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.

you trying to do now,

and talk. You raised the child, didn’t you? You can take this risk. You risked your life in Moranta for Ashton, so why not for the child? Is she worth less than your

was usually a

to speak. “So it’s a no, huh? I feel bad for the poor

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

plan had worked. “You are always so loyal, Scarlett. 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 your daughter

goodbye with a laugh before hanging up. Then, he

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

my phone. “Take these vitamins once

my bag. At the same time, I was thinking about what to tell her

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

get some stuff, Mom. Look after Summer for me. I’ll

the time and nodded. “Go on. I’ll look after

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