Chapter 324\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa was stunned. She couldn\u2019t believe her handsome new father was brilliant enough to create such a lifelike android. But more than surprise, she felt a wave of warmth. Neville had spent two decades on this creation, and he had given it freely to her, his non\u2013biological daughter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Touched, Larissa looked at Sapphira. \u201cMom, have you and Dad always wanted a child of your own?\u201d Sapphira froze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa continued, choosing her words carefully. \u201cMom, I never brought up treating your infertility because\u2026 at your age, having another child would be incredibly hard on your body. The risks are too high. Selfishly, I don\u2019t want you to gamble with your life just to have a baby. Even with my medical skills, I can\u2019t guarantee a completely safe pregnancy and delivery\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sapphira smiled gently. \u201cI understand, Larissa. You don\u2019t need to worry. Your father and I have you now, and that\u2019s more than enough. I mean that.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa leaned in, resting her head on Sapphira\u2019s shoulder. \u201cI don\u2019t want anything to happen to you, Mom. That\u2019s my selfish reason.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In her time as a doctor, she had once performed an emergency delivery for an older woman. The woman suffered a placental abruption, and things were moving too fast for a natural birth. They were too far from a hospital. Even though it wasn\u2019t her specialty, Larissa had to perform a C\u2013section. The woman hemorrhaged badly. Larissa had poured all her energy into stopping the bleeding and stabilizing the mother and child before they could be transported to a hospital. She couldn\u2019t bear the thought of her beautiful new mother facing a similar risk. Sapphira was forty\u2013six; even a smooth delivery would take a huge toll on her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sapphira beamed. \u201cThat\u2019s a selfishness I\u2019m happy to hear, Larissa. It means you care about me, and that makes me very happy.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cData analysis concludes your mother\u2013daughter bond has reached one hundred percent affection,\u201d 001 stated flatly from the side.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The comment made Sapphira blush slightly. She loved Larissa dearly, but hearing it announced so clinically by a robot was a little embarrassing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa sat up straight and looked at 001. \u201cYou can analyze that?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAffirmative, Miss,\u201d the android replied. \u201cI am capable of anything you require.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa grinned. \u201cAlright, 001. From now on, you\u2019re my personal assistant and bodyguard.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAt your command, Miss.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In a dim, suffocatingly damp secret room, the silence was shattered by a sudden splash. A bucket of ice\u2013cold water was thrown mercilessly onto the unconscious man on the floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The shock jolted Draven awake. He struggled to open his heavy eyelids, trying to make sense of his surroundings.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
08:51\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 324\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAwake?\u201d a cold, emotionless voice asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven\u2019s blurry vision focused first on a pair of black combat boots. The voice, both familiar and foreign, sent a shiver down his spine, and he froze. A moment later, as if remembering something, he forced his head up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sure enough, the face staring down at him was one he recognized.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSolomon Palmer? Why is it you\u2026?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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