“Give Daddy a hug.”Jenson ran over and hugged him tightly. Jay patted Jenson on the head and said tenderly, “You grew taller again.”Jens eagerly wanted to know about his mommy’s condition. “Is Mommy alright?”Jay said, “She’s doing great. She can’t wait to return to Imperial Capital to see all of you again.”Jenson did not see his mom around. Thinking that Mommy and Daddy were usually inseparable, he was somewhat worried that his dad was merely saying this to comfort him. He continued to ask relentlessly, “Then, why didn’t she come back?”Jay said, “Daddy disallowed her from returning.”Jenson felt more relieved. It turned out Daddy was merely protecting Mommy.“Then, did she gain weight?”“She’s chubbier.”“Can she walk?”“She can run and jump… and laugh.”Jenson’s icy expression showed a bright smile. “You’re amazing, Daddy.”The conversation between the father and son was heard by everyone else.Knowing that Angeline was in good condition, everyone’s hearts were a
Grand Old Master Ares hobbled toward Jay with his walking cane. The two had a deep relationship from the start. After having parted for so long and now reunited once more, these moments were precious to Grand Old Master Ares, who was at his golden age.“JJ, come back to Tourmaline Estate tonight and spend the night there. We should catch up.”Jay nodded. “Alright, Grandpa.”Jay said to Jenson again, “Daddy also misses Baby Robbie and the others. Arrange for them to come and meet me, Jens.”Jenson nodded. “Okay.”With that, Jay returned to Tourmaline Estate.That night, Grand Old Master Yorks, Grand Old Master Ares, and Jay sat in the breezy courtyard as they drank tea and had a light chat. Grand Old Master Ares was concerned about Angeline. “Is Angeline’s illness cured?”Whenever someone brought up Angeline, a gentle smile would appear on Jay’s handsome face. He could not hide the pride in his eyes and smiled as he said, “Angeline is very strong and optimistic. She’s also very
Grand Old Master Yorks looked at Jay as if he was pleading with him for help. “JJ…”Jay was in a tough spot. He remembered the countless nights of Angeline trying to commit suicide and self-harm. Her face had been filled with despair and immeasurable tears. Jay said with lingering fear, “Angeline’s body can’t withstand any more damage. I’m sorry, Grandpa. I won’t agree to let Angeline return to the Yorks’ household. Especially when Mom is still so hostile toward her.”Grand Old Master Yorks slammed the table in anger. “Hah! Your mother’s truly something else. She’s done such a terrible thing and ended up utterly isolated, yet she hasn’t repented.”Jay said, “Mom’s hostility is getting worse than before.”Grand Old Master Yorks’ expression turned utterly black.Grand Old Master Ares was also in a fit of rage. “Your mother is headstrong and cannot bring herself to accept defeat. After Angeline’s incident, she didn’t have the slightest repentance. She even felt resentful because we c
However, the cold came too violently. At midday, Jay began to develop a fever. His body temperature rose to 41 degrees Celsius, and even the valiant Jay could not resist the surging of this sickness. He lay on the bed as if he was at his last breath.With the last bit of consciousness left, he merely kept exclaiming, “Angeline, Angeline…”As if they were connected telepathically, Angeline had been in a daze since getting up in the morning. She was absent-minded during the meal, and Zayne decided to tease her. “Perhaps Big Brother’s cooking doesn’t suit your taste?”Angeline shook her head and kept her eyes on the phone.Zayne asked, “Waiting for his call?”Angeline nodded. “If he doesn’t call you, you can call him instead,” said Zayne. Then, Angeline picked up the phone to call Jay.No one answered the phone for quite some time, and the other party picked up just as the ringtone was about to end. However, the person who answered the phone was not Jay but Jenson.Jenson saw
“I’m alright.” Jay was in a slightly better mood after hearing Angeline’s voice. Jenson continued, “Daddy, you can get away with lying to Mommy today, but what about tomorrow?”“I’ll be going back to Cloud City tomorrow,” said Jay.Jenson was anxious. “How are you going back when you’re this sick?”Jay smiled and said, “I’ll be all better by tomorrow.”However, Jay had high fever again in the evening. His coughs became more frequent, and he would cough dozens of times continuously. It was starting to affect Baby Robbie’s frame of mind, who was outside waiting on him.Baby Robbie crept in to pour a glass of water for Jay.When Jay saw Baby Robbie’s half-smiling expression on his enchanting face, he stretched his hand out to poke his nose. “Sorry, I’m making you worried.”Baby Robbie said, “There’s nothing to be sorry about, Daddy. It’s all my fault. Daddy’s body has become so thin from always worrying about me.”Jay sat up, wanting to comfort Baby Robbie. Unexpectedly, just as
“If that’s the case, you shouldn’t hurry back tomorrow. Take a good rest. There’s no need to worry about me,” said Angeline.“Are you getting used to not having me by your side, Angeline?”Angeline did not want to add to his worry, so she said, “Zayne and Josie are here with me, so I’m having a good time.”Jay was slightly more at ease.“That’s good. Cough, cough…”“You have a good rest, darling. I won’t bother you now.”“Angeline, can you stay awhile longer…” Jay pleaded as if he was a child.Baby Robbie crept out and closed the door for Daddy, leaving some quiet space for his parents. Jay and Angeline lay on their beds and chatted on their phones. After some time, Angeline’s tone changed from a passionate state to an occasional response that carried a dazed sense of consternation. Jay guessed that she had fallen asleep and silently placed the phone down. Jay felt particularly tormented that night. The torment of his illness and the anxiety of worrying about Angeline kept h
Angeline’s car had just arrived at Tourmaline Estate when she saw Jordan helping Chloe out of the vehicle by the gate. Judy was beside Chloe as well, keeping her company. Angeline did not want to bump into Chloe to avoid quarreling like the previous few times as it would exhaust Jay’s mind and body. As such, Angeline decided not to disclose her return to Imperial Capital for the time being. Angeline turned her car around and decided to take a smaller road to sneak into Tourmaline Estate.Fragrant Vessel Court.Grand Asia’s respiratory specialists had conducted a joint consultation for Jay and gave him the best diagnosis plan. Based on the tendency of the disease to develop in a severe direction, the experts gave him the atomization treatment. Chloe rushed toward Jay’s bedroom door but was ultimately blocked by Jenson and Baby Robbie. “My daddy needs quiet rest, so we can’t just let anyone in,” said Jenson.Chloe roared furiously, “I’m his mother! I’m not just anyone.”Baby
“Why did you come back?” he asked excitedly. “I was worried about you,” Angeline’s voice was slightly low. Jay looked at Angeline’s gracefully beautiful face. There was a trace of sadness in her eyebrows, and her eyes appeared dejected. She had always been a person who could not hide her emotions.She was so worried about him. The feeling was so intense that it was written all over her face. Jay caressed her soft, black hair and smiled, “Don’t worry. It’s just a cold. I’ll get better soon.”“It’s a nasty cold,” Angeline angrily corrected his words. Then, she handed the thermos in her hand to Jay and said with a smile, “It’s a herbal remedy Grandma Boye prescribed for you. Want some?”Jay looked at the other thermos. “What’s that one?”“I made you chicken noodle soup.”Jay was somewhat jealous. “So, you didn’t immediately come here to see me once you came back? You decided to make soup first?”Angeline smiled and said, “Yeah.”“Do you have any idea how much I’ve missed yo