Upon hearing Jasperâs words, surprise and confusion appeared on Estherâs face.
âNow?â Esther asked.
Jasper patiently explained, âYes, now. Do you think Bradley would agree to the surgery if he knew Mandyâs liver was offered as a condition for saving you?â
Esther realized the gravity of Jasperâs words.
âSo, we need to do the surgery while Bradley is still unconscious?â she asked.
âYes,â Jasper confirmed.
Esther said, âIâll leave it to you, Jasper.â
âDonât worry, Esther. Iâll take care of Bradley. As for Chadwick, you donât need to worry about him either. When the time is right, weâllâ¦â
Jasper didnât finish his sentence, but Esther understood. âAlright.â
With Esther present, Jasper called Kevin and explained Bradleyâs situation over the phone, withholding no information.
After listening to Jasperâs explanation, Kevin panicked and shouted, âJasper! Are you out of your mind?
You actually agreed to Chadwickâs threat.â
A hint of anger crossed Jasperâs face. âKevin, if you have a better solution, please suggest it.â
Esther couldnât bear Kevin misunderstanding Jasper and clarified, âKevin, I did this willingly.â
âWillingly?!â Kevin was frustrated, making his words incomprehensible. âDo you understand what it means to accept Chadwickâs threat?â
âI do,â Esther said, her heart aching. âBut I had no choice. I want him to survive.â
Kevin fell silent.
Esther and Bradley hadnât officially divorced yet, and as his wife, she had the authority to sign the surgery consent form. The surgery would be under Kevinâs supervision. All preparations were in place, awaiting Mandy.
Esther wasnât sure if Chadwick could persuade Mandy to donate her liver. Her anxious heart calmed down only when she saw Mandy appear before her.
âMs. Pendleton,â Esther nervously addressed her.
Mandy glanced at Esther coldly and spoke indifferently. âMrs. Warnerâs dedication to love is trulyâ¦
admirable.â
âMs. Pendleton, I appreciate your help,â Esther said bitterly.
Mandy stood before Esther, her tone icy. âI recall you also promised someone else to donate your liver.
Are you ready to fulfill that promise?â
âW-What do you mean?â Esther asked, slightly puzzled.
Mandy reminded her mockingly, âHave you forgotten your promise?â
Confused, Esther asked, âMs. Pendleton, I donât understand.â
Mandy hesitated but had no choice but to continue. âGiven my brotherâs temperament, do you think he wonât provoke Mr. Warner after his surgery? Do you think Mr. Warner, fresh from surgery, can handle provocation? But if you also donate your liverâ¦â
Mandy stopped there.
Esther understood immediately. âThank you for the reminder, Ms. Pendleton. I understand.â
Mandy remained silent and prepared for the surgery.
After changing her clothes, a doctor approached her respectfully. âMs. Pendleton, the boss said you only need to rest for a while, and the surgery will be successful.â
With no one else around, Mandy asked curiously, âCan you tell me who the liver donor for Bradley is?â
âThe boss said the liver donor is you!â
Mandy was even more puzzled. She wondered as she knew better than anyone elseâ¦