Just as something was about to happen, Adeena suddenly pushed the man away.She pursed her lips. “The doctor comes by during his morning rounds. I have to go back to the ward now.”She pulled the jacket around her tightly and hurried downstairs.Duke smiled faintly.She had feelings for him, but she just could not let go for the time being.It was fine. They could take it one step at a time.The two of them traveled down via an elevator.By now, the hospital was starting to come to life. Doctors and patients were walking across the corridor, and the noise of a busy day had begun.As Adeena approached the ward door, she heard some people speaking inside.“I’ve checked. This is the one.”“But Mommy isn’t here. Did she get an early discharge?”“Mommy’s bag is still here. I think she hasn’t left yet.”“Let’s go and ask the doctor.”Right then, she pushed the door open, and the four children turned back at the same time.Adeena was slightly surprised. “Why are you here?”“Mom
The person walking in was Adeline.She was holding a breakfast set and was a little taken aback when she saw the people in the ward.“Adeline, you’re here.”Adeena sat up with a smile and greeted her.Adeline dared not walk inside. The tallest man in the ward was emanating a cold aura, and the children did not seem easy to deal with either.She stroked her nose awkwardly and said, “I made some chicken soup last night that will replenish your blood levels. I brought this over just for you. Please drink it while it’s warm.”Adeline took out the chicken soup and put it on the table.Adeena had only eaten a bowl of oatmeal in the morning, so she did feel slightly hungry. She lowered her head and drank some of it. “Thank you, Adeline,” she said with a smile.She paused for a while before she resumed. “How’s Grapie?”At the mention of the child, Adeline became extremely excited. “The doctor said that if she could regain consciousness in twenty-four hours, she would be officially out
When they returned to the ward, Pete had already arrived.The moment he saw Adeena, his eyes opened wide. “It’s really you! I thought you died…” Halfway through his sentence, he could feel Duke’s cold gaze.His words died in his throat, and he impatiently said, “Let me hypnotize you and recall your memories.”Adeena had waited for this day for a long time.She had always wanted to know who she was over the past few years in Cloud City.She did not know where she came from, so she had no idea where to go.Adeena was very cooperative with Pete, so he successfully hypnotized her in less than ten minutes.If someone had purposely suppressed her memories, it would be very difficult to recall them.However, if her memory loss had been caused by physical factors, hypnosis could help.Since Adeena was totally open, the whole process was unbelievably smooth.The hypnosis ended in less than an hour.Adeena slowly opened her eyes, and there were five faces in front of her.Duke Wint
Only then did the four children snap out of their daze.“Mommy, do we have a younger brother or sister?” he asked in disbelief.Adina tried to recall; it should be a girl.“A sister,” she said softly.“I’m becoming an elder sister!” Melody chuckled happily. “This is great! I’m finally not the youngest!”She was the same age as her three brothers, but people always thought of her as the youngest.Being the youngest had its advantages, but there was also a disadvantage. No matter what happened, she would always be sheltered.But Adina could not feel happy.When she got along with the Willis family over the past few years, she felt that they were very protective of their shortcomings.To cover up this crime, perhaps they had given the baby away… Adina closed her eyes. She did not want the children to worry.Knock, knock!Someone suddenly knocked on the ward door.Daniel pushed it open and entered. He looked at the bedridden woman and tried to ask her something. “Ms. Willis…”
“None of you are allowed to talk about this!” Mdm. Willis said coldly as she was seated in the main chair.“This is our family’s biggest secret. Whoever says a word about this will be kicked out of the family!”Everyone on the spot nodded with a serious look.Right then, an indifferent voice came from the entrance.“Oh, the family’s secret. Am I not a member of the Willis family? Why can’t I learn about it?”A skinny figure slowly walked inside as the voice echoed.She was dressed in a casual white outfit, and her hair casually fell on her shoulders. Her gaze was indifferent, and she flashed a faint smile. She looked extremely normal, but she frightened all the family members.Mdm. Willis glanced back. When she saw that Adeena had come alone, she sighed in relief and said, “Deena, I heard from your father that your family has found you?”Adina pulled out a chair and sat down.She had never been that capricious and presumptuous in the Willis family before.Everyone in the hous
“Let her vent,” Duke said indifferently. “She has muddled through the past three years. She needs to let it out.”Four years ago, she had gone to the seaside and boarded the cruise because she wanted to be alone.Then, she accidentally fell into the sea and got separated from her family for four years.Could anyone afford to lose four years?The Willis family saved her, but they also killed their daughter and made her lose all her past memories.Such kindness and grudges could not be solved clearly.But some anger had to be vented.About thirty minutes later, Adina walked out of the Willis family’s mansion with a cold demeanor.When she saw the two men in the courtyard, she was slightly surprised. “Why are you both here?”“Duke was worried about you, so he dragged me along.” Daniel scratched the back of his head. “Addy, are you alright?”Adina’s eyes were a little red. “The last person who handled the baby was a nurse whose last name was Lawson. I’ll go to the hospital and as
“I don’t know anything,” Ms. Lawson said as she trembled.Duke did not care whether she was a woman or a man. He just reached out to break her wrist.The baby had been handled by this nurse’s hands at that time, so she needed to suffer the consequences.Ms. Lawson screamed in pain. “Does law still exist? I’m going to call the police!”Adina let go of her with contempt. “Okay, let’s call the police. Let the police investigate your illegal operation from three years ago.”The surgery had been an underground operation. Those who participated were paid off to shut their mouths.If there was an investigation, it would be impossible to not find any evidence.The nurse held her broken wrist and dared not breathe heavily.She was sure that if she insisted on not telling the truth, the man would also break her legs.“The baby was dead when she was handed over to me.” Ms. Lawson closed her eyes. “But while I was taking care of her, she suddenly started to cry and breathe again.”Adina’
“Daniel, bring your sister for a cup of coffee. I’ll go and do it now!”Duke hurried to the hospital.Adina’s limbs were cold, and Daniel helped her to a nearby cafe. She finally felt more comfortable after she took a sip of coffee.She dared not dwell on it too much and just waited in the cafe quietly.Daniel accompanied her in silence.Time flew.A month later, Grapie was discharged.It was lively outside the hospital.“Georgie, Hal, Al, Mel!”Grapie tilted her head and smiled sweetly as she greeted every one of them.She was only three years old, which was the age when girls were the most adorable and innocent. Her eyes were as vibrant and attractive as grapes.Her four elder brothers and sister surrounded her. “Grapie, we prepared a huge room for you. We also bought you a ton of Barbie Dolls and toys. We’ll play with you every day!”Grapie could not help but clap. “Really? I’m so happy!”At the side, Adeline silently wiped her tears. “This is great! Grapie is with her