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Chapter 143.Victoria had fallen asleep beside Ethan, having stayed by his side since morning.Slowly, Ethan’s eyes fluttered open. A groan escaped him as a sharp ache shot through his head. He noticed the oxygen mask strapped to his face and rolled his eyes, yanking it off. “I’m not that weak,” he thought bitterly.He willed his body to move, struggling to sit up. That’s when he noticed Victoria, her head resting gently on the bed, fast asleep.Careful not to wake her, he shifted slowly, easing himself upright on the bed, his movements deliberate and quiet.Ethan’s gaze softened as he looked at her. Her face, relaxed and peaceful in sleep, made his chest tighten. He could feel the weight of the fear and worry she had carried all day, and the exhaustion that came with it.A small, almost invisible smile tugged at his lips. She stayed… all this time… for me, he thought, heart swelling with quiet gratitude.He wanted to reach out, to brush a stray lock of hair from her face, but he h
chapter 142
Chapter one hundred and forty two.“I have good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?”Her heart pounded so loud it drowned out the silence. She hesitated, then whispered, “The bad one.”The doctor nodded, taking a deep breath before speaking.“We still can’t figure out what’s wrong with the General,” he said softly.She tried to process everything and when realization hit her, her eyes widened. “What?” she gasped, her knees almost giving out. The doctor quickly reached out to steady her.“You have to be strong,” he urged.“Strong?” she shook her head, tears brimming. “You don’t even know what’s wrong with him, no diagnosis, no treatment! Tell me, how am I supposed to be strong?” Her voice cracked into a scream as she grabbed his arm, trembling.“Get a grip on yourself,” the doctor pleaded gently. “He needs you right now. You can’t fall apart, not now.”Victoria’s chest heaved with sobs, but she nodded through her tears. “I... I hear you,” she whispered, sniffing.
chapter 141
Chapter 141.Victoria stayed by his side, her hand resting over his as if her touch alone could hold him here. Ethan’s breathing was uneven, his chest rising and falling too slowly, too painfully.“Don’t close your eyes,” she whispered, her voice shaking despite her efforts to sound calm. “Stay with me, Ethan. Please.”He turned his head slightly, meeting her eyes. Even through the haze of pain, he saw the fear she was trying so hard to hide. A faint smile tugged at his lips, weak but real. “You’re stronger than me right now,” he murmured.“Don’t say that,” she said quickly, a tear slipping down before she could stop it. She wiped it away with the back of her hand, angry at herself for letting it show. “You’re going to make it through this. You have to. Not just for you, but for us.”Ethan reached for her hand, his grip unsteady but desperate. “Victoria… if I don’t…”“No.” She cut him off, her voice firm, almost fierce. She shook her head, holding his hand tightly against her chest
chapter 140
Chapter 140.Immediately, she pulled out her phone and saw a flood of notifications. Her heart pounded as she unlocked it and opened the browser.The very first headline she saw made her jaw drop. Ethan, who had been watching her closely, narrowed his eyes. “What is it?”Her gaze flicked between him and the screen, hesitation written all over her face.“Just say it,” he urged. When she stayed silent, Ethan snatched the phone from her hand. His eyes widened as the headline screamed back at him:“Breaking: General Ethan Dead. Rushed from the hospital after healing 200 soldiers. Our deepest condolences to his family.”“Holy shit,” Ethan muttered, his grip tightening around the phone. “Who the hell spread this rumor?” He dropped it onto the table, fury simmering in his chest.Victoria’s voice was low but firm. “Whoever did this is the same person who forced you to heal those soldiers. They know your condition, Ethan. They want you broken.”His jaw clenched, the pounding in his head gro
chapter 139
Chapter 139.He turned, ready to walk away, when the room tilted violently. A wave of dizziness crashed over him. His hand shot to his forehead, his knees weakening.The sound of blood rushing in his ears drowned out the noise of the room. He felt his body sway, his strength draining all at once.And then he was falling.The door burst open.“Ethan!” Victoria rushed forward, catching him just before he hit the floor.“Ethan!” she called, tapping his face.His eyes fluttered open, and he whispered weakly, “I’m fine.”She let out a sharp scoff. “Obviously, you’re not fine. Have you seen yourself right now?” Turning to his personal assistant, she said urgently, “Help me get him up.”With their support, Ethan was lifted to his feet.“Let’s take the back door,” she suggested.But Ethan shook his head. “No. The front door.”Victoria froze, staring at him. “Why? You really want them to see you like this?”“They won’t see me like this,” he said weakly. “If you both support me, I won’t need
chapter 138
Chapter 138.“Take me to the next ward,” Ethan said.Victoria hurried to him and pulled him aside. “Ethan, you can’t do this. Have you seen yourself? You’re a mess, your eyes, they’re bloodshot and….”Before she could finish, Ethan cut her off with a sudden kiss, taking her completely by surprise.Her breath caught in her throat, the protest dying on her lips. When he finally pulled back, his eyes held a fierce determination.“I have to do this,” Ethan said quietly, almost like a vow.Victoria shook her head, her chest tightening. “You’ll kill yourself.”He gave a faint, tired smile. “Then I’ll die doing what I’m meant to do.”Before she could stop him, he turned and walked toward the ward doors, his steps heavy but unwavering.Jack, still watching from the distance, let his cigarette fall to the ground. A slow, satisfied smile curved his lips as he crushed it beneath his shoe.“Ethan,” he murmured, “this is exactly how I’ll crush your grave… soon.”He turned away from the crowd and
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