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- “The real daughter of the Schultz family was born in Hustonion. She got lost when she was three or four years old. I was born in a hospital in Pearlimes City and my grandmother picked me up. It doesn’t match,” said Sandra.
- “Oh, I see.” When Joycelyn heard this, she realized something.
- Indeed, the real daughter of the Schultz family was lost when she was a child, and Sandra was found at the hospital door when she was a baby.
- “Joycelyn, you…” Lucy supported Joycelyn and thought about asking her to check hers too.
- “No, I’m fine now. I don’t want to cause trouble for myself.” Joycelyn refused. Speaking of the search for relatives, Joycelyn was still traumatized.
- These days, she often felt regretful, thinking that she shouldn’t have gone to search for her lost relatives because if she hadn’t, none of the subsequent events would have happened. And Ellison would not have been so seriously injured in a car accident.
- “Sandra, ask Leon to block the reports and news about me.” Joycelyn took the opportunity to change the topic.
- She knew that after the meeting, the Grant family and the higher–ups would be unable to sit still and would dig deeper into her past.
- Joycelyn was in charge of the company and used her identity to suppress those who had ill intentions.
- She had thought these people would be distracted because of the chaotic situation but hadn’t expected they would ally without hesitation when faced with their interests.
- “By the way, how are things between you and Clement going? Have you signed the contract?” After they entered the elevator, Joycelyn asked Lucy with concern.
- Lucy’s bright and beautiful face looked uneasy for two seconds before she stammered, “Yes, it’s settled.”
- “Had Haddy agreed?” Sandra looked at Lucy curiously as she sent the message.
- “Yes.” Lucy looked straight ahead with her beautiful eyes and tried to look natural. Deep down, she felt so guilty that she dared not look into their sincere, clear eyes.
- “That’s great. It’s good news.” Joycelyn let out a sigh of relief.
- Lucy felt heartache for her close friend for enduring such an abrupt and significant upheaval. Otherwise, she totally would’ve wanted to complain about Haddy.
- In the afternoon, Joycelyn felt a little uncomfortable. Fortunately, William came. For those significant decision–making documents, they could make decisions through discussion.
- There was a backlog of unprocessed work from before. With the help of William, Joycelyn also signed and stamped.
- It was signed with her name and stamped with Ellison’s seal.
- Joycelyn’s name became synonymous with power and dignity overnight.
- The news of Joycelyn’s identity had not spread to the outside world. But in the inner circle of the wealthy elite, she instantly became a top–tier lady.
- It almost shocked the entire wealthy circle. Countless socialites and young ladies were emotionally overwhelmed.
- Their evaluation of Joycelyn was that she was a successful person who emerged from a poor family, with no power, influence, or background, but prevailed through her beauty.
- However, Joycelyn did not care.
- She was busy in the office and did not forget to turn on the surveillance cameras in Ellison’s ward. She would check on him every minute.
- She thought that he would wake up after the most difficult 72 hours. Unexpectedly, a week had passed and he had yet to wake up.
- The curtains were drawn low in the warm and bright hospital room, revealing a secluded tranquility.
- The man on the bed was breathing lightly and sleeping soundly.
- His broad chest heaved rhythmically, and his well–defined face was perfect. His sword–like eyebrows were relaxed, and his deep eyes were tightly shut. His usual calmness and decisiveness could not be seen now, and his handsome nose bridge outlined his perfect side profile.
- Joycelyn would have thought he had only fallen asleep if not for the oxygen mask.
- “Bad guy, it’s been seven days and you’re still not awake.” Joycelyn sat on the chair beside the bed and massaged his body. No matter how busy she was with work, she did it herself.
- Sandra knocked lightly on the door. “Joycelyn, those people of the Grant family have brought the police to look for Isolde.”
- Joycelyn frowned slightly and covered Ellison with a thin blanket. The expression on her beautiful face was serious. “You didn’t stop them?”
- “They came prepared. Isolde let them into the ward.” Sandra looked like a cub that was ready to attack.
- Joycelyn’s clear eyes turned cold as she walked out. She told the people outside, “Take good care of Mr. Grant.”
- She then turned to Sandra. “Sandra, let’s go take a look.”
- “Okay.” Sandra followed behind Joycelyn. Now that Ellison had yet to wake up, she was Joycelyn’s strongest backer and
- support.
- In Isolde’s ward, Averi, Sibyl, and Harriet’s branch were all here. There were about a dozen of them, and they brought police
- with them.
- When they saw Joycelyn enter, their expressions were filled with anger and hostility.
- “Isolde, the person who caused Ellison to be in a vegetative state was her stepfather’s biological brother. On the surface, she cut off all contact with the Mercer family.
- “But in fact, she was secretly plotting to murder Ellison and obtain all of Grant Group’s inheritance rights. Then, s. take Grant Group for herself.” Averi was quite old, and she accused Joycelyn directly and aggressively.
- Upon hearing this, Joycelyn knew these people were probably working together to find trouble with her.
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- So she said, “It’s rare to see you all standing together to accuse me after so many scandals among you. But just come at me directly. Why disturb Isolde?
- “Lucian is the murderer, but I haven’t found the mastermind yet. I hadn’t connected you to this initially, but since you’ve come out in the open, you’ve provided me with a clue.
