The Billionaire Ex-Wife Stormed Back as a Marvelous Divine Doctor
Chapter 262: Modified - 261

Chapter 262: Modified: Chapter 261

It’s getting harder to hold it in

"Don’t panic. I didn’t plan on telling you about this, but since you followed me, I have to let you know. This has to stay between us."

"No way! This is huge! The eldest and third brothers need to know!"

Alexander Hodges’ eyes were brimming with tears as he trembled with his words.

"No one in the family knows about this, and I won’t let it slip from your lips either. My illness can be cured. You have to trust Ivy River."

"I don’t believe it! I’m scared, what if..." Alexander said and tried to grab his phone.

The pain in Edwin Blake’s lower back was getting worse. He swallowed, "Listen, Ivy River is Ayla. If she can’t save me, do you think anyone else can?"

"I don’t believe it! I don’t care if she’s Ayla or not, I’ll find you a better..." Alexander’s voice suddenly stopped, "Ayla?!"

Ayla was a big deal.

There was no one he understood better.

She had been practicing for many years, seen all kinds of difficult cases, but never failed, the pinnacle of the medical world.

Hardly anyone had even seen her in person.

And now he’s being told that Ivy River is Ayla!

Edwin Blake nodded, "Yes. Didn’t you notice how relaxed she was when she went out just now? It means my condition isn’t that tricky. Listen, be good."

Alexander Hodges, with a sob in his voice, said, "You’re not lying to me, right? I’m scared... If I keep this hidden now that I know, Big Brother will kill me. You know how he is."

Edwin Blake chuckled, "I’m not lying to you."

He wouldn’t have revealed Ivy River’s true identity if the situation hadn’t demanded it.

Besides, if something did happen to him, he knew how their big brother would blow up.

A troublemaker out of the military.

Not many of them had gentle methods.

"So, my sister-in-law can really assure it, right?" Alexander asked worriedly.

Sweat broke out on Edwin Blake’s forehead from the pain, and his voice had become much softer, "Wipe my sweat!"

Only then did Alexander notice. He first wiped his own tears and then went to wipe Edwin Blake’s face.

Edwin Blake: "..."

If he could move right now, he’d definitely throw Alexander out.

Seeing his intense disdain, Alexander said, "Bro, if you despise me any more, I’ll leave you alone!"

Edwin Blake gave him a glance, "This must not be publicized. If I find out you spread it, you’re dead. And the fact that your sister-in-law is Ayla, keep it zipped, don’t even mention it to her. Got it?"

Alexander was well aware of the gravity of this situation.

If it got out, he couldn’t bear the consequences.

"Got it. Don’t worry, I know what I can and can’t do."

Edwin Blake nodded, "Alright, stop prattling. Check the time. Go look for Ivy River, ask when she can remove the needle."

"Feeling pain?" Alexander regained his senses and now had the mood to tease Edwin Blake.

"Hurry and find Ivy River."

Edwin said grumpily.

Alexander replied unhurriedly, "Bro, sister-in-law surely remembers the time. If you’re uncomfortable now, I’ll go find her. Are you uncomfortable?"

Edwin Blake gritted his teeth, "Alexander, if you say one more useless word, you’ll get it from me once the needle is removed."

"Bro, don’t you have it backwards? I know your secret, yet you dare threaten me?!"

Alexander was exasperated.

Edwin Blake didn’t respond, just shot him a cold glance.

Alexander felt a chill down his back and quickly headed for the door, "I’m going to ask her now, don’t worry."

When he came back with Ivy River, Edwin Blake’s forehead was covered in sweat.

Ivy River calmly asked, "Is it very painful?"

Edwin Blake endured the pain and said, "No."

But as soon as he spoke, he frowned even more.

Seeing this, Alexander was very worried, "Sister-in-law, could you hurry up and check on him? He’s sweating a lot, don’t let him collapse from exhaustion."

"If you don’t understand, don’t speak. This is normal. Your brother is fine, relax. He sweated more last time."

Ivy River said grumpily.

Edwin Blake said coldly, "I’m not in pain."

Ivy River replied, "Did you hear that? He said he’s not in pain. I don’t understand why you were so anxious to call me over. He’s fine. This is wasting my snack time."

Alexander was so furious he could spit blood.

His brother sure liked to save face and suffer in silence.

Almost in tears from the pain, yet still refusing to admit it...

He could only say, "Sister-in-law, check the time, when can we finish?"

"Another ten minutes. Just hang in there."

Ivy River said expressionlessly.

Then she adjusted the Silver Needle’s position.

Alexander, clueless, asked, "Sister-in-law, will it hurt less after changing the needle?"

"That depends on the individual’s constitution. Your brother might not feel pain, but it’s also possible he might feel even more pain. So, there’s no guarantee."

After speaking, Ivy River directed Alexander, "Go fetch my sunflower seeds. There are ten minutes left; if I miss the climax of my gossip session, he’ll hurt even more."

Upon hearing this, Alexander immediately ran to get them.

Ivy River watched, "Did you tell Alexander?"

Edwin Blake nodded. He wanted to speak, but couldn’t find the strength.

Ivy River continued, "Did you tell him everything or what did you hide? I think we shouldn’t let Grandma know. She’ll just worry herself sick."

Edwin Blake tried to steady his breathing, "Alexander will keep it secret."

"Okay, that’s fine. If you feel uncomfortable at all, let me know right away. I adjusted the points just now, so you should feel a bit better."

Edwin Blake nodded, "Yes."

"Okay. If there’s any discomfort, tell me. Don’t tough it out."

After speaking, Ivy River leisurely sat down and crossed her legs, watching Edwin Blake.

Alexander came back with the sunflower seeds, "Here you go, sister-in-law. Is this the right flavor, plain? They said you like it."

Ivy River began to munch, "Yes, you eat too. There are seven or eight minutes left."

Alexander grabbed a handful and began to eat.

He looked at the Silver Needle and the sweat on Edwin Blake’s face, feeling very concerned.

It looked painful!

He didn’t know how his brother endured it.

Feeling heartbroken, he said, "Sister-in-law, will it be this painful every time?"

Ivy River glanced at him, "If you feel so bad for Edwin, could you stop munching seeds while you talk? Go wipe his sweat. Otherwise, I’ll think you’re just watching the show."

Alexander: "..."

Such words...

He hurriedly went to wipe Edwin Blake’s sweat, "Bro, don’t get the wrong idea. I was doing it casually. Why is there even more sweat now? Is it painful?"

Edwin Blake didn’t want to move, glaring at him fiercely.

Only he himself knew how much it hurt now.

Especially after the point adjustment.

The pain pierced through him.

He might have put on a brave front.

But the sweat on his forehead wouldn’t lie.

Alexander wiped the sweat and, not wanting to endure more glares, quickly ran to Ivy River’s side.

"Why are you back? Not being the Good Samaritan?"

Ivy River snacked on sunflower seeds, watching Edwin Blake in pain, feeling quite satisfied.

Alexander shook his head and whispered, "A man suffering is terrifying. Best not to provoke him. He can bear it now, but if it gets worse, and he can’t bear it, I’ll be the one to suffer..."

"How do you know he’s in pain?" Ivy River knowingly asked.