Chapter 746
Chapter 746
Bailey was crying as she climbed out of bed barefoot and rushed towards the door. The thought of Artemis disappearing from her world and the fear that she might never see him again made her heart ache with a tightness that was hard to bear.
Why can you be so cruel? Why can't we just stay together quietly and let fate run its course? How can you leave without a word, abandoning me to face the loneliness and solitude all on my own? Is that what you think love is?
Bailey thought miserably She cried all the way to the door and was about to reach out and open it. Suddenly, the doorknob turned, and the door was pushed open.
Artemis walked in with a tray in his hand. When he saw Bailey standing barefoot on the carpet, her face covered in tears, his heart clenched tightly. Before he could react, Bailey threw herself directly into his arms.
“I thought you left me behind again, Artemis. Please don't be so cruel. I've traveled a long way just to find you and stay by your side. Please don't leave me.” Artemis placed the tray on the shelf and gave Bailey a tight embrace.
“You're overthinking again, aren't you? I promised I'd never leave you. Don't scare yourself, okay?”
As he spoke, Artemis reached out to cradle Bailey's face. Then he leaned in and tenderly kissed the contours of her features, slowly soothing her.
Bailey stood on her toes to reach his lips, kissing him as she choked out, “I'm afraid that once I open my eyes, you'll be gone, leaving only the cold emptiness of the room. Artemis, please don't leave me.
Because if you do, I wouldn't want to live either.”
“I know.” Artemis reached out and pinched her cheek.
“You already know the truth about me being poisoned. Even if I run away now, you will follow in my footsteps in half a month anyway. I'd rather stay with you and spend our final moments together.”
Bailey gradually calmed down and looked up at Artemis affectionately.
“That's right. No matter where you die, I will find you. So instead of dying apart, we might as well die together. If we can't be together in life, we should share the same grave in death.”
When Artemis heard Bailey's resolution about staying with him in life or death, his heart sank a little.
Bailey has made up her mind about this. But can I bear seeing her give up the best years of her life and die with me?
Artemis knew that he couldn't be that selfish.
“You must be hungry. I brought up some milk and bread for you. Here, have some.” NôvelDrama.Org is the owner.
He wrapped one arm around Bailey's waist while holding the tray in the other. Then he guided her toward the edge of the bed. Once Bailey sat in bed, he put down the tray and cupped her feet in his hands to keep them warm before tucking them under the quilt.
“From now on, you must wear shoes once you get out of bed, understand?” Bailey nodded obediently.
“Your wish is my command. As long as you don't leave me, I'll do whatever you say.” Artemis gently kissed her forehead, then picked up the milk from the tray and brought it to her lips. Bailey opened his mouth and took two light sips of milk.
“Feed me some bread.” Artemis placed the tray before her and said, “Here you go, help yourself. My hands just touched your feet, so it's not very hygienic.”
“I don't mind.”
“Be good.”
“Alright.” Bailey grabbed the bread, tore off a piece, and held it to his mouth.
“You eat first.” Artemis obediently ate it. Only then did Bailey grab another piece and stuff it into her mouth.
She mumbled, “I've had enough rest. Take me to see Master Lynch later.”
Master Lynch?
Artemis was stunned.
Who's Master Lynch?
Bailey laughed softly and said, “He's Dr. Lynch. And he's my master's senior, so naturally, I should address him as Master Lynch.”
Artemis gently massaged his forehead.
“Since you arrived, I've been focusing all my energy on you. If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten about it. Alright. Since you both come from the same school, you must have a lot to talk about. I'll take you to his laboratory later.”
“Okay.”
After she finished her breakfast, Bailey dressed and freshened up. As she observed Artemis, who was attentively taking care of her, a contented smile lingered on her lips. She had decided to live each day as if it were her last.
With Artemis by her side, Bailey wasn't afraid of death at all. Although her children are still young, with the support of the Luther and Shurmer families, she believed they would surely grow up strong and healthy.
As a mother, she had failed as she was about to abandon them to end her life. But as a woman, she wanted to follow her heart for once. Bailey feared she wouldn't be able to survive for even a moment in a world that was without Artemis, let alone the long years that lay ahead.
“Artemis, let's have a small wedding at Tarragon, shall we? I want to wear a wedding dress; that's the only thing I ask for in this life.”
Artemis hugged her from behind. His thin lips brushed against her delicate cheek as they shared an intimate moment.
“Alright, I'll have Holden get everything prepared. Hehe, you finally agreed to marry me.”
Lu Ye Bai bit her earlobe playfully and murmured, “Silly girl, I was thinking of giving you a grand wedding when the spring comes. Unfortunately, fate played a cruel trick on us, and I'm afraid this wish may never come true.”
Bailey perused at the handsome face reflected in the mirror and chuckled softly, “As long as we have a wedding and a wedding dress, we don't need all those flashy things. Artemis, let's go through this together, shall we?”
Artemis, let's go through this together, shall we?
The words reverberated in Artemis' mind. He wanted to say no but he couldn't. Even if he did, it probably wouldn't change anything, either.
“Alright.”
When Bailey had washed up and returned to the bedroom, she began searching for her phone.
“Hubby, have you seen my phone?”
Artemis was about to leave the bathroom when he suddenly stopped when he heard Bailey call him Hubby.
“Bailey, what did you just call me?”
Bailey grinned, “Hubby. What's the matter? Am I not supposed to call you that?”
Artemis walked over and gave her a big hug with a kiss on the lips. Then, he opened the drawer and took out her phone.
“My mom called you a few times. She probably wanted to ask about how you've been doing. Raiden sent you a message saying the plan is all set and asked when you'll be going back.”
Bailey had already scrolled through her phone and was updated when Artemis mentioned these. After she read the message sent by Raiden, she quickly replied to him.
Sorry, I was too tired yesterday and didn't check my phone. Don't worry. His current condition won't cause any harm to his body. I'll take care of some things first, then head to Dellmoor to wake him up.
Once she finished sending the message, Bailey held Artemis' arm and pulled him outside.
“Take me to meet Master Lynch.”
Artemis was speechless. Meanwhile, in the laboratory. After exchanging pleasantries, Bailey and Henley began to delve into their discussion. Zeke signaled Artemis to meet outside, so they quietly retreated from the lab.
In the breakroom next door, as soon as Artemis closed the door, Zeke immediately asked, “Are you seriously planning on letting my sister die with you?”