- “You colluded with someone who has a grudge against me to orchestrate a car accident, just to frame Ellison and deprive me of my inheritance, right? You guys are united in taking advantage of the situation to carve up Grant Group.”
- Joycelyn came in. Her gentle voice and words were loud and clear in the ward. She didn’t look afraid at all.
- “Joycelyn, you’ve set up an elaborate scheme. You’re ruthless enough to want to rise to power and bring all your associates. up with you,” Sibyl added sarcastically.
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- “Instead of accusing me, you might as well let Tanya acknowledge her biological father and let them have a family reunion. It’s more realistic.” Joycelyn’s clear and cold eyes were like an abyss as she looked at Sibyl. Her aura was calm and cold.
- “Isolde. This is the result of the police investigation. It showed Joycelyn and the Mercer family did it. We can’t let such a scheming and vicious woman stay in the Grant family.
- “Now that Ellison is unconscious and you’re unwell, you need our people to take care of you. If she kills you, the entire Grant Group will be hers,” Averi said sternly. Other members of the Grant family there agreed.
- “If you’re doing this for Isolde’s good, you shouldn’t have disturbed her recuperation at this juncture,” Joycelyn’s expression was as cold as ice. She didn’t give in at all.
- She remained unyielding among such a distinguished group of wealthy family members. She carried an aura of cool elegance and had no trace of fear.
- Isolde only glanced at the investigation results before closing her eyes and saying, “I trust Joycelyn. If you have nothing else to do, you should leave now.”
- Sibyl, whose secret got exposed by Joycelyn a few days ago, couldn’t stay calm. She rushed forward and pushed Joycelyn, who was standing by Isolde’s bedside, away.
- “Isolde, you’re inviting a dangerous person into your house. You need us to take care of you now. This woman is up to no good. We’re afraid that she’ll harm you too,” said Sibyl.
- Sandra blocked in front of Joycelyn. She did not expect Sibyl to do that in front of Isolde. Sandra immediately reached out to support Joycelyn. But she was still a step too late.
- To avoid bumping into the medical equipment beside her, the back of Joycelyn’s waist hit the bedside table because she didn’t notice it. The pain made her burst into tears.
- Joycelyn had been physically and mentally exhausted these past few days. With her body already feeling unwell, the surge of anger and frustration made her feel a sudden darkness before her eyes.
- “Joycelyn!” Sandra immediately supported Joycelyn.
- Sibyl glanced at them from the side and snorted. “You’re putting on a show, right? I just pushed you, and you pretended to faint to avoid responsibility.”
- “She must be feeling guilty and have something to hide,” Tanya said, fanning the flames.
- Joycelyn fell to the side of the bed. Her face was pale, and beads of sweat instantly appeared on her forehead.
- Her entire waist and abdomen hurt. It had been several days since she had been on her period, but she still felt so uncomfortable.
- Hearing that the ward was a little noisy, a woman with a mask came. When she saw Joycelyn’s strange expression, she immediately went forward and checked Joycelyn’s pulse.
- The Grant family people were still accusing Joycelyn of being vicious and trying to take the opportunity to kick her out. Even after Isolde asked them to leave, these people did not stop.
- “Why are you being so aggressive toward a pregnant woman?” The woman said coldly and berated everyone.
- As soon as she said that, even Joycelyn was shocked, let alone the Grant family people. Joycelyn’s face was pale and her
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- forehead was covered in sweat. She asked in surprise and joy, “I’m pregnant?”
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- The sudden news of Joycelyn’s pregnancy shocked everyone.
- Isolde quickly sat up and asked the masked woman nervously and carefully, “My granddaughter–in–law is pregnant?”
- “Yes.” The woman who had checked Joycelyn’s pulse nodded slightly.
- This time, those people of the Grant family were overwhelmed again.
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- They had previously questioned Joycelyn’s inclusion in the family tree and her status as the second in line of succession without having a child. Now, with Ellison in a coma from a car accident and Joycelyn pregnant again, her position was even more unshakable.
- The Grant family people exchanged a shrewd and snobbish look.
- “Ellison is in a coma. How did you get pregnant? Everyone says you came from a poor background, but I didn’t expect you to be so brilliant to play such a big game.” Averi stood up first and snorted sarcastically.
- She was questioning the biological father of Joycelyn’s child.
- “Yeah, they said her high school classmate had come to the company to look for her with a bouquet. Isn’t Liam her high school classmate too? We’ll know if we ask him,” Sibyl chimed in.
- “I’m not like you. I don’t like to give birth to children with unknown fathers.” Although Joycelyn’s stomach hurt a little, she retorted directly.
- Sibyl choked. Another senior of the Grant family added, “Isolde, everything seems to be a conspiracy. The Grant family is counting on you. You can’t be blinded.”
- “Get out!” Isolde roared. “Who are you to question my precious granddaughter–in–law? Get out!” She then coughed violently.
- Isolde’s body was weak, but she was full of energy. She added, “I’m still here. Don’t think that I don’t know what you’re up to. I’ll get Sandra to beat you up if you don’t get lost. I don’t care if you’re hurt or dead.”
- “Isolde, take care of yourself.” Joycelyn’s face was pale from the pain, but she did not forget to show concern for Isolde.
- Sandra stood in front of them and began to roll up her sleeves. She looked serious and fierce. “Leave! If you don’t leave, I’ll send you off.”
