Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
Sheryl was secretly alarmed. “So, will his condition flare up frequently?”
“For now, only when he’s mentally triggered. But eventually, the headaches will become a daily occurrence, and he’ll need medication to function. He’ll develop a strong dependence on it.”
Sheryl asked, “Isn’t… Isn’t this no different from a drug addiction?”
A sinister smile came across Justin’s face. “My brother has always been passionate. Even after taking three pills, he hasn’t gotten over her. Today, I told him directly that I plan to pursue Alyssa. He acted indifferent, but clearly, it triggered him. It looks like we’ll have to keep medicating him.”
Noticing Justin’s persistent smile since entering the room, Sheryl hesitated before asking, ‘Sir, you seem to be in a good mood. Did something happen?”
Justin chuckled softly. “Maybe Alyssa has finally started giving up on Jeremy.”
“Give up? So soon? She loved him with everything she had. Could it be-“
Justin cut her off. “Sheryl, do you know how to love someone? Do you even understand what love is?”
“-“Sheryl faltered.
She had been by Jeremy’s side for years. Although she had her own motives, she couldn’t deny being drawn to his looks and talent. But in the end, she loved herself more.
She ended up wandering to Mosgravia, where she had no family, and fell victim to bullying. After spending all the money she had, she ended up homeless on the streets. She was even nearly assaulted by foreigners in a filthy alley.
It was Justin who had saved her, giving her a new identity and a second chance at life.
Once, she had been Jeremy’s ‘savior”, but Justin was hers.
She believed she knew how to love-but it wasn’t Jeremy she loved. It was Justin.
She knelt at Justin’s feet, lifting her blushing face, gazing up at him with admiration. “I do know how to love. You taught me,’ she said dreamily.
“Is that so?” Justin asked, his smile fake. “That’s strange. I don’t know how to love, so how could I have taught you? But that’s fine. Just like there are clinical trials for medications, there are tests for love too.”
Darkness filled his deep-set eyes. “And hasn’t Jeremy been our example? Now, let’s test it out on Ms. Alyssa.
Alyssa wasn’t yet fully recovered. She was still limping when she walked. Despite that, she wouldn’t allow herself to lie in bed like a useless person.
Even though she was still in crutches and her left leg was still in a cast after resting for a week, she insisted on getting discharged from the hospital.
She didn’t inform Winston and his wives on the day of her discharge. Still, seeing Jonah, Silas, Rose, and Sean show up to take her home warmed her heart.
“Lyse, are you and Jeremy really…” Rose clung onto Alyssa’s arm, which had grown noticeably thinner. She welled up with tears.
“Yeah. It’s over,” Alyssa said with a soft smile, sounding almost relieved. “We were once deeply in love, and that was enough. I have no regrets.
The urgency in Rose’s voice made her eyes redden. “How can you say that? After being with him for so long, he never proposed or gave you the grand wedding you deserved. He owes you so much! How can it end like this?”
“Rose, even if Jeremy did owe me something, he’s risked his life for me many times over the last two years. He’s repaid his debts.”
Alyssa forced herself to suppress her emotions, managing only a slight, bitter smile. “This time, I’m the one who owes him. Letting him move on without burdens or pressure is my way of paying him back.”
Rose wasn’t satisfied. She looked pleadingly at Silas.
Silas pressed his lips together. With a troubled expression on his face, he simply shook his head.
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
Jonah walked over and opened it to find Axel standing there, looking worn out. Tears filled Jonah’s eyes as he perked up. “Welcome back, Axel.”
“Sorry it took me so long, Jonah. Panting slightly, Axel asked anxiously, “How’s Lyse? Is she getting better?”
“I’m glad that you made it. Lyse still has her leg in a cast, but otherwise, she’s recovering well. You don’t need to worry…
Jonah trailed off as he noticed a beautiful, unfamiliar woman standing quietly behind Axel. Though she looked shy, there was something strikingly familiar about her.
