From His Ex-Wife to the World's Most Sought-After Restorer (Jade and Hudson) novel Chapter 346

Chapter 346 Fragments of the Past

Chapter 346 Fragments of the Past

She had endured countless days of isolation and abandonment.

But this time, someone was there to catch her before she fell.

A warm, steady touch lingered on her neck and arms.

A soothing, tepid liquid flowed down her throat, easing the raw ache.

Who was it?

Was it her mother?

After all, who else would look after her with such tenderness when she was sick?

“Mom…”

Jade couldn’t help but whisper the word as she felt hands steadying her shoulders.

Instead of the usual hollow air, her fingers met a warm, solid reality.

A gentle hand patted her back with a rhythmic, comforting motion.

Vulnerable and broken by the fever, this sudden warmth made her heart ache.

“Mom.

“Is it really you? Have you come back for me?

“I miss you so much… I need you…”

Then, she was pulled into a much broader, warmer embrace.

The emotions she had suppressed for years finally erupted into a jagged sob.

No matter how strong she tried to be.

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She still craved that maternal shelter, someone to love and protect her unconditionally.

Suddenly, a soft, pained sigh reached her ears.

“Please, don’t cry.”

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That voice…

It wasn’t her mother.

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Jade snapped her eyes open, the haze of sleep momentarily lifting.

She found herself staring into a pair of deep, ocean-blue eyes.

Fragments of memories flashed like lightning in her mind, a sharp, needle-like pain.

Two small children huddled together in a grand castle.

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Vast green lawns, a dark alleyway, and those blue-gray eyes following her everywhere…

Jade let out a muffled groan of pain and clutched Bastian’s arm.

“Bastian… we’ve met before, haven’t we? Habor City wasn’t the first time, was it?”

Bastian’s pupils contracted, but he smoothed his expression in an instant.

“Jade, you’re sick. The fever is making you imagine things.”

No…

His eyes told her a completely different story.

But for some reason, he was determined to keep the secret buried.

Jade gradually calmed down and looked down to see she was clinging to his arm. His shirt was soaked where she had buried her face and wept.

Recalling how she had mistaken him for her mother, she jerked her hand back in embarrassment.

“I-I’m sorry…”

A wave of mortification washed over her. How could she have made such a mistake?

“It’s fine.” Bastian adjusted her pillows, helping her lean back comfortably.

He pressed the back of his hand to her forehead, pulling away almost instantly.

“Better. You’re starting to cool down.”

Jade blinked, reaching up to touch her own brow.

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“I really have a fever? Sarah and I ate, then I just felt so drained I fell right asleep.”

“Acclimatization. I’ve already given you the first dose of medicine.” Bastian stood up.

“Are you hungry? I’ll go find you something light.”

“No, really…”

Looking at the dark sky through the window, she didn’t want to be a burden.

But her body had other plans.

Gurgle… gurgle…

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The sound of her stomach was deafening in the quiet hotel room. Jade froze, her face turning a bright, feverish red as she dove under the covers.

Bastian’s lips curled into a faint smile; he reached out to ruffle her messy hair.

“Just wait here for a few minutes.”

Jade stayed hidden under the blankets, listening to his retreating footsteps and the door.

Crying into his chest like a child, and now her stomach betraying her.

She wished she could simply vanish from the face of the earth.

Bastian returned quickly with a bowl of light chicken broth and some salted crackers.

“You need to stick to liquids for now. Once you’re better, I’ll take you to a real dinner.”

“This is perfect.” Jade took the spoon, sipping the warm soup slowly.

But the illness was relentless. Halfway through the bowl, her stomach lurched.

Gag-

Bastian was at her side in a heartbeat, looking frantic.

“Jade? What is it?”

She couldn’t answer. She leaned over and vomited the broth directly onto his suit.

Jade was mortified, her voice a rush of desperate apologies.

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“I’m so sorry… I’m so sorry, I just couldn’t help it.”

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“It’s not your fault; I was the one who leaned in. You’re sick-it happens.” Bastian’s expression didn’t hold a trace of revulsion.

“But I can’t stay like this around you. I’ll have my assistant bring fresh clothes; let me borrow your shower to clean up first.”

Jade nodded frantically. “Yes, of course. Go. There are fresh bath towels and hand towels in the linen closet.”

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