- Afraid of Sandra’s amazing combat power, everyone reluctantly and slowly left the ward.
- Sandra closed the door and locked it.
- Outside the door, the Grant family people frowned with dissatisfaction.
- In the ward, Isolde and Joycelyn looked at the woman wearing a mask with anticipation.
- “Doctor, am I pregnant for real? But I’ve been bleeding for the past few days. I thought it was my period.” Joycelyn was afraid when she mentioned this.
- The woman replied, “Bleeding during early pregnancy is a sign of potential miscarriage. You need to rest well now. You’ve only been pregnant for less than ten days, so you need to take measures to protect the fetus.”
- After that, she took off her mask. Sandra’s eyes widened in surprise when she saw her and said, “Shirley! You’re finally here.”
- “Sorry, I have been too busy for the past few days.” Shirley put down Joycelyn’s wrist.
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- “Isolde, Joycelyn, this is Shirley Don, an extremely skilled doctor I know overseas. She’s very skilled in medicine and has created many medical miracles. I specially invited her over to treat Ellison,” Sandra said,
- Sandra was no longer at daggers drawn. She was excited after seeing Shirley and knowing Joycelyn was pregnant, like a happy bird crying tears of joy. It was as if everything was developing in a good direction.
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- “Hello, Dr. Don. Please check on my granddaughter–in–law and tell her how she should recuperate” Isolde was initially a little weak, but now, she was getting off the ground eagerly and giving Joycelyn a place to rest. It was as if Joycelyn was a
- treasure.
- “She has a serious condition of cold in her uterus and needs to rest in bed for a while,” Shirley said tactfully.
- She looked down at Joycelyn’s clear and beautiful eyes. Even though Joycelyn was not feeling well, she could tell that Joycelyn was gorgeous and gentle. Even she, a woman, was stunned by Joycelyn’s beauty.
- “Mrs. Grant, have we met before?” Shirley couldn’t help but ask curiously. She had an impression of such a beautiful girl. She guessed she had seen Joycelyn before.
- “Huh? I don’t think so. I’ve always been in the country and have never been overseas,” said Joycelyn.
- “Then maybe I remembered wrongly.” Shirley pursed her lips and smiled shyly.
- Joycelyn pressed her abdomen. She still couldn’t believe it. “I thought it was just menstrual cramps. Fortunately, Dr. Don came, otherwise…”
- Before she could finish speaking, Joycelyn bit her lower lip and tears of joy flowed down her face.
- She thought, ‘I’m pregnant. As expected of Ellison’s child. After bleeding for a few days, the child is still there. God dealt me a heavy blow and rewarded me with a child‘
- Shirley said decisively, “Find a room for her to rest well. She needs to take injections for several days to maintain the pregnancy first, and then stay in bed for recuperation.”
- “Alright.” Joycelyn memorized what Shirley said.
- Sandra and Isolde also trusted Shirley very much and decided to immediately arrange for the ward to be next door to Ellison’s.
- Joycelyn refused because she wanted to stay with Ellison all the time. She said she could lie down on the family member’s accompanying bed to rest.
- The people outside pressed against the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.
- When Sandra opened the door, Sibyl and her mother almost fell into the room.
- “Oh, the two of you even have the habit of eavesdropping in the corner. As expected of mother and daughter.” Sand straightened her back. Her words were filled with sarcasm. Coupled with her arrogant posture of crossing her arms looking at them with her head held high, it was simply infuriating.
- She felt that each of these dozen or so people had their greed and ambition written all over their faces, which was so annoying. So, she looked up at the ceiling instead.
- “Sandra, you grew up in the Grant family, after all. What can you get by helping an outsider?” Tanya retorted furiously.
- “It’s none of your business. You guys want to take advantage of the situation and covet the assets of the Grant family. You even want to frame Joycelyn. You guys don’t even deserve to be called human. And you called Joycelyn an outsider? You’re spouting nonsense,” Sandra said.
- Sandra used to be somewhat intimidated by these people, but now, she was like a little devil, going all out with full force.
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- If anything happens to Joycelyn and her child, 10 kat all of you I have arthing so worry about and I max dread of your
- Sandra snorted
- Her provocation made everyone terious. You no one was her mouth
- Sandra looked so corky wit the knew that these people didn’t like her but could’t beat ber. She managed to piss them of
- and make them leave,
- When they entered the elevator, everyone’s expressions were dark
- “Since hole is muddle–headed became of that girl, we can only work vogther ther all, we’re farby, It’s better fan Ceaut Group falling into the hands of orders in the future? Aseri said in a low voice, presenting to be reprooms.
- “That’s right. We have to work together and kick joycelyn out firu” Tanya agreed with her productser
- They were already scherning and planning, before they even let the hospital. They intended to let the shareholders withdraw their investment and leave Joycelyn surrounded by enemies.
- Joycelyn carefully sat in the wheelchair and was transferred to the ward. When Shidey examined Ellison, Joycelyn held Sandra’s small hand.
- “Sandra, you have to be careful these days. Now that you’ve provoked them like that, they will target you It’s easy to dodge an open attack but hard to guard against a sneak one? Joyodyn’s eyes were filled with worry-
- She knew Sandra pretended to be unruly and attracted their attention to protect her. Now, Sandra was the only one supporting this family, Joycelyn’s heart ached at the though
- “Because I must protect you and folde. And the baby now. If Ellison doesn’t wake up, I’ll bring you, the child, and Isolde to find a new cute and clingy young guy. Hmph Sandra said furiously. Her eyes were red as she looked at Ellison, who was still unconscious on the bed.
