The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 274 Like Losing One’s Soul

“Okay, I’ll tell her,” Simon said before leaving the consultation room. When the door closed, a wicked thought suddenly came to Simon’s mind.

If Aiden truly had leukemia, and only he could be a bone marrow match… Would Amanda lean toward him? He knew that harboring such thought was despicable and vile, but if he continued to wait and not do anything, Amanda would inevitably reunite with Elias, and he would lose all hope.

Meanwhile, in the rest area, Amanda smiled as she cradled the peacefully sleeping Aiden in her arms. It was a mother’s smile that came from the depths of her heart. Just then, Simon approached her.

Amanda raised her head when she caught sight of him and asked anxiously, “How did it go? What did the doctor say about the test results? Is it serious?” Although she believed there shouldn’t be any major issues, she couldn’t help but seek out some form of reassurance.

Simon furrowed his brow and kept quiet for a few seconds before finally saying. “There’s nothing major, but…”

Amanda heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing that but her heart instantly sank at the word “but. “But what? Tell me! What exactly happened?” Amanda could feel her heart leap to her throat.

“My friend mentioned that there aren’t any major concerns for now, but nosebleeds aren’t a good sign. We -need to take this seriously and conduct another blood test to confirm if it’s leukemia or a similar

condition. Don’t worry. It’s merely a precautionary examination to put our minds at ease, Simon made a show out of the explanation, deliberately making it sound even worse than it was.

Amanda couldn’t find solace even after hearing his words. It was as if her heart plunged into an abyss, and she looked at him with widened eyes. “Leukemia… How can it be so serious?”

“Don’t overthink it; it’s not that serious. My friend mentioned it’s just a routine check-up for our peace of

mind.”

do it. Regardless of the outcome, we need to do it to put our minds at ease.” However, the thought of

time coaxing him to help him. endure the pain. Amanda could clearly feel the child’s fear during the procedure. She was in utter

distress, he gently patted her shoulder and said, “Don’t worry.

harbored earlier disappeared upon witnessing Amanda’s troubled expression. He didn’t want to hurt her. Aiden was the person she cherished with her entire being, and hurting Aiden would be equivalent to hurting her. Let it be. Let things unfold naturally. Relationships are not something that can be

test before driving them back home.

not to be too anxious. Let’s wait for the test results,”

know, I’ll be fine. Thank you. I’ve taken up a lot

still-slumbering Aiden as she exited

you in the same way during the past four years we were abroad.” It was a casual remark,

her arms. As Simon stood in place while watching her figure, he suddenly felt a pang of

wilted the instant she was in the confines of her home. She was like

rushed out to greet them upon hearing their voices. “You’re back! The food is almost ready. Wash your hands, and we can cat.” However, she became startled

child from Amanda’s arms, but Amanda held the little

look

in a quavering voice, “Selina, do you think I haven’t devoted enough time to my child? Should I spend more time

you crying? Please don’t cry.” Selina hastily got a tissue before gently wiping. away the tears that were about to roll down Amanda’s

spoke, “Today, Aiden had a nosebleed at school, and we couldn’t stop it no matter what we tried. We went to the hospital for an examination, and while they

usually so healthy so it can’t be true. Don’t think that.” Selina’s heart sank as she was

hope it’s