Reclaiming the CEO's Heart

Chapter 68 The Scars

Chapter 68 The Scars

Jacob knew her body well, but it was the first time he saw the scar on her lower abdomen.

In fact, he knew that she was allergic to anesthesia. When she had a cesarean section, she remained

sober, and he had heard her heartwrenching screams outside the operating room. He even knew how

many layers needed to be stitched to close her wound.

In addition to the scar on her abdomen, there was a new wound on the inside of her left arm. Jacob

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He had thought it was a minor injury. Little did he expect it to be such a long scar.

Avery hated pain the most but she endured it silently, just letting that slide.

Jacob pursed his thin lips, thinking of Avery's words before she lost consciousness. His heart ached as

if it had been cut open.

He changed Avery into soft pajamas, adjusted the room temperature to make it warmer, and embraced

her tightly.

John quickly entered with the private doctor, Nolan. The two instinctively wanted to go out upon seeing

this scene.

"Come back and check on her!"

"Yes, sir."

Nolan was Jacob's private doctor. Avery had been healthy and rarely fell ill. Every time Nolan came to

treat her, she just got either a scraped hand or a sprained foot.

Back then, Nolan even joked that she was full of energy.

It had been two years since they last met. The girl he once described as energetic now lay on the bed

lifelessly, her face ghostly pale. Clearly, she was weak.

Nolan made a quick checkup. "Sir, based on my initial assessment, Madam Avery is unconscious due

to excessive weakness. She just caught a cold and needs to keep warm to prevent fever. The wounds

on her wrists did not damage any tendons or bones, but it requires careful care."

"Weakness?" Although Avery had been a bit weak recently, Jacob thought it was just a cold, and that

she should have recovered by now.

"Yes, Madam Avery's heart rate and pulse indicate she is not as healthy as an average person. She

also has symptoms of gastric problems. I am not as knowledgeable in traditional medicine as my

teacher. If you have time, sir, you had better take Madam Avery to the hospital for a detailed

examination."

After finishing his words, Nolan took out a syringe to draw blood. "I'll take Madam Avery's blood for

testing and see if it's a bacterial or viral infection. Then I can prescribe the appropriate medication."

"Okay," Jacob agreed.

That night, Avery was in a state of turmoil. She had a long dream where she met the boy in a white

shirt for the first time on the playground and fell in love with him at first sight.

When they met again, he saved her from drowning. She still remembered how excited and joyful she

had been at that moment. Panicked, she wrapped her arms around his neck, feeling his sturdy body,

blushing shyly.

Shortly after, they dated and entered into a relationship. Jacob showered her with love.

If only the dream had ended there. Then, she wouldn't have to go through those painful experiences

repeatedly.

Jacob saw her furrowed brows and heard her murmuring. "My baby! Jacob, give my child back to me!"

"Jacob, just kill me!"

"Jacob, let me go!"

"Jacob...."

Every sentence was about him, and each word was filled with hatred.

Jacob held her hand, whispering, "Avy, if I let you go, who will let me go?"

He was afraid if he let her go, all ties between them would be completely severed.

Her small hand was burning hot in his palm. As Nolan had predicted, she had a fever.

Jacob placed a fever patch on her forehead and was about to give her the fever-reducing pills.

John rushed in anxiously without even knocking. "Sir, we got the blood test results for Madam Avery.

Her various indicators are far below normal, especially her red and white blood cell counts, which are

even lower than the minimum values. Doctor Blake mentioned Madam Avery could not have a fever.

Her white blood cell count is only 2.3. The fever will put her life in danger. We must give her a

leukogenic injection as soon as possible."

"What?" The fever-reducing pills in Jacob's hand dropped to the ground.