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“Ms. Alyssa is busy. She wanted me to deliver these to you,” Sean answered.
Placing the package of rare medications by the headboard, he cast a chilly glance at Jeremy’s pale face.
“She mentioned that the external injury medication should be applied thrice a day, while the one for internal injury should be applied once a day.
“I’ll send you a new batch of medications half a month later. They’re like targeted drugs and will help curb the symptoms.
“However, taking the medications also leads to side effects such as nausea and dizziness. The symptoms vary from person to person.
“Let her know immediately if you have a strong reaction to the medications. Got it?”
Throughout Sean’s explanation, Jeremy remained silent.
“Those medications sound quite potent. Will it affect the patient’s health?” Xavier mumbled doubtfully.
He was concerned about the side effects but hesitated to voice his worry too strongly, given that the medications came from Alyssa.
“If he’s worried about adverse effects, he can choose not to take them. The decision is entirely up to him.
That’s it.”
With that, Sean was ready to leave.
“I will not take the medications,” Jeremy suddenly declared, causing Sean to whirl around.
Sean exclaimed, “You won’t? What do you mean?”
Alyssa had specifically ordered Sean to ensure that Jeremy took the medication on time, or he would suffer from health consequences.
Surprisingly, that bastard told Sean that he had no intention to take the medications. Sean now worried that he might not complete the mission.
“I will not take them unless Alyssa sees me.” Jeremy gazed down and coughed feebly. “I saved her life 13
years ago and did it again. Even if she hates me after the divorce, I’m still her savior. She can’t just dismiss me like this.”
“Jeremy Walsh, you-” Sean began, intending to accuse Jeremy of selfishness, but Jeremy interrupted him.
“I need her to take care of me this time,” Jeremy demanded.
Take care of him?
Sean’s eyes reddened with anger, and his knuckles turned white. Among everyone else, Jeremy was the last person who had the right to demand anything from Alyssa. He was truly shameless.
“That’s right! Mr. Walsh has endured a lot over the years to save Ms. Alyssa,” Xavier chimed in. He might be slow, but he understood what Jeremy was getting at.
He added, “Mr. Walsh is in pain all over his body. He can’t eat or sleep well and even coughed up blood again this morning. I’m really worried he won’t make it through the day. It’s quite heartless of Ms. Alyssal to treat her savior this way, don’t you think?”
Jeremy raised an eyebrow, thinking that Xavier had gone too far. Sean gritted his teeth and left the room.
After the door slammed shut, Jeremy’s shoulders slumped. Just a minute ago, he had stood on the moral high ground, but now he appeared dispirited and downcast.
Without warning, he leaned forward and heaved a mouthful of blood.
‘M-Mr. Walsh? Xavier exclaimed in panic and hit the emergency button.
Xavier grabbed some napkins and wiped the blood off Jeremy’s lips as he pleaded, “You can’t keep going like this! Please put an end to your confrontation with Madam and take the medications she sent you.”
“I won’t,” Jeremy replied adamantly despite the throbbing chest pains.
His eyes carried a deep sadness as he declared, “This is the only way to get Alyssa back to my side. It’s my only chance to spend time with her. I’ll put my life on the line just to see her once.”
“What did you say? That bastard refused to take his medications? But why?” Alyssa growled when Sean interrupted her family dinner to update her. She immediately lost her appetite from all the frustration.
“He said he’d only take his medications if you meet with him,” Sean fumed. “Give him an inch, and he takes a mile!
“Not only is he ungrateful for your help, but he’s also resorting to threats. Who does he think he is? Ms.
Alyssa, you have done all you could to help. If I were you, I’d let him be. You should move on.”
“Get the car ready. I’m going to Solana City,” Alyssa ordered furiously and vanished in no time to change into a new outfit
“M-Ms. Alyssa!” Sean called out to Alyssa, who had left in a hurry. Bitterness coursed through his heart.
Jeremy did not tell anyone in the Walsh family about his injuries and subsequent hospitalization. He had reached a point in his career where he needed to maintain the confidentiality of his health status.
