After visiting Mr. Fisher Sr. at the hospital, Haley and Shane went to Zac’s villa. Zac still had patients in Jasper City and would be arriving by the first flight in the morning, so it was just the two of them at home.Shane, aware that Haley was still grappling with her sadness, gently pulled her into his arms, soothingly stroking her back. "It's okay, wifey. Don’t overthink it."Haley leaned her head against Shane's broad chest, her mood somber. "Shane, why is life so fragile?"Shane tenderly touched her face, his heart aching for her. "It's precisely because it's fragile that it’s so precious."Haley's eyes were downcast, tears welling up and staining her cheeks red, looking incredibly pitiful. Realizing the topic was too heavy, Shane quickly shifted the conversation. "You know, I heard that elders feel a lot of joy when they receive gifts. Why don’t we get a present for Grandpa to cheer him up?"Haley's lashes fluttered, his words resonating with her. She straightened up, her
At the doorway, Rachel covered her eyes with her hands, her lips curling into a shy smile. She silently remarked, "oh dear, why are they kissing in broad daylight? And in the living room, no less! Do they not care about appearances at all?"Haley, annoyed that her rare moment of initiative was interrupted, spoke sharply. "Why are you here? Do you need something?"Rachel, annoyed herself, pouted. "Do you think I want to be here? Uncle said he has an evening appointment and won't be coming, so he sent me to let you know."Actually, Charles was worried about Haley’s mood and thought that since Rachel was the same age and also a girl, she might be able to comfort her.Rachel puffed out her cheeks, glaring at Haley. She certainly did not look sad or upset just a moment ago. She seemed to be enjoying herself! She thought to herself, "Who needs comforting here? Uncle Charles is treating Haley like a child, but he definitely hasn’t seen her make people cry with just a few words at work
Haley led Rachel to the dining room, her eyes lighting up at the sight of the sumptuous dinner spread before them.Rachel was equally astonished. "I thought it would be just a few simple dishes, but... your husband is really amazing!"Haley proudly lifted her chin. "Of course, Shane has many talents."Just then, Shane walked in with a bowl of soup, his lips curving into a slight smile.Rachel couldn't hide her curiosity. "Does... brother-in-law cook often at home? Don't you have a chef?"Haley and Shane exchanged a smile. "He doesn't have that much time," Haley explained. "Besides, I wouldn’t bear to let him cook every day." Shane's eyes were full of amusement as he gently ruffled Haley's hair. "Haley was feeling down today, and she likes to eat when she's not happy."Rachel covered her mouth in excitement, trying not to squeal. She got it now! It was all to cheer up his wife! She was only getting this meal because Haley was in a bad mood!Haley playfully glared at Shane and
Haley, having successfully averted a potential mishap, made a secret victory sign.That evening, Haley handed her design draft to JY's design department, asking them to select the appropriate fabric and thread and send them over as quickly as possible. She wanted to personally complete the suit, ensuring every stitch and detail was of her own making. Although hand-sewing was slow, Haley didn’t feel tired at all. Instead, she enjoyed it immensely. Using her skills to create a piece of clothing for her grandfather brought her great satisfaction.About three days later, the suit was complete. To get Mr. Fisher Sr.'s exact measurements, she asked the Fisher family’s butler without alerting Mr. Fisher Sr., hoping to surprise him with the finished product.When Shane returned from dealing with matters at the Marshall family, he found that Haley had already finished the suit. The design was intricate, blending traditional elements with innovative touches, ensuring Mr. Fisher wouldn’t loo
The man struggled to get up from the ground, but a foot pressed firmly against his chest, pinning him down. No matter how hard he fought, he couldn’t break free. Hearing the commotion, the bodyguards outside rushed in.Seeing the scene in the hospital room, they immediately sensed something was wrong. "Miss, what happened?"Haley threw the syringe aside, her anger flaring. "You dare to ask what happened? Weren’t you supposed to take care of Grandpa? Is this how you do your job?"Ignoring the rest, she repeatedly called out to her grandfather, trying to wake him. But whether he was in a deep sleep or drugged, he didn’t respond. Panic filled her, and she shouted at the bodyguards, "Why are you still standing here? Go get a doctor!"The bodyguards, realizing the severity of the situation, quickly ran out to find a doctor.After examining Mr. Fisher Sr., the doctor looked serious. "It seems his condition has suddenly worsened. Did something happen just now?"Logically, although Mr.
Stanley, the third son of the Fisher family, twitched his eyelids and wiped the lingering tears from his face, looking somewhat comical. "Are you really okay? Why couldn't we wake you up no matter how hard we tried? And Haley was crying so sadly."Haley, leaning against Charles, tensed slightly and slowly lifted her head, meeting her father’s questioning gaze.Charles grabbed her by the collar and made her stand straight. "Explain yourself. What's going on?"Haley blinked innocently and said earnestly, "I didn’t say anything. I was just as confused. Uncle Stanley and Aunt Sasha started crying as soon as they walked in, and then you all came in too.""We thought... well, we saw you so upset and assumed..." Stanley almost choked in frustration, feeling duped.Eason, the second son, quickly regained his composure, scolding coldly, "Haley, this is a serious matter. How could you mess around? It's a good thing Dad is okay, but do you know how inappropriate your actions were?"In their
Yvonne held Charles's hand tightly, looking at him with worried eyes. The others had different thoughts, and no one knew what they were thinking.After what felt like an eternity, the doctor finally emerged from the room with a somber expression. Charles, usually composed, was the first to rush over. He asked in his hoarse voice, "Doctor, how is my father?"Everyone else's hearts were in their throats, eyes fixed on the doctor. Despite being accustomed to such scenes, the sheer presence and authority of these individuals made the doctor break into a cold sweat."Mr. Charles, your father's condition isn't good. We found that a certain drug had been injected into his system. This drug alone isn't problematic, but it interacts negatively with one of the medications Mr. Fisher Sr. is currently taking, which can stress his liver."Charles closed his eyes tightly, struggling to process the news. Eason and Stanley started crying again, their faces etched with sorrow."I should have staye
Seeing this, Sasha, quietly muttered under her breath, "It's just a piece of clothing. What's so special about it? If you really like it, I can buy you ten!"Such flattery! Who knows where she learned to be such a bootlicker?They had been standing here for so long, and instead of showing any consideration for her elders, Haley was presenting a gift to make Mr. Fisher Sr. happy! How could Sasha possibly be pleased?Hearing someone criticize her daughter, Yvonne's gentle demeanor instantly turned cold. "It's just a child giving her grandpa a gift. If you wanted to, you could give one anytime, sister-in-law."Sasha's face flushed with anger, and she was about to retort when Stanley gave her a sharp look. "Be quiet."Sasha immediately fell silent, not daring to say another word.Mr. Fisher Sr. glanced at her briefly before ignoring her, turning to Haley with a smile. "Thank you, Haley. I really like the gift. I'll try it on later.""No rush, Grandpa. If you like it, I'll design mor