- Perhaps stimulated by these words, the numbers on Ellison’s electrocardiogram visibly increased
- “Mr. Grant panicked when he heard what you said Shirley pointed at the number, which had gone from eighty to over a hundred, and smiled.
- Joycelyn and Sandra’s eyes lit up.
- “He can hear us? Joycelyn’s heart raced.
- “From the looks of it, he can‘ Shirley nodded.
- “Then why isn’t he waking up?” Sandra asked. Then, she turned to Ellison and said, “Ellison, you’re already a father. Don’t tell me you’re going to be like this until your child is born, gets married, and has children. You can take care of your grandchildren directly at that time. You’ll be so old by then”
- Sandra leaned against his ear and provoked him loudly. The number on the electrocardiogram was fixed at 110, whic.. was no different from a normal person’s heartbeat when he was excited.
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- Shirley’s words were like a calming pill, putting Joycelyn’s mind at ease and allowing her to see hope,
- ‘Good news, Sandra said, “It’s all good news Joycelyn, take good care of the baby now and don’t tire yourself out. As for things at the company, I’ll get William to work overtime. Isolde is in a good state now. She can suppress those evil people. Just be down and recuperate
- Ellison was still in a coma. Sandra was worried sick.
- “Alright, alright” Joycelyn lay on the bed and placed her small hand on her flat abdomen. Her moist eyes were filled with the gentleness of a new mother.
- She finally had the baby she had been longing for. She decided that no matter what, she had to protect this child.
- While waiting for the doctor to come for a comprehensive examination, Joycelyn gently placed her hand on her abdomen. her gaze shifting to the peacefully sleeping Ellison beside her.
- She was already fantasizing about the warm image of the family of three in the future. However, after the doctor examined her, the results indicated her situation was not optimistic.
- She had been bleeding continuously for several days, and the condition of her uterus had not improved. And she needed to receive a week of injections to maintain the pregnancy and then be observed further.
- This was the first time she was pregnant, and she was still in such a high–pressure and tense mood. Joycelyn felt a little uncomfortable after taking the first pregnancy stabilizer.
- After a consecutive week, her bleeding stopped, but she became weaker and weaker.
- Unfortunately, there had been constant issues cropping up at the company.
- Joycelyn was half asleep when she heard Isolde come to see her and Ellison.
- William reported the company’s situation later. When the news that Ellison had been in a vegetative state spread, the outside world knew about the internal conflict. Many partners and investors withdrew their investments, causing many projects to be forced to stop work.
- Negative news had broken out even in the intelligent research and development sector, which they had always been optimistic about. The company internally attributed these issues to Joycelyn, the acting president, saying she was incompetent. They wanted to remove her from her position.
- “These people just want Grant Group to fall into a difficult situation and split it up. It’s fine. If there is a shortage of funds, we will make up for it. But when I find out who’s behind this. I’ll take back all their dividends and management rights,” Isolde said.
- Upon hearing Isolde’s words, Joycelyn slowly opened her eyes and woke up. “Isolde…”
- “My precious Joycelyn, you’re awake?” Isolde walked to Joycelyn’s bed with her walking stick and bent down to look at her with a smile. She was not affected at all by the internal mess within the company.
- “The company needs you to appease the people. Otherwise, those people will split Grant Group.” Joycelyn was lying on her side. Her butt hurt after the injection and she could not sit up at all.
- “It’s fine. Don’t worry. Someone wants to fish in troubled waters. I know what to do. Take good care of yourself. I’ll take care of everything.” Isolde said. Her condition had improved ever since she found out Joycelyn was pregnant.
- She told Joycelyn not to worry. “Rest well first. I’m going to a meeting with William. I’ll have dinner with you tonight. Dr. Don is here. You guys can chat.”
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- Isolde happily invited Shirley in. She brought Luna and William back to the ward upstairs for an internal meeting
- Sandra and Shirley entered the ward. Shirley looked at Ellison, who was getting better and better, and thought about his recovery and when he would wake up.
- Her phone rang at that moment. She immediately apologized and picked it up. It was a video call from her husband, fett.
- “Honey, I’m busy now,” Shirley said in a simple and capable tone.
- Joycelyn glanced at Ellison when she heard Shirley say “Honey“. Ellison used to love it when she called him “Honey, but now, he wouldn’t respond when she called him.
- As for Shirley, she saw a handsome and spirited young man appear on the other end of the video call. After the call connected, Jeff caught sight of a striking profile apart from seeing his wife.
- “How are things on your end? Is that Mrs. Grant behind you?” Jeff leaned closer to the screen to take a look. He had always been steady and loved his wife very much. But when he saw Joycelyn, he still subconsciously leaned closer.
- Shirley only nodded calmly. “I still have something on. I’ll reply to you later.”
- Afraid that personal matters would affect her, Shirley hung up and put the phone into her pocket.
- Seeing it, Sandra teased her, “Your husband is checking up on you at any time. Is he afraid that I’ll kidnap you?”
- Shirley didn’t have much of an expression most of the time. But she still couldn’t help but purse her lips and smile when it came to her husband.
