My Child and I Married a Billionaire novel Chapter 52

Chapter 52: Chapter 52: My First Time Sleeping with a Girl

Cecelia Archer returned to have a meal with Candy, and while they were eating, a waiter brought over a whole host of new dishes.

"We didn’t order all this. You must have the wrong table."

The waiter said, "Today is our restaurant’s 100th anniversary. The 100th customer of the day receives a special gift, so these are complimentary. Your daughter is adorable. Please, enjoy your meal."

Candy’s face lit up with surprise. "We’re so lucky! Mommy, I’m so happy to be out with you!"

The ache in Cecelia Archer’s heart intensified.

The mother and daughter were enjoying their meal when, unexpectedly, the waiter approached them again half an hour later.

"Ma’am, our lucky customers get one free entry in our prize drawing. The prizes are substantial and can even be exchanged for cash. Would you like to give it a try?"

Seeing the huge raffle box in the waiter’s hands, Cecelia Archer believed her.

"This is all thanks to Candy’s luck. Candy, you should be the one to draw."

Candy reached her little hand into the box, swirled it around, and very seriously pulled out a folded slip of paper. The waiter opened it and took a look.

"Congratulations, little miss! You’ve won the grand prize! A free five-day stay at the Corvane Starlight Hotel, two free tickets to all major attractions, and a ten-thousand cash voucher. You two are incredibly lucky!"

Candy and Cecelia Archer looked at each other. "..."

’Could today really be our lucky day?’

They checked into Corvane’s most luxurious hotel, and Cecelia Archer spent the next few days taking Candy to all the major attractions.

A few days later, however, their luck ran out.

Candy’s test results came back. It was confirmed: leukemia.

"Medical technology is much more advanced now, so try not to worry too much. Just be careful in her daily life and don’t let her get injured. With a suitable bone marrow transplant, the chances of a cure are very high."

"About how much would a bone marrow transplant cost?"

"All told, with all the associated costs, you’ll need to prepare at least a million. If anything, it will be more, not less. You need to be prepared for that."

’A million... if not more...’

Cecelia Archer walked out of the doctor’s office, her face deathly pale. Candy ran over from a nurse’s arms to meet her.

"Mommy, you’re out! Why do you look so pale? Did the doctor tell you bad news?"

Cecelia Archer pulled her daughter into a tight hug as tears silently streamed down her face.

"No, the air conditioning is just on too high in here. Mommy’s a little cold. Candy, let’s go home."

On the way home, Cecelia Archer’s mind raced. Finally, with a sense of resignation, she pulled out the business card Shane Grant had given her.

"Mr. Grant, I’m willing to move into your home with my daughter to be a 24-hour companion for Annie. I’ll also provide physical therapy for your leg until you’ve fully recovered. It’s just... about the monthly salary..."

Shane Grant’s voice was calm on the other end of the line. "Just say what’s on your mind."

Cecelia Archer hesitated, then finally said, "Would one hundred thousand a month be possible?"

’Even at that rate, it would take ten months to save up a million,’ she thought. ’I can’t even bear to imagine what might happen to Candy in those ten months.’

Cecelia Archer had made the call as a last resort. It was an outrageous demand, and she was fully prepared for Shane Grant to refuse.

But to her surprise, he agreed without a moment’s hesitation.

"We haven’t seen you in a few days, and Annie has been quite down. If it’s convenient, you can move in tonight. I’ll give you your first month’s salary in advance."

’This is wonderful.’

Cecelia Archer felt like she had been thrown a lifeline. She was overcome with gratitude for Shane Grant.

"Thank you, Mr. Grant."

That evening, Cecelia Archer packed a few clothes and brought Candy to the Grant residence.

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