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    The phone call was from the kindergarten teacher, and her tone was urgent. "Are you Ava''s mom? Ava suddenly fainted and convulsed and started foaming at the lips. We have no idea what''s happening. We''re sending her to the hospital. Pleasee to the hospital as soon as possible!"


    "...What? Which hospital?" I shouted into the phone as I shot up from my office chair.


    "City Central Hospital!" The teacher replied tearfully as the ring horn of the ambnce sounded over the phone.


    I felt weak all over, and my heart pounded violently. My little girl had been fine when I left in the morning. She had teased me saying, "It''s almost Christmas, Mommy. When are we going to Nocturnia for Christmas?"


    I was speechless. This Christmas probably would go differently than nned. After all, with the current situation, who could even think about Christmas?


    I had to coax her away this morning. How could something like this happen so quickly?


    Carol saw me rush out of the office and immediately ran over. "What''s wrong, Ms. Chloe?"


    "I... you,e with me to the hospital. Ava copsed and she''s been taken to the hospital!" I said to Carol somewhat incoherently. "Quick, call Tris!"


    I frantically pressed the elevator button. I felt extremely anxious. My pregnancy of almost five months made me feel clumsy, especially since I had twins and my belly wasrger than usual.


    The more anxious I became, the slower I moved. Before I could leave the building, I saw Tris walking quickly toward me.


    He hurriedly intercepted me when he saw me rushing out. "Don''t panic, Madam. I''ve looked into it. Miss Ava is still at the kindergarten, and nothing has happened. It''s a trap!"


    I stopped in my tracks, unable to believe what Tris was saying. "What do you mean?"Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    "I just confirmed it with the kindergarten. Miss Ava is perfectly fine!" Tris said earnestly.


    I scrutinized his expression. He didn''t seem to be lying.


    Tris understood my suspicion and hurriedly exined, "Mr. As has arranged for professional female bodyguards to protect Miss Ava in case of emergencies during this time. When Carol called me, I immediately verified the situation with the bodyguard. As I expected, there was nothing!"


    I still couldn''t believe Tris. Afraid he might be mistaken, I asked, "Are you sure?"


    "Trust me, Madam!"


    Tris seemed afraid I wouldn''t believe him, so he picked up the phone and said, "Let Miss Ava talk to her mother!" Then he handed me the phone. Soon, I heard Ava''s voice from the other end, saying, "Mommy, why did you call me?"


    I instantly felt a huge weight lift off


    my shoulders. Carol quickly helped me to the rest area, where I sat heavily on the sofa. "Ava...


    everything''s fine. I just


    missed you and wanted to hear your voice."


    The little girl giggled. "My teacher says children with moms are treasures! Am I your treasure, Mommy?"


    Tears welled up in my eyes as I nodded and smiled. "Of course."


    "I''m making crafts right now. I''m using soap to make stamps. The teacher said I''m doing great. I''ll show you when I get home after school have to go now, y Stop thinking about me. I''ll


    you tonight! I love you, Mommy! Mwah!"


    Then she hung up. I felt genuinely relieved.


    I cursed through gritted teeth. "Damn!"


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    Tris said, "Everything is going ording to Mr. As''s n. Their goal was to control you and threaten Mr. As Mr. As has been


    ne


    prepared for a long time. You, Miss Ava and all your family members


    have dedicated security personnel."


    Carol said, "Let''s return to the office, Ms. Chloe."


    I angrily mmed the desk and cursed as I returned to the office. "This is simply outrageous!"


    "Everything is developing ording to Mr. As''s n. This incident can serve as a warning for us. We need to be more cautious." Tris tried tofort me. "From another perspective, this can be a good thing!"


    I hadn''t expected As''s n to be so meticulous. If I had rashly gone to the hospital, I might have encountered trouble on the way, which might have led to problems.


    As I thought about it further, I broke out in a cold sweat, ming myself for not being calm enough during a critical moment.


    In the afternoon, Hana and Trinity came running into my office.