"What ... do you plan to do now?"The news on the screen had already switched to other segments. Despite the professional broadcasting tone coming from the TV, the ward still felt somewhat desolate. Unable to restrain herself, Rebecca tentatively questioned him.Daniel's gaze remained calm. She couldn't read his emotions.Furthermore, his face was partially covered in bandages, and that made it even harder to discern his expression. He lowered his gaze slightly before looking at Rebecca."Becca, Ryan told me you had some bad experiences while abroad. Back in Springford, you also asked me if I wished for you to ... disappear. Will you still believe me if I say no now?"He didn't answer Rebecca's question directly. Instead, he chose to clarify something about his past actions. As for what would happen from now on, he wasn't ready to think about it yet. He wanted to talk things out with Rebecca. He didn't want her to dwell on it.Little did he know that Rebecca had already t
After all, this guy had a mental illness and needed regular medication.Ryan believed that Daniel would never harm the girl he grew up with, but the evidence seemed to point in his direction. Plus, Daniel was infatuated with Jessica back then. He was so protective over her.But when Rebecca returned, he eagerly started investigating her time abroad. He seemed like a completely different person. It was understandable why Ryan had his suspicions.Now, looking back, aside from those unusual incidents, it all boiled down to Daniel's unwillingness to bow down to Rebecca. Daniel was accustomed to being high and mighty. He felt awkward to make the first move when facing the lady who always obeyed him.It was only after suffering a major blow that he realized how overboard he used to be.So, he willingly reversed their roles now. Regardless of how unreasonable Rebecca's demands might be, he wouldn't refuse them.It was as if the once lofty god had become the most devout believe
Like Rebecca, Ryan was too stunned to speak after hearing the unexpected information Daniel told him. He couldn't believe that Daniel's own brother would do something like this to him.Even Maxwell, whom Ryan disliked the most, was only more ruthless to the illegitimate child of the Jenkins. He didn't take any action either when he learned that Ryan was secretly taking away the Jenkins' business. He just let Ryan and Daniel take the projects away.Maxwell acted like they were only playing house instead of seriously fighting for projects worth up to billions. Ryan was surprised that the Winstons were fighting like they were battling for the throne. He could not fathom it.Even when Daniel finished telling him everything he knew, he was still at a loss for words. He was also curious why Daniel's brother wasn't raised in the family. Yet, Daniel wasn't able to give him an answer.Daniel could only tell him he wasn't sure of his brother's intentions either. He didn't even know much ab
Daniel didn't expect that what he was thinking about would suddenly happen at that moment. His phone on the table suddenly rang while he was pondering whether Rachel would mistake his brother for him.Rachel was calling.Daniel didn't rush to answer the call. He waited for a while until the ringing started to sound like it was urging him to pick up the phone before slowly reaching out for his phone.He heard Rachel's voice, which was filled with frustration, the moment he answered the call."Daniel Winston, do you have any idea what you have done? It's been more than ten days. You haven't returned home, and you didn't even show up at the company. I can't believe that you were even involved with Jessica. Don't you feel shameless at all? She's dead. Why do you have to be entangled with her? Your grandpa would be so furious that he would come back to life immediately if he learned of it!"Even though Daniel didn't put the phone on speaker mode, Rachel's irritated voice was still clea
After all, James had to face the reality that the Stiggs had split family assets. Besides, he had stayed at the hospital for many days. He didn't only get bored but was also worried that he would keep troubling Rebecca. He thought that it was time for him to go home, which was why he decided to agree to Angela's suggestion.His belongings were already packed. He was waiting for Henry to pick him up after finishing his work.Rebecca went downstairs. She originally proposed to drive James home, but he declined her favor, as he thought it was already very shameless of him to accept the meals Rebecca sent him every day during this period. He wouldn't let Rebecca drive him back.Moreover, he didn't want to ruin Rebecca's first visit to the Stigg residence like that. He thought her first visit should be more formal.James insisted on having Henry pick him up no matter what.He wanted to discuss the matter of the family splitting assets when Rebecca visited the Stigg residence, too. He
Jimmy nodded at Rebecca without saying anything and went ahead to get the things she was holding."Let's go," he ordered and left with the items. His attitude was arrogant. "Don't mind him, that's the way he is," James explained.Rebecca followed beside him and smiled. "It's alright, Grandpa."She naturally won't take it to heart as she wasn't short of people who cared for her. She would return 120% of the goodwill and ill will she received. So, there was no need for her to reduce herself for anyone's sake.James knew that Rebecca's response was perfunctory, but he also understood his grandson's character. So, he clarified further. "He seems cold on the surface but he's actually a warm-hearted person. Feel free to contact him if you have any problems while in Rookfort, or if there's anywhere you'd like to visit. He might not be well-versed in other aspects, but he's in the know of all the fun places.""Alright, Grandpa," Rebecca answered obediently. She replied to him without
Jimmy knew James did it on purpose and didn't continue questioning him.Unsurprisingly, James started to relay everything about Rebecca's recent activities moments later. Not only did she have to run back and forth between the hospital and the Johnson residence, but she was also establishing her own company. As for the last thing she said, about her preparations to enter a relationship, it was something she said to deal with him.Jimmy grunted in response without a change in expression. They continued their journey without another word.He didn't plan to stay after sending James back to the Stigg residence and left his stuff by the main hall."There are some youngsters here who won't change their rude ways no matter how they're taught. They enter the house without greeting people. It's a wonder where their education has led them."Mary's sharp voice could be heard coming from the living room, and it made Jimmy stop in his tracks. It wasn't his intention to pay attention to h
"Grandma, you should know that my parents wouldn't return to stay here once they'd moved out. I'm also happy staying outside and won't want to stay here. So, it's better if I don't stay." Jimmy exposed Angela's thoughts, rendering the old lady's smiling face to crack a little.It wasn't only Angela—even Mary's face darkened. Mary was fine with splitting the family assets, but she refused to stay in the family home any longer.Since Emily left, Serena and Mary were in charge of cooking, and it had been years since she last entered the kitchen. If they split the family assets according to Henry and Emily, Henry and his family would move out, but that would mean Mary and Serena would have to take care of all the chores in the house. Mary didn't want that to happen.So, she turned to Jimmy. "Jimmy, there's no need to be so fussy since we're a family. If we really divide the family assets, me and Serena have to move out and your family must move back in. Go back and have a talk with yo