Chapter 20


    Upon learning about my rtionship with Jan, my parents were skeptical of his profession as a so-


    called stylist. To them, it was just a fancy title for someone who drifted aimlessly, mingling with a


    dubious crowd and dressing in oundish outfits.


    Moreover, the Dawson family wasn''t well off and Jan was one of four siblings. Neither he nor his


    siblings had any impressive academic achievements. Jan dropped out of high school and started


    working in a hair salon, a fact that caused my parents much concern.


    Despite their attempts to discourage our rtionship, I remained stubborn and eventually, they had to


    relent. It was only after I had Monique, andter, Probert, that they truly epted Jan. When Carl


    was born, Jan quit his job to help me manage ourpany, Medsafe Liyah Inc., and sessfully


    transitioned from a stylist to a bona fide businessman.


    Jan was always humble and cautious around my parents, often iming to be too busy to


    apany me on visits to their house in Silverdale City. I didn''t mind it, thinking it was better this way.


    However, this time, he took initiative to visit my parents and even remembered my mother''s birthday,


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    which was a pleasant surprise.


    Watching him, I felt somewhat moved and said, "I had forgotten about Mom''s birthday. Thanks for


    remembering!"


    "How could I forget? With you being sick, I have to step up. After all, they''re in their seventies. We can''t


    have them worrying about us," Jan replied smoothly, sounding like the perfect son-inw.


    I cursed myself for falling for this devil in disguise. A single tear slid down my cheek, which he quickly


    wiped away, asking, "Why are you crying again?"


    "How did you exin my condition to them?" I asked, I wanted to know how much he had revealed.


    "I told them you''re abroad. Considering your anxiety, being rxed is most important and treatment


    overseas is quite advanced," he exined, adding, "I assured them you''ll be back soon, so you need to


    get better quickly. We can''t have them worrying unnecessarily."


    I gave a bitter smile. His words sent chills down my spine. If something happened to me, it would be


    deemed as my own doing overseas, with him having no connection to it.


    I wasn''t sure how much of his visit to my parents was true, and I would have to wait for Catherine''s


    confirmation.


    In the meantime, I needed to schedule a full-body check-up to understand my current health condition.


    "I''ll call themter. It''s been a while since we spoke, and I miss them," I said, ying along.


    As expected, Jan brushed it off saying, "Let''s do itter. It will worry them since it''s not the right time


    to call with the time difference."


    He then got up to hold me, suggesting, "Let''s get up."


    "You go ahead. I''m feeling a bit dizzy. I''ll join you in a bit," I replied, pushing him away slightly.


    Jan nodded and headed to the bathroom. As soon as I heard the sound of running water, I quickly


    texted Catherine and hid my phone before getting out of bed.


    Despite having a good night''s sleep, the emotional drain was considerable. As I sat on the bed, I


    contemted how to retrieve my original phone, which held many important things.


    After Jan finished freshening up, he carried me to the bathroom, chatting casually and helping me


    clean up, ying the good husband role.


    Oddly enough, Zora didn''t bring my medicine today, and Jan didn''t mention it either, which left me a


    bit perplexed.