Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 201

Chapter 201

Bailey nodded and said while wearing a faint smile, “I know. Choosing Artemis will mean selecting an obstacle-filled path, which contradicts my initial intention. Please allow me some time to handle my relationship with Artemis.”

Edmund gazed at her without saying a word. He remained silent for some time before uttering, “You are a rational person, so I believe you will make the right decision. It's getting late now. You should go up and get some rest. I need to go back too.”

She pursed her lips before sounding him out. “Old Mr. Chivers did not announce our marriage during the banquet, right?”

A bitter smile spread across his face as he chuckled. “I managed to convince him not to. Bay, I would never reveal any information about our marriage without receiving your consent.”

Bailey reached out to grab Edmund's hand and led him toward the parking lot. “Thank you very much. You must be exhausted from taking care of Old Mr. Chivers all this while. Quickly go back and get rested. Don't worry. This matter will significantly affect a few people's lives, so I will consider it thoroughly and make an informed decision.”

“Okay.”

Bailey began focusing on researching new medications after Artemis helped her establish the required connections with the pharmaceutical factory.

Half a month swiftly passed by. She obtained remarkable breakthroughs in the development of her anticancer medication. However, she was still one step shy of success as she needed to wait for the long process of clinical trials.

During that period, Bailey had visited the prison a few times. Whenever she spent some alone time with Jessica, she would try using hypnosis to uncover the latter's deleted memories, but all her effort was in vain.

Initially, Bailey wanted to invent a kind of medication that could stimulate the brain's nervous system to aid Jessica in recollecting her lost memories. However, Bailey received a phone call from Eve.

Eve said to Bailey, “Bailey, I heard about what happened to Jessica, and I also know that you are providing her with treatments to try and recover her lost memories. I beg you. Please do not pursue this matter further. I'm afraid Jessica will lose her life in the end. I'm worried that someone will do away with her.”

After a thorough contemplation, Bailey agreed to Eve's plea.

Bailey was confident about dealing with Rhonda using other methods. She did not have to rely solely on the dirt Jessica had on Rhonda.

“All right. I have to do you this favor since you so rarely asked something of me, Eve. Jessica is imprisoned because of me, and I think she has been sufficiently punished after receiving the penalty she deserved.”

“Thank you, Bailey. Remember to pay Master Gadzinski a visit when you're free.”

“Okay.”

Meanwhile, inside one of the Luther residence's bedrooms, Maxton was lying on his bed, talking on the phone with Zayron.

“Idiot, I told you to investigate Rhonda previously, so what is your progress on the search? Is there an affair between her and Cadence?”

Zayron's mocking laughter sounded from the phone's speaker. “How should I investigate if she has not left the Luther residence in the past two weeks? You must have it rough having to pretend as a fool, but it is such a pity that your effort is all for naught.”

The veins on Maxton's forehead throbbed as he clenched his jaw furiously.

“Zayron, you'd better pray we do not meet with one another. Otherwise, I'll show you the consequences of making fun of me.”

Beep. Beep. Beep.

Listening to the beeping tone that indicated Zayron had hung up the call, Maxton's body shook with fury.

He gritted his teeth, got down from the bed, and walked out of the room.

The two maids at the door hurriedly reached out to stop him when they saw Maxton leaving the room.

He hastily slipped through the gap between the maids and ran away.

“Mr. Maxton, where are you going? You are not allowed to leave the room.”

“Mr. Maxton, slow down. Careful not to trip.”

Maxton sprinted to the top of the staircase and coincidentally saw Felicity walking up the stairs. After steeling his resolution, he deliberately tripped on his own foot.

I'm willing to endure this temporary pain now than drag this excruciating experience of having to pretend as a fool further.

Rhonda and Bailey fell silent afterward.

Inside the emergency room, Artemis crossed his arms in front of his chest and leaned lazily against the wall beside a machine. He gazed down at Maxton and snorted. “Did you have to risk your life to cover up a lie you told me? How very brave of you.”

Maxton reached out to rub his head in dizziness and pouted. “You knew I was pretending to be a fool, yet you did not expose me. Did you find it amusing seeing your son embarrassed?”

Artemis sneered. “You were toyed around by that brat, Zayron, because of your inadequacy. Do you think you're qualified to blame me for remaining an onlooker?”

Maxton was rendered speechless. I can't believe my biological father is uttering these words!

Outside the emergency room, Bailey swept her eyes across every member of the Luther family before finally resting her gaze on Rhonda's face.

“You are very fortunate, Ms. Rhonda. Your son managed to survive this predicament.”

A hint of disappointment flashed across Rhonda's eyes, but she feigned a joyful appearance. “Really? Max is safe?”

Bailey regarded her with a half-smile and added, “Not only is he fine, but he also reverted to normal following the blow to his head.”

The cheerful expression on Rhonda's face stiffened. She fell into a momentary daze and blurted, “Did he not become a fool? How is it possible that he recovered? Did you make a mistake?”

A few people turned to look in her direction simultaneously.

Only then did Rhonda realize she had let slip her genuine thoughts.

“I-I did not mean that. I-I am just too happy, so I wasn't thinking properly. Has Max truly returned to normal?”

Bailey scoffed inwardly. She was finally certain of Rhonda's wish to cause Maxton's death.