The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

---- Chapter 134: To The Hospital ~ Soraya ~ "Calum was very disappointed, but he could not deny the facts. Marvin's assistant admitted it, and the apprehended IT specialist who had been working for the company gave his testimony," Amanda said over the phone. "He's been quiet, keeping his thoughts to himself most of the time, but we could tell he is very angry." "You know, Marvin and he were quite close. He was close to his cousins too," Amanda added. "We already told him about the possibility that Marvin may have orchestrated the drugging incident.

He looks torn, but | know he is starting to doubt what happened seven years ago." "Thank you for updating me, Mom. Calum doesn't need to know the initial reports came from Jacob," Soraya said. "The sponge bath is ready, Miss Ara," the maid said. "| have to go," Soraya said to Amanda. "Angela has been sick since Friday. Her fever went away yesterday, but now it's back. I'll observe her for a few hours, but | may need to rush her to the hospital." "Oh, dear. Do take care of Angela. She is a very delicate child," Amanda said before finally ending the call.

Just as Soraya made her way to the staircase, holding a basin with warm water and a damp cloth, the nanny watching Angela screamed! "Miss Ara! Miss Ara! Angela is shaking!" Soraya ran up the stairs. What she saw made her drop the basin of water on the floor. "Angela!" Angela was having a seizure! ---- Her jaws were locked tight, her small body jerking uncontrollably against the bed. Her arms stiffened, fingers curled as if clawing at the air, while her legs trembled in uneven spasms. "Tell the driver to prepare the car.

Let's take her to the hospital!" Soraya dropped to her knees, rolling Angela gently onto her side and sliding a pillow beneath her head. Then, she hugged her strongly. "It's okay, baby, I've got you. Mommy is here," she whispered. She checked the time, her own heart racing, and prayed the seizure would end soon. Angela's seizure only lasted for two minutes. After that, the nanny returned to update, "The car is ready, Miss." Soraya carried Angela in her arms.

The little girl must have sensed something strange had happened because she clung tightly, crying, "I'm scared, Mommy." "We are going to the hospital, okay? Don't worry. I'm here," Soraya said, hurrying into the car. Angela was admitted to the hospital, and several tests were performed. Her body was still warm, but she wouldn't let go of Soraya. Jacob was finally on his way back. His flight had been canceled since Sunday due to the bad weather, but he drove to another airport just to get on a flight to Belridge. With Angela fast asleep, Soraya finally let go.

Tears rolled down her cheeks as quiet sobs escaped her. She had always known how much Angela meant to her, but moments like this reminded her just how deeply she cared. Veronica was with her at that moment. She approached Soraya, saying, "Shhh. It's okay. Angela is okay now." ---- "| know." Soraya sniffed her tears away. "It's just that... it was really frightening. | had never felt so scared in my life." "Well, you did a good job. Despite what happened, you kept your calm and did the right thing.

| overheard the doctor praising you for making sure Angela's airway was clear during the seizure," Veronica said. Jacob's mother embraced both Soraya and Angela. She kissed their foreheads and said, "| thank the heavens that you were there for my granddaughter." Just then, the door to the hospital suite abruptly opened. Jacob walked in, panting. Seeing him in a state of panic brought more tears to Soraya's eyes. Veronica stepped away, giving Jacob some room. He immediately hugged both Soraya and Angela. And then, Soraya cried even more.

Soraya did not know how long she had cried, but she let it all out. A sense of relief filled her heart knowing Jacob was around. Since only two watchers were allowed to stay behind, Veronica left in the wee hours. Only Jacob and Soraya stayed with Angela. By morning, her fever had subsided a little, but still not enough. The doctor came to the room and explained the findings. "It's a viral infection, which means we wait until the course of the virus is over. However, we can give support-IV fluids and antipyretics.

Since she also has the flu, and it seems to be affecting her bronchi, we'll get started with bronchodilators and antibiotics today." "And about the seizure," the doctor resumed. "Angela had a febrile seizure. It happens when a child's fever rises quickly. | know it looked scary, but it's common in young children and ---- not usually dangerous. It doesn't mean she has epilepsy." "In any case, we'll schedule Angela for an EEG while she's still in the hospital, just to rule out everything," the doctor suggested, and Soraya and Jacob agreed. Angela was awake.

She hugged Soraya the entire time, but after the doctor left, she reached out for Jacob and cried, " Daddy, | was scared." "Don't worry, baby. Daddy's back. | won't leave," he said, taking over the bed as Soraya slipped out. "Do you really sometimes stay away this long?" Soraya asked. It was the first time Jacob had been out of town for more than a week. "Just on rare occasions," Jacob admitted. "I didn't mean to be away so long, okay? Don't be mad." "| wasn't mad. | just wish you were home sooner,' she expressed herself. "Thank you for being there for Angela," Jacob said.

Soraya nodded, saying, "Of course. | would. | love her like my own. She had not reported to Aegis Core Systems since Angela got sick. Although Angela's fever had subsided yesterday, Soraya noticed she was still not herself. She was right not to stay in Cedar Heights. The account of last night replayed in Soraya's head. What if she hadn't been there? Even if Veronica stepped in to care for Angela, Jacob's mother was already in her senior years, hardly the age to handle such emergencies alone. Veronica had her own vulnerabilities and physical limitations.

That evening, Soraya informed Silas she wouldn't be coming to the office for a week but could work from the hospital. ---- She also received a text from Calum, reminding her of her meeting with Sage. But with Angela in the hospital, she texted back: [I'm sorry, Calum. | have an emergency. | can't meet Sage right now. | will meet her next week.] Calum: [What could be more important than Sage?] Soraya could not tell him the truth. She instead said: [It's important. Please tell Sage | will see her next week.]