Andrew Thompson
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"I figured it would feel like memory foam, you know?" Jerlina looked at Jeremy. Jeremy gulped. Memory foam? Why a memory foam? Why not like a water balloon or something? Why particularly a memory foam? She is trying something nefarious. But what? And more importantly, why is she wondering about that? "Why are you sweating?" her eyes went wide and she wiped his face with the washcloth. "Are you hurting somewhere?" "No... Yes, I am... my stomach... it hurts a bit. I'll lie down a minute or…-
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"Your sister..?" Mikhail asked Jeremy in serious thought. "How much is she entitled to from your wealth?" he asked as he was curious. If he still doesn't wise up against his sister then he is a lost case. "Two million," Jeremy answered. That's what he had in mind. He has a separate account with two million dollars and with interest it must have become a little more. He thought she wouldn't need money from him and wondered how devastated she'd be once something happens to him. But she...…
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"What is it?" Jeremy placed his hand on Jerlina's shoulder as she turned pale. She was still holding the phone and Jeremy wondered what his lawyer said that made her like this. "Is the call still-" he tried to get the phone from her hand and only then Jerlina came out of her trance. "Yes... Just keep her away for now," Jerlina said and ended the call. She stared at the distance for some time as if she was lost for words and then Jeremy was stunned to hear her gritting her teeth and she fisted…
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In a couple of days, Jeremy started to feel better. The doctors advised him to take walks to diminish the soreness in his muscles and Jerlina helped him take a walk in the garden. They could see the beach at the distance and Jeremy remembered her saying that she wants to buy a mansion facing the beach. "Do you want a place by the beach, Jeryl?" he asked her. The previous day, he watched her running around, handling his company and he did feel a bit bad. He wanted to push himself but he knew it…
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Jerlina walked back to Jeremy's room after her meeting and he was still asleep. The doctors told her that he was one of the very few that didn't get seriously affected by an abdominal gunshot wound. Although his intestine was perforated, it didn't penetrate that deeply and he was given the perfect first aid at the right time. His recovery would be smooth and quick – that's what they said and that made her happy. But still, there are risks of infection and other things he has to be careful about and…
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"Scar!" Emma opened her mouth wide then covered it with her hand pretending that she is shocked. "How can you say this? No matter what, it was Jerlina who suffered a lot that day. Everyone is saying so and..." Scarlett wasn't even willing to listen to that. Yes, she was a little angry at Jerlina and thought that she didn't do enough to protect Cia. But that doesn't mean she is going to blame Jerlina for what happened with Cia. Viper did that! If she didn't provoke Viper by kicking him in the…
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Gordon still doesn't know why the Grandsire asked Rose to be held captive. He reminded him often, thinking that the grandsire might have forgotten about her but he insisted that she stays there and asked him to provide her with whatever she needs as long as she stays there; except that she cannot have contact with anyone outside. But if she is asking, what does she know? Gordon looked at Mikhail. It seems like she is very close with the Volkonkys. That can't be helped. After all, he's to be…
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Gordon decided to voice out his opinion in a gentle way. "Ms. Hopkins, you saw how much the grandsire loves you. You don't have to be this..." Gordon took in a deep breath to carefully choose his next word. "...cautious." "Mr. Faraday..." Jerlina let out a short chuckle and then her eyes turned serious. "I, just yesterday, watched a grown man manhandling a baby. I watched the cops turning their backs at the violent gang members and suppressing common folks who tried to help me. I was standing in…
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On the way to the gazebo, Jerlina contemplated how she could handle this situation. If Alexander Volkonsky can't hold back Jonathan Erling and even the President has to heed his commands, it means that he holds immeasurable power and it won't be wise to stand openly against him. It's just not wise to bang your head on a stone wall! Jonathan Erling is a very strong wall. He cannot be overcome by brute force. She is not that strong. Jerlina took in a deep breath. She noticed at a distance that Gordon…
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"Here," Jeremy patted beside him and Jerlina smiled looking at him/ "You should be lying freely. You're recovering and there are a lot of tubes connected. I can't-" "Don't make me scoot more to the side, wife," he pulled her hand. "Fine,' Jerlina lied by his side. She could see he wants to turn to the side probably to look at her face but she knew he cannot do that for now. She placed her hand on his chest. "Joel..." "Hmm..." "Joel..." "Hmm..." She giggled. "I can feel your hum…
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