- “He believes in your character. I guess he’s more clingy because we’ve been apart for a long time,” Shirley said.
- “Sandra, how did the two of you meet? Your personalities are so different. How did you become good friends?” Joycelyn could not help but be curious about Sandra and Shirley.
- Because of Leah, Joycelyn was a little wary of Shirley at first.
- After interacting with her for a few days, she realized Shirley was like a female version of Kingston. She was very professional and strict. She did not smile easily and looked like a cold senior. Although they were about the same age, Shirley looked much kinder than Leah.
- Upon hearing this, Sandra didn’t forget to tell Joycelyn about Shirley and her husband’s love story.
- “I met Shirley in a foreign war zone. She was a military doctor, but she was taken away. I saved her, so we got to know each other. We’ve been through life and death together.” Sandra briefly recounted how the two of them met.
- When Joycelyn heard the words war zone, surprise flashed through her exquisite little face repeatedly. “The war zone?”
- “Well, don’t tell my grandma. She’ll be shocked and worried,” Sandra reminded her in a low voice.
- “Hey, you can go out and play in the future, but you’re not allowed to go to those places. Just listening to you makes me tremble in fear.” Joycelyn touched her flat stomach to appease herself and the unformed baby.
- “Got it.” Sandra nodded obediently.
- Shirley said at that moment, “Sandra is powerful. She’s the most skilled girl I’ve ever seen. She saved my life, so I’ll do my best to take care of your family of three.”
- Shirley did not speak much, but at this moment, she gave Joycelyn a family–like warmth.
- “Thank you. Your husband probably misses you. You should call him back. I’m doing fine here,” Joycelyn said.
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- “I’m busy. I’ll talk to him when I’m not havey fell onderarm Shirley proved with the tutan yan her husband was mentioned would Shirley are like a day girl, which was different fases her und sexe aut nedificent
- Joycelyn was quite envious. She asked, “Do you two have a Baby?
- “Not yet. We’ve just been married for a year for the time being, we’re forming on ww com Power content ving a baby yet, Shirley replied.
- “Joycelyn, let me tell you. The couple’s love story is romantic and deanate enough
- “At first, it was a scene of a beautiful woman saving a handsome man who was dead of legers on the plate Love of became obsessed with our cool doctor, Shirley. Fe followed her wherever she wear, saying i was on the way.
- “It’s said that a strong–willed woman can’t resist a persistent witor Dr. Don was won over by the haurdunt and mos architect, Mr. Spencer, who pretended to be an ordinary white–collar worker while they were daing
- “But when he proponed, he presented her with a globally hated eduton duntond Opon inquiry. I was surprised to kan that he was from a wealthy family and even tended to be able of lone track, Sandra and oftly, and force was a rate lively and relaxed atmosphere in the ward.
- Joycelyn listened attentively. The smile on her face became sweeter and sweeter. Looks like your hand must love you so
- so much”
- “He’s quite a nice person. I didn’t plan to get married at first, box then I met him. So I married him Surdey sard with a sin smile on her usually stern face.
- This was quite similar to Joycelyn’s story.
- “Shirley, your husband is so handsome. Does he have three single brothers Why don’t you introduce them to us? Ellison won’t wake up soon anyway, and Joycelyn’s pregnancy is not obvious now. Let’s fill in the gap Sandra said
- After Sandra finished speaking, she turned to look at the data on the electrocardiogram Tm dying of laughter. Ellison, it’s useless even if you’re anxious. If you don’t wake up, I’ll take it as you agreed”
- Originally, Joycelyn was quite sad that he didn’t wake up. After Sandra teased him, she felt that it was a little fun
- “Don’t provoke him. He’s a Scorpio. He holds grudges Joycelyn knew that Sandra wanted him to wake up as soon as possible. However, she was afraid that it would be too stimulating,
- Shirley crossed her arms over her chest and stared at the data. She couldn’t help but laugh. “I can ask my husband about that
- The messages in Shirley’s pocket came one after another. Shirley took a look. They were all from Jeff, asking about Joycelyn.
- Jeff: [Honey, do you have a photo of Mrs. Grant? I’m not showing my interest to another woman. But she looks like my grandmother when she was young and a little like my aunt.]
- He then sent two old family photos. They were black–and–white photos that were not very clear. Both showed a young girl with exquisite facial features, exuding an aura of elegance and coolness.
- Shirley took a closer look and her face was filled with surprise. She then looked up at Joycelyn’s beautiful face. Time seemed to have stopped. Shirley couldn’t help but sigh, “He’s right. You do look like them…”
- “Yes?” Joycelyn blinked and looked at Shirley’s shocked eyes with a smile.
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- Joycelyn had just asked when Shirley’s phone rang. “Sorry, I have to take a call from my husband”
- “It’s okay. It doesn’t matter if you chat for a bit longer,” Joycelyn said. Although she hired Shirley as Ellison’s private doctor, Joycelyn did not treat Shirley harshly.
- “Okay.” With that, Shirley walked to the rest area in the corridor outside to answer the phone call.
- She said, “Honey, I saw the photos. Mrs. Grant is indeed similar to your grandmother when she was a girl. She’s not even that similar to your aunt.”
- On the other side, Jeff was no longer as calm as before. His voice became a little excited. “Really?”
