Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 999

Emmy’s brow knitted tighter, her pale face full of regret. Lately, she’d been cramming her head with neurology, reading one research paper after another. She knew exactly what “irreversible nerve damage” meant, and the thought made her stomach twist. Just moments ago, she’d let her emotions and longing take over, almost causing a disaster.

James had been standing nearby the whole time, watching her closely. He finally spoke up, his voice gentle. “Are you feeling any discomfort right now?”

Emmy looked at him and shook her head. Only then did she notice the odd, tight sensation tugging at her scalp.

“My scalp feels kind of tight…”

Lorelei spoke, her voice calm and steady. “That’s because you’re still getting acupuncture. There are needles in your Baihui and Sishencong points. It’s normal to feel that way.”

“Hang in there, I’ll take them out in ten minutes.”

Emmy mumbled an “okay” and did her best not to move. The room fell quiet for a few seconds.

With her eyes lowered, Emmy’s long lashes cast delicate shadows on her cheeks. She hesitated, but the question in her heart finally slipped out.

“Doctor, earlier… I broke down because I saw that child. I just want to know, why did that happen? That child—she’s Abriella’s. Why would I…”

Lorelei, who had been packing up her things, paused. She looked at Emmy lying in the bed. Even though Emmy was weak, her thoughts were still clear. Lorelei’s eyes shone with a hint of approval.

“The fact that you can ask about this so quickly, and so rationally, means your mind is recovering well. There’s no serious damage.”

“But from now on, as your doctor, here’s my advice. If you want your memory back sooner, try not to get too curious about the unknown around you.”

“I heard you’ve been studying neurology with a Harvard research group?”

“Then you should already understand your condition. The more curious you get, the more you want to dig, the stronger the backlash will be. It’s not good for you.”

Emmy raised an eyebrow, catching the word “again.” That meant, in the memories she’d lost, they must have already met.

She reached out, took the card, and nodded. “Thank you, Dr. Hall.”

Lorelei looked at Emmy, this woman who—despite her pale face—couldn’t hide her beauty and strength. A wave of mixed emotions washed over her. She remembered their first meeting, how awkward it had been. Back then, Emmy seemed to her like nothing more than a pretty face—a delicate, useless woman who relied on men for everything. Lorelei had even looked down on her for being with James, thinking Emmy wasn’t worthy, that she somehow tainted the pride and grit James carried as a soldier.

Lorelei hadn’t held back. She’d mocked Emmy, tearing her down with harsh words, hoping she’d just give up and walk away.

But things changed. Emmy, with those gentle hands, built the “Infinity” system that stunned the firefighting world. She created the “Sync” AI prosthetics that gave hope to so many people. With her sharp mind, she used Claudia to help James and the country wipe out dangerous drug rings on the border.

There’s a kind of strength that doesn’t need big muscles or loud words. Sometimes, it’s like gentle rain, soft but powerful. Other times, it’s a hidden blade, wrapped in silk. Emmy’s quiet determination and resilience had earned Lorelei’s respect—real, deep-down respect. She finally understood that some people truly deserve to be held in high regard. And only a woman like Emmy was worthy of a man like James.

Ten minutes later, Lorelei moved quickly, removing the silver needles from Emmy’s scalp. She packed up her things and left the room.