Chapter 17
“Joshua’s condition has nothing to do with you two. Get out now!”
After shouting these words, Jayden turned and sat on a nearby bench, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Joshua. Sophia stood frozen, her lips trembling. Joshua had ended up like this because of her. She was responsible. But how could she not hate him when Edson had died while with him?
Edison sensed her turmoil and gently patted her shoulder. “Sophie, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have come here. I’ll leave now.” There was no point in staying. If she cared about him, she would leave with him, as she had many times before.
But this time, she was different. She quietly looked at him. “You should go home and rest. Once all this is settled, I’ll come to you.”
He froze, then gave her his best smile. “Alright. I’ll wait for you.” He hesitated before turning and walking away silently. At that moment, he seemed to realize Sophia truly cared about Joshua. He needed to step back and push their divorce forward to maintain his current relationship and lifestyle. That was his gain.
Later that day, Sophia sought out Joshua’s surgeon to ask about his condition. The doctor showed her his test results and scans. “The patient’s situation is critical. The cancer cells are spreading much faster than anticipated. At this rate, he has less than three months to live.”
“What’s most urgent is to proceed as planned—secure the medication that suppresses cancer cell growth and start treatment immediately. While slowing cell division, we must also proceed with chemotherapy.”
Hearing this, her eyes reddened. Large tears fell. She spotted Jayden and Juliette outside the ward.
“Juliette, when will the cancer suppression medication arrive?”
“The moment the payment clears, it will be delivered.” Her voice was indifferent. “Jayden, do you think his wife has been holding off on paying because she doesn’t want to spend the money to treat him?”
“Watch your mouth!” Sophia, on the verge of breaking down, stormed forward and grabbed Jayden’s collar. “If that medicine could slow down his condition, why didn’t you tell me earlier? If even one of you had told me he was sick, maybe his situation wouldn’t be this dire!”
Jayden remained silent. Juliette laughed derisively. “Would it have mattered if we told you? Are you blaming us for your infidelity and neglect? If you truly cared about Joshua, you would have noticed his drastic changes long ago. Ms. Holmes, we understand you’re busy, but today’s outcome is your karma. You shouldn’t blame Jayden. After all, he’s done far more for Joshua than you ever did.”