Chapter 13

"Please go on!" Jasper replied seriously. "Tinkerbell collapsed while going to the bathroom at midnight. She's now at the hospital. Please head to the hospital if you can," said Camila. "Got it." Jasper hung up, hesitated, but eventually called Esther. "Esther, it's me. Madam Jenner told me that Tinkerbell fell in the bathroom at midnight. She's already at the hospital. I'm coming to pick you up now. We need to go to the hospital immediately." "Okay, hurry!" Esther replied. Upon hearing about Tinkerbell's injury, Esther's heart ached. She finally understood why she had felt that pain in her chest earlier. Could this be because of their shared blood? "Esther, I'll have someone temporarily cut off the main electricity of the Warners' private hospital. However, it will return quickly as they have their own generators. You must leave during that time. Can you do it?" "Yes," Esther confidently replied. "I'll be waiting for you at the gate." "Okay," Esther replied, thinking about Felix. "Jasper, will the temporary power outage affect Felix?" "No, big hospitals like that have their own generators. The critical areas won't be affected, but regular wards will feel it. Since Felix is in critical condition, he should be in the ICU." Esther felt relieved. She didn't want anything bad to happen to Felix because of her. How could she face Grandpa Thomas, who had been so kind to her, if something went wrong? Esther checked her things again, putting her phone and belongings in her purse. She nervously kept an eye on the light in her room, planning to dash out when the power was cut. Five minutes later, the private hospital experienced a blackout! Esther swiftly opened her door and saw Liliane stumbling out of the next room. "Felix, Felix..." The bodyguard guarding Esther's door went over to support Liliane. "Ms. Anstey, be careful." Liliane grabbed the bodyguard's arm and asked anxiously, "Quick, take me to Felix now. I'm worried about him..." "Sure, I'll take you to Mr. Felix right away." Liliane hummed in response, worriedly exclaiming, "Felix will be okay!" "Yes, he will. He's a good kid..." However, Liliane's spiteful gaze was fixed on Esther. She believed that she had provided an opportunity for Esther, and she better not disappoint her! While Liliane caused a commotion, Esther rushed down the fire exit staircase. - At the same time, the doctor approached Bradley with the results of Esther's second test. "Mr. Warner, I have good news! Ms. Quill's bone marrow is compatible with Mr. Felix's. She can donate it to him." Bradley was instantly delighted and promptly ordered, "Prepare the operation ward for surgery." Escorted by the bodyguard, Liliane hurried over upon hearing the news and asked joyfully, "Brad, can Felix have the surgery now?" Despite that, Bradley's attention was on the bodyguard. His eyes were as dark as the night before dawn. "Why are you here?" The bodyguard acted quickly and pulled out her phone to contact her colleague. "Check if Ms. Quill is in her room right now." Bradley glared at the careless bodyguard, seething with anger, and called Cole as he walked away. "Cole, retrieve the hospital's surveillance recordings immediately and tell me where Jasper is hiding Esther!" Cole's fingers worked swiftly, and he replied, "Mr. Searle drove his car and picked up Ms. Esther in front of the hospital." It was within Bradley's expectations that Esther would try to escape. However, he hadn't anticipated her to ask Jasper to cut the hospital's electricity. What difference did her action make from potentially harming Felix? Bradley hung up in rage and descended to the basement parking lot. He drove the black Rolls-Royce Phantom into the night. - Three minutes earlier. Esther finally managed to elude the bodyguard's watch and escape the locked hospital room. "Esther, over here." Jasper sat in the car, seeing the sweaty woman. "Get in." Esther was panting from her sprint. She didn't dare stop even for a second, afraid that Bradley and the bodyguards would catch on and pursue her. "Jasper, we'll talk later. I want to see my daughter..." Esther's vision blurred, and she almost fell. Jasper, who had gotten out of the car, embraced her tightly, gently stroking her hair. "Esther, I need to tell you something, but try not to get too emotional." An ominous feeling washed over Esther suddenly. She struggled to look up and asked shakily, "Was Bradley the one who hurt Tinkerbell?" "No, it was an accident." Jasper tasted bitterness in his mouth, unable to understand why such a kind-hearted person like Esther had to face so many challenges. "Get in the car first. I'll tell you on the way." Jasper helped Esther into the car and held her soft hands. He took a deep breath and revealed the cruel truth. "I received a piece of news earlier. The adoptive parents took Pixie abroad. It might take some time to find her." Esther understood what Jasper meant and hurriedly asked, "What about Tinkerbell now?" "The ambulance took Tinkerbell to the hospital." Jasper gently squeezed Esther's hand, trying to console her. "Esther, Tinkerbell also has leukemia. She's in critical condition, and the hospital says she needs an immediate transplant." Esther's heart clenched at the cruel reality. "I'll get the second test done at the hospital now, and once we're confirmed as compatible, we'll proceed with the transplant." The reality was so cruel. Esther didn't want to give up on either Felix or Tinkerbell. She wanted to save them both! "We'll go to the hospital now for Tinkerbell's surgery." Jasper wrapped an arm around Esther's shoulders, offering comfort like an elder brother. "Esther, don't be scared. I'm here no matter what happens!" "If something happens to me, Pixie..." Esther expressed her worry. Jasper's gaze wandered to a distant neon light. His handsome face glowed softly in the dim lighting. "Esther, I've already hired the best detective overseas to find out where Pixie is. I believe there'll be news about her soon. Let's go to the hospital for Tinkerbell's surgery." "Okay." The Bentley sped down the street. Esther's heart ached as she thought of Tinkerbell. Her daughter must have been so frightened. Shots hurt so much, and pills were bitter. Other children had their mothers comforting and soothing them, but Tinkerbell... Esther looked at the photo on her phone, gently rubbing her finger over Pixie's and Tinkerbell's faces. 'Girls, I'm sorry. It's Mommy's fault. 'I lost you. 'I'm so sorry.' Tears fell on the phone screen. Jasper took a handkerchief from his pocket and gently wiped Esther's tears. "Esther, stop crying. You're their mother, and you'll make up for five years' worth of motherly love." "Mm-hmm." Esther wiped her tears and forced a smile. "Jasper, thank you. If it weren't for you..." "We're friends," Jasper said casually. "Don't ignore me like you did five years ago. No matter what happens, even if the whole world turns its back on you and abandons you, I'll always be your best friend and the person you can trust the most." As they spoke, the chauffeur suddenly slammed on the brakes. "What happened?" The chauffeur looked at the Rolls-Royce blocking their path, carefully reading the car's license plate, and replied, "Mr. Searle, I think it's Mr. Warner's car in front?" 'Bradley?' Esther's heart skipped a beat at the mention of his name. Fear washed over her. Had he caught up so quickly? Bradley didn't care that he was blocking a busy street. He got out of his car and forcefully opened the Bentley's door. His tall figure looked like a vengeful ghost in the dark. The lack of light shadowed half of Bradley's face. Gone was his usual grace and composure. Instead, he appeared like he had come from hell—bloodthirsty and brutal—making no one dare to interfere. His icy, murderous aura engulfed Esther, and her heart trembled. Her eyes were terror-filled as she pleaded shakily, "Bradley, please listen..." But Bradley's eyes were brimming with killing intent as he violently interrupted her, "Esther Quill, you're asking to be killed!"