Chapter 20
The moment I saw the report, it felt as though my world went dark. Why did this have to happen at this moment?
What the doctor had fust suspected was now confirmed. It was the mid–stage of stomach cancer.
Though i tela pang of unwilling could only face myself to accept the diagnosis. We rarely had a choice when it came to life and death. It had always been unstoppable At the thought of Celine hing in bed. I steeled myself and tried to act calm, “Doctor, how much time do 1 have left?”
also need to be mindful of your diet.”
The doctor glanced at the sport. “I strongly recommend starting treatment as soon as possible. Then, he studied the scans more closely. “It’s hard to say, but early treatment increases the chances of recovery”
I looked up at him and asked, “Can I ask what’s the estimated cost of the treatment?
The doctor wyed me. Im not mistaken, is your mother hospitalized here as well?”
I nodded. The doctor sighed and shook his head gently. ““The cost. Well, you know it isn’t going to be anything small, and with your mother’s ongoing treatment…
Doctors like him had seen this scenario too many times. Fate would always pull pranks on the most unfortunate people, but there was nothing they could do other than provide treatment. “Thank you, doct. I understand”
Clurching the report, I left his office and walked to Mom’s ward. I peeked through the slightly ajar door and saw her lying inside.
I had to choose being of myself, the decision was clear. I’d give her the chance to live she had saved me twice, and I had yet to repay her even if it was just one time.
While I was lost in thought, the nurse opened the door. I stuffed the report into my pocket in a panic before entering the ward with a smile. “How are you feeling, Mom?”
Mom saw and managed a faint smile. “I’m fine, but I’m just so tired sometimes. Why am I not getting better? Are you sure it’s not something serious?
red a reassuring smule “Of course not. It’s just a flu that’s a little more severe. That’s all “You know how bad the the season can be. It can sometimes take weeks to recover from the fatigue. Juur trust the doctors.”
Man modded with uncertainty. “There’s a savings book in the cabinet by my bed. Take it and withdraw the money. My social security funds and some other savings are all in there.
I shook my head. “There’s no need I’ve got enough money. Don’t worry about that!
After charting with her for a while, I received a call from the job agency. “Thaddeus, could you come over to sign the contract today? We’re all waiting for you.”
I hesitated and was unre of what to say in the end, I replied, “Please give me a moment. I’ll be right there.”
Alterunging up. I turned to Mom “Mom, Ineed to leave for a bit. If you need anything, just pass the call button. I’ve also hired a caregiver to take care of you. Her rates were affordable, and the happened to be looking for work”
Mom tried to refuse, but itd, and she eventually agred
Alter leaving the hospital, I went straight to the agency. As soon as I arrived, the headhunter excitedly pulled me over
“Quick, tipo de contract, and you can start right away.”
Chanded him the
le pen “Tim sorry, but might not be suitable for this. My health in’t in good condition. “
The headhunter stalled the pen back into my
“You’re young and full of energy, what could possibly go wrong! Even if there’s something wrong, sign first and we’ll deal with the
health issues later.Opportunities blue that don’t come often Plus, this job will the you money to pay for your treatments.
The headhunter seemed desperate to close the deal its commission was bound to be substantial with such a high salary in offer
But if they found out about condition, I’d lose the job and even get fired on the spot,
I charched the repoct and was made mexplain when the headhunter snatched it from my hand and stuffed in back into my pocket. “If I say you’re fine, you are. Let’s just get the contract
The headhumer’s beharko was odd.
hat if the box finds not?” I asked
The boss sait as long as you’re not dubled on death’s doorstep, it’s fine.”
I grow increasingly suspicious of the headhunter’s response. Was the boss looking for a driver or setting themselves up for trouble? I had no choice but to bite the bullet and sign the contract
As won an gned, the header grabbed the document gleefully and called out to the aducent room, “M, Smith, the contract is signed. You can take him
Smith? 1 troue when heard the name and turned to the headhuntes. “Ms. Smith? Is she the one hiring me as a driver?”
Setor de headhunter coulderpla, Ophelia stepped out of the room. Her expression was cold an ice as she said, “Yes, it’s me.”
The moment I saw her, I wasted So, this had all been a setup from the beginning. They knew I was desperate for money and used escalating offers to lure me in step by step.
The beadhunter hadn’t raned about my health lisues; he just wanted the contract signed. So, it was all meticulously planned
Timmediately grabbed my things and used to leave. “Sorry, Dean’s take this job. Please find someone else.”
The headhunter’s demean shifted instantly as he held up another copy of the contract. “The contact is signed, and there’s no backing out now. If you insist on quitting, you’ll have to
petsate arcul ding no de contract G
I glanced at the extra again. Sure enough, there was a penalty for breach of agreement.
Iraned my wine and inapped, “Told you I’m unwell and wait for the job!”
Ople Laajedne coldly. “What kind of illness‘ do it a termi
Perfect I can watch you
slowly die
This was the woman I had once loved with all my being and someone I was willing to give my life for
He wands were cold and rullary dagpeng stabbing my!
aid plunged in the abyss and was powerless to explain
Thun, klon’t take this job. Please cancel the contact.”
tight back Inched the contract tightly and tole the weight of the medical report in my pocket, but I couldn’t muster
Cancel it! That’s not happening unless you can afford the mormous penalty. Plus, M. Smith has the right to sue for additional damages The leadhunter’s form was a stark contrast to his earlier attitude. His had been a meticulously laid trap from the stat
They knew I was desperate for money and ensured I’d
without hesitation since I’d always been close with the headhunter.
He handed Oplella the contract. “The’s the contract, My. Saith. You can trades the final payment to me now.
tphalia kept the contract away in her bag and
with that, the strode out the dont with
stone. “You have the days to decide. Litter you stay on as my driver and follow my every command, or you pay the penalty. It’s your
leaving any room for argument.
I knew this was her trenge. If I staped by her side, I’d find tingselt in a living hell. She had warned one to never fall into her hands.
I reached out and grabbed her arm in desperation. “What do have to do for you to let me go
