Chapter 159 Unlucky
Jennifer came to a stop.
His voice had grown hoarse from exhaustion. “Please, Jennifer. Just leave, will you? I don’t want to see you now.”
Jennifer’s heart sank as her hands balled into fists. She had done so much for this man, but he wouldn’t even look at her.
The blazing pain, like a sharp knife in her gut, brought tears to her eyes.
She looked up and forced back the tears.
“Carter, I know you don’t love me. However, you’re the first man I’ve ever loved. No matter what, I won’t give up. Your brain is muddled because you’re in pain. I won’t take your words to heart,” she declared. “I’ll go get the doctor now. If the doctor says you’re fine, I’ll leave at once. I think we both need some time alone.”
With that, she left his ward.
Shortly after, she returned with two doctors and a nurse hot on her heels. The doctors examined him and gave him an injection to relieve his pain. “Mr. Scott, you can’t be this agitated as you’ve just gone under surgery.”
Carter’s energy was drained, so he said nothing.
Jennifer was worried. “Dr. Ludwig, is he all right?”
Dr. Ludwig replied, “Mr. Scott is strong enough to recover soon. However, if he gets agitated frequently, it might slow down his recovery.”
Jennifer exhaled in relief.
After Dr. Ludwig and the rest left, Jennifer asked, “How do you feel now, Carter?”
In response, Carter shut his eyes.
Sighing, Jennifer continued, “Carter, I’m begging you here. Even if you hate me, shouldn’t you say something out of courtesy?”
At her words, Carter’s eyes snapped open. Gazing at Jennifer icily, he stated, “Jennifer, I’m exhausted. Can you please leave?”
A woman with her pride still intact would’ve left long ago. Alas, Jennifer’s pride was long gone.
She bit back her misery and answered, “I’ll leave when Mrs. Scott arrives. You’re still weak, so I’ll stay with you.”
Carter shook his head. “You should go. I’ll be fine. If anything happens, I’ll just summon the nurse.”
Jennifer had to bite her lip in order to not cry.
“I apologize for my reckless action earlier. But Amelia isn’t the one for you. She doesn’t even love you. Besides, she’s married and about to give birth to her baby soon. Are you that shameless to come between them? Why can’t you give up? Your perfect match might be waiting for you by your side,” she said.
Weariness shone in Carter’s gaze. He felt terribly pressured by Jennifer’s persistence and feelings.
“Jennifer, it’s not going to work. I’m grateful for your concern, but my heart belongs to another woman. Even if she’s married and pregnant, I still love her. One day, she’ll be mine,” came Carter’s reply.
With her lips pursed, Jennifer clenched her fists as a vein popped up on her neck.
“Carter, this is too much. How could you be this cruel?” There were both displeasure and reluctance in her voice.
“Jennifer, I’ve been clear from the very start.” Carter was tired of saying the same thing repeatedly. “There is nothing between us. It doesn’t make sense for you to accuse me of being cruel to you.”
As Jennifer’s face contorted angrily, she demanded, “Carter, are you saying I’m latching myself onto you shamelessly?”
Carter acknowledged her point of view by remaining silent.
Quivering with anger, Jennifer pointed at him and huffed, “Damn you! You just won’t stop insulting me, huh?”
In response, Carter closed his eyes.
Pacing around in annoyance, Jennifer spoke again. “Carter, what do you want? What did I do wrong for you to treat me this way?”
Carter’s head was buzzing by then. He massaged his temples and requested, “Jennifer, can you please shut up?”
Jennifer let out a sarcastic laugh and picked up a doll on the sofa before flinging it at the wall to create noise.
Carter shut his eyes again.
As she didn’t receive any response, fury vibrated through her being. She proceeded to grab everything in sight and hurl them everywhere.
When Faye came into the ward, the messy sight greeted her eyes. Immediately, she thought a robber had ransacked the ward. However, upon further inspection, Carter was lying on the bed as though he was asleep while Jennifer was heaving angrily.
Utterly puzzled, she asked, “What happened? What’s with the mess?”
The blazing anger in Jennifer’s gaze faded away when she spotted Faye. For a moment, she was at a loss for words. After all, Faye could be her future mother-in-law. If she finds out I flew into a fit of rage even before we start dating, she will reconsider her decision of agreeing to let me marry Carter.
Jennifer took a deep breath and put up a calm front.
“Mrs. Scott, why are you here? Didn’t I ask you to rest at home?” She forced out a smile.
“I was worried about Carter,” said Faye. “I came as I had nothing else to do at home.”
Jennifer helped her to the sofa. “Mrs. Scott, have a seat. I’ll clean up the clutter.”
Faye took a look at the mess, where apples and bananas were scattered all around. Frowning, she queried, “Jennifer, what happened? Did someone kick up a fuss here?”
Jennifer’s hand froze midair before she could touch the banana she was trying to pick up. “Mrs. Scott, Ms. Winters came here earlier. She brought along a basket of bananas and apples with her. Shortly after she left, I wanted to bring the fruits to the fridge, but Carter thought I was going to throw them away. He panicked and jostled his wound—”
Before she could finish, Faye interrupted hastily, “What? He jostled his wound again? Did you call for the doctor?”
She rushed to Carter’s side and inspected him. As her son was pale, she declared, “This won’t do. I need to summon the doctor to examine his wound. He has been operated on a few times previously. If anything happens to him, it’ll be the death of me!”
Jennifer approached Faye and assured her. “Mrs. Scott, don’t worry. I’ve already called the doctor earlier who gave him painkillers. The doctor said he’s strong enough to recover speedily. Don’t you worry.”
Faye heaved a sigh of relief. However, she couldn’t stop herself from blaming Jennifer.
“Jennifer, don’t blame me for being harsh. Carter has just been operated on. He’s still weak now. If he wants to see Amelia, let him be. Once he recovers, I’ll talk to him. You’re my daughter-in-law, and he’s my son. He’ll listen to me, right?”
Deep down, Jennifer snickered silently. Wow, does she seriously think I’m a fool? How dare she claim I’m her daughter-in-law but ask me to allow her son to flirt with his crush?
She knows I’m deeply in love with Carter, so she treats me like a fool. Ha! She’s obviously torn between Amelia and me. I can’t let this happen.
Carter’s already treating me like trash. How dare she toys around with me? After I marry Carter, I’ll teach them both a lesson. They’ll know I’m no pushover then.
Sensing Jennifer’s displeasure, Faye continued patiently, “Jennifer, I know you’re upset. But Carter got to know Amelia first. He couldn’t forget her after years. You did so much for him, but he’s obviously not into you. So—”
Forcing back her tears, Jennifer flashed a smile. “Mrs. Scott, it’s normal for men to have a few female friends. If no one finds him charming, that means he’s not accomplished enough. I fell in love with Carter because of his outstanding achievements. I’m fine with Amelia’s presence.”
Upon hearing her reply, Faye let out a satisfied grin.
“Jennifer, you’re a good girl. Carter is really lucky to have you. Don’t you worry. He’s right here. Remember, persistence is key. He’ll notice you since you are around every day,” said Faye.
“Amelia has been in his heart for a long time. You’ve only met him, so it’s impossible for him to forget Amelia that quickly. Take things slowly, and he’ll be yours one day,” she concluded.
To Faye, Carter was nothing but an item waiting to be sold. She had blatantly ignored Carter’s wishes by urging the buyer to buy him forcefully.
Carter deserved sympathy, for Faye had stopped him from going after his first love. Now, she was even forcing him to marry someone he didn’t love. It was unfortunate that he had such a mother.
