Chapter 2 Deserting His Wife And Children
- SIX YEARS LATER, at VR Medical Research Institute, Brooklyn.
- Chandria had just stepped out of her laboratory when her assistant, Linda, told her, “Dr. Evans, Professor Lamber needs to talk to you. He wants to see you in his office.”
- After staying up the entire night, Chandria was feeling drowsy. However, hearing Linda's words, she snapped out of her daze as her mind cleared.
- “Did he say anything? Don't tell me my little rascals destroyed the research results again?”
- “Apparently,” came Linda's answer.
- She shot Chandria a sympathetic look.
- Chandria was an efficient and capable woman. At a young age, she became the mentee of Harvey Lamber, the best professor in the medical world.
- Six years ago, she left the Farwell residence and immediately headed overseas.
- Initially, she wanted to further her studies, but soon discovered she was pregnant.
- Back then, she was caught in a dilemma about whether she should abort her children. When she arrived at the hospital, she changed her mind. She decided to keep her children.
- Chandria was pregnant with triplets—two boys and a girl.
- During her delivery, her baby girl was born without any signs of life due to a lack of oxygen, and only the boys survived. She named her sons Blaze and Easton.
- The thought of her genius sons gave Chandria utter bliss.
- Chandria hurried to Harvey's office.
- After pushing the door open, she spotted the little rascals inside. They were sitting on the couch in the office and swinging their legs nonchalantly.
- The boys lit up at the sight of Chandria. Scrambling off the couch, they ran toward her excitedly. “Mommy, you're finally done! I thought you'd be staying in the laboratory forever!”
- “Mommy, you've worked hard! Are you tired? Sit down. I'll give you a massage.”
- “Look at how obedient you are. You weren't like that when you hacked into my computer earlier!” Harvey huffed angrily behind his desk.
- “It was all your fault, Professor Lamber! You kept asking Mommy to work overtime. Look, she's getting malnourished!” Blaze declared.
- “That's right! Mommy's an ordinary human being. How could you ask her to work day and night?” Easton chimed in as he kneaded Chandria's shoulder.
- His temper spiked, Harvey laughed and said, “You're too overprotective of her! Everyone in the research institute does the same!”
- With that, he shook his head and turned to Chandria. “How did your research go?”
- Chandria shot him a grin. “It went smoothly. I'll send the data to you later.”
- She paused before asking, “Have you restored the data on your computer?”
- Harvey ran a hand through his hair in frustration. “It has been an hour, but I still can't restore anything.”
- Amused, Chandria patted Easton's hand. “Easton, go restore Professor Lamber's computer. Don't be naughty. What if he loses some important data?”
- Easton immediately replied, “That won't happen. I prepare a backup and various security levels every time. He won't lose a thing!'
- As he said that, he trotted over to Harvey and restored the latter's computer.
- The little boy's fingers typed on the keyboard furiously and produced lines of code.
- A few minutes later, the computer screen blinked and returned to normal.
- Harvey took one look at his computer in admiration. He had to admit his student's sons were geniuses.
- At a young age, Blaze was already a medical genius. He could differentiate thousands of herbs and showcased his talent in medicine. He also had a sharp eye for investments.
- Easton, on the other hand, was interested in programming. He was now a little hacker who was very sensitive to numbers. Like his brother, he also did great in investments.
- Both of them were adorable, mature.
- Thus, he couldn't bring himself to yell at them whenever they fussed.
- Then Harvey looked at Chandria. “Listen, I've been planning on setting up a research institute back in the country. It will focus on traditional medicine. However, I'm still busy here and can't leave for now. After careful consideration, I've decided to send you back!”
- Chandria had no idea he would say that. She froze and hesitated.
- Go back home?
- She never considered returning to that place again after leaving six years ago.
- After all, she didn't have a family or someone she cared about back there.
- Besides, she had grown to love it here.
- Her first reaction was to reject the offer. “Professor Lamber, I—”
- Harvey interjected, “Chandria, I know you don't want to head back, but I hope you'll consider my suggestion. You've been my student for years, so I believe you know how broad and profound traditional medicine is. Always staying overseas is not enough for you to research. That was why I suggested you return to Albany. You have a bright future ahead of you. Besides, you're different now. No matter what happens or who you encounter, I believe you can handle everything calmly, right?”
- At his words, Chandria fell silent.
- ‘He's right. I've changed into a completely different person now. I can face all obstacles without fear. Besides, it has been six years. Perhaps that man is already married to his first crush. Why am I afraid?’
- With that thought in mind, Chandria took a deep breath and nodded solemnly. “All right, then. Professor Lamber, I'll listen to you and return to Albany.”
- “Great. Thank you!” Professor Lamber gave a curt nod.
- As they were conversing, Blaze and Easton shared a look.
- ‘Mommy's finally returning to Albany!’
- In fact, the two of them had been dying to head back for ages. After all, their father was back there. They wanted to see him in person. Of course, they also tried to teach him a lesson about deserting his wife and children.
- TWO DAYS LATER, Chandria and the boys landed at the international airport in Manhattan.
- Chandria was finally back after six years.
- After disembarking the plane, they walked out of the hallway. Just then, Easton squeezed his legs together and tugged at the corner of Chandria's skirt. “Mommy, I need to pee now.”
- Chandria and Blaze giggled at the sight of his urgent expression. “Okay. Let's go, then.”
- She reached out to ruffle Easton's hair.
- At once, Easton trembled violently. “Stop it, Mommy. I'm going to pee my pants!”
- With a chuckle, Chandria led him to the restroom.
- Blaze then took him into the restroom while Chandria waited outside with their luggage. She remembered to text her professor to inform him about their arrival.
- Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out.
- “Close all exits! We have to find her today!”