The Ceo’s Contract Lover

Speaking of his daughter, Nina, he almost cried when he thought about the abuse she had suffered at Kristen’s hands.

While his daughter had to tread on thin ice just for a meal, Kristen’s illegitimate child was enjoying the luxuries that never belonged to her!

Unknowingly, he had added to his daughter’s sufferings.

Isaac’s regret and anguish over the past intensified as he considered the stark contrast in the lives of the two children.

When he realized Nina was his and Alaina’s daughter, he immediately ordered his men to do a background check on her.

Everything began to fit into pieces when he found out about Nina’s relationship with Kristen.

Isaac looked at the woman in front of him with disgust and called the officer over.

Jayden had already done an excellent job in ensuring that Kristen faced the consequences of her actions.

As for Isaac, he was determined to ensure that Kristen would rot in prison for the rest of her life, wishing she was never born.

Meanwhile, the situation in the hospital was extremely grave.

Jayden was rushed to the emergency ward once again.

This time, the chief doctor informed them that if he did not undergo surgery immediately, they should prepare for his funeral.

The words hung heavy in the air, leaving everyone in the room breathless.

Nina felt the world spin around her. Her hands trembled as she clutched the edges of her chair.

Liam and Stefan exchanged glances, their usual calm demeanor shattered by the severity of Jayden’s condition.

They were at a loss, just as helpless as Nina in the face of this crisis.

Unable to contain her emotions any longer, Nina broke down.

Silent tears streamed down her face as the reality of losing Jayden overwhelmed her.

The strength she relied on disappeared at that moment.

Nora watched Nina’s tears fall. She wanted to comfort her friend but did not know how to.

The air in the waiting room was thick, and it seemed like all hope was slipping away.

Just when the room felt suffocating, a nurse emerged, breaking the heavy silence. “Dr. Isaac Moore agreed to perform the surgery. He’s preparing as we speak,” she announced.

The revelation was like a thunderstorm echoing throughout the waiting room.

“Nina, did you hear that? Isaac agreed to perform surgery.” Nora held Nina’s hands excitedly.

Nina’s tense shoulder relaxed slightly.

She stared at the closed door anxiously and prayed for a miracle.

Ten hours had slipped away since the surgery began.

Nina’s once hopeful eyes now reflected fear as she stared at the closed doors of the operation room.

The chill in the air seemed to seep into her very bones.

Minutes stretched into an eternity, but there was no news from inside.

Then, as if the heavens saw their agony, the lights in the corridor dimmed.

Darkness settled in, and then the heavy doors creaked open, revealing Isaac’s tired figure.

The grim expression on his face sent a shiver down everyone’s spine.

Isaac’s eyes softened as they met Nina’s.

At that exchange, a surge of emotions swelled within him.

This was his and Alaina’s daughter.

He had not noticed it before, but she looked so much like his mother when she was young.

Isaac opened his mouth to speak, but the words were caught in his throat.Copyright by Nôv/elDrama.Org.

Nina met his bloodshot gaze and her face paled.

The world spun around her, and without warning, Nina fell to the side.

“Nina!”

Nora reacted quickly and reached out to support her.

Isaac jolted from his emotional reverie and rushed to his daughter’s side.

“Nina, are you okay?” Isaac’s voice carried a father’s worry.

His hands moved to check if she was hurt.

Nina, still reeling from the shock, could not react.

Startled by the sudden turn of events, Isaac snapped back to reality and hurriedly comforted the worried onlookers. “The surgery was complicated, more than I anticipated. Jayden fought hard, and we faced challenges, but we stabilized him. The next 24 hours are critical, but he’s alive,” he clarified, realizing the misunderstanding. “I didn’t mean to cause a scare. I apologize.”

Previously, he had become emotional upon seeing Nina and forgot about everything else.

However, his expressions were misinterpreted by those around him.

Liam, who had tears across his face, almost rushed forward to beat him up.

Was he crazy?

He almost gave them a scare.

Before Liam could act on his impulsive instincts, Stefan intervened, placing a hand on Liam’s shoulder.

Nina breathed out heavily and covered her face as she burst into tears.

Thankfully…

Isaac’s heart ached, and he reached out to comfort her.

