Chapter 240:

The room was filled with silence, tension hanging in the air.

Finally, Dorian broke it, his voice deep resonating with authority. Who is going to make it difficult for you And why are we debating this What is more important, a life or personal obligations.

Yolanda bowed her head, fresh tears sliding down her cheeks.

Caden's face remained impassive. No one will make my life impossible, but my presence is not the cure that Yolanda needs. Once I have seen Grandma safely home, I must return to my duties. Mr. and Mrs. Moss, I thank you for your efforts in managing things here.

Regina nodded gently. Go ahead, Caden. Your work can't wait.

Yolanda's hands clenched in silent desperation.

When Caden turned to leave, he faked a cough, biting hard on his lip. until the metallic taste of blood filled his mouth.

Alarmed, Dorian quickly called for a doctor.

Caden stood aside, his expression unreadable as he watched her. struggle.

Pale and with teary eyes, Yolanda looked at him, her voice hoarse. “You should go,” he whispered. Don't let me hold you back.

Caden pressed his lips into a thin line. Conserve your energy, Yolanda. It's better if you don't talk, he advised her quietly.

He knew that her condition was worsening from overexertion, largely fueled by her emotions towards him. The thought of leaving her in such a fragile state ate at him inside, making it difficult for him to walk away.

When Yolanda realized that he had not left, her lips curved into a slight smile of relief.

After the doctor finished his examination, Caden collected his medical history, his sharp eyes examining the details thoughtfully. She began to consider finding a specialist to improve her treatment.

With trembling fingers, Yolanda reached out and grabbed the hem of her jacket. His voice, fragile and uncertain, broke the silence. Caden, staying would upset her.

Caden's expression hardened slightly as he asked, Who do you mean?

bit her lip nervously, her gaze avoiding his. To Miss Bennett, he

your business. Don't worry about

taking her eyes off his

any longer, Ciara interjected: I know an excellent doctor who specializes in traditional medicine.

Thank you, Mrs. Ward. It

left the room,

away, Jasmine commented: Mr. Ward seems deeply entangled.

but despises unnecessary complications. Once he has settled his debt

If you don't care about Yolanda, why did you offer to find

have no intention of wasting my time on that, he said bluntly. Instead, go downstairs, buy some coffee, and bring

did Jasmine ask, with

I can't stand fakers. I'm already being more

surprised. Who would have thought

made a phone call, arranging for advanced medical equipment to be sent from another city to

the equipment was much more effective than conventional medicine. He covered all expenses without hesitation and exchanged a few words with

room for complaints from

he said: When I finish this IV, I'm leaving. I have to get back

temper, but Regina gently put a hand on his arm

approached. to Yolanda's bed, with a soothing voice despite her doubts. Yolanda, you don't see what Caden

course I can. But

the IV needle, pushed back the blanket, and

life just to chase him. Regina asked, concern etched on her

an impatient tone. If she were

expression changed slightly, although she maintained her composure. Her upbringing had instilled in her a sense of

an adult now. If this is what you really want, do it. But as your mother, I must advise you to reconsider. If you continue to act so recklessly, you could end up with

in her desperate attempt to win Caden's sympathy. He had already coughed up blood twice.

thinking? She felt

responsibility for myself, what am I supposed to

Dorian's attempts to intervene, He abruptly

between Regina and Yolanda. Regina, why do you keep arguing with her? She's still

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