I forced a smile. “I get it. I’ll take care of myself, just go.”

He was still worried despite that and told Cameron some dos and don’ts before he left. Then, Cameron looked at me. “He’s really nice to you.”

I smiled. Then my phone rang. It was from Armond, who hadn’t called me in a long time. I frowned in annoyance when I saw his number. Ever since what happened in Moranta, I lost any good impression I had for him. But I took his call anyway. “What is it?”

His voice was deep, but also depressing. “It’s been a while. We might not be friends anymore, but we don’t have to be enemies; so, you don’t have to be so hostile. “

I sneered. “You tried to harm my husband. If that’s not enough to antagonize me, I don’t know what will.”

He laughed mirthlessly. “Are you free? Why don’t we meet up? You might gain something, you know.”

“Thanks but no thanks,” I refused.

“Come on, don’t say no so fast.” He chuckled. “I heard you’re trying to find a matching kidney for the Crests’ kid. I’m your friend, Scarlett, and I’m a kind man. I don’t mind getting a suitable kidney for the child. All you have to do is ask,” he said casually, much to my surprise.

frowned. “What are you trying to do

life in Moranta for Ashton, so why not for the child? Is she worth less than your husband? All I want to do is to chat with

he could sound so nonchalant since he was usually

“So it’s a no, huh? I feel bad

I took a deep breath. I didn’t know how he would find the kidney, but it was a pressing matter, so I had

I’m looking forward to our meeting, but don’t tell anyone about this, and don’t try to pull any tricks behind my back. Or I’ll make sure

with a laugh before hanging up. Then, he

 The city center, huh? And the most bustling place too. I heaved a sigh of relief. If that’s the case, he

the vitamins after I kept my phone. “Take these vitamins once in the morning and once at night.

pills in my bag. At the same time, I was thinking about what to tell her since I want to go

on a gurney surrounded by doctors. Cameron and I followed them into the ward, but Summer was still in

some stuff, Mom. Look after Summer

nodded. “Go on. I’ll

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