Chapter 222
Chapter 222 Mervin, the Angel, Laurent
She had checked out and was planning to leave Navelie, but her stomach was indeed uncomfortable.
“Come with me, Mervin said without waiting for her response, taking her arm and leading her forward when he saw a white
Maserati pull up. With his other hand, he opened the car door. “Get in. To the hotel
first.
With that, Melinda got into the car with him because her stomach was really hurting.
“Isn’t this Mrs. Fox, boss?” Altair, who was in the driver’s seat, glanced over and waved, smiling. “Hello, Mrs. Fox!”
“Hi,” Melinda replied with an awkward chuckle.
“Go back to the hotel and book another room,” Mervin instructed Altair, then turned to Melinda and asked, “Are you sure you
don’t need to go to the hospital?”
“I really don’t need to. The young woman leaned back in her seat, placing her recovered bag on her lap. She changed the topic
and asked, “How come you’re in Navelie? Have you just arrived?”
“Yeah, I just got off the plane,” he answered. The guys are participating in a cybersecurity competition, and I came to give them
some guidance.”
“Have you wrapped up your scenes?”
“Not yet, but taking a break for a couple of days won’t hurt.” He smirked, still carrying that confident and unruffled demeanor.
After arriving at the hotel, Mervin took her inside, got her a room, and kindly escorted her upstairs.
After settling her down, he asked in return, “What about you? Why are you alone? Where is he?”novelxo.com fast update
Melinda met his gaze, unsure of how to answer. She pursed her lips.
“Have you to fallen out?” Mervin asked, observing her expression. “Just my guess.”
“Not really.” Melinda sighed under her breath, turning to walk toward the floor-to-ceiling window. “Are you all staying in this hotel
too?”
“Yeah.”
“Thank you for today.” Melinda paused and looked back at him sincerely.
“Don’t mention it.” Mervin smiled and reminded. The criminals in Navelie are dangerous. They’re usually desperate characters.
Don’t risk your life chasing after them. Even if you catch up, you might end up losing your life. Money and possessions are just
external things. I had a buddy who died like that.”
His words freaked her out.
“Really, I’m not lying to you!” Mervin spoke like an elder. “Got it? Don’t chase after them next time!”
Intimidated by his aura, she quickly nodded. “Got it.” However, the things in her bag couldn’t be bought
Tll go and check on the guys,” he said with his hands in his pockets. “The competition’s in two days. Call me if anything. You
should rest for now.”
“Alright.”
After seeing Mervin away, Melinda withdrew her smile and let out a weary sigh while casually putting her bag away. The pain in
her stomach was becoming more pronounced by the second.
She poured a glass of warm water and drank it, then took off her shoes and lay on the bed for a while.
On the helicopter flying to Navelic, Jennifer cried until she had no strength left. If she could, she would willingly exchange her life
for her son’s.
Regret overwhelmed her. Maybe it was my insistence that harmed Stan. If I hadn’t been involved in his marriage. if I hadn’t
interfered with his choices, maybe he wouldn’t have been in a car accident....
Or perhaps, if Melinda hadn’t entered his world, he wouldn’t be lying in the emergency room.
Alas, that was human nature; no one would ever admit to their own faults.
Monica had become numb from the pain at this point, both physically and emotionally. She had one thought in her mind-if
Stanley died, she wouldn’t want to live either.
Her whole life, Stanley had been her everything, and he was her sole motivation to keep living.
Back in the hotel room in Navelie, Melinda lay flat on the bed, covered with a thin comforter. The pain in her stomach was getting
more intense, causing her to furrow her brows.
Despite being a doctor, she couldn’t tell what was wrong.
She hadn’t eaten anything bad, and even if she had, it wouldn’t cause this kind of pain! It wasn’t due to her menstrual cycle
either, for it wasn’t the right time.
She lay there, thinking that maybe a nap would make it better.
“Are you asleep?” Suddenly, the door swung open, and Mervin entered the room without knocking.