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
"Actually, there is a matter I would appreciate your help with, if it's not too much trouble," Serenity said."Oh? I wonder how I can be of assistance?" Weston asked."I wonder how much you know regarding the incident involving Summer Hope from the Hope family being sent to a psychiatric hospital," Serenity said.Weston narrowed his eyes slightly. "Why are you interested in this matter, Mrs. Valor?""I have a close friend who’s a close friend of Summer Hope. I guess you can say she’s a friend of a friend!" Serenity explained. "Therefore, if I need to do anything in Lanford, I hope you can lend a hand. The Valor family will certainly repay the favor."Weston's lips curled slightly. "Come to think of it, I still owe a debt of gratitude to the Valor family. If the Valor family hadn't taken care of Fred after his mother passed away, he would have suffered a lot more before I found him."Pausing for a moment, Weston continued, "Regarding the matter of Summer Hope, I do not possess ext
"No... No... Ah!" With a startled cry, Clara gasped for breath and abruptly opened her eyes, only to be greeted by darkness. She found herself disoriented, as dreams and reality blurred together. However, she soon heard Wilson's voice, filled with concern, asking, "What's wrong? Did you have a nightmare?"Next, the room lit up. Clara saw Wilson's face lean closer to her, looking anxious and concerned. Anxious and concerned... was he worried about her?"What's the matter? Are you feeling unwell?" His worry became more apparent when she didn't answer. He gently touched her forehead."I... just had a nightmare, that's all," Clara murmured. "I dreamt of Summer... I dreamt of her being tormented and abused in the hospital..."She suddenly grasped his hand and pleaded, "Wilson, please let me see Summer again as soon as possible. I want to know what's happening to her. What she's going through isn't treatment, it's abuse!""I can arrange for you to see her and help you investigate th