Must stay alive（1）

Even though Carl Edwards was trying his best to hide it, his desire for Jane occasionally showed in his gaze, revealing his true feelings.

With his thoughts exposed, Carl Edwards nodded frankly. "Yes, but it's not about love. I just want it once."

Coming from a poor family and experiencing many setbacks when he first entered society, he was later influenced by various things in the entertainment industry, causing his mindset to become unbalanced.

In his mind, Jane was not just a beautiful woman, but also a symbol of a wealthy family. What he wanted was to conquer this high society, which would bring him unparalleled satisfaction. Moreover, five years ago, Jane was John's girlfriend, then wife, and now his ex-wife. This kind of identity added to the pleasure of conquest.

Even if it was just once.

Alice Garcia smiled knowingly. "Then find an opportunity. Even if there isn't one, you can create one."

Carl Edwards looked up at Alice Garcia hesitantly. "Will you help me?"

Alice Garcia nodded vigorously. "Of course, we're good friends, aren't we?"

Carl Edwards smiled sincerely. "Okay, I'll start working at the company from today. I don't believe I won't be able to find an opportunity."

After settling this matter, Carl Edwards left.

Alice Garcia remained in place for a while, sneering inwardly. In essence, she and Carl Edwards were the same type of person, choosing all the luxurious things to cover up their past poverty, including money, status, and the noble men and women in their eyes.

After seeing Carl Edwards off, she went back to her room feeling relieved.

In the upstairs bedroom, Jane finally managed to calm down Jack and Aunt Xia, but their eyes were still red and swollen.

Jane sighed in her heart. The atmosphere was so heavy that even she felt like crying and was extremely upset.

If... if she hadn't gotten sick, Jack and Aunt Xia wouldn't have to cry for her.

"Did the doctor tell you what you can and cannot eat?" Aunt Xia wiped away her tears and asked seriously.

Jane was taken aback and shook her head. "No, he didn't say anything."

When she went to the hospital for a check-up and the doctor diagnosed her with throat cancer, he only advised her to get proper treatment. He also mentioned that there were new technologies for treating this type of disease in the United States, and those who had the means could consider going there for treatment.

Aunt Xia frowned with concern. "I'll check online right away and find some recipes to see what you can and cannot eat."

She was not a doctor and could not do much, but she could at least help Jane with her diet.

Jane saw through Aunt Xia's intentions and felt touched. She smiled and reached out to hold Aunt Xia's hand. "Aunt Xia, you're always so kind to me."

Aunt Xia sighed with pity. She didn't know what was wrong with the world. Jane was such a good person, yet she had to suffer from this rare disease.

Was it because she had used her voice too much when singing? Was this... a case of the gods envying a talent?

"Mom, I will take care of you too," Jack held Jane's hand and promised solemnly with red eyes.

Jane's heart melted from the two of them. "Okay, I know your intentions. Don't worry, I will be fine."

She prayed that she would stay alive until she found her missing child.

That night, Jack reluctantly asked to stay in her bedroom to sleep. She didn't refuse, and the mother and son cuddled together. She read to Jack, and after a while, he suddenly lifted his bright eyes and asked her, "Mom, do Jill and Jill's dad know about your illness?"

Jane's heart ached, and she shook her head slowly.

Jack's beautiful eyebrows furrowed, and he hugged her tightly with tenderness. "Why don't you tell them?"

Jane looked up and stared at the ceiling in a daze.

When she was diagnosed, she was devastated. Originally, she had planned to tell John and wanted to spend the remaining time with the family of four. However, everything changed, and she felt that telling John would be useless, and he might even say that she deserved it.