Chapter 18 1/3 " Don't let your own physical condition affect your work . This profession isn't a game . " After saying that , Sebastian slid one hand into his pocket and turned to leave . Ruby bit her lip as she watched his tall , refined figure disappear . She had chased after him for so long , especially when they were in Inkko for seven years . Yet , why was his heart still icy and impossible to thaw ? " Ruby , I just saw … Sebastian with a woman and her kid … They were kind of pulling at each other , and he even held her waist … That woman's daughter looked about five or six … " Tessa spoke while watching Ruby's expression , which darkened . Tessa quickly fell silent . " Tesas , that's enough . Sebastian isn't that kind of man . How could he be messing around with some older woman who already has a kid ? Maybe she was his patient … and he was just being considerate . " However , even Ruby knew how hollow her explanation sounded . Anyone who knew Sebastian knew that he was cold and distant with sky - high standards . Once he left work , he was completely aloof . Ruby only came because she heard a few nurses whispering that a woman had been rejected after trying to bring Sebastian lunch . She knew Sebastian wasn't interested in those women - except for that one day when she saw someone sitting on his lap in his office … That made her anxious . There was actually one more thing Tessa didn't say . That woman didn't look old at all . Rather , she was very beautiful … At the sight of Ruby's expression , Tessa didn't dare add another word . Ruby was Joseph Gardner , the hospital dean's daughter , so she needed to ingratiate herself with Ruby . In September , Selena started first grade . Valeria took her to school in the morning , giving her all sorts of reminders . Watching her daughter walk into the school , she then took the subway to work . After clocking in , she arrived at her desk just in time for the morning meeting . L & M Design Studio took on two design projects lately . Valeria was busy , working overtime constantly . Even after getting home at night , she still worked for two more hours . The two dogs at home were very well - behaved . For the past couple of days that she had to work Chapter 18 2/3 overtime , Lucy would help out and pick Selena up in the afternoons . For this , Valeria was deeply grateful , so on her day off that Saturday , she bought Lucy a new outfit . Lucy seemed gruff on the outside - shrewd and sharp - tongued like most elderly . Yet , after spending time with her , Valeria found that she had a warm heart . That afternoon , Lucy wore the outfit Valeria bought her and went to play cards with her friends . " It's nice , right ? That young woman upstairs bought it for me . I told her I don't need it , but she insisted . Look at this cotton . It's so comfortable in summer . It's way better than your silk one . My luck at cards is better after wearing this today . " Valeria took some loose change from her wallet , planning to swing by the neighborhood grocery store to buy some groceries . In the evening , many vegetables were on sale . Selena took Valeria's phone and went to Lucy's place . Lucy had just returned from her card game , her face glowing with happiness at having won a fair bit . She had asked Valeria to pick up some beef ribs for her dinner tomorrow . She wanted to make braised short ribs . Looking up at the sparse stars and bright moon , Valeria slowed her steps . She closed her eyes as the warm , slightly restless evening breeze brushed across her face . The down - to - earth bustle of the neighborhood soothed the exhaustion and irritability from her busy workday . Valeria bought a bunch of groceries at the store , and the man selling salmon even gave her a pile of scraps to feed her pets . She thanked him . It was only a 20 - minute walk back to her apartment . On the way , she thought about preparing the salmon scraps with hot water for Potato and Pork Chop . Then , she would marinate the beef ribs and prep side dishes . Both of her hands were full , her fingers aching as she climbed all five flights of stairs . The old building didn't have an elevator . When she arrived on the fifth floor , she saw Lucy's door wide open . She set the bags at the door and stepped inside . " Selena ? " " Mommy . " A reply came from inside , with a shaky , tearful tone . Valeria's heart skipped . Rushing inside , she saw Lucy sitting on the floor , with Selena holding her arm , trying to help her onto the couch . When Selena saw Valeria , her voice broke into a sob . " Mommy , Granny Lucy suddenly couldn't breathe and felt dizzy . I called Mr. Doctor already . " Valeria's heart tightened as she looked at Lucy's state . In her panic , she completely missed the Chapter 18 last part of Selena's sentence .