Many, both within and beyond the Walsh Group, had their eyes on his presidency. If anything were to happen to him, it would give them an excuse to remove him from his position.
For years, he had been walking on thin ice. He dealt with internal and external threats over the years, all because he was not Javier’s favored son.
As usual, Landon was his only visitor that night. Jeremy did not confide in Landon that he coughed up blood so as to not worry Landon. He was determined not to let Landon waste time searching for medical help on his behalf.
“Aw, you poor thing.” Landon gleefully remarked as he slouched on the couch.
Seeing Jeremy’s pale face, he jested, ‘Look how miserable you are. Mr. Walsh was on top of the world just a few months ago.”
Jeremy lifted his gaze and wondered aloud, ‘What are you trying to say?”
“You had a gentle wife at home and a passionate lover out there. Life was good back then.”
“Ahem, Landon Harper, Jeremy warned. His face was rather dull. Landon’s provocation almost triggered another bout of coughing up blood.
“I still remember your complaints. You grumbled about going home to your overly zealous wife, which made you uncomfortable. I was so freaking jealous of you at that time! Having a doting wife is way better than countless servants, don’t you know?” Landon lamented with a hint of disgruntlement.
He felt indignant for Alyssa and sorry for Jeremy, who lost a good woman.
“At that time, I wasn’t truly bothered by her,” confessed Jeremy. His heart ached at the thought of Alyssa’s kindness to him during their marriage.
“I’m not heartless. I could see how much she cared for me and loved me during those three years. I gave her the cold shoulder to show her the harsh reality and push her toward getting a divorce.
“At the time, I wasn’t in a position to secure her future. Staying with her would have only been a waste of her time.”
“What about now? You are practically clinging to her. Do you like recycling your women?” Landon quipped He cocked his head and placed a cigarette between his lips.
All of a sudden, Landon recalled that he was in a hospital and did not end up lighting the cigarette.
After a pause, Jeremy inhaled deeply and said in a hushed voice, “Landon, I think… I might have fallen for
Alyssa.
What the heck? The cigarette between Landon’s lips trembled. He came very close to leaping out of his seat in shock.
Everyone could see that Jeremy was smitten with Alyssa, except for Jeremy himself. Yet, hearing him admit it was both refreshing and cathartic.
“I am in love with her. That’s why I want her back by my side. I’d like to try pursuing her,” Jeremy confessed in a shaky voice and raised his head. He had a deep and sincere look in his eyes.
“You, going after the opposite sex? Are you sure you can do that?” Landon pressed on with an astonished look.
“There is a first time for everything. I’ll have to give it a shot,” Jeremy replied. He cast a judgmental glance at Landon. “Even if my attempt fails, I still have you as my advisor, albeit an ineffective one.”
“Damn, why are you always so mean? Can’t you ever put me in a good light?” Landon glowered at him.
“I know you’re pretty bad at it, too. Otherwise, you would have won her heart. Isn’t that right?” Jeremy retorted, growing even more sarcastic.
Jeremy added, “Unfortunately, I don’t have better options. Looks like I have no choice but to appoint you as my right-hand man.”
Jeremy had experienced a failed relationship in the past but had never actively pursued any woman, not even Liana. He and Liana were childhood friends. Besides, Liana had always made the first move because he used to be an introverted and moody teenager.
This time, for Alyssa, he decided to swallow his pride and take a chance.
“I’m pretty good with the ladies, but what could I realistically have done to catch the attention of the rich and charming Alyssa Taylor?” Landon pouted unhappily.
Landon continued, “I thought she was a lovesick fool from the way she hopelessly fell for you. Little did I know she was a queen who wanted to build a career!
“She’s better than any one of us. I’m ranked the lowest among the three of us, all aspects combined. How could I ever hope to win her over? I should be grateful she didn’t completely kick me aside.”
“It’s alright. I’ll still pursue her. Whether she responds or not is up to her,” Jeremy replied with determination. “I’ve got a long journey ahead in life, and I’m not interested in anyone else. I can take my time with her.”