- “Yeah, could she be your aunt’s lost youngest daughter?” Speaking of this, Shirley knew a little.
- “But I saw the age on her medical record. She seems to be a few years older. The Grant family hasn’t been peaceful recently. She’s protecting the baby, and her health isn’t too stable. This matter needs careful consideration, Shirley added.
- For the past few days, Shirley had heard about the internal conflicts in the Grant family every day. Every single one of them was a headache.
- “Wait for me. I’ll book a flight now. I have to take a look for myself.” Jeff couldn’t wait any longer. He turned on his computer and bought the earliest flight.
- “Okay. Send me the flight information later, and I’ll pick you up.” Shirley hung up after saying that.
- When she saw Sandra come out, Shirley thought for a few seconds and slowly walked forward, wanting to understand more about Joycelyn from Sandra.
- She never gossiped about other people’s private matters. She felt a little awkward when she took the initiative to ask.
- Sandra noticed that her expression was rather solemn. So she closed the ward’s door and asked softly, “Shirley, what’s wrong?”
- “Nothing,” Shirley pursed her lips and said lightly.
- “When I saw you frowning, I was shocked. I thought something had happened.” Sandra took a deep breath.
- At this juncture, any small situation was heart–wrenching.
- “Why doesn’t Joycelyn’s family have anyone to look after her when she’s pregnant?” Shirley asked awkwardly.
- Speaking of this, Sandra was even more furious. She gritted her teeth in hatred. Sandra had lots of things to complain about. But she felt unlucky to say it when she was about to start.
- Sandra looked furious. She lowered her voice and said, “A lot has happened recently, so let’s not mention her so–called family. Don’t mention it in front of her either. It will make her sad.”
- All the changes and calamities were because of Joycelyn’s so–called family. Even Sandra hated the word “family” with a passion, not to mention Joycelyn.
- “I see. Alright.” Shirley was not good at chatting. She nodded and did not ask further. She only found an opportunity in the afternoon and took a photo of Joycelyn.
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- In the evening, Shirley said she wanted to go to the airport to pick up her husband. Joycelyn also agreed and asked the
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- driver to send her to the airport.
- Shirley was about to leave when she heard Sandra complain sullenly, “I can’t believe the Schultz family secretly bought Grant Group’s shares and even wanted to implement management rights. Tanya is so good at siding with outsiders.”
- “Shirley, are you going to pick up your husband?” Sandra asked when she saw Shirley leaving with her bag.
- “Yeah, Shirley replied.
- “Be careful. I’ll have dinner with you and your husband when free.” Sandra waved goodbye.
- Shirley nodded lightly and left the ward quietly.
- “When did this happen?” Joycelyn was lying on the bed. Because it was a little painful after she received the injections of the pregnancy stabilizer, she could not lie down comfortably. Occasionally, she would lie on her stomach.
- “Just today, the Schultz family secretly bought over the stock after it plummeted. Bellina is haunting us. She’s meddling too much,” said Sandra.
- Outside the door, Shirley stopped in her tracks at the familiar name. ‘Bellina? That spoiled cousin of my husband’s?”
- Shirley didn’t know much about the business world. She only listened for a few seconds and entered the elevator when its door opened.
- In the ward, Joycelyn’s expression was a little serious as she said, “We’re experiencing a funding shortfall. If Bellina convinces the Schultz family to collude with the Grant family people to encircle and hunt down the Grant Group, the situation could become difficult to handle.”
- Joycelyn slowly sat up. “Alright, Sandra, Isolde gave me a lot of money as a wedding gift when I married Ellison. Ask William to keep an eye on the stock market. If anyone sells off, you buy in.”
- Joycelyn called Sandra to come closer and asked her to go to the Grant family to get the money from the password box.
- On the other side at the airport, Shirley saw her husband immediately after she got out of the car. She walked over, and Jeff immediately hugged and kissed her. Because they were both reserved people outside, they only kissed on the cheek.
- They were all good–looking and had an outstanding aura, attracting glances from passersby.
- “You didn’t bring your luggage?” Shirley asked.
- “I was in a hurry, so I didn’t bring it. But I brought you some liquor–filled chocolates that you love.” Jeff took out two small balls from his pocket.
- It was obvious that he brought them casually.
- ‘He was so hurried when he set off, yet he remembered my preferences.‘ Shirley smiled gently. “Then let’s go to the mall to buy it after dinner.”
- “There’s no rush. Can you take me to see Mrs. Grant?” Jeff asked Shirley as he opened the chocolate ball.
- “I just heard the name Bellina when I went out. She’s competing with their company. It may cause unnecessary
- misunderstandings if they know you’re Bellina’s cousin and I’m her cousin–in–law.” Shirley opened her mouth an the chocolate. She looked up at Jeff and chewed as she whispered back to him.
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- Jeff was handsome and elegant. As the eldest grandson of the Spencer family, he cared more about his lost cousin than the Schultz family did.
- He was anxious, and Sherry could understand that. After all, they met because he was looking for his cousin.
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- “You know that my grandmother is old and my aunt died of depression because of that child. My grandmother also cares about that granddaughter and hopes to see that child again in her lifetime,” Jeff said.
- “I know. The only little girl in your family.” Shirley finished the chocolate before taking out her phone to show Jeff the photo. “This is Mrs. Grant. She looks better in person than in the photo.”
