Chapter 6 Her Lies Expose

• Her original plan had been to use this fake illness to frame Seraphina, forcing her to lose a kidney and then kicking her out of the Droses. Now, Seraphina's retaliation had pushed her into a desperate corner.
• Jessica's face turned paler with each passing second. She had no idea where Seraphina had found this kidney donor, but one thing was clear: if Stanley went ahead with the surgery, her plan would fall apart completely. Worse still, her own life might be in jeopardy.
• "No! I don't want the surgery! I don't want a kidney transplant!" Jessica screamed suddenly, her face ghostly pale, her entire demeanor teetering on the edge of hysteria.
• Orion and Paul were both taken aback by her reaction. They were clueless as to why Jessica was suddenly so agitated. Still, they understood one thing—if Jessica refused the surgery, there was nothing they could do.
• "Jessica, calm down!" Orion tried to soothe her. "This surgery is meant to save your life. You shouldn't be this afraid."
• "I don't want the surgery! I don't want a transplant!" Jessica cried, her tears spilling over. "I want to go home! I want to leave here!"
• Watching her breakdown, Seraphina felt no sympathy. Her voice was icy as she spoke. "Jessica, do you think this is your home? This is a hospital—a place for saving lives. You can't come and go as you please."
• Jessica's distress only deepened at Seraphina's words. She struggled to get out of bed, but Paul and the nurse held her down.
• "Let me go! I want to go home! I can't stay here!" Jessica wailed, her voice thick with desperation and fear.
• "Why are you still standing there? Give Jessica a sedative. When Dr. Stanley gets here, prepare for surgery immediately!" Seraphina ordered, her tone sharp.
• Jessica broke down completely. Before the nurse could fetch the sedative, she scrambled out of bed, hiding behind Orion, crying, "Orion, please, no... no surgery ... "
• "Oh my, Jessica, you can walk?" Seraphina feigned surprise.
• Orion's eyes also locked onto Jessica.
• He remembered clearly—Paul had told him that Jessica was too weak to even stand on her own, let alone walk.
• Jessica had certainly lived up to that image of fragility, even needing help to go to the bathroom.
• What on earth is happening?
• She's walking?
• Are they all lying to me?
• Realizing her act was up, Jessica kept her head down, silently admitting her guilt.
• Even Orion, as dense as he could be, wasn't that clueless anymore. He grabbed the attending doctor, fury in his voice. "Tell me the truth. What's wrong with Jessica?"
• "J-Jessica…" Paul looked helplessly at Jessica for assistance, but she was too preoccupied with her own troubles to help. Her head hung low in silence.
• Orion's eyes glinted coldly. He demanded, "Tell me the truth!"
• Paul, now trembling, dared not hide anything further.
• "It ... it was Jessica's orders. It had nothing to do with the hospital. She said you were on it too, and we were just following orders. Mr. Dros, we swear, we won't do it again."
• Did Jessica do this? Have I been too lenient with her?
• Orion looked at Jessica, her head still lowered, playing the part of a weak and innocent girl. Cold fury simmered in his eyes. His voice cut through the room. "Jessica, is everything he said true? Why did you fake being sick?"
• Slowly, Jessica raised her head. After the initial shock, she had calmed down. Her eyes brimmed with tears as she avoided Orion's gaze, her voice trembling. "I ... I just want to spend more time with you. You're always so busy with work, and I dare not bother you. Ever since Julius died, I've been terrified when I'm alone."
• At her words, Orion let out a sigh. The coldness in his gaze melted away. Julius was the man who had bravely faced a bullet on his behalf. Just thinking of him extinguished any lingering anger.
• He had promised Julius he would treat Jessica like his own sister, ensuring she never suffered any mistreatment.
• Given what Jessica had done, it would be unfair to Seraphina if he didn't punish her.
• But could he truly bring himself to punish Jessica?
• His comrade's dying wish was on one side, and his wife was on the other.
• This complicated relationship left Orion sighing once again.
• When Jessica saw Orion's reaction, she knew he wouldn't punish her. A wave of relief washed over her.
• Seraphina, however, smirked as she observed the two of them. She questioned, "So, if Jessica isn't sick, should we proceed with the kidney transplant?"
• "Seraphina ... " Orion turned to her; his expression was a mask of calm once more. "What Jessica did was wrong, but she's just a child. Don't take it to heart. I'll make sure to scold her properly. And don't let this small issue affect our marriage. As for the money I transferred to you earlier, use it however you like. Now, you should go home. She was really upset yesterday; you should apologize to her."
• His tone was indifferent and distant, as if he were granting her a favor, assuming Seraphina's tantrums were over and done with.
• Seraphina clenched her fists. She took a deep breath, trying to hold back the urge to punch him in the face and break his perfectly straight nose.