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.

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

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

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

was startled and turned

Chriss? You're here

changed to a

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

"Yeah."

is a maternity and

phone to show Lina his chat history with Lena. He then explained the whole

met Lena once before, and they

Lina was not

he often shielded her in the boardroom. That offended some seniors, which resulted in numerous scandalous rumors about

but he did not care much and was entirely focused on

moment, Lina made a call to her assistant and instructed her to buy

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