His Real Wedded Bride

Chapter 1288 Rumors

'I deserve this…I tried to set up others but I ended up getting myself into trouble. Now, I can't ever be a

mother. I can't have children in this lifetime…'

At this thought, Leila felt her heart grow heavier. As she recovered from her grief, she intended to whip

harsh remarks at the guy on the phone only to find that he had already escaped the situation and

ended the call.

Even when she called the number back, nobody answered the phone.

Suddenly, her pale face was overcome with anger. Her phone made a loud bang when she threw it

against the wall. It broke into cracks and crashed onto the ground.

Despite that, she was still too upset. Glancing around the room, she ended up just grabbing a pillow

and throwing it at the door.

Suddenly, she heard a knock from the other side.

"Come in!"

Leila shouted testily.

It was Cassie. When she heard some shouting coming from the room, her hand which was on the

doorknob shook slightly.

Pushing open the door, she stepped inside and subtly surveyed the room. Politely, she said, "Miss

Zhang, it's time for your regular check-up."

Still engulfed by anger, she turned around and yelled at the nurse, "What's wrong with you? Don't you

have anything else to do? Clearly, I'm not sick. I don't need a stupid check-up."

Having heard Leila's conversation over the phone, Cassie wasn't freaked out by the former's fiercely

rude response. Otherwise, she would probably be shocked and irritated.

While Leila was on the phone, Cassie had been standing just outside the door. Even though she

grasped snippets of Leila's conversation, she had figured out why the patient had gotten ill.

'It turns out this was all Leila's doing. She poisoned herself and framed Sheryl. Now, she's infertile

because of the poison. Even if she deeply regrets it, she can't do anything to change the fact, ' Cassie

brooded.

Clearly, Cassie wasn't fond of Leila. If Nick hadn't asked her to do him the favor, she wouldn't have

even set foot in the ward.

"Miss Zhang, please cool down. You should take care of your health for our own sake. Nothing should

be more precious to us than having good health. What do you say?" Cassie said with a slight smile.

Her words drew the patient's attention. Suddenly, Leila raised her head and stared at Cassie, standing

there, clad in her nurse uniform.

'I feel like someone has said those words to me before.

You should take care of your health just for your own sake. Nothing is more precious to us than having

good health.

Oh, I remember now. It was the guy I called. He only said that the infertility was a possible side-effect.

There is still a chance for me. I need to keep taking good care of my body to get better. I can't give up,

even if the chances are slim.

Besides, there are so many fertility hospitals and specialists out there. I believe I'll be fine, ' she told

herself.

Much relieved, Leila tried to regain her composure until a calm look took over her expression.

"What's your name?" she asked abruptly, looking up at Cassie. As Cassie replied, she made sure to

put on a courteous smile.

"Miss Zhang, please call me Cassie. Can we start now?"

Internally, she sighed in relief, realizing that Leila was less hostile to her. 'It'll be much easier to get

some useful information out of her.'

As Cassie began examining Leila, the latter actively followed her instructions—she even asked the

nurse some questions about her illness, which Cassie answered, as long as they were within her

reach.

Half-way through the examination, Leila began, "Cassie, you must have met many patients. Have you

ever met a barren unmarried woman?"

When she heard this, Cassie guessed that Leila's biggest fear was her infertility.

Without stopping what she was doing, she naturally replied, "Having the baby is a woman's biggest

ordeal. They want to have children even if they're afraid of the pain during labor. But I've met some

infertile women and some of them ended up failing to get married due to their infertility. Some who got

married ended up getting a divorce. Anyway, it's pretty much a disaster for those who can't have

children."

Upon hearing this, Leila started to feel uneasy. 'I haven't gotten married yet. All I want is to marry into

the Lu family. I've spent so much time and energy on Melissa. If I still can't marry Charles, I'll probably

break down, ' she mused.

"If the couple can't have the baby, then they could adopt one…

Why would they get a divorce?" Leila asked, trying to sound as casual as she could.

With a shake of her head, Cassie sighed, "The adopted children aren't related to them, after all. Of

course, they want to have their own children. No matter how much you treat them like family, they're

still someone else's children."

When she heard that, Leila's face instantly darkened.

After taking a look at her, Cassie continued, "Miss Zhang, you're so beautiful and young. I'm sure that

many women are always envious of you. I'm sure you won't have this problem."

When Cassie spoke, Leila's face dimmed even more.

"Oh, Miss Zhang, I heard that you're close to Charles Lu's mother. The Lu family is one of the most

notable families in our city. I have a cousin who wanted to work in Shining Company but failed because

of its high demands from its employees. If we knew some superior in that company, my cousin could

get a job there."

What she heard made Leila perky.

"I do know Mrs. Lu. She treats me like her own daughter. We're very close," she smugly responded.

"Is that so? I can't believe that. I'm so lucky to have met you, Miss Zhang. It would mean the world if

you could do my cousin a favor," Cassie flattered her with expectant eyes.

"Of course. When I leave, you can always contact me," Leila agreed without thinking twice.

Hurriedly, Cassie said, "You're too nice, Miss Zhang. If you can help my cousin get a position in Shining

Company, my family and I will be so grateful to you."

All of a sudden, a thought came to her. With a hesitant expression, she added, "Oh Miss Zhang, I

wanted to ask you something…but I don't know if I should say it…"

"Tell me, what do you want to know?" Given what happened, Leila was quick to treat the nurse like her

friend.

After getting on alert and glancing around to make sure no one was around, Cassie drew nearer and

deliberately whispered, "Miss Zhang, I heard that you were admitted to the hospital because you were Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

poisoned and that it was Charles Lu's wife who did this to you. Is that true? How could she do such a

horrible thing to you? What an awful woman…"

Of course, the topic interested Leila. If Charles hadn't asked her to keep this to herself, she would have

already told everyone that Sheryl poisoned her.

"You're right. That woman is cursed. She poisoned me and pushed Charles' mother down the stairs.

Until now, Mrs. Lu is stuck in bed," Leila said with interest. "What?"

Cassie covered her mouth with her hands in shock. "Charles' wife pushed his mother down the stairs? I

never would've thought she would do so much wrong."