Chapter 16 Making up Her Mind


    Chapter 16 Making up Her Mind


    Avery put on makeup to look better.


    Watching the dancing snow outside, Avery wrapped herself up in thick clothes.


    After chemotherapy, her body''s functions had declined, and she was as fragile as a porcin doll. Her


    immune system was much weaker than that of an ordinary person.


    Every other day, she had to have a blood test to check the ratio of red and white blood cells. If it fell


    below a certain value, medication intervention was necessary.


    Otherwise, a low immune system could lead to life-threatening fever. Avery couldn''t afford to take any


    risks, so she chose warmth over fashion.


    She gently touched the thinning hair on the back of her head,pared to other areas, and carefully


    put on a ck woolen hat.


    Nichs naturally opposed her going out, advising, "Avy, you''re not healthy enough to go out yet.


    Yesterday, I did a blood test for you, and the values have been declining rapidly. As your attending


    doctor, I must be responsible for your safety."


    Avery looked at him with teary eyes and pleaded, "Nic, nobody wants to meet their ex in such terrible


    conditions. I just want to decently exit his life when my condition isn''t so bad yet."


    Thinking about the pillow she hid away, Nichs sighed. "Just make sure you keep warm."


    "Getting a divorce certificate won''t take long."


    "I''ll give you a ride."


    Avery didn''t refuse because she wanted to get a divorce as soon as possible.


    In the car, she checked the text messages. The first one was from Isabe, whose ex-boyfriend had


    workce. She took a long leave to avoid him, which exined her absence these past few days.


    Unexpectedly, Jacob had sent her a bunch of messages, threatening her with Martin''s life and requiring


    her prompt reply.


    Avery thought he was just in a hurry to get a divorce, so she didn''t reply. Soon enough, she would grant


    his wish.


    Lee, the private detective, had done a thorough investigation and sent the findings to Avery.


    The information indicated that Martin and Olivia were very close. They spent about one-third of each


    month together, and surveince cameras captured multiple instances of him staying overnight at


    Olivia''s apartment and leaving the next day.


    On top of that, he had transferred money to Olivia many times and even bought a million-dor-worth


    car in her name.


    When Avery read this, she felt a sense of unease. The level of care and the amount of money involved


    had far exceeded ordinary assistance.


    When a wealthy middle-aged man cared so much about a girl his daughter''s age, it only showed that


    their rtionship wasn''t normal.


    Her mother had been gone for many years, and her father never remarried. It was normal for him to


    have certain needs, and Avery never questioned it.


    In children''s minds, the images of their fathers had always been sacred and dignified. Even if he had to


    fulfill his physical desires, Avery couldn''t imagine him choosing such a young girl. Her father''s image


    seemed to have cracked.


    Olivia was dead, and Martin remained unconscious. For the time being, Avery could only assume they


    had an affair.


    Martin had always been tolerant toward others. Moreover, since Olivia was so much younger than him,


    he should have been more caring instead of having harmed her.


    But if her guess was correct, why did Jacob go crazy and seek revenge against her family?


    It had only been three days, but Lee had already uncovered so much. He was really capable. After


    paying a deposit, she asked him to find out the cause of Olivia''s death.


    After staring at her phone for a while, Avery felt dizzy and overwhelmed by the surveince footage


    ying in her mind.


    Before seeing those scenes, she had confidently believed that her father was an upright gentleman.


    But now she couldn''t help but question his character.


    The city was nketed in dancing snow, and everything looked pristine. But Avery knew that there was


    darkness lurking beneath the veil.


    The car pulled over to the side of the road. Like a gentleman, Nichs got out and opened the car door


    for her.


    Avery was feeling slightly better than three days ago, but she still looked frail to him.


    "The roads are slippery. Take it slow, and don''t fall."


    Avery smiled gratefully, "Nic, rx. I''ll be careful. I want to live more than anyone else."


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    She couldn''t die until she found out the truth.


    Releasing Nichs''s supporting hand, she turned around to face the person in the ck car across the


    street.


    Jacob gazed intently at the hand that Nichs had supported her with. The cold glint in his eye made


    Avery shiver. She knew all too well how ruthless this man could be.


    Even if he hated her, it didn''t mean he would let others touch her.


    This was why she didn''t want to owe Nichs. Jacob''s gaze sent a shiver down her spine, and she


    quickly said, "Nic, aren''t you performing surgeryter? I''ll take a taxi home after handling the divorce


    procedures. You can go."


    "It''s okay. The surgery is in the afternoon, and I''m notfortable leaving you alone."


    Avery became anxious, and her tone went cold. "You''re not my family, Nic. Aren''t you worried about


    gossip if you show me so much care?"


    "I wouldn''t have done these things if I were worried."


    "But I am. Nic, even though I no longer have feelings for him, we are not divorced yet. I don''t want to be


    gossiped about, so please don''te to me again. My life and death have nothing to do with you."


    Avery turned around, giving Nichs a cold shoulder.


    Although Nichs came from a family of doctors and was renowned in Astrie, he was still insignificant


    Nichs felt a tinge of unwillingness as he watched her walk away. But then again, what right did he


    have to stay by her side?


    As he drove away, he noticed a luxury car parked by the roadside. In an instant, he understood


    everything, and a wry smile crept up on his lips.


    He knew very well that Avery still loved that man. She didn''t want Jacob to misunderstand, did she?


    Nichs veered the car and drove off.


    Inside the ck luxury car, Jason felt a shiver down his spine. He didn''t dare to look back at all.


    Jacob''s snort scared him so much that he almost jumped out of the driver''s seat. Stammering, he said,


    "M-Mr. Hill."


    "What an eyesore!"


    Jason put on a wry face, saying, "I''ll get out of the car right now. Maybe I should let my brother drive


    instead."


    John nced at his spineless brother and bowed to Jacob. "Mr. Hill, I see."


    With that, he got out of the car and disappeared into the wind and snow. Jason pped his head in


    frustration, finally realizing that Jacob was talking about Nichs.


    In front of the City Hall, Avery anxiously looked at the approaching man.


    Dressed in ck, he stood out amidst the snow. His handsome face merged with the ice, making Avery


    inexplicably nervous.


    As he neared, a cold voice rang in her ears. "Are you divorcing me because of him?"