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.

on your own?" Lena's heart

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

gently pushed aside the messy hair falling on Lena's forehead. Then, she caught sight of someone

startled

You're

swiftly changed

mentioned a friend who's in the

"Yeah."

this is a

to show Lina his chat history

and they seemed

was not

connections were not to be underestimated, and he often shielded

to clear his name, but he did

made a call to her

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