“Did you call the ambulance?”Neil was silent for a while. “No.”“You dare say no?” Aura instantly frowned upon Neil’s words. Her gaze was resentful.“The person that called on your behalf has already admitted to it! Jake Landry. You’re smart. You did not call the ambulance yourself, but you got the bodyguard who went along with your call for you!“Joshua was barely injured for three minutes then he was rescued! Didn’t I tell you that I want him almost dead on the beach? You only stabbed him once and called the ambulance in time. Is he your family or am I your family?”Neil remained kneeling on the floor. He did not lift his head.“Mother, when I went there, I saw a stab wound on his body. It was deep as well. He also said that he purposely went for a cortisone shot to celebrate someone’s birthday. That was why he looked normal. I saw how weak he looked, so I only stabbed him once and called for the ambulance…”Neil took a deep breath, lifted his head, and looked at Aura calmly.
Squeak! The iron door of the old warehouse was pushed open with a piercing sound.Neil pushed the door open and switched on the lights. He was in an abandoned warehouse filled with a moldy and rusty smell. The moment he turned on the light, he could see the dust particles in the air.Neil furrowed his brows and covered his mouth and nose. He strode in.The ground was covered in dust and hay. The dirty-looking Theo was being tied to an iron pole on the ground. His face was covered in dried-up blood and bruises.Feeling the piercing light in his eyes, Theo instinctively cowered. After a while, when he saw that no one came to beat him up nor did the other person make any movements, only then did he slowly lift his head.The moment he saw that it was Neil, his eyes brightened.He opened his mouth and spat out in an extremely hoarse voice. “Neil…”Neil sighed. He walked over, bent down, and cut the rope tying Theo. He said, “You better still call me Jake. Although I like this name,
He sighed, “I get it. Even if my mother gets what she wants in the future, she would still not like me. She would still hit me and scold me, treating me as her burden. However, she is my mother. I will never be able to escape this in my entire life. So, I will try my best to make sure you get your happiness.”Theo was utterly stunned at Neil’s words.He bit his lips.“Jake, actually, this is not the case. Aura…”…Joshua had been lying on the bed in the hospital ward for six days.For the past six days, Luna had not left him at all, keeping watch by his side.The doctor said that although Joshua was no longer in danger if he did not gain consciousness within a week, the chances of him gaining consciousness would be much less.He was likely to be in a vegetative state who can only lie in a hospital bed for the rest of his life.“Luna, have some food. You’re gone thin.”In the room, Anne looked at the haggard-looking Luna, she sighed a little. In a mere six days, Luna had alrea
Adrian, who just barged in, glared at Luna. “What did you do to my son? I have only left Banyan City for more than a month, yet he’s already in bed, his life hanging by the thread! I heard that he turned out this way all because of you! You unlucky demon!”Adrian’s still smelt of the cold breeze and antiseptic. Clearly, he had rushed over from the airport.Luna stumbled backward a few steps due to the slap. Both legs hit the sides of Joshua’s bed brutally. The excruciating pain made her bend down. She could not stand straight.Anne, behind her, quickly came over to help Luna up. “Luna, are you alright?”Luna shook her head. Her left cheek was already swollen. There was a man’s handprint on the swollen part of her cheek. It was a terrifying sight to behold.“You’re fine?” Adrian harrumphed coldly. Then, he walked over to Luna. “It looks like I hit you too lightly!”Then, he raised his hand and swung it at Luna once more. Anne furrowed her brows and immediately reached her hands
He glared at Luna furiously. “What nonsense are you talking about? Joshua is my son! How could I not care for him and only care about money! Let me tell you, now that Joshua is unconscious, I’m in charge. “You better watch what you say. If not, I’ll chase you out right now and you will never be able to see Joshua for the rest of your life!”Luna narrowed her eyes. She reached out and grabbed Joshua’s hands tightly. He remained lying in bed quietly with his eyes closed tight.He could not hear their arguments, nor see how she was being bullied by his father.Seeing how Luna said nothing anymore, Adrian coldly shrugged Zach and Yuri off. He sat on the sofa by the side, crossing his legs like a high and mighty ruler.“Lucas. Watch your words in the future. They are not married yet. How could you call her Ma’am? Call her Luna!”Lucas was silent for a while. He lowered his head. “Yes, Master Lynch.”Adrian sneered, “Also, I’m going to let the fact that you listen to this woman befor
Adrian’s slap did not land on Luna’s face.“Joshua?” Luna’s eyes were closed. What she heard was Adrian’s surprised voice.She was a little surprised. She subconsciously opened her eyes. In front of her was Joshua’s miserably pale and sweaty hand. He was clutching Adrian’s wrist.Luna was surprised and delighted. She immediately turned around. Behind her, Joshua was kneeling on the bed. He was looking terrifyingly pale. His hospital gown was almost soaked through with sweat.It seemed that getting up and clutching Adrian’s hand used up most of his energy.“Lulu.” Joshua gently called her out before letting go of Adrian’s hand and going limp.“Joshua!” Luna immediately rushed over and helped him up. “You’re awake!”“Hmm.” Joshua returned to the bed with Luna’s help. He smiled while saying in a feeble, hoarse voice, “If I still don’t get up, my children and wife are going to be chased away by someone else.”Luna’s face inexplicably blushed upon Joshua’s words.His children, th
“Are you planning to head to Blue Bay Villa? Just nice. Now that I’m up, I don’t want to stay at the hospital too. I want to return to Blue Bay Villa.”Adrian’s face has lost all of its colors upon Joshua’s words. Joshua knew about the Blue Bay Villa incident. Which meant that…he heard every single word he said to Luna a moment ago.Adrian narrowed his eyes and said in a suppressed tone. “Joshua, I think you should stay in the hospital to recuperate. Why are you so anxious to go back home…”“After all, your other son is also my brother. I have not seen him before. I should go home and meet him.”Then, Joshua turned to look at the doctor who was checking upon him. “Doctor, how is it? Can I go home?”The doctor nodded. “When you were unconscious for the past few days, your body has recovered quite well. Now that you’ve come around, your body is only a little weak. Just pay attention to not overwork and don’t touch your wounds. You are free to discharge.”Adrian sensed despair upon
Michael and Celia were shocked. They subconsciously turned around.Standing behind them by the entrance to the villa was Adrian who looked confused.Next to him was a young pretty lady pushing a wheelchair. The man on the wheelchair might seem weak and pale, but his arrogant and regal aura was so strong it forced one to look away.Michael furrowed his brows.Was that man not the president of the Lynch Group, Joshua Lynch? The man whom his parents had mentioned to him ever since he was young. The man that would be his future competition and role model.Was his life not hanging by the thread? Was he not about to die? Why did he suddenly appear?“Daddy!” Nellie turned around and immediately noticed Joshua in the wheelchair. She immediately threw her ice cream into the bin and ran toward Joshua.Nigel also placed his laptop down excitedly and quickly ran toward Joshua and Luna. A rare occurrence.Nellie buried herself in Joshua’s arms. “You’re up! I knew you wouldn’t abandon us! Yo