A Sharp-tongued Warning


    I scoffed.


    "This isn''t just being audacious—it''s evil! Luckily, we got to her in time, and now she''s okay.


    Mom, just stay on Celestis Ind for a while.


    Once things are sorted out here, I''ll pick you up!" I was worried they wouldn''t feelfortable there


    without familiar faces.


    "It''s perfect timing since Ava hasn''t started school,” I reminded her, “You can spend more time together


    before she does.


    If you need anything, just let me know!" "Mr.


    As has everything arranged already.


    He had a bunch of daily necessities delivered early this morning, enough for a whole year." My mom''s


    tone sounded cheerful.


    "The air here is excellent.


    Your dad loves it!" "That''s great! I''m d you''re all enjoying it." My mom hung up the phone, thoroughly


    satisfied.


    My heart felt more at ease, too.


    Hearing Ava''sughter, I knew I didn''t need to worry about her.


    When 1 left, my mom wasn''t in the best condition, but now she sounded incredibly pleased.


    The climate there benefited my dad''s health, so everyone was happy.


    All of this made me even more reliant on As.


    After some thought, I decided to give him a call.


    I was still amazed that he found the time to call Ava.


    I had been so focused on Ivanna''s situation that I forgot about my daughter.


    The phone rang twice before As answered.


    His warm voice came through.


    "Hmm, what''s up?" “Where are you?" I asked softly.


    “What? Do you miss me already? I''ll be there right away!" As turned the question back on me.


    "Are you at the hospital? How''s she doing?" "She''s alright, just stil] traumatized.


    But she''s asleep." I quietly updated him on Ivanna''s condition.


    Then I said, "As, thank you! Ww “Thank you for what?" I could tell he was smiling from his charming


    voice.


    “My parents were so well cared for.


    1 don’t know what I would’ve done without you! Ava was so happy,ughing without care!" I shared, my


    smile evident.


    “Well, if you want to express your gratitude, show it through actions, not just words," he said softly, his


    tone enticing.


    "I miss you very much, you know?" Words were caught in my throat.


    This man had a way of making one feel breathless with his words.


    "You''re so annoying.


    Can we focus on serious matters?" "Isn’t this serious? Do we still need to be thanking each other like


    this? One day, what''s mine will be yours," he whispered, causing my face to flush and my heart to race.


    “Alright! I''m not going to talk to you anymore.


    I need to go inside! “T couldn''t handle his teasing.


    This man was truly something.


    He always left me wanting more, but when he turned cold, he could be ruthless.


    "Fine! Just remember to eat, take care of yourself, and I''ll pick you upter!"'' He said it flirtatiously.


    How annoying! I quickly hung up the phone.


    Even though I knew he and Harmony were just acting, I could not get the image of him carrying her


    away in front of me out of my head.


    Which woman could be that generous? I just couldn''t! As I entered the hospital room, I noticed Lauren


    massaging Ivanna''s wrists as directed by the doctor.


    It aided in blood cirction and recovery.


    When As came in, Ivanna had just woken up.


    She gave him a nod of thanks, and he responded warmly, "It''s nothing.


    It was Jared who had saved you." Jared had already returned to the room.


    He looked at me and said, " It was because of Ms.


    Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.


    Chloe''s timely reminder." I looked at Jared, puzzled.


    Why do you say that?" “We searched the entire building with no results.


    If you hadn’t mentioned Trinity nning everything ''top to bottom,'' I wouldn''t have considered the


    rooftop.


    Ivanna might have been in danger." He held [vanna''s hand the entire time, his expression full of


    tenderness.


    "In that case, we won''t disturb you two!" As stated.


    "They both need some rest, too." Jared stood up, releasing Ivanna''s hand.


    "Yes, thank you both.


    I know you genuinely care for Ivanna.


    This was all because of my carelessness." "Then you better not be careless in the future!" T couldn''t


    help but be sharp.


    I was the only one who could say such things.


    After all, we once had an open and honest conversation about Ivanna.


    1 Jared nodded, humbly saying, "I won''t be."