Chapter 17 Reuniting With Him Kael's gentle voice drifted out . " Don't open your eyes yet . I'll go get the cake . " [] Sloane giggled . " Okay , I won't . " [ ] The man kissed her cheek as a reward . " Good girl . " [ ] 0 Nova's already broken heart took another stab . She felt like a caught thief - hurriedly shoving the cash into the waiter's hand before spinning to flee . [ ] A memory hit her hard . This time last year , Kael had been on a business trip to Boston . He must have been celebrating Sloane's birthday then , too . [ ] How stupid she'd been - worrying if he'd get used to Boston's weather , reminding him to eat and sleep on time ... ] Nova chutched her chest . The pain squeezed so tight , she could barely breathe . Suddenly , a melodious ringtone cut through the haze . It was Donny . " Nova , it's bad ! Your grandma had a heart attack - we're on the way to the hospital now ! Hurry over ! " ] ] Nova felt like someone had hit her over the head . ] Her face turned deathly pale . Her ears rang so loud , she couldn't make out a word more her father said . [ ] She ran to the roadside like a madwoman , waving for a taxi - but it was rush hour . No empty cabs passed by . [ ] Tears streamed down her face as she fumbled with her phone , dialing Kael again . [] This time , it went straight to voicemail ... ]] A message from Sloane popped up : [ Nova , why do you keep making a fool of yourself ? Can't you see he doesn't want to see you right now ? Otherwise , why would he turn off his phone ? ] ] Nova froze . ] She bit her lip until it bled . ] ] So that was it . Just to give Sloane a perfect birthday , he couldn't even be bothered to deal with her . He'd turned his phone off completely . Nova forced a smile uglier than a frown . She stuffed her phone away , then stepped into the street to flag down an oncoming car- -0 Streeth The car dammed on its brakes . [ ] Jex frowned at the person in front , then froze . [ ] He glanced at the rearview mirror - at the man in the back seat , who'd opened his eyes in annoyance , aura icy and intimidating . ] " Mr Thorne , it's Ms. Hale Corm peward , furrowing his brows as he looked up Directly ahead stood Nova - disheveled , face streaked with tears, sobbing uncontrollably . [ ] When she saw the car stop , a flicker of hope fit up her eyes She walked over , voice hearse " Sir , my grandma is sick . Can you Take me to Central Hospital ? I'll pay you extra ... Please . " [ ] " Mi Thorne " Jex stated In the darkness , Corrs expression was unreadable [ ] " Gave tier a ride " } Chapter 17 Reuniting With Him Jax quickly rolled down the window . " Ms. Hale , get in . " [] Nova froze when she saw Jax in the driver's seat . [ ] Her eyelashes fluttered as she glanced at the back seat - where Corin sat , elegant and composed , expression as calm as still water . [ ] She never thought they'd meet again like this ... ] She whispered a thank - you , then hurried into the back seat . [ ] On the way , Donny called again . She clung to the phone , voice hoarse and trembling , struggling to hold back sobs ... ] Corin's deep voice cut through the car's silence . [ ] He told Jax coldly , " Drive faster . " [ ] Nova's heart skipped a beat . She lifted her red , tear - streaked eyes , whispering another thank - you . [] Jax ran a few red lights , and they reached Central Hospital quickly . [] Nova thanked them in a rush - forgetting to ask for a contact - then stumbled out of the car and raced into the building . [ ] Corin didn't mind her haste . He was about to tell Jax to drive off when he glanced to the side . [ ] A small rabbit keychain lay on the seat . It must have fallen off her bag . [ ] " Mr. Thorne , that looks like the lady's . She seems to treasure it should we take it up to her ? " Jax asked , a hint of anticipation in his voice . [ ] Corin gave him a calm look , then closed his hand around the soft , fuzzy rabbit . It still carried the faint , sweet scent of its owner . [ ] When Nova reached the operating room, Mabel had just finished surgery - but she was still in critical condition , needing 24 hours of observation . No one knew if she'd wake up . Nova stumbled forward , grabbing the doctor's hand . [ ] Tm Kael Voss ' wife , Nova . The Voss family has a VIP ward here - please move my grandma there . " [] The VIP ward had the best equipment and top - tier doctors . In every way , it was better for Mabel than a regular ward . ]] The doctor froze . She knew this was Mrs. Voss - but ... Mrs. Voss , the VIP ward is already occupied . There are no vacancies . " [ ] Nova frowned . That couldn't be - how could the VIP ward be full ? Just then , nurses wheeled Mabel out of the operating room . [ ] Her face was gaunt and pale , her body frail ... A heart attack could be fatal . [ ] " Nove , if we have to , a regular ward will be fine , " Donny sighed . [ ] Nova shook her head , eyes red . When it came to life and death , why should Mabel settle for less when she could have the best ? She told Donny to stay with Mabel , then took the elevator to the top floor . [] But before the could reach the VIP ward , a nurse stopped her . [ ] " Who are you ? Don't you know no one's allowed up here without permission? Get out ! " ] Nova was about to explain when she saw through the slightly open ward door - a woman lying in bed , talking on the phone . [ ] Her gaze trembled [ ] " My daughter is so capable , hooking up with the CEO of Voss Group ! You'll never have to worry about anything for the rest of her life . But wait - isn't that CEO married ? Sloane , won't you be wronged ? " " How could 17 Kael dotes on me ! Otherwise , why would he let you stay in the Voss family's VIP ward ? He loves me , so he loves the people I love too . He can't even be bothered with his wife's facully now Soon enough . I'll replace her completely " [ ] Soane's mother sounded overjoyed . " That's wonderful " B 17.7 % Chapter 17 Reuniting With Him Outside the door , Nova froze - as if struck down by a serious illness . Her face was as pale as paper . ] So Kael had let Sloane's mother - a stranger - move into the Voss family's VIP ward . And she'd had no idea . ] She remembered when Eliza was sick . She'd asked to put her in the VIP ward , and Kael had told her only Voss family members were allowed . [ ] Nova bit her already bleeding inner lip , ready to storm into the ward ... [ ] The nurse stopped her , annoyed . " Mr. Voss personally ordered no one to disturb the patient ! If you don't leave now , I'll have you escorted out ! " [ ] Kael personally ordered it ? ] Those words stabbed at Nova's ears . She stared at the nurse , eyes red . " I'm Kael's wife ... " [ ] Before she could finish , the nurse raised her voice , calling the bodyguards at the door . [ ] " She's disturbing the patient ! Do your jobs ! " [ ] The bodyguards didn't hesitate . They grabbed Nova's arms , dragging her out without letting her speak , then threw her to the floor . [ ] " This is a warning . If you come back , we won't be so kind - and Mr. Voss will be even less forgiving . " ] With that , they turned and went back inside . [ ] Nova's back hit the corner of a wall . The pain made her gasp . She couldn't say a word . [ ] She clung tightly to her phone , staring at the closed door ahead - her heart utterly broken . [ ] But Mabel couldn't wait . [ ] She endured the pain , hurrying down to find the hospital director's office . At the same time , she fumbled in her pocket for her phone , calling Kael again and again . [ ] Each call was met with the same cold , mechanical voice ... ] ] She closed her eyes , overwhelmed . All the strength drained from her body . Her vision went white for a moment , and she started to fall ... She was too weak to grab the wall . She braced herself for the impact- But instead , she fell into a warm embrace .