Refusing To Be His Perfect Replica, I Choose The Arranged Marriag by BlueMoone

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Chapter 11

Chapter 11

On the day Aveline Blackwood was diagnosed with stomach cancer, Alexander was accompanying Noral as they were taking their son for a check–up.

In the hospital corridor, Ryan held the biopsy report with a serious expression and said, “Aveline, the test results are out. It’s a malignant tumor, stage 3A. If the surgery is successful, the five–year survival rate is

between 15% to 30%.”

Aveline’s delicate fingers clenched the strap of her bag, her pale face filled with seriousness. “Ryan, how long can I live if I don’t have the surgery?”

“Half a year to a year, it varies from person to person. In your case, it’s better to undergo two rounds of chemotherapy before the surgery to prevent infiltration, spreading, and metastasis.”

Aveline bit her lip and said with difficulty. “Thank you.”

“Why are you thanking me? I’ll arrange your admission right away.”

“No need, I don’t plan to undergo treatment. I can’t endure it.”

-Ryan wanted to say more, but Aveline respectfully bowed to him and said, “Ryan, please keep this a

secret for me. I don’t want my family to worry.”

After the global financial crisis that sent markets into chaos, the Blackwood Group had heavily invested in a massive development project, with loans from multiple banks.

As property values plummeted and credit froze, The Blackwood Group faced a severe cash flow crisis.

The old Blackwood, trying to save the family business, made a desperate gamble.

He leveraged everything they had on high–risk investments, hoping for a miracle turnaround.

But the market continued its downward spiral, and the Blackwood finally lost it all. The mighty Blackwood empire, built over generations, crumbled in a matter of months.

we still had each other. Annabell watched helplessly as

father’s high medical expenses was already a huge burden for Aveline. Informing her family about her

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rest assured; I’ll keep it confidential.

husband…”

father.

this further and left before he could respond.

their university days when Aveline

star, and now, all

had been the only one tirelessly taking care of her father’s treatment. Even when she fell ill herself, no

longer hold on.

three rings, his cold, magnetic

grew hot, but she swallowed the words about her illness that she had prepared. Nora’s voice suddenly interrupted the call, “Alexander, the

back for so long fell in that moment. Her child was gone, her family was ruined, and he had started a new life with someone else. It was time for all of this to end.

the usual humility, Aveline’s voice came through shakily, “Alexander, let’s get a

a moment and then sneered,

slowly, one word at a time, “Alexander, I’m waiting

up the phone, Aveline had used up all her strength. Her body slid down the wall, and the rain outside the corridor flew in, drenching her. She clutched the phone, biting

the abruptly ended call, lost in thought. They had been in a cold war for a year, she had

and

had a hint of tears, and as he looked out at the pouring rain, Alexander

where are you going?” Nora chased after him, holding the child. But all she saw

just can’t let go.

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their marital home for a long time. He had thought that Aveline had prepared a table full of dishes he liked, but the

came too early; it was already dark outside at just

glanced at the withered flowers

like this without disposing of them. There was only one possibility;

and saw the tall man in a suit standing by the dining table. His handsome face was as cold as ice, and when he looked at her, his pitch–black pupils were filled

the car through the pouring rain, Aveline was soaking wet. The moment she felt his icy gaze on her,

you?” Alexander’s cold voice

she replied lightly, “Do you still care about my life and death, Mr. Sterling?”