He would willingly do anything to make her stop crying. -Clara hadn’t expected Wilson to take the initiative to search for Summer. She was sure of it when she saw Wilson calling his men to get a list of patients in psychiatric hospitals across the country over the past 10 years. Clara was surprised that he would help her on the condition that she stopped crying.She was grateful that he was willing to help. The lights in the room had been turned off, and Clara looked at the person beside her. The moonlight from the window shone on his sharp features. Wilson’s expression softened after he fell asleep. Clara recalled the moment he had wiped her tears and told her not to cry.He looked like the same Wilson who hadn’t been hypnotized, the one who still loved her. However, it was just an illusion. Clara subconsciously reached out and touched his face, but she stopped suddenly. They were so near yet so far from each other. “Thank you, Wilson. Sorry for hurting you. Yo
“Where is her finger?! She used to have perfect hands!” Clara exclaimed anxiously. Serenity said, “We’re not sure about it. She was already missing a finger when she was admitted 8 years ago.” “I’m going to Landford. I want to see her!” Clara said. “No way! You’re not fit to go,” Wilson said. “I have to save Summer!” “I can get someone to check on her and make arrangements suitable for her after assessing her current mental state. But you’re not allowed to go. What will you do if she does have mental problems and attacks you?” Wilson said. “Summer’s not mentally ill! Something is wrong with the records! Didn’t Queenie say that Summer is living a life worse than death? Right, Queenie might know something. She wouldn’t say that if Summer was mentally ill!” “Anyway, you have to stay in Solaria. I will send someone to take care of the things in Landford,” Wilson insisted. Clara reached out and grabbed Wilson's sleeve. “Wilson, please let me go to her. I won’t feel at ease i
Don’t forget that we’re married. As your husband, I should follow you everywhere,” Wilson said. Clara bit her lip. “Fine, let’s go together.” Serenity felt relieved. It was better for Wilson to follow along. He could take care of her in case anything happened.“I’ll go with you too, Clare. I can help to deal with the legal matters,” Serenity offered. She was worried about Clara’s risky pregnancy. Clara looked at Serenity gratefully and thanked her. “First, we have to find out if Summer truly had any mental problems,” Serenity pointed out. She was suspicious of her admittance to the psychiatric hospital. At night, Serenity told Jackson that she would accompany Clara to Lanford. “Jack, you won’t blame me for making decisions before telling you, right?Jackson raised an eyebrow. “What if I’m upset? You’re leaving your husband and kids behind for a friend.” Serenity was ashamed. “But I really want to help Clara. I can relate to what she's going through. Summer’s condition w
“What about the kids?” Serenity asked. “Elliot will be in charge of them. The other servants will take care of them too. I can bring Micah and Jackie with me if you don’t want to leave them alone,” Jackson said. He knew that Caden wouldn’t want to follow him if Cynthia wasn’t going. Jackson was surprised by his obsession with Cynthia. His affection toward her had gone far beyond the relationship of a sibling. He sometimes wondered if Caden’s feelings toward Cynthia would fade away as he grew up. “You should visit Weston when you arrive in Lanford. It’ll be easier for you to take action under his protection,” Jackson reminded Serenity. “Yeah. I can take the chance to check on Fred too.” The following day, upon learning that Serenity was going to Lanford, Jackie yelled, “I want to go with Mommy! I want to visit Fred!” “It’s not the school holidays yet. You won’t be able to attend kindergarten if you go to Lanford, and Micah has to go to kindergarten alone every day.” Sere
Everyone in Lanford knew that Summer was mentally ill. However, the timing of Summer's admission to the psychiatric hospital was too coincidental. The shareholders' meeting was a few days later after her admission. Given Summer's situation back then, there was a great possibility that she would succeed in her fight for power. How could she become mentally ill suddenly? Summer’s half-sister had even gotten married to her fiancé. The biggest winner during the event was Summer’s half-sister, Joyce Hope. Serenity had looked up Joyce’s information as well.Compared to Summer’s tragic experience, Joyce had led a happy life. She was married to Harry, who was supposed to have been her brother-in-law, and they had a son. Soon, Clara and the others arrived at the psychiatric hospital in Lanford. The staff refused to let them visit Summer. “I’m sorry, but no one can visit our patients other than their family members.” “I’ve known her for more than ten years,” Clara said anxiously
That voice... did not sound friendly. Serenity frowned hearing the spiteful remarks. She exchanged a concerned glance with Clara. The hospital staff member leading them to the ward grew visibly worried and attempted to stop them.However, Wilson stepped forward, holding off the staff member and enabling Clara and Serenity to continue toward Summer's ward."But I still remember you, sister," the woman's voice continued, filled with scorn. "I asked the chef to prepare these dishes especially for you. You must enjoy them!"Soon, sounds of struggle and pain emerged from inside the room.When Clara and Serenity peered through the small window on the ward door, their expressions turned to shock. They witnessed a distressing scene – a woman dressed in a white hospital gown forcefully held down by two individuals in hospital uniforms, one of them pressing her head into the unrecognizable mess of food in front of her.Food got all over the struggling woman's hair and clothes.Not far from
Joyce issued a fierce warning, "That's enough! She's a psychiatric patient. Only family members are allowed to visit. If you don't leave immediately, I'm gonna call the cops!"Clara glared at Joyce, her teeth gritted. "Even if she's a patient, you have no right to treat her like that. You were treating her like an animal! She's your sister!"Joyce smiled faintly. "It's precisely because she's my sister that I want her to recover. What happened earlier was a form of stimulating therapy. If you don't believe me, ask her attending physician! Now, if you don't leave right away, I'm gonna call the cops. Last warning!"She gestured towards her phone, ready to make the call.Serenity grabbed Clara's arm and said, "Clara, let's leave for now.""But...""Remember what you promised me when we came here," Wilson said, his face close to Clara's, speaking in a hushed voice. "Staying here won't help. If you really want to help your friend, do as I say."Clara’s body shook, and she allowed her
"Where are you going?" asked Clara.Serenity answered with a faint smile, "To see a powerful man in Lanford and deliver a gift for my daughter."That evening, Serenity arrived at the Stanford family mansion.Weston Stanton was surprised to see that Serenity was alone. "Mrs. Valor, I didn't expect you to come here by yourself. Did your children run away again? Are you here to look for them?""Not this time. I came to Lanford with a friend to take care of something. Jackie asked me to bring a gift for Fred," Serenity replied.Weston thus told a servant, "Summon Master Frederick.""Yes, sir." The servant complied and left.After a moment, Fred came to the living room. When he saw Serenity, a warm glow appeared in his eyes.Serenity had been one of the few people to show him kindness when others looked down on him in Solaria.She's also... Jackie's mother!Fred approached, but his gaze couldn't help but wander, as if searching for a certain someone.Serenity knew who he was loo