Upon reading the text message and recalling Lily's words of warning, Liam felt a sudden urge to go home.He decided to act on this impulse."Let's gather again next time. I have something to attend to. I'll be heading back now," he informed the others.As he reached the door, he heard Lily's mocking laughter.He paused for a moment before turning to her. He said, "I've always believed that women can't stand on their own, but I've never looked down on you. Your restaurant business has been thriving, even without the help of friends like us."Lily was taken aback. This was the first time she had heard Liam praise someone, aside from Hannah and Leona."I'm going to find her now. After all, she's the person who would sacrifice her life for me. I can't let her spend Christmas alone." Liam suddenly smiled. However, he didn't give anyone any time to react as he swiftly left.After a brief silence in the room, Brandon was the first to snap out of it. He said, "Damn, he's going to
Without informing anyone, Amelia had taken a train back to Bryxton by herself. Upon seeing her return, David and Sarah were momentarily taken aback before greeting her with smiles. In a considerate gesture, Sarah helped her with the luggage and pushed her suitcase ahead."Why don't the two of you catch up first? I'll take your luggage upstairs for you," she said.Originally, David's house was just a one-story bungalow. However, in the second year after Amelia married Liam, they had built an additional floor on top.David once proudly bragged about it in the village.Amelia didn't have the inclination to engage in small talk with David or Sarah. After looking around the house, she couldn't spot the two elderly figures and inquired, "Where are Grandpa and Grandma.""They went out for a stroll, but they'll be back for dinner. You don't need to worry," David assured her and casually waved his hand. He then asked with a beaming smile, "What about Liam? Why did you come back alo
Just as Amelia went upstairs, Sarah emerged from the room.Upon seeing Amelia, she wore a pleasing smile and said, "I've already tidied up the room. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, just let me know. It may not compare to the villa life you're used to, but it's the best we have to offer in our home. And if there's anything you're unhappy with, just tell us."Both David and Sarah had eager, pleasing smiles on their faces. This deepened Amelia's sense of bewilderment.As soon as she stepped into the room, the door was closed from the outside. Amelia's expression instantly changed. She then began to pound on the door.David called from outside, "Lia, you just had a tiring journey back. Rest for a while. We'll call you down for dinner later."After that, there was no sound from outside.Amelia continued to knock on the door, but there was still no response. She began to feel anxious.What on earth were they up to?There was a window in the room, but standing by
"Wait, I'll be there very soon."Liam didn't use a lot of words, but they choked up her voice."Okay."Amelia wondered if he was already on his way to Bryxton when he mentioned he would come to her soon. Did he know that she wasn't at home and had come to find her?Within five minutes, she heard a knocking on the door."Lia, are you inside?" Liam's voice was urgent and filled with concern.At that moment, Amelia couldn't care less about how he addressed her. She hurriedly ran to the door. "I'm here!"Liam's anxious concern made Amelia anxious as well.David and Sarah must be keeping something from her, and it might have to do with her grandparents.She had to get out of here quickly."Liam, please get me out!" she pleaded."Don't rush, take a step back, I'll get you out now."Despite being separated by a door, Liam's voice reassured her.As Amelia took a few steps back, she heard David's voice."My dear nephew-in-law, what are you doing here? Since you've come, have a
Liam had only seen Amelia's grandparents once. It was when he first met her.He couldn't understand why they would miss their granddaughter but not want her to return home.As Amelia held Maria's thin and bony hands, her eyes welled up with tears. "Grandma, you've lost weight," she said."I'm fine as long as you're doing well." Maria patted Amelia's hand with a satisfied smile."Lia, let's talk outside. Your grandmother just came back from a walk and needs to rest for a bit," Peter spoke as he got up.Amelia didn't think much of it and nodded while following him outside.Liam, walking behind them, glanced at Maria inquisitively. She shifted her gaze nervously before looking at him with anticipation. Her lips moved slightly without uttering any words."Grandma, please rest well," he said.Upon hearing Liam's words, Maria's eyes lit up.They had a chat in the living room. David and Sarah didn't come down, and Peter didn't mention them either. Hence, Amelia also avoided the
Maria sighed and said, "You two go out and have your meal. I'll talk to you later.""Why don't you join us for dinner, Grandma?" Liam suggested.Maria's face showed a hint of sadness as she replied, "I'll eat in my room. Your grandpa will bring it to me later."Amelia felt a pang of anxiety upon hearing her words. She wondered what Maria meant by that."Grandma ...""Lia, you go outside," Liam suddenly interrupted her. Amelia looked at him in confusion. However, he smiled and gave her shoulder a little squeeze. "Be a good girl, go out first. I need to talk to Grandma."Amelia didn't know what he wanted to discuss, but she obeyed and left the room."Is it because you can't move?" Liam asked and got straight to the point.Maria didn't deny it. She simply smiled and said, "I'm getting old, and various health issues come with age. If it weren't for worrying about Lia and my hubby, I might have wished to go already."Liam continued calmly, "Why didn't you inform Lia?"With a
Amelia had no idea what Liam had discussed with Maria. However, when he came out of the room, he seemed somewhat uneasy. She couldn't help but wonder if something was amiss with Maria.As she hurried over, Liam paid no attention to her. He was preoccupied with his own thoughts.Upon seeing that Maria was still in bed without any obvious changes, she breathed a sigh of relief.Maria noticed Amelia entering and smiled. "Don't worry. Everything will be fine. Even if it's just for your sake, both your grandfather and I will be okay. Just now, Liam mentioned that he'll send us to a sanatorium and arrange for someone to take care of us. Don't worry."Amelia's eyes welled up with tears, but she didn't want to cry in front of Maria. So she nodded with a smile and said, "That's great. You must both be well."Even though Maria and Peter didn't explicitly reveal anything, she had no doubts about Maria's health condition now.Not wanting to stay in the room for long, Amelia quickly left.
Sarah's face changed, and she immediately lost her smile. "Amelia, don't forget that I'm your aunt, and your grandparents expect me to take care of them!"Sarah mentioning her grandparents infuriated Amelia."You're bold enough to mention my grandparents? You've received so much money from me, but how have you taken care of them? Do you even care about them at all? The last time I came back, my grandmother was still fine, but this time, she can't even walk! Tell me, have you taken proper care of them?" she retorted."Given their age, they already have various health issues. Your grandmother has high blood pressure and she also suffered a stroke. People with similar conditions often end up paralyzed. Can you blame me for not taking good care of her?" Sarah defended herself.Amelia was infuriated by her attitude. "I reminded you to buy medicine and take care of them. Did you buy the medicine?"David, who had just finished eating, placed his spoon down. He narrowed his eyes, looking