Chapter 274 

“Alright, then I’ll go and let her know 

With those words, Keith exited the examination room. A wicked idea crept into his mind as he closed the door behind him. 

If Alex indeed had leukemia, and if only he could be a bone marrow match… 

Would Valeria’s affections shift toward him? 

He was well aware of the vileness and cruelty of such thoughts, but if he continued to wait in uncertainty, Valeria might eventually reconcile with Hackett, leaving him entirely hopeless 

In the waiting area, Valeria cradled her peacefully sleeping Alex, her face adorned with a smile that emanated from a mother’s heart. 

At that precise moment, Keith approached her. 

She couldn’t help but raise her gaze and inquire, “So, what did the doctor say about the test results? Everything okay?” 

Although she was convinced that everything should be fine, her anxiety still got the best of her.. 

Keith furrowed his brow and fell silent momentarily before responding, “There’s nothing major to worry about, but…” Upon hearing this, Valeria breathed a sigh of relief, but her heart leaped when she listened to the word “but.” 

“But what Tell mel What’s the matter? Valeria felt like her heart was in her throat. 

Keith hesitated intentionally and then said, “My friend mentioned that there don’t appear to be any significant issues at the moment, but experiencing a nosebleed isn’t a positive sign. We should take it seriously and conduct another blood test to confirm if there’s any underlying condition like leukemia. Don’t worry. It’s just a precautionary measure to ease our 

concerns. 

However, after hearing this, Valeria couldn’t find any solace whatsoever. 

Her heart sank like a stone into an unfathomable abyss, her eyes widening in disbelief. “Leukemia… How can it be this serious… 

“Don’t jump to conclusions,” he urged, “It’s not as dire as it sounds. My friend suggested we do more tests for peace of mind.” Valeria struggled to regain her composure, attempting to quell the surge of emotions within her. “Let’s not dwell on it. We should proceed with the tests, whether there’s a problem or not It’s the only way to find some peace.” 

But the thought of taking Alex for another round of blood tests tore at her heart. 

Earlier, when they had taken Alex for the blood draw, she had spent considerable time preparing him emotionally, helping him endure the pain of the procedure. 

During the blood draw, she could sense Alex’s palpable fear. 

Valeria held Alex close, her heart aching with worry. 

Keith sensed her distress and offered a comforting pat on her shoulder. “Don’t fret too much. It’s just a standard checkup.” 

Observing Valeria’s anxious expression, Keith’s earlier mischievous thoughts had vanished entirely. He did not intend to hurt Valeria, and he knew Alex was her utmost priority. Harming Alex was tantamount to breaking Valeria. 

He decided to let things take their course. 

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Chapter 274 

NOV 

Love was something that couldn’t be forced. 

Keith accompanied Valeria and Alex for the blood test and drove them home. 

Throughout the entire process, Valeria’s complexion grew increasingly pallid as her mind conjured countless unsettling possibilities. 

“Valeria, don’t get too worked up. Let’s wait for the test results.” 

Tunderstand, I’ll be fine. Thanks for today. I know I’ve taken up lot of your time. I’m sorry” 

Valeria lifted the peacefully sleeping Alex and prepared to leave the car. 

Keith opened the car door for her and said, “You don’t need to be so formal. Over the past four years, when we were abroad, I looked after you both the same way.” 

It was just a casual comment, but it made Valeria sensibly pick up on his subtle reminder. 

“Thank you,” she said again before carrying Alex upstairs. 

Keith stood in place, watching her retreating figure, and suddenly felt a pang of heartache. 

After returning home, Valeria seemed to have lost all her vitality. 

Ella was busy in the kitchen preparing dinner. Upon hearing their arrival, she rushed out to greet them. “You’re back! Dinner’s almost ready. Just wash your hands, and we can eat? 

However, upon seeing Valeria’s pallid face, she was taken aback 

“Valeria, what’s going on? Is Alex asleep?” 

Ella reached out to take the child from her arms, but Valeria clung to him tighter, saying, “It’s fine. Let me hold him a little longer.” 

“Alright, but what’s bothering you? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.” 

Valeria gazed at Alex in her arms, her voice trembling as she said. “Ella, do you think I’ve been too neglectful of Alex? Should I make an effort to spend more time with him?” 

“What’s the matter? Why are you crying? Please, don’t cry,” Ella said, taking out a tissue to gently wipe away Valeria’s impending tears, genuinely concerned by Valeria’s emotional state 

Valeria kept her gaze lowered, her eyes fixed on the peacefully sleeping Alex, her voice quivering with emotion. “Today, Alex had a nosebleed at school, and no matter what we did, we couldn’t stop it. We went to the hospital, and they didn’t find any major issues, but they suggested further tests to check for leukemia…” 

“What! That can’t be true. Alex is always so healthy. This can’t be happening. Don’t think like that,” Ella’s heart raced up to her throat. 

“Yeah, I hope so.” 

“It will be alright. What are you worrying about? We’ve taken such good care of Alex. There’s no way he suddenly has -leukemia. Kids have nosebleeds from time to time. It’s normal. Maybe he’s been drinking less water or has a bit of a cold. I’ll 

brew him a soothing herbal blend in his coffee.” 

Valeria nodded. “Thank you.” 

“Between us, there’s no need for thanks. Are you hungry? Grab something to eat and wake Alex up for breakfast. I’ll brew him a soothing herbal blend in his coffee.” 

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As she watched Ella walk away, an unexplainable sense of worry settled in her heart, though its source remained elusive. 

That night was restless, with Valeria anxiously awaiting Keith’s call to share the test results. However, the hospital informed her that she would have to wait until the following afternoon due to the complexity of the examination. 

The following day, Alex woke up early once more. After getting ready and finishing breakfast, he awaited Hackett to pick him up for their outing. 

Although Alex appeared excited, Valeria could sense a hint of weariness in him, lacking his usual boundless enthusiasm. 

Her anxiety continued to intensify. 

A cheerful ding–dong from the doorbell rang out. 

Alex rushed eagerly to open the door, fully aware that Hackett had come to pick him up. 

As the door swung open, it revealed not only Hackett but also Clayton and Mrs. Maddox, all sporting expectant expressions on their faces. 

They had, after all, found their long–lost daughter and gained a grandson, and their joy was palpable. 

However, the joyous atmosphere in the room sharply contrasted with Valeria’s troubled countenance. 

Hackett was the first to notice something amiss, his brow furrowing with concern. “What’s going on? You don’t look too well. Have you been pushing yourself too hard lately?” 

it’s nothing. Maybe I didn’t sleep well last night. You all go ahead and take Alex to have some fun. By the way, could you ensure he drinks plenty of water today? He’s been under the weather these past few days and even had a nosebleed yesterday.”