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Upon hearing Aletta’s request, Lewis’s face immediately turned serious.
Without hesitation, he firmly rejected it. “It’s best not to for now. One injection was already the limit. The
previous injection was necessary, but you have no idea what kind of suffering you might endure if you
have another one. I can’t guarantee what might happen with a second injection!”
Jock, who was standing nearby, also advised, “Aletta, Lewis is right. You shouldn’t act recklessly.”
Kirk expressed her concern; her expression was filled with worry. “No matter what, we should put your
health as a priority.”
Even Gene nodded in agreement.
They formed a united front, opposing Aletta’s request for another injection.
In truth, Aletta understood their concerns.
After hearing their words, she gave up on the idea.
It seemed that it was not feasible.
Jock couldn’t help but blurt out what she was thinking, “You should just tell Jason! Jason has
experienced countless storms and hardships; how could he be unable to bear this?”
“I also think you’re underestimating him!” Kirk unexpectedly chimed in.
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“I didn’t think that way! I concealed it from him before because Ithought we still had a chance, that maybe we could find a solution. But now…”
Aletta sighed. “I intended to tell him last night, but we were interrupted by someone.”
The courage she had mustered was shattered with the arrival of Eaton.
The others didn’t know what else to say.
Continuing the conversation on this topic would only make it heavier, so Aletta changed the subject.
“How is the progress?”
Lewis composed himself and said, “The development of the antidote is ongoing, but progress is slow.
Therefore, we have decided to focus on improving the suppressant drug and minimize its side effects
and buy you more time.”
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to France first.”
After the drug was developed, there would be an experimental stage.
Since there were no other patients with a similar condition like Aletta, the drug would be directly used
on her.
No one would know what might happen during this process.
Aletta listened and felt that Lewis’s words made sense, so she nodded in agreement.
After leaving the lab, Aletta returned to her office to meet Jason.
As she entered, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of reluctance.
He had just arrived, and now he had to leave again.She pushed the door open, and Jason, upon hearing the sound, immediately noticed the expression on
her face.
“What’s wrong?” he asked, unable to contain his curiosity. “Did something happen?”
Aletta walked up to him and said, “Lewis just told me that we have to accelerate the research progress,
and I can’t just laze around anymore. So, I won’t be able to spend time with you and the children as
much.”
“Is that why you’re feeling down?” Jason couldn’t help but laugh after hearing her explanation.
He pinched Aletta’s finger and said, “It’s okay, you focus on your work, don’t worry about us. We don’t
need you to be with us all the time.”
“But I always want to be with you every moment… When you’re here, I get distracted,” Aletta replied,
hooking her slender finger with his and swaying it.
After hearing this, Jason’s eyes deepened, and he pulled her hand with force.
In the next second, Aletta fell onto his lap.
She didn’t resist.
“I didn’t expect you to be so clingy,” Jason teased her with a smile, pinching her face gently. His actions
carried an indescribable affection and indulgence.
Aletta nodded, leaning in and hugging his neck, burying her head in the crook of his neck, muttering,
“Am I not allowed to be clingy?”
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Jason held her in his arms in a pleasant mood and said in a deep voice, “Of course, it’s allowed!”
He couldn’t ask for more…
Amidst Aletta’s sweet and contented feelings, there was a tinge of sadness.
After a while, she straightened up, looked at him, and said, “You should take the children back to
France.”
Jason found it amusing and asked, “What a sudden change. Weren’t you just saying that you wanted to
be with me every moment?”
Aletta sighed, “There’s nothing I can do. You are so captivating and mesmerizing! One glance and it’s
breath-taking. If I keep looking at you, I won’t be able to look away! I finally understand the feeling of
ancient emperors being obsessed with beauty and neglecting the affairs of the state.”
Jason was delighted by her sweet words.
“I feel the same way. I feel never enough no matter how many times I look at you.”
Before, when he had no desires or demands, he believed work was more important.
But now…
He wanted to hold her in his arms for a lifetime!
Aletta chimed in, “That won’t do! You promised that you will propose to me when I return home! Are
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She earnestly reminded him.
Jason raised his lips and smiled, “You don’t need to worry about that. I won’t give you any less of what
you deserve.”
He didn’t dwell on the details of the proposal.
He had already made up his mind to surprise her.
Saying too much would ruin the meaning!
However, he agreed to Aletta’s suggestion.
During his days abroad, he had arranged for a professional team to decorate the venue. But he had to
go back to ensure everything was perfect for the proposal.
Thus, Jason said, “I can go back, but I have one request.”
Without hesitation, Aletta nodded, saying, “Tell me, I’ll agree to any request you have!”
Jason reminded her, “After I leave, you have to eat well. Before your return, you can’t lose any more
weight!”
Although he had been watching her eat as much as possible these days, he noticed that she had a
poor appetite.
This made him somewhat worried.
Upon hearing this, Aletta immediately nodded and said, “Okay, I promise you!”She spoke with a serious expression.
Jason, satisfied with her response, said, “Good girl!”
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They cuddled for a while before returning to the children.
The children heard that they were going back to France and would have to be separated from Aletta
again. Their hearts were filled with reluctance, and even the sumptuous dinner didn’t taste as good to
them anymore.
That night, as Aletta and Jason embraced each other, preparing to sleep, the door suddenly knocked.
“Who’s there?” Aletta opened her eyes, puzzled.
“I’ll go and check,” Jason said to her, then got out of bed to open the door.
Outside the door, the children were wearing cute cartoon pyjamas, each holding their pillow, and in an
adorable voice, they asked, “Can we sleep with Mommy tonight?”
Upon hearing the voices of the children, Aletta immediately sat up.
She wanted to say, “Of course, you can.”
But before she could speak, Jason firmly refused, “No, you’ve grown up. You have to sleep on your
own!”
The children were stunned and couldn’t help but stare at Jason. “We’re only five years old.”
Implied in their words was the notion that being five years old still didn’t count as being grown up.Jason calmly corrected, “You’re almost six!”
Otto sensed Jason’s intentions and couldn’t help but remind him, “But we’re still kids!”
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Lyla and Nina nodded in agreement, “That’s right, that’s right.”
Lucas also objected, “Dad, we helped you to court Mommy before, and we put in a lot of effort. How
can you be so ungrateful?