- Jeff saw Joycelyn’s photo. The woman in the photo was wearing plain clothes. Her small face was elegant and refined, and her eyes were clear like spring water. She was so beautiful that she made people not dare to look her in the eye.
- Jeff, who had always been steady, felt his scalp tingle. “They look so alike.”
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- “You don’t say, but her husband is still in a coma. She’s showing signs of miscarriage from early pregnancy. The Grant family is a mess. I can’t draw more of her blood for DNA testing,” Shirley said.
- “I feel like she’s my cousin.” Jeff’s refined face was filled with determination and excitement.
- “No wonder I couldn’t find her. It turns out that the Grant family hid her too well.” Jeff’s eyes were slightly red as he looked at his wife excitedly.
- He wished he could go and meet Joycelyn right now.
- “Calm down first. There are many similar people in the world. Come to the hospital tomorrow, and we’ll have a meal together. How about that?” Shirley reached out to touch his face and comforted him gently.
- “Can we do it tonight?” Jeff couldn’t wait.
- “Not tonight. She needs to recuperate.” Shirley knew Joycelyn’s physical condition. Her health mattered the most.
- Upon hearing this, Jeff felt inexplicably sad. “If she’s my cousin, I can’t accept that she got married and had a child at such a young age. She’s still a child herself.”
- Shirley couldn’t help but laugh. “You have another cousin. Do you want to meet her?”
- “Who? Bellina? She’s not worthy.” Jeff sneered.
- As soon as he finished speaking, Bellina’s voice sounded. “Jeff? Shirley?”
- Bellina was willful and reckless in the Schultz family, but she still restrained herself in front of the Spencer family.
- When she saw Shirley, she wondered if the Grant family had invited her.
- “Why are you guys here?” Bellina pretended not to care and went forward to greet them.
- The couple looked at each other and turned to see Bellina with many bodyguards.
- “Are you guys here to play or on a business trip? Coincidentally, Jerome is getting off the plane later.” Bellina probed as soon as she came up.
- “We’re here to play,” Shirley replied calmly.
- “Oh…” Bellina heaved a sigh of relief, thinking, ‘Fortunately, she was not here to treat Ellison.
- “Jerome is here too?” Jeff asked in a low voice.
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- “Yes, Jerome went back a few days ago. He’ll get off the plane later. I’m here to pick him up.” Bellina acted very obediently.
- She had always been afraid of the Spencer family. Moreover, Jeff and Shirley were calm and expressionless, so Bellina was unprecedentedly reserved.
- Fortunately, Jerome sent her a message at that time, saying he had arrived. So she said, “Jerome’s already off the plane.”
- “Go pick him up. We’ll have dinner together later,” Jeff said.
- Bellina was stunned, but she still smiled sweetly and agreed. “Okay,”
- Hearing Jeff’s first sentence, Bellina seemed relieved. But she was still a little afraid when she heard his second sentence.
- After Bellina left, Jeff hugged Shirley and lowered his head to whisper, “The Schultz intends to return to the country to develop. They’re currently sniping the Grant Group. I’ll test it out first.”
- “Okay, I’ve heard about the crisis from Grant Group for the past few days. Grant Group’s CEO is unconscious. I think everyone wants a share of the profits,” Shirley sighed.
- “That’s why Mrs. Grant’s pregnancy is unstable. She’s probably in a terrible fix because of these things,” Shirley said. She couldn’t help but feel sorry for the pregnant Joycelyn.
- Hearing this, Jeff was a little worried.
- Even though Jeff hadn’t tested it yet, he felt that Joycelyn was the girl they had been looking for for so many years and the cousin he had protected since she was young.
- Shirley and Jeff asked the driver to leave first, and they waited for Bellina and Jerome outside.
- Jeff had been searching for news about the Grant Group. Coincidentally, he found a piece of news about the Lester family visiting them and looking for their lost family member a few days ago.
- As soon as he clicked on it, the message was gone.
- “Hey! Why do I see news about looking for their lost family member?” Jeff was surprised.
- Shirley leaned forward to look, but there was nothing there. So she asked, “Where?”
- “I can find it after searching, but it’s gone after I open it.” Jeff didn’t give up. He searched again, but it was still the same.
- Shirley also took out her phone and searched. It was indeed news about Joycelyn’s background, but it was all negative.
- The news was dealt with. It was gone after they clicked on it.
- The couple looked at each other again. Jeff’s eyes were even more determined and excited.
- “I remember you’re over ten years older than that cousin, right? Is there any birthmark on her body that I can check first?” Shirley asked.
- “No, she was born beautiful and cute. Everyone loves her because she’s the only girl in the family.” I’ll come to look for you at the hospital tomorrow morning and ask around.” Jeff clenched his fists.
- “Do you think Jerome has seen Mrs. Grant? If he has, he should be able to recognize her, his biological sister, right?” Shirley
- asked.
- “Not necessarily. That cousin doesn’t look like a member of the Schultz family. My aunt looks like my grandfather. My
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- cousin looked like my grandmother when she was young,” Jeff said.
- “I see.” Shirley nodded again. “Let’s not talk about it now. They’re here.”
- “Okay.” Jeff’s gentle demeanor disappeared. When he saw Bellina and Jerome, he immediately put on the air of an elder brother.
- Jerome and Bellina were also especially respectful.
