The Villainess Needs a Hug (Ivy Windsor) novel Chapter 841

Thad knew his sister-in-law well. “Do you really think you can hide it from her?” he asked, looking at his brother. “Ivy is not some naive damsel in distress you can fool with a few words.”

Jamison frowned. “I have to try. I’ll tell her… I have to go abroad for a six-month fellowship.”

“Jamison, I think you should be honest with Ivy. Let her be there for you during this time. Don’t just do what you think is best for her. She deserves to know everything and make her own choices.” Thad, being more than a decade older, had a more mature perspective on such matters.

Jamison knew he was right. But being in the thick of it, he felt lost. This was the woman he loved more than life itself.

A heavy silence fell between them. Thad watched his brother, his heart aching with a grief and worry he couldn't express. He didn’t want to say too much and add to his brother’s turmoil. But inside, he felt just as much pain as the one who was sick.

Thad’s phone rang several times; it was his office. He had an important meeting that afternoon.

Jamison had said what he needed to say. He didn't want his brother to worry, so he stood up. “You should get back to work. I’m heading back to the hospital. Just… don’t tell the family yet. Not even your wife.”

The fiercely independent man, even when faced with a serious illness, couldn't bear the thought of being pitied and worried over.

Thad understood his brother’s nature. He placed a heavy hand on his shoulder, a gesture of both comfort and encouragement. “Don’t worry, I’ll do as you ask. But you have to promise me you’ll follow through with the treatment.”

“I will. More than anyone, I want to live.”

He had so much left to do, so many people he couldn't bear to leave behind.

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While Jamison was grappling with his painful secret, Ivy was enjoying another moment in the spotlight.

Although she had left Quantum Hedge Securities, the story of her legendary success was spreading through the financial world. Her strategic portfolio adjustments had perfectly anticipated a major industry shift. She had advised Edmond to invest heavily in artificial intelligence and solar energy, sectors that led the market for several consecutive days, not only recouping the losses from the film stocks but also generating a substantial profit. Even the previously sluggish futures market had seen a turnaround thanks to her advocacy for short selling.

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