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Vanessa looked at Nathan helplessly. “Why don’t youe up solution? We can’t go on like this forever.”

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Nathan’s expression darkened as he tugged at the tie on his chest. “It’s gettingte. Go wash up and get some rest. You take the bed tonight, I’ll sleep on the sofa. We’ll talk about this another time.”

“Alright.” Vanessa had no other choice; she was exhausted and only wanted a good night’s sleep. She nced back at the bed, yawned, and went to take a shower.

Nathan pulled off his tie and tossed it onto the nearby sofa. He sat down, checked his watch, and opened hisptop to get back to work.

When Vanessa came out after her shower, she saw Nathan buried in his work, not even ncing at her.

She feltpletely at ease with him.

A man who disliked and resented her so much would never try to take advantage of her.

“You keep working, I’m going to sleep.”

“Mm, good night.”

Vanessa yawned and sprawled out on the big bed. Not bad, it was quitefortable!

She rolled over, closed her eyes, thinking she’d fall asleep quickly. Strangely, though she was exhausted, she couldn’t drift off.

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Suddenly, an image of a man’s strong body shed through her mind- broad shoulders, narrow waist, sharply defined abs, powerful arms. When he held her, she could feel the full force of his masculine strength.

On Valentine’s night, he kissed every inch of her skin, his hard, vigorous strength… All she could see were stars, dazzling and bright.

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Suddenly, she felt hot all over, a blush spreading across her cheeks.

Just then.

Suddenly, Nathan’s phone started ringing.

She curled her lips. No need to guess-it had to be Susanna calling!

Thinking of her lying alone in the hospital, that cold loneliness was more than most women could bear.

This must be the sorrow of being the other woman!

No matter how much a man pampers you, you’re still just the other woman, never presentable. Out of respect for his family, he can’t give you all his time.

Most of the time, the other woman can only endure loneliness and suffering-even when sick and hospitalized!

“Suzy, what’s wrong?” Sure enough, Nathan quickly answered the call and walked into the bathroom. Vanessa could hear his deliberately lowered voiceing through.

Susanna was crying on the other end, saying she was in pain, sobbing heartbreakingly.

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Even through the phone, Vanessa could faintly hear it!

Then Nathan began to gentlyfort her.

Vanessa was wondering how Nathan would manage to get away when she saw him hurry out, his face serious.

“Vanessa, Susanna’s wound is infected and bleeding badly. She’s already passed out. I have to go check on her.”

Vanessa was stunned.

It was just aparoscopic surgery, and it was already the third day. Could she really have fainted?

Most likely, the white lotus was pretending to faint to get Nathan to take care of her!

That woman really knew how to y games!

“Alright, go ahead and take good care of her,” she repliedzily.

Nathan began packing up hisptop, straightening his tie, and putting

on his suit.

Soon, he went to push open the bedroom door.

“You brat, where are you going at this hour?” Just as he pushed a few times, Madeline Powell’s authoritative voice came from outside.

Vanessa was utterly shocked. Madeline was actually standing guard outside herself. She really was putting in the effort. Vanessa didn’t know whether tough or cry!

“Grandma, Susanna had surgery and her wound isn’t healing well. She’s running a high fever and has fainted.” Nathan was helpless and could only exin patiently

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“Even if she dies, it’s none of your business. You’re not her anything. The most important person for you right now is Vanessa, understand? Besides, you’re not a doctor. What use is it for you to go?” Madeline’s face was stern as she scolded him.

“But Grandma, Susanna got sick because of me. As a man, I have a responsibility to take care of her. Susanna is an orphan, she has no family, only me. She’s so pitiful.” Nathan was determined to leave, arguing his case.

“Hmph.” Madeline snorted coldly. “She knew you had a family and still ruined it. That woman deserves what she gets. Nathan, who are you doing right by? Are you being fair to Vanessa?”

The two were at a stalemate.

Casey heard themotion and quickly came out, saying, “Nathan, if you’re going, then let Vanny go with you. She’s a doctor and knows what to do.”

Vanessa was inside, silently groaning!

Damn it, now she’s been dragged into this mess again!

She really didn’t want to go; all she wanted was a good night’s sleep.

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