding. Yvette had already reunited

by lan, and the truth was finally revealed.

nurse were secretly

she was then sold to human traffickers. Yvette was transferred to several different places because she was a female infant and not

father.

parents when she grew up, so he selfishly raised her in seclusion. It was ultimately through lan’s intervention that Yvette’s true origins came to

and Yvette’s heart was completely taken over by lan. After she secretly eloped with him a few times, Lamar fell ill due to anger. Not

of impending death. Lamar apologized to Yvette and hoped she would live a good life. advising her

spouse had passed away early, and Lamar himself suffered from infertility, so he didn’t have any children. In the end, all of his substantial family wealth went to Yvette. The amount of wealth Yvette brought into their marriage made lan feel like

due to being exposed to the sun a lot, she looked exactly the same as Erin. During the honeymoon phase of their relationship, Yvette followed lan’s