CHAPTER 201: CHAPTER 201: JULIANA JACOBS’ HEART SUDDENLY TIGHTENS, SHE TURNS BACK

But Juliana hesitated because of the doctor’s words.

"Not even a pair of briefs?" she asked.

The doctor smiled helplessly, "The young master’s condition... he can’t even wear socks."

"I see."

Juliana seemed ready to compromise, making Jared happy.

Who would’ve thought, in the next second, she’d pull out her phone and looked at him knowingly, "Quick, give me Ben Hayes’ number."

Jared frowned, "Why would you contact him?"

Juliana glanced at the doctor, leaned closer to him, and lowered her voice, her tone carrying a hint of understanding inquiry, "At a time like this, how could you not contact him? In your current memory, is he just an ordinary assistant?"

Jared, "?"

Juliana made things clear, "Don’t you remember any of those... connections beyond work between you two?"

Jared seemed half-understanding, his expression changing, "All our communication is strictly work-related. How could it involve personal feelings?"

Juliana took a deep breath, as if making a huge decision to pierce this layer of window paper, "Isn’t he your... you know, your closest person?"

Jared’s face went dark instantly.

So, was it because of this that she’d kept things respectful between them?

The doctor chimed in timely, "Young master, actually, it’s not that complicated. I can accompany you inside."

Jared went into the examination room with the doctor, his face still dark.

Juliana finally relaxed, ready to sit on the bench outside, when an unoccupied office’s door suddenly opened and a hand reached out, pulling her inside.

Her heart skipped a beat. She was pressed against the door, about to resist, when a man’s warm lips descended upon hers.

This scent, she’d encountered just hours before.

She slowly relaxed, letting him claim her with authority.

Elias Langley bit her lip when he saw her compliance, then released her.

Juliana moaned softly, giving him a light punch, "Have you turned into a dog?"

Elias Langley’s fingers caressed her lips, his voice brimming with jealousy.

"Outside, not even a glance my way, but so mindful about my nephew’s matters."

Juliana raised her head, retorting, "Didn’t I learn this from President Langley? Focusing entirely on the Sinclair sisters, eagerly rushing to meet them, taking care of both the living and the dead."

In the dim room, Elias Langley chuckled softly, "So it’s not just me feeling jealous then."

Before Juliana could rebut, he firmly pinched her chin, "From now on, don’t talk about the living and the dead. My sweetheart must have a long and healthy life."

"Who is your sweetheart?"

Elias Langley was provoked by her question. He hugged her waist and opened the door, leading her outside.

"Where are we going? Jared is still inside getting checked."

"Don’t worry about him."

And just like that, Elias Langley took her out of the hospital without any further explanation.

They arrived at a relatively new neighborhood, where Elias knocked on the door of a house.

Juliana felt puzzled, but a seventy-something elderly man opened the door.

Seeing Elias Langley, the man didn’t exchange pleasantries, instead, he turned around, walking into the house, asking, "Is this the person you want me to diagnose?"

Elias Langley led Juliana inside without hesitation, nodding, "Take good care of her."

Upon hearing this, the man glanced back, examining Juliana from head to toe.

Then, he smiled and said, "Finally figured it out, ditching the monk life, huh?"

Elias Langley raised an eyebrow slightly, responding coolly, "You should get a few needles for your brain too. When did I ever say I wanted to be a monk?"

The elderly man immediately turned to Juliana, "Half a year ago, his physical exam report wasn’t great, and the doctor told him to find a woman. He came to me, asking for acupuncture to rid himself of desires, and now he’s denying it. Miss, be careful with this man; he often says one thing but means another."

Elias pulled Juliana into his embrace, raised his chin at the man, and said, "Different times bring different situations. Back then, it was avoiding trouble. Now... it’s sweet acceptance."

His warm breath fell on her ear, causing Juliana’s cheeks to flush. She quickly pushed him away.

"Can’t you be a bit more decent?"

Elias Langley was silent.

Seeing this, the elderly man’s smile deepened, "One thing curbs another, Elias, your retribution has come."

"Cut the chatter and check her already."

Elias Langley pulled out a chair for Juliana to sit.

This time, the pulse check took unusually long.

So long that the normally composed man lost his patience.

"How can you lose the thread while checking a pulse? Are you turning into a mouse?" he said irritably.

This time, the elderly man did not bicker but looked at Juliana instead.

"Have you had a miscarriage?"

Juliana nodded.

Elias Langley saw his serious expression and said impatiently, "What’s the situation? Hurry up and tell us."

The elderly man glanced at him, then calmly said, "The body is so weakened because proper post-miscarriage care wasn’t taken, and instead, she has repeatedly been subjected to severe cold."

Elias Langley heard this, furrowed his brows tightly, recalling pulling her out of the icy sea during their first encounter, his heart sinking suddenly.

He urged, "Get to the point, what’s to be done?"

Juliana had never seen him this anxious and tense. She got up to hold his arm, trying to calm him down.

Gone was the playful demeanor on the old man’s face from when they first entered.

"The foundation has been damaged, and now she’s in a state where supplements can’t be absorbed effectively. Ordinary medicine won’t work. The only solution could be to break and rebuild; if she could get pregnant again and follow strict postpartum care after delivery, she might use this chance to restore her depleted foundation."

Before they could react, he shifted his tone, pouring even colder water.

"However, with her current weak physique, getting pregnant again is like climbing the sky. If left unattended... she might not get beyond thirty."

That’s a deadlock, unsolvable.

Juliana was momentarily stunned.

In fact, she wasn’t entirely unaware of her condition. Since waking up in the ICU, it has been one ordeal after another, luck seems to have exhausted her life’s vitality. Hearing the diagnosis now rather brought a sense of calm like a boot finally dropping.

But Elias Langley’s reaction was different.

"Are you serious?" he asked, suppressing the emotions stirring inside.

The elderly man seemed displeased, "When have I ever lied to you?"

After this statement, he realized something and changed his tone, "But my medical skills are just so-so, might not be completely accurate. Actually, your girlfriend looks quite healthy now."

Elias Langley finally laughed at his words, "You truly are a novice."

With that, he led Juliana away.

"To the company or home?"

Once in the car, he buckled her seatbelt.

Juliana could see that he was heavy-hearted, yet trying hard not to show it.

"To the company, going to the Langley Family would likely end in a battle of wits with your sister-in-law, and your brother and you wouldn’t be able to work peacefully."

Elias Langley was amused by her words, petting her atop her head.

"Don’t take the old guy’s medical advice seriously, okay?"

Juliana laughed, "I’m not worried at all."

Elias Langley took a deep breath and started the car.

Before long, the car stopped steadily at Aetherflame Dynamics.

Juliana got out of the car, bid him farewell, and headed towards the company.

After walking a short distance, her heart suddenly tightened. She turned back urgently and swung the car door open.