Raising her head, Nina held his hand tightly. “Thank you. Thank you, Dr. Moore. I can’t express how grateful I am for what you’ve done for Jayden. I’ll be indebted to you for the rest of my life.”

Her voice was hoarse. She looked at him sincerely, her amber eyes filled with gratitude.

Although she knew Isaac had likely agreed to save Jayden because she had donated blood to Alaina, she could not repay him for saving Jayden’s life.

Isaac patted the back of her hand and assured her that everything would be fine.

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If you can only carry one thing throughout your life, let it be hope…

Jayden’s operation was very successful.

Isaac personally monitored him, and under his care, his health improved rapidly.

As he was young, there were no complications after the surgery, and he could get discharged soon.

He only needed to take care of his health and come back to the hospital for regular checkups.

After the critical days passed, Jayden was transferred to the general ward.

The VIP ward was huge.

Apart from a bed, a guest sofa and a coffee table were also placed in the room.

Nora and Liam were sitting on the couch and watched as Nina took care of Jayden meticulously.

Nora’s eyes suddenly turned red, and she sniffled.

“Is there something on your mind?” Liam pulled her in his embrace and asked.

“If Jayden couldn’t make it, I wondered how Nina could’ve dealt with his departure. Fortunately…”

Biting her lip, she held his gaze. “You know… I’d rather be the first to leave this world than bear the pain of losing you.”

“Shut up!” Liam bellowed coldly. He reached out his long fingers and pinched her cheek so hard that a bright red mark appeared on her face.

“Ouch!” Nora yelped and slapped his hand away.

“Didn’t you already scare us to death back then? Why are you still talking about it again?” Liam asked, gritting his teeth.

Years had passed, but he still remembered the day she lay stiff in his arms. Bloodied and barely breathing, he felt a sharp pain radiating throughout his body.

He could sympathize with Nina because he had also gone through the pain of losing the woman he loved.

“Oh!” Only after he reminded her did it click Nora that they had also gone through a similar life-and-death situation before.

She rubbed her nose awkwardly and hugged his waist tightly.

“I’ll never leave you,” she whispered. “I’ll kill you too and take you along with me.” she continued with a smile.

Liam felt his heart warmed at her words. But when he heard the latter part of her sentence, his face turned so black that ink dripped from it.

At that moment, a knock was heard, and the door pulled open from outside.

It was Isaac and Alaina who had come to visit Jayden.

Seeing them, Liam and Nora promptly rose and gave their seats to the couple before leaving.

“How are you feeling, Jayden?” Alaina asked.

Jayden’s complexion was better than before. “I’m recovering well, thanks to Dr. Moore,” he replied with gratitude.

The couple talked about a few more things.

As the conversation unfolded, Alaina’s eyes landed on Nina.

This was her daughter. The child she had painstakingly given birth to after ten months.

Blood was thicker than water.

No wonder she felt close to Nina when they met at the store for the first time.

At the thought of Emilia living a carefree life while her biological daughter lived in so much misery, she felt extremely heartbroken.

She turned to Nina, her voice shaky with emotion. “Nina, we came here to apologize for everything. We know our actions caused you pain, and we’re truly sorry.”

The unexpected apology surprised Nina. “Let bygones be bygones,” she said, a forgiving smile on her face. “What matters now is that we all live well.”

But Alaina, still holding a weight on her heart, hesitated. “There’s one more thing we need to tell you,” she said, glancing at Isaac.

Isaac patted her hand and passed a set of documents in front of Nina.

Nina looked at the papers, confusion written across her face. “What is this?”

Isaac took a deep breath before speaking. “Nina, those are the DNA test results. The test confirms you are our daughter.”

The room seemed to stand still as the weight of the revelation hung in the air.

Nina’s eyes widened in shock as the weight of Isaac’s words settled in.

Her eyes darted between the documents and the faces of Isaac and Alaina.

Jayden sensed her emotions were out of control and tightened his grip on her hand. He was equally shocked when he heard about the earth-shattering news.

The couple were aware of the emotional storm raging within Nina, but she deserved to know the truth.

Isaac began recounting the events that led to this moment.

He told her about their history with Kristen and how she swapped the babies for revenge. The years of separation and twists of fate that brought them together.

Nina stared at the couple she thought were strangers a minute ago.

Everything was becoming too much for her to accept, and she looked at Jayden helplessly, feeling lost.