“Axel, this is…”
With a smile, Axel turned, gently took the woman’s hand, and pulled her into his arms. He wrapped his arm around her waist, his gaze filled with tenderness. He said, “Jonah, this is Amber.”
Jonah looked at the woman in disbelief, his eyes scanning her face again and again. “Amber… You’re Ms. Altman?
Amber began to feel embarrassed, and her cheeks flushed red. She nodded slightly.
“Amber!” Alyssa, supported by Silas and Rose, hopped toward them with excitement sparkling in her eyes.
“Ms. Alyssa.” Seeing as Alyssa had limited mobility, Amber went up to her immediately.
They held onto each other’s hands tightly.
“Is this your real face?” Alyssa’s eyes reddened. She was on the brink of bursting into happy tears.
Amber’s lips parted slightly, but she was choking back on her tears and couldn’t bring herself to say anything.
“How pretty… You’re beautiful!” Alyssa exclaimed, her hands shaking as she touched Amber’s cheeks. ‘I’m so happy you’re able to be yourself again, truly.”
It was no wonder Axel hadn’t been around recently. It turned out that he had accompanied Amber for her plastic surgery.
“I found one of the best plastic surgeons in the world,” Axel said.
He walked over and stood next to Amber. They gazed deeply into each other’s eyes, as if all they could see was one another.
He explained, “Initially, we wanted to restore her original face completely. But the previous procedures she had undergone had changed her face so much, even altering her bone structure. Because of that, even the best surgeon could only restore about 80% of her original look.”
Alyssa exclaimed in surprise, ‘Oh my word… She’s already so gorgeous at 80%. Wouldn’t she be a goddess at 100 %?”
Everyone laughed, turning the atmosphere into a livelier one.
“It’s okay if my original face can’t be restored,” Amber said with a bright smile. “I’m just happy to have a fresh start.”
Her new look wasn’t as strikingly beautiful as before, but it exuded a gentle elegance. Her face now radiated enthusiasm and warmth-qualities that had been rare for her in the past.
“Honestly, I love you no matter how you look,” Axel said softly. “You don’t have to go through all this. It hurts me to see you endure surgery.” He gently kissed her. “But I respect your choices. Whatever you want, I’ll support you.”
Tears welled up in Amber’s eyes as she tiptoed to kiss him back. Even though it was winter, the spring she’d waited for over a decade had finally arrived.
With Sean’s help, Alyssa got into the car. They had just pulled away when her phone rang.
“Mrs. Rosie!” she answered cheerfully.
Ever since returning to Cyrris, Alyssa had been reluctant to reach out to Rosie, worried she might burden her with anxiety, especially given her relationship with Jeremy.
Madam, are you still in the hospital?” Rosie asked, her voice filled with concern.
“I just got discharged today. Don’t worry. I’m doing well.”
“Madam…” Rosie paused. In a low voice, she asked, ‘Have you… Have you met with Mr. Justin?”
Alyssa tensed up at the mention of Justin. She answered, “I have. He has been recuperating in the hospital ward right next to mine and visiting me frequently during my stay at the hospital.”
Rosie hesitated. “I see…”
“Mrs. Rosie, is there something you wanted to say?”
“Madam, could you come to your house in Solana City? I have something to discuss with you.”
Alyssa’s Rolls-Royce pulled up the front of the private manor.
Given her limited mobility and the emotional weight of returning to the place she and Jeremy had once shared, Alyssa decided not to get out of the car. Instead, she asked Rosie to meet her inside the vehicle.
Soon, Rosie hurried out of the manor and joined Alyssa in the car.
“I’ve missed you so much, ma’am!” Rosie said as they embraced.
Alyssa smiled tenderly at her. “Me too.”
After exchanging a few kind words, Alyssa’s expression grew serious. ‘Mrs. Rosie, is this urgent because of Mr. Justin?”
Rosie’s face turned grim, and she nodded firmly, her brows furrowing with worry. “Madam… Mr. Justin watched over you in the hospital, and he even asked me to make soup for you. What are his intentions?”
