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Chapter 337
Oneida heard well enough to take in what Victor had to say.
She frowned and her expression turned cold instantly.
Jackson hung up the phone, looked at Oneida calmly, and opened his mouth as if he wanted to speak.
But Oneida said indifferently, “I want to stay with Uncle Charles here for a while. You can go back first.”
Oneida meant she wouldn’t go back yet.
Jackson’s expression remained unchanged.
Oneida had assumed he would be upset and against it, but he nodded gently and said, “Okay.”
Jackson’s reaction was unexpected.
“I’ll go handle Cece before returning to pick you up,” he said softly, staring at her with deep eyes.
He knew she would not be happy or willing to leave with him if he insisted.
She seemed to be on good terms with her uncles.
Perhaps staying here would help her cheer up.
It was really time for him to decide what to do with Cece.
“I’m leaving.” Jackson suddenly stretched out his hand and gently rubbed Oneida’s hair. “Get some rest you eat. I’ll come to pick you up later.”
Oneida was slightly stunned in silence.
After saying that, Jackson walked away.
He left the villa.
Oneida went to the window and lifted the curtains to look outside.
She saw Jackson walk out of the manor and get into a black Bentley.
The car
started and soon drove away.
Oneida frowned and pursed her lips.
Somehow, she felt a sense of melancholy.
She knew Jackson would not cheat on her, let alone have anything to do with Cece.
Even though she was aware of and trusted Jackson’s personality and character, she couldn’t help but feel upset.
Cece impersonating her to approach Jackson infuriated Oneida.
Oneida was being unreasonable because of Jackson’s fondness for her, but she was powerless to stop herself.
Oneida dropped the curtains and sighed softly.
She didn’t expect that she would become so capricious in front of Jackson.
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At Garrison Mansion, Cece was lying on the bed with a pale face
Her forehead was heavily perspiring.
Her face appeared to be in great pain, and her fingers were balled into fists.
Victor was waiting at her door anxiously, clueless as to why she suddenly fainted and vomited.
He didn’t even know what illness she was suffering.
After settling her down, Victor contacted Gavin and Jackson.
Gece didn’t seem to get any better by now.
Her face was getting paler.
It appeared like a severe illness.
Only Cece knew what was going on.
She was not sick at all.
After Jackson said that she would be leaving Garrison Mansion, she became panicked and terrified.
She couldn’t accept it.
She didn’t want to go anywhere but to stick with Jackson.
Therefore, she racked her brains and came up with an idea.
When she left Cinderhill Village, she carried some herbs with her.
After taking some herbs, she would have vomiting and diarrhea and feel weak all over.
She would be pretending to be ill.
She didn’t believe that Jackson would drive her away when he saw her like this.
Therefore, she took the pills without hesitation.
She was willing to experience some discomfort just to be allowed to stay in the Garrison Mansion.”
Cece was panting slightly in bed.
She still felt suffering.
The medicine effects wouldn’t wear off that fast.
It would be acceptable for her to suffer a little as long as Jackson could feel sorry for her.
When she was feeling light–headed, footsteps came from the door.
Cece opened her eyes subconsciously.
However, it was Gavin who arrived, not Jackson.
Cece lowered her eyes in disappointment and sighed inwardly.
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Chapter 337
Gavin immediately examined Cere.
It was the second time for him to check Cece today.
This time, it was strange he couldn’t determine what was ailing her.
Cece clearly had serious symptoms.
But he couldn’t figure out why.
Gavin frowned slightly, and a hint of doubt flashed across his eyes.
Cece said nothing with her eyes shut.
Of course, Gavin couldn’t detect anything.
This prescription was exclusive to Cinderhill Village.
Ordinary people wouldn’t know about it.
Even doctors might not understand the medicine’s effect.
“How’s it? What’s her problem?” Victor asked Gavin in a low voice.
Gavin pursed his lips, shook his head, and said, “It’s strange. I can’t identify the cause of her problems.”
Suddenly, heavy footsteps came from the bedroom door.
Victor immediately turned his head and called in a low voice, “Mr. Bane?”
Jackson had come over.
He was still wearing that handsome windbreaker.
“How’s she doing?” Jackson narrowed his eyes and asked indifferently.
Cece’s fingers trembled at the sound of Jackson’s voice.
Jackson finally came.
Cece held her breath nervously.
She wondered whether Jackson would see through her trick again.
Maybe not.
“It’s weird. I can’t determine the cause of her illness,” Gavin said truthfully.
“You can’t?” Jackson frowned slightly with a deep look in his eyes.
“That’s the case for now.” Gavin lowered his eyes and looked at Cece’s weak face, feeling frustrated.
“Keep working on it. There will always be a reason,” Jackson said indifferently.
Gavin nodded quickly.
Jackson then turned to look at Cece.
Cece seemed to feel Jackson’s gaze and slowly opened her eyes.
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“J–Jackson,” she muttered with some difficulty after pursing her
Jackson’s expression remained unchanged.
He just nodded slightly and asked, “How do you feel?”
Cece pouted pitifully and said with an aggrieved look, “I feel so
After a brief silence, Jackson replied in a low voice, “Gavin will cul
Jackson talked to Gavin for a while before he left the bedroom.
Victor hurriedly followed him.
Cece was sad, biting her lips after Jackson left.
She had thought that he would stay and comfort her gently.
