Still in shock, Rebecca looked at the time now in Seardale.The time difference was seven hours. It was 11 at night at her place while it was nearly evening in Seardale.Based on Ellen's lifestyle, he might take a nap at noon and start to have fun in the afternoon until night time.Also, there was nothing much in Seardale. Ellen would usually be handling matters with David or scrolling through his social media in boredom.It would be impossible for him to not reply, unless he was busy.If he had to go back to Seardale with injuries …Rebecca had a bad feeling.She immediately video-called David instead.However, he did not answer.Rebecca then put her phone by the side and convinced herself not to overthink.Perhaps Ellen's return involved handling some matters in a straightforward manner. After being away from Seardale for so long, and considering the chaos there, having a central figure to take charge might have been crucial.And Ellen might have ignored her calls because
After a while, David reacted.He looked at Rebecca on the screen and asked, "So, did you call to ask about Ellen?"Rebecca nodded. "Yeah. I called him, but he didn't answer. Isn't he still in the hospital? I saw that he's suddenly back in Seardale, so I got worried for a bit. Just wanted to make sure he's fine."David was silent for a moment before asking, "What about me?""What about you?" Rebecca was confused.David looked down and said in an aggrieved tone. "I am also back in Seardale."He even put behind the Winston Group to rush back here.Did Rebecca not care about him?Rebecca looked at his expression for a moment before realizing what he meant.Then, she chuckled and thought about how childish David was.Was he really jealous of Ellen now?After some thought, Rebecca said respectfully, "Mr. Winston, you're capable and powerful, so I'm sure you'll be perfectly fine. Also, I thought you were still in Fairport, and being in your home country must be safe, right? But sin
He didn't rest at all and just made sure that his wounds were fine before handling the documents and email.Taking over the Winston Group had become more complicated with his sudden departure. There were numerous troubles to deal with. David needed to quickly wrap up matters in Seardale and then return to his home country with that troublesome doctor.As he thought about the root cause of his injury, which led to both his and Ellen's hospitalization, David's gaze darkened. He couldn't concentrate on the documents on his desk, and the pain from the wound on his waist and abdomen was intense.After leaning against the chair for some time, he got up and put on a night robe before walking out of the study.If Rebecca was here, she would be surprised to find a secret room on the top floor.The top floor of the villa had a semi-rooftop terrace. When Rebecca was around, she had purchased tempered glass to create a sunroom. In the long Seardale winter, enjoying the sunlight in this
Rebecca parted ways with Alex and Carissa early the next day. She refused to third-wheel their date. So, she firmly turned down Carissa's offer to join, even if the latter insisted. She then dragged her suitcase toward Caleb's car under Alex's satisfied gaze.As for Daniel, he joined Rebecca. The only difference was he had driven here. Naturally, he couldn't be shameless and hitch a ride in Caleb's car.The two cars drove in a single file as they sped to Fairport. They arrived around noon, which was also lunchtime.Rebecca didn't rush Caleb into parking the car. While he casually drove around the city center, she looked up nearby restaurants to have lunch in.She ultimately decided on a restaurant specializing in northern cuisine. The reviews claimed the food was authentic, and Rebecca wanted to try lobster rolls. So, she wanted to get a table there.They soon found a spot and parked. The car behind them did the same. Rebecca's ex-husband, who looked ever so familiar yet forei
Daniel couldn't care less. He never looked at his flipped-over phone on the table again. "What could be so important? Even if there's something important, it's likely to do with GN. Still, the heads of every department are responsible for deciding major factors. They'll report whatever happened to me in the monthly meeting. It won't be a big deal.""But you should still be careful. Are you really not going to find out?" Rebecca didn't understand why Daniel claimed the phone call had something to do with GN. She currently worked there. Daniel never demanded Rebecca to work in the company's offices, but she had visited before.The company's conventions and rules were well-rounded. As Daniel said, the company seldom needed him to do anything in person. That was likely because Daniel had been responsible for the Winston Group's businesses. So, he gradually left GN to their devices and didn't step in unless necessary. Yet, it was clear that this call had nothing to do with GN.Daniel
Darren's frail face appeared on the screen once the call connected.Perhaps he was infuriated by Daniel's actions. He seemed in a worse condition compared to when Daniel last saw him at the hospital. Even his phone's camera filter couldn't fix his weak complexion.Darren parted his lips, and his feeble voice rang out. He struggled for a long time but could only utter "Winston" several times.Daniel scoffed before speaking blandly. "Don't get yourself too worked up when you're ill, Grandpa. You'll have no time to worry about things if your illness worsens. Why don't you save your energy instead? That way, you'll at least enjoy your blessed life in these last moments. It's only a pity that you'll have to enjoy it in the hospital.""Daniel Winston, how dare you speak to your grandpa like that?" Darren's phone was propped up on the phone holder on the bed, but the voice that spoke was a woman's. The woman's tone was as sharp as Daniel always remembered.Daniel maintained his usual f
Darren had blown up with rage in his hospital ward. After the video call, he would've smashed his phone into pieces if he wasn't this weak.Rachel worried as she saw how heavily he was panting. Right away, she called for a doctor, who injected Darren with a sedative. She only dared to tiptoe over after that. "How are you feeling, Mr. Winston Senior?"Darren still looked like he was heavily panting. His eyes narrowed at Rachel as he scoffed, "I'll live."His voice was weak, but his hoarse tone indicated he was slightly impatient. Rachel stood aside like a guilty child who had been caught. "What do we do now?"They couldn't reach the older Winston heir, and their second heir reacted immaturely to their request for help. Rachel had never handled business affairs. So, she was at a genuine loss.Darren shut his eyes. "You may go. You don't need to worry because this matter has nothing to do with you, nor can you interfere."Rachel replied in a small voice, "Okay, I'll be on my way,
Rebecca ultimately made an appointment for a full body check-up after some thought. Her appointment was on the coming Monday since she didn't get much rest this week. Plus, she was wrapping up her design draft now. She needed two days for final adjustments before submitting the draft to Daniel.Once Rebecca submitted it, she could rest on the remaining two days of the week. Then, she'd go to the doctor next week.If anything were to surprise her, it would likely be the birth of her little nephew. That would cause her schedule to stray. Even so, nothing mattered more to her than welcoming the new Johnson family member's birth.As luck would have it, Penny texted the Johnson family's group chat that night. Rebecca had just showered and immediately changed out of her pajamas to rush to the hospital. Upon arrival, she saw many people standing outside the delivery room.Zelda and Kenneth sat on the bench outside with nervous expressions. Standing aside was Rebecca's oldest sister-