Chapter 22

Jasper made a beeline for the restaurant's exit, and Olivia had to break into a light jog to keep up. As soon as the couple walked into the villa, Mary hurried over. "Ms. Price has been asking for you, Mrs. Price. She just started an IV and still hasn't eaten anything." After hearing that, Olivia rushed upstairs. The moment she walked into the room, she found Emilia lying on the bed. Her cheeks were flushed an unusual red, and her lips were so dry that they were peeling. Emilia heard footsteps and looked over. Realizing it was Olivia, her lips trembled, and she burst into tears. "Mom… why didn't you answer my calls?" Olivia's chest tightened painfully. She almost couldn't bring herself to meet Emilia's eyes. "I didn't notice," she said softly. As soon as she said that, a cold snort sounded. Olivia turned around. Jasper had walked in at some point. His expression was stoic, yet he didn't expose her lie. Emilia seemed convinced, and the waterworks gradually stopped. When she spot