Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 193

Chapter 193

At that thought, Veronique subconsciously tightened her grip on the steering wheel.

No way. I can't let Justin know of Zephyr's existence. I have to preserve my final ounce of dignity.

Balling her fists, she rolled up both sides of the windows and slammed on the accelerator, increasing the speed of the car.

Three minutes later, the red sports car drove into the compound of a mansion.

“Ms. Veronique, you're back!” A maid went forward and took the luggage from her.

Veronique looked around and whispered to the maid, “Ellie, I've found a leukemia expert in the capital, and I've got to bring Zephyr over right away. If someone comes looking for me when I'm gone, tell them we've gone on a trip, okay?”

Ellie, the maid, was stunned by the news. After returning to her senses, she asked hurriedly, “You've just come home. Don't you need some rest? Why don't you stay at home tonight and start your journey tomorrow?”

Waving her hand, Veronique walked into the living room while saying, “It's fine. The expert is an extremely busy person. I've got to take Zephyr to him at the appointed time.”

“Okay. I'll go upstairs to pack Mr. Zephyr's bags.”

Veronique stopped her. “That's not needed too. I've got a friend in the capital. She'll prepare the necessities for us. I just need you to pack his medicines. Where's Zephyr anyway?”

Ellie pointed at the tiny garden at the side. “He's drawing in the garden.”

“All right. I'll go check on him. Hurry up and bring all his medications over.”

“Okay.”

Veronique followed the path and made her way to the tiny garden behind the mansion.

From a distance, she saw a tiny figure sitting in front of a drawing board, looking as if he was drawing something.

Veronique took in deep breaths to suppress the uneasiness within her before strolling forward with a smile. “Long time no see, Zephyr. Did you miss me?”

The little boy stiffened. He instinctively grabbed the duster and erased the drawing on the drawing board.

Though he reacted quickly, Veronique still caught a glimpse of the drawing.

He seemed to have drawn a few people. There was a man, a woman, and a child.

She called out, “Zephyr—”

He spun around, revealing his face that was handsome with a tint of paleness caused by his illness—it was a rather sad sight.

“Aunt Veronique, you're back! Why didn't you give me a call? I could've picked you up from the airport.”

The words “Aunt Veronique” left a stinging pain in Veronique's heart.

Dismissing the bitter look in her eyes, she lifted her head and smiled. “I made a trip to the capital after leaving Hallsbay and met up with Dr. Bern. I didn't tell you earlier because I had no idea when I'd return.”

When she finished, she strolled over to him and hugged him. She added, “Dr. Bern Barker has agreed to treat you. He's an expert in this area. I'm sure he can save you.”

Zephyr forced the corners of his lips upward into a bitter smile, which filled Veronique's heart with pity.

“Aunt Veronique, you're a doctor. I'm sure you know there's only one way to treat leukemia, which is bone marrow transplantation. Without suitable bone marrow, even Dr. Bern won't be able to help, no matter how great his skills are. So, you should stop wasting your time on this,” he said.

Veronique reached out and gently flicked his forehead, scolding, “Don't be so negative. Bern can prolong your life. That'll give me more time to find suitable bone marrow for you.”

Zephyr's eyes darkened, and he said grimly, “Even my parents' bone marrow wasn't a match. What more can you expect from other people? Aunt Veronique, please stop deceiving yourself.”