Even though he was the CEO of Larson Group in the professional sphere, at home he was simply a man in love with his wife. Consequently, harboring a secret made it near impossible not to panic in the face of his wife’s abrupt quietude. “Do you recall which hospital it is? I’ll ask Sean to clear some time in the afternoon and schedule a check-up for tomorrow,” Brandon tentatively proposed. He caressed Natalie’s face, offering soft reassurances, “Don’t fret.I’ll comply with the treatment protocol and recover as soon as possible.”
Hearing these words, Natalie could no longer contain the flood of emotions within her, and she rushed into his arms. She wrapped her arms around his waist and pressed her face tightly against his chest.
The sound of his heartbeat and his familiar scent brought her immeasurable relief and joy. The corners of Natalie’s mouth lifted into a contented smile, yet she felt on the verge of tears. Having such a devoted husband, she felt no regrets, even if she were to remain childless for life. Caught off guard for a few seconds, Brandon cautiously encircled her in his arms, gently patting her back. Observing Natalie’s reaction, he had a hunch.
It appeared the scenario he dreaded the most had indeed unfolded. After a moment, Brandon asked softly, “Did your mom take you for a check-up today?”
Natalie responded with a muted affirmation, nuzzling his chest. She was too overcome to articulate her feelings, fearful that speaking would unleash her tears. Hearing Natalie’s confirmation, despite his earlier hunch, Brandon’s heart ached as if pierced by a sharp blade, and he found it difficult to breathe. He could not fathom the level of despair Natalie must have felt upon receiving the news, nor how she managed to spend the subsequent lonely hours alone a home No wonder… No wonder she appeared so downcast.
Natalie must have been crying all afternoon before he arrived home. The guilt was all his.
He had failed to shield her, leaving her to confront this dreadful revelation alone. For a moment, self- reproach surged like a tide, threatening to engulf the man who had always remained composed. Brandon gently cupped her beautiful face, softly brushed away the tears trickling down her cheeks with his lips, and whispered, “I’m sorry, I should not have kept this from you.I just didn’t want to see you upset.” Natalie sobbed, her eyes brimming with fresh tears.
Her long eyelashes were adorned with droplets, making her look quite pitiful. Brandon, who had always been tender towards Natalie, felt his heart wrench.
Seeing her cry so desolately, he wished he could shoulder her sorrow. “Please don’t cry… This is my fault.”
Holding Natalie’s hand, Brandon guided it to his face, effectively slapping himself.
“You can hit me or scold me as you please.Just stop crying, okay?”
Her eyes full of tears and concern, Natalie hastily withdrew her hand and asked, “Did that hurt? Brandon ki*sed her palm, gazed at her fondly, and murmured in a soft voice, “As long as you’re not upset, I won’t feel a thing, even if you were to hit me hard.”
Faced with his tender gaze, Natalie felt a warmth in her heart even as fresh tears trickled down her cheeks.
“Why are you so foolish?” she asked, gently patting his chest.
Her voice choked with emotion, she continued, “Why did you shoulder this all by yourself? I’m your wife; I have every right to bear these burdens with you.”
Brandon enveloped her in a tight embrace, offering soothing words and apologies until she gradually regained her composure and adjusted her mood.
“It won’t happen again,”
Brandon pledged, planting a ki*s on her cheek.
“I’ll hold you to that,”
Natalie responded, playfully poking his nose.
Suddenly recalling something, she clapped her hands and announced, “By the way, I have something to tell you.”
She still had news? Upon hearing this, Brandon couldn’t help but feel a surge of anxiety.
Amused by his earnest expression, Natalie chuckled and relayed to Brandon the details of her medical check-up and the customized medication.
Upon hearing Natalie’s description, a frown appeared on Brandon’s face—he was deep in thought as he held her in his arms. A touch of uneasiness gradually began to take root in his heart.
When he first heard about the medication and its promising effects, he also felt a surge of excitement.
As he thought about how the two previous terrible incidents had also been related to “medication”, however, his enthusiasm immediately waned. He couldn’t help thinking of the mystery pharmacist. Despite the extensive resources and connections that enabled him to find anyone and investigate anything in Barnes, Brandon’s search for the pharmacist had proven futile.
Whoever they were, they seemed to have disappeared into thin air, leaving behind no traces or leads to follow. Vivi’s recent car accident, however, gave him a strong feeling that the pharmacist might make a return. He had planned on using that opportunity to find out exactly who they were, however, the trail of clues came to a dead end when it got to Star Entertainment. Clearly, the pharmacist wasn’t an easy target.
They hid themself well and made it impossible to predict their next move. Was this customized medication also their doing? A myriad of thoughts crowded
Brandon’s mind, but when he looked into Natalie’s expectant eyes, he couldn’t bring himself to voice his concerns and dampen her spirits. He didn’t want to shatter her hopes.
After contemplating on it for a while, Brandon caressed her tender face and said gently, “I’ll have someone check on the medication tomorrow.If it truly possesses such remarkable effects, I’ll accompany you to explore treatment options as soon as possible.We’ll get the treatment and try to recover as soon as possible.”
Upon hearing Brandon’s response, a wave of relief washed over Natalie, dispelling the nervousness that had enveloped her throughout the day. She curled up in his warm arms and fell asleep shortly after.
Caressing her hair gently, Brandon gazed affectionately at the quiet, sleeping face of the woman in his arms.
His heart swelled with intense emotions. No matter what happened, he would always protect her, the woman he loved the most. As he was lost in his thoughts, Brandon noticed the slight movement of the woman in his arms.
She frowned and readjusted herself, as though the “bed” underneath her wasn’t soft enough. He chuckled and shook his head.
Carefully, he hoisted Natalie in his arms and carried her to the bed, making sure that she was comfortable.
He then grabbed a towel and gently wiped away the tears on her face before tucking her in snugly. After finishing all of that, Brandon leaned down and placed a tender ki*s on Natalie’s forehead before leaving the room quietly.He had more pressing matters to attend to now. As soon as he returned to the study, he made a phone call to Frank.
Frank’s groggy voice came through the phone.
“Dude, why’re you calling so late? Can’t it wait till morning?”
After repeating what Natalie had said, Brandon issued instructions in a hushed tone, “Investigate the pharmacist who collaborated with the hospital and gather all the information you can on the customized medication that they mentioned.Do it as quickly as possible.”
Recognizing the gravity of the situation from the seriousness in Brandon’s tone, Frank responded promptly, his drowsiness dissipating, “Don’t worry.I’ll get right on it.”
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After ending the call, Brandon rubbed his temples, feeling a mix of determination and concern.He then ordered his men to locate the mysterious pharmacist by any means necessary.
Furthermore, to ensure Natalie’s safety, he had increased her security detail to the highest level of protection, leaving no room for compromise.
By the time he finished with all these tasks, it was late at night.He wasn’t sleepy at all, however, with his mind wandering as he gazed at a photo of
Natalie smiling on his desk.He couldn’t sleep or eat well, knowing that the mysterious pharmacist was yet to be found.
In addition to that, Natalie now had a health problem.
Brandon himself was fine with it, but what if the pharmacist tend to seize the opportunity to do something to Natalie? It was a terrifying prospect.He couldn’t protect her twenty-four hours each day, so his only choice was to find out who the mysterious pharmacist was as soon as possible.
Tonight was definitely going to be a sleepless night.
At an exclusive club nestled in the heart of Barnes, Suzanne leisurely drained the last drops of her vintage wine, her glass meeting the table with an assertive thud.