- The Schultz family was the richest, but other than wealth, the Spencer family’s status and background were superior. The four men of the Spencer family were all young and promising. They were all top–notch in their fields.
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- The next day.
- Joycelyn did not sleep well last night and only woke up at ten in the morning.
- The ward used to smell disinfectant and herbs, but now, it brimmed with a refreshing floral fragrance.
- Joycelyn opened her eyes and saw a bouquet of purple roses on the sofa at the end of the bed. She couldn’t help but blurt out, “What fragrant roses!”
- “Mrs. Grant, you’re awake.” Shirley was recording the data at the side. Seeing Joycelyn was awake, Shirley hurriedly went forward to help her sit up slowly.
- Sandra also heard the commotion and woke up abruptly. “Joycelyn, you’re awake.”
- Joycelyn sat up and tilted her head to look at Ellison. He was sleeping quietly beside her. She asked, “This flower smells so good. Who sent it?”
- “It’s Jeff. He sent five bouquets. There’s nowhere to put them. I put all ours here,” Sandra said.
- “Huh?” Joycelyn was confused.
- “One for her wife, one for you, one for me, and two for Isolde. There are a total of five bouquets.” Sandra stretched out her fingers and made a five.
- “How meticulous.” Joycelyn could not help but smile.
- “That’s right. Jeff came at seven in the morning, but because of his status, he was painting in the garden instead of being here.” Sandra spoke of Jeff. Although it wasn’t their first meeting, she still found him excessively considerate and attentive.
- “He also wanted to visit Mr. Grant, but you haven’t woken up yet, so I asked him to wait downstairs,” Shirley added.
- “I’ll wash up first. Let him come up later. I overslept.” Joycelyn was a little embarrassed.
- “Alright, I’ll ask him to come up later,” said Shirley.
- “And Jeff also gave you a lot of nutritional supplements.” Sandra pointed to the corner. It was not an exaggeration to describe it as a mountain.
- “Wow…” Joycelyn had just woken up but still widened her eyes in disbelief.
- “They’re all supplements for pregnant women and some snacks babies like to eat.” Shirley was a little shy as she said those
- words.
- Jeff came under the guise of visiting Ellison but didn’t send any flowers to Ellison. Instead, his gifts were all for pregnant women. Even Shirley felt that it was a little too obvious.
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- ‘Fortunately, Jeff is married, Shirley thought. Otherwise, Ellison will settle scores with Jeff immediately when he wake y
- “Then why didn’t you wake me up?” Joycelyn asked.
- Shirley said, “You’re pregnant, so your health is the most important”
- “Then let your husband come up. I’ll wash up very quickly. With the help of Sandra, Joycelyn went to the bathroom to s up and change into casual clothes.
- When she came out, Shirley was serving her food.
- As soon as Joycelyn sat down, Shirley went to the door to call Jeff. “Honey, you can come in?
- Jeff immediately stood up from the sofa. Then, he quickly walked in with his long legs. “Coming”
- The moment Jeff walked into the room, he glanced at Ellison, who was lying on the hospital bed. Then, be inchinby looked at Joycelyn, who was sitting at the dining table.
- With just one glance, he held his breath and stood rooted there.
- It was Shirley who pushed his arm. “Say hello.”
- “Oh, hi, Mrs. Grant.” Jeff greeted her awkwardly.
- Joycelyn looked up. The man standing before her was calm, steady, and gentle. He was an elegant and artistic gentleman i was just that his gaze was a little too direct, making her feel a little awkward.
- “Hello, Mr. Spencer. Thank you for your gifts. There are so many of them.” Joycelyn wanted to get up.
- Jeff immediately raised his hand. “You don’t have to get up. Have your breakfast first. His steady voice was choked with subs
- ‘She looks more like Grandma in person than in the photos. Jeff maintained a calm expression on the surface, but his hear was already in turmoil.
- If it weren’t for the fact that he knew Joycelyn needed to maintain emotional stability for her pregnancy, he would have approached her to claim kinship.
- Joycelyn pursed her lips and chuckled. She asked, “Alright, have you all eaten? Do you want to have some with me
- “No, we’ve all eaten,” Shirley replied.
- Jeff nodded. His eyes were slightly red, and his gaze never left Joycelyn’s face. Fortunately, Joycelyn did not think too much about it. She only ate her breakfast obediently.
- “Control yourself. You’re about to cry.” Shirley lowered her head and reminded him.
- Jeff reached out to touch his eyes. There were indeed tears. “I’m a little excited,” he said.
- Shirley glanced helplessly at her husband and tried not to laugh.
- Joycelyn took two bites and turned around to look at Jeff. She noticed that his eyes were red as he looked at her with a gratified expression.
- Joycelyn said, “The two of you haven’t seen each other for a long time, haven’t you? There’s nothing to do here. The scenery downstairs is quite good. Why don’t you go for a walk?”
- “It’s fine. It’s fine here.” Jeff pulled Shirley forward and sat in front of Joycelyn. He looked at Joycelyn with gentle and kind gaze as if he was looking at his child, thinking, ‘Oh, she looks like my cousin. She is the grown–up version of my cousin as 1
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An Joycelyn English Novel Chapter 301-305
An Joycelyn English Novel Chapter 301-305
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An Joycelyn English Novel
Status: Completed Native Language: English
