As she uttered those words, everyone felt their hearts thump. Julissa's voice was cold and low, she threatened Cerillo, "If I want to kill my child, then you should kill me with your own hands." Everyone could not help but draw in a cold breath.
Mooresa was even more startled. She dared to stake her life against Cerillo! If it was someone else, they might think she was joking. But the other party was Cerillo. He would really take her life! Cerillo's face was calm, as if considering her statement.
Julissa choked. "Cerillo, there's no time." After a while, Cerillo finally let go. This was an agreement.Julissa was so shaken up that she almost cried, taking out the silver needle she carried with her.Everyone around saw that
Julissa's wrist had been squeezed into a deep bruise by Cerillo and felt utter horror.
What a ruthless move!
Everyone instinctively did not trust Julissa.
After all, she could not be considered a good mother.No... She could not even be considered as a mother! However, they could not bear the consequences of losing Harley.
It was the same for Julissa. She had already lost Harley once in her previous life. She could never lose him the second time!
She took a deep breath, trying hard to calm herself down. She finally looked at Cerillo, saying gravely, "Take off Harley's clothes."
Once her statement was made, she quickly turned around to sterilize the silver needles.
When she turned back around, Cerillo had already swiftly undressed the child, removing his small coat and shirt.
Someone in the audience sneakily took out their phone to take pictures.They originally only intended to capture proof of Julissa's public assault, but they did not expect… They did not expect that they would find themselves unable to tear their eyes away, mesmerized by Julissa's every movement!
Her smooth, elegant movements were as graceful as drifting clouds and flowing water.
Watching her focused gaze was even more enjoyable. It was as beautiful as poetry and painting.
"She seems to know something," someone commented unknowingly. On the side, another scoffed quietly. "Oh, please. What real skill could she have? She got pregnant before marriage at 18, took a year off just one year after getting to college, and now, she only has a high school diploma. She has no medical experience from childhood. Who knows what she picked up and from where? I just hope she didn't learn something from watching television and deciding to try it out."
Julissa knew that they all did not believe in her. Especially Cerillo. No one knew better than him about Julissa's appointment with Garvit that day. Cerillo did not doubt that her motive for returning this day was impure.
It was likely she was here to make sure Harley was dead!Just unexpectedly, Harley's face became much more relaxed.
At this moment, someone in the crowd exclaimed with surprise, "Everyone, look! Doesn't Harley seem much better?" Everyone's sight was drawn to Harley's face, and they discovered that indeed it was! "That's great! Harley's saved!" Finally, a heavy breath from the child signaled the release of everyone's tension at the scene.
Harley's youthful face, once a sickly green, returned to its original pale and tender state. However, compared to normal times, his small face seemed a bit more pale. Harley's eyelids fluttered, opening soon after.
Cerillo finally noticed, and his forehead was already entirely drenched with sweat.
"Harley..." Yet Harley did not notice him at all.His attention was focused solely on Julissa from the moment he opened his eyes.
Upon seeing Julissa, Harley's face was filled with joy, and he hollered, "Mommy..." His fragile voice, compared to his normal lively spirit, was barely audible. Even so, it shocked everyone.
When they saw Harley recovering, some choked up with overwhelming emotion. "Thank goodness... Thank goodness..."
"Luck is really on his side, isn't it?"
"How is it possible..." Mooresa was in incredulous shock. Julissa had been brought up in a slum. Although she attended a traditional medical college, a sophomore would never have been exposed to such advanced acupuncture techniques. Where did she learn these from?
Moreover, Mooresa had used such a large dose of peach powder to ensure the chances were high that this b*stard child would not make it to the hospital. How did Julissa manage to resuscitate him with little more than a smattering of medical skills?
The innocent Harley, unaware of his narrow escape from death, reached out to cuddle Julissa. "Mom..." Hearing this faint voice, Julissa's tears fell uncontrollably. She hugged her son tightly. His small, warm body was brimming with life. It was something she had yearned for countless days and nights, yet never been able to experience again. Hot tears fell like an unstoppable string of broken pearls.
"Harley..." Julissa choked with emotion. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry... It's me who's at fault. I didn't keep you safe... Harley had never expected that his mother would hug him so tightly! For a moment, he was wrapped in an unprecedented surprise. He was so happy that he could not control himself. With his tiny, clumsy hands, he hugged Julissa. He cautiously said, "Mommy, don't cry. If you stop, 'l give you candy!" Julissa was filled with even more remorse at his weak, childish words.
What a well-behaved child! In her last life, how could she abandon such an adorable child just for her selfish desires? Julissa was so regretful that she could slap herself twice!
However, all of Julissa's actions at this moment drew the eyes of the onlooking audience, and many of them sneered.
"Oh, Miss Julissa. Stop putting on this act of being a loving mother!" Haisley, who had arrived at the scene unbeknownst to anyone's knowledge, laughed coldly. "Everyone is here for Harley's birthday, but you, as his mother, are the last one to arrive. Just now,someone saw you dragging your suitcase out. Are you planning to run away and never come back?"
Mooresa was secretly pleased and quickly chimed in, "Haisley, how can you say that? Isn't Julissa back now?" Haisley scoffed. "She's back? Who knows if she's deliberately back to hurt Harley!" She pointed at Julissa's nose and accused her outrightly, "Only close family members know about Harley's allergens. Everyone in this event venue has been strictly screened. There isn't a single allergen present. Within this entire house, you're the only one with a motive. You must be responsible for Harley's allergic reaction!"
Condemning glances filled the surroundings.
Julissa knew that what should come had indeed come. Julissa took a deep breath. "You said it was my fault. Do you have any evidence?" "Evidence?" Haisley chuckled with reproach. "Last time you tried to throw Harley out of the window, we all caught you in the act, and yet, you're still arguing!"