Chapter 240


    Chapter 240 The Possibility of a Vegetative State


    Without waiting for Jarrett to persuade her, Shirlene turned away and entered the nearby RV.


    “What’s happening between those two?” someone asked, seeming to have noticed something unusual.


    At that moment, a bold young production assistant said candidly, “Come on, it’s pretty obvious. They


    spend so much time together every day. It’s bound to ignite something between them.”


    “Has Miss Grayson finally found someone who captures her interest?”


    “Seems like it.”


    “I’ve noticed that Mervin doesn’t seem to regard her as a romantic interest. They also don’t appear to


    have any privatemunication.”


    “Who knows? Perhaps, they keep it low-profile. We can’t say for certain what goes on behind the


    scenes.”


    Several minutester, a ck Volvo pulled into the courtyard of the seaside vi. The driver’s door


    swung open, and Mervin emerged from the car. At first nce, he saw the figure perched on the


    terrace couch, hugging her knees close to her chest. Is she still staring at the clouds after all day!


    At that moment, Bethany happened toe out of the living room. “Mr. Laurent, dinner is ready.”


    “I’ll get her.” He stopped in her tracks and walked toward Melinda.


    Through the gentle evening breeze and the pleasant fragrance of lilies, he approached her and noticed


    her serene presence akin to a piece of translucent jade. The subtle, ethereal scent that surrounded her


    appealed to his taste.


    Mervin stood beside her, casting a shadow over her. “Let’s go inside and have dinner,” he said calmly.


    “Bethany mentioned that you haven’t had lunch. It’s not good for your health to neglect your meals like


    this.”


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    I’m not hungry.” Melinda’s gaze remained fixed on the clouds as she said nonchntly, “You can go


    ahead and eat without me.”


    As he could not bear witnessing her self-inflicted torment, his gaze darkened. “Even if you’re not, you


    should apany me. After all, I saved him. Shouldn’t you show some gratitude?”


    At that, her entire body tensed involuntarily, and she felt inexplicably nervous.


    “I’m not asking for anything unreasonable. Let’s just have a meal”


    Afraid to provoke Mervin, Melinda slipped on her shoes and stood before him. With just a foot of


    distance between them, their gazes met. Without uttering a word, she walked past him and pro room


    alone.


    He could not fathom her thoughts. Has she been thinking about Stanley all day?


    As Mervin entered the dining room, he found Melinda seated in a white dining chair. Her exp remained


    calm and indifferent.


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    Bethany had prepared utensils for her.


    The sumptuous dinner was meticulously prepared in adherence to the nutritional standards of


    confinement meals. The spread included hot cocoa, stir-fried vegetables, scrambled eggs, Oatmeal


    with dried fruits and nuts, fish soup, meat patties…


    He sat across from Melinda, and they had dinner.


    The crystal chandelier above emitted a radiant glow while the mesmerizing fragrance of lilies lingered


    in the air. However, eye contact was absent, with apleteck of verbalmunication between


    them.


    In a VIP suite at the hospital at Navelie, Stanley remained unconscious. Though he had removed the


    oxygen mask, his breathing remained feeble. The medical team confirmed that he was no longer in


    immediate danger.


    Monica continued with a poor appetite and could only eat a small amount of congee. She sat by his


    bedside, watching over him. Filled with worry, she feared that he would not wake up and was


    concerned that he would go in search of Melinda once he did.


    Her heart filled with contradictions as she felt happiness was out of reach, destined to elude her.


    Jennifer’s weight had plummeted, her eyes perpetually red and swollen. Ever since she received the


    news


    of Stanley’s car ident, all traces of happiness had vanished from her life.


    Meanwhile, Taylor stayed in Navelic, currently in his office, as he engaged in discussions with experts.


    “The possibility of a vegetative state is high. The expert sighed, shaking his head regretfully. “The


    primary injury is to the head, so it’s already quite remarkable that he managed to survive.”


    Taylor’s mood also grew heavy. “Some things may only be left to time, but I’ll give my all. If he ends up


    in a vegetative state, what difference does it make from death?”


    “You may feel powerless since it’s not your area of expertise, but it’s worth a try. The expert hit the nail


    on the head.


    “He’s my friend and also my master’s husband. I have a responsibility and an obligation to save him,”


    said Taylor.


    “Good luck.


    In truth, Taylor felt uncertain deep down.


    In a standalone mansion in Riverdale, the bedroom on the second floor was bathed in bright light.


    Dressed in casual home clothes, Shirlene sat on the couch near the window and retrieved her phone,


    preparing to make a call.


    The next moment, the door was mmed, not a mere knock


    She furrowed her brows and directed a gaze of disdain toward the closed door.


    Bang! Bang! Bang! The sound grew louder.