They did not seem like a married couple, more like partners who had signed an agreement. Nevertheless, Lena could tell that Kasey had feelings for Elijah. Her family benefited from this marriage alliance, yet she had become the sacrifice.

"What's wrong? Do you think I'm irresponsible in marriage?" Elijah maintained his nonchalant tone. "It's genetic! My old man wasn't responsible either."

Lena remained silent, uninterested in his family matters.

Elijah murmured, "He had a wife but still messed around outside. I'm much better than him. At least I didn't father any illegitimate..."

He paused and looked at Lena. "I didn't father any illegitimate children.

"But I seem to have a half-brother. My old man saw that child once before he died and entrusted me to find him. Why should I look for him? To compete for the family inheritance? Let him fend for himself outside!"

Annoyed by what she was hearing, Lena glanced at him and turned to leave.

"Hey, where are you going?"

Lena did not respond and headed toward the obstetrics and gynecology department. Surprisingly, she came across Lina, who had just finished her examination, at the entrance.

you coming out on your own?" Lena's heart skipped a beat. "I'm

nurses taking care of me. It's okay. Besides, I've finished the examination. I came out for some

hair falling on

startled and

You're here

demeanor swiftly changed to a respectful

Lena. "You mentioned a friend who's in the hospital. Is

"Yeah."

is a maternity and children's

chuckled and took out his phone to show Lina his chat history with Lena. He

Lena once before, and

Lina was

of their own in a way. His capabilities and connections were not to be underestimated, and he often shielded her in the boardroom. That offended some seniors, which resulted in numerous scandalous rumors about him and

clear his name, but he did not care much and was entirely focused on his

a call to her assistant

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