The doctor's joy soon turned into fear, probably because David's presence seemed gloomier today. It was different from the usual version of David that he knew.He stepped back while making way for David to enter the ward. "Mr. Winston Senior is waiting inside for you. He probably wants to speak with you. Also, the patient is slightly emotional now, so please keep that in mind. Avoid saying things that'll make him more emotional."David gave the doctor a sideways glare, unlike his usual unbothered look. Now, his gaze seemed a tad sterner. He didn't say anything as he entered the room. Only the loud thud of the door swinging open rang out.That jolted the doctor. He felt that this Mr. Winston looked similar to one from his memory, yet their personalities were miles apart. As he thought about the past encounters with Mr. Winston, he didn't recall seeing him behave like this.This version of Mr. Winston seemed like an entirely different person from the previous one the doctor had met
David immediately left the ward after he finished speaking. As for the loud shatters behind him, he pretended not to hear them, no matter how loud they got.Back in the ward, Darren nearly suffocated from the anger he was feeling. He had smashed everything he could grab. Darren even yanked the IV drip the doctor had hung up earlier and caused the bag's fluids to spill on the already messy ground.Alas, nothing he did worked.Before, others would still try to care for him whenever he threw a fit. They'd speedily clean the floors too, too. This time, nothing happened.David had confiscated his communication devices. Plus, his usual bodyguards that guarded his ward had gotten kicked out. He was like a prisoner. He was trapped in this cage that belonged to only him for the rest of his days.He would spend his last moments in life in this ward.Of course, Darren still hadn't regretted his actions. All he felt was pure rage. It was an anger caused by betrayal and helplessness. He loath
Rebecca didn't want to go out, even though the weather looked great outside. It was sunny, and a walk on the deck while enjoying the ocean view sounded relaxing. However, her life mattered more. She feared dying. Beardo guessed Rebecca's concerns and considerately stated, "You can relax, Ms. Johnson. Our staff on the ferry will accompany you on your walk. They'll guarantee your safety."Rebecca didn't voice an opinion on that. They knew each other well enough not to cross anyone's boundaries.If anything happened to her on this ferry, the company endorsing this ferry would undoubtedly suffer negative consequences. So, they ensured she was safe and well.Still, not everyone on the ferry wanted the same thing."We'll discuss it after breakfast." Rebecca didn't turn him down instantly. She smiled politely and continued, "We don't know when we'll arrive at the nearest harbor. I fear we'll spend the following time on this ferry. "In that case, it's unwise to spend all day in this
"Do you have some earphones nearby? Put them on before we continue chatting." Caleb's smile faltered as he resumed his usual frosty attitude. He had spoken that reminder softly. He complimented the ocean view immediately after. It was as if he was responding to Rebecca's previous statement. That made Rebecca wonder if she had imagined it. Even so, she didn't hesitate to do as told.Beardo had prepared some earphones for her. He figured she'd be shy to talk with her family in front of the bodyguards. Still, the deck was so breezy that one needed to turn on the loudest volume if they wore earphones. Rebecca wasn't used to doing that, and she felt it would hurt her ears. So, she seldom wore earphones.Regardless, she obediently wore them now that Caleb asked her to. Her gaze darkened as she plugged the earphones in and flipped the camera to show her face.Any changes to the deck immediately showed on her phone screen at once.She noticed the problem and realized why Caleb asked
Reality turned out to be as Rebecca expected. No matter where she went on the ship, she'd notice glimpses of others near her from time to time. Those people seemed like innocent passersby. They pretended to sightsee or do other things. At the same time, they'd also frequently stare in her direction.It was a poorly executed stalking method.Rebecca didn't tell Beardo about these things. She felt it was stupid to confront the men before any conflict started. Besides, she couldn't do anything if the other party denied her claims because she had no evidence.It would be a joke if her only evidence was when she noticed the people lurking in the background of her video calls. She'd become a laughingstock if she accused the men of that and if men shot down her claims with valid excuses. Due to that, Rebecca would much rather observe the men while they observed her. After all, it was pretty boring on the ship. That boring lifestyle continued until the ship arrived at the nearest
"Okay, okay. Let's go now," Caleb was happy to give in and drive the women to the restaurant.He initially planned to take Rebecca and Susan, who sat in the backseat, to a restaurant specializing in local dishes. Alas, the two refused. They had already eaten local dishes on the ferry for several days, so they refused to eat those foods.Even if the food on land tasted much better, the women had already committed the flavors to memory. They didn't even want to see the food, much less eat them.Caleb didn't force them. In truth, he didn't like the local dishes, either. He only suggested the restaurant after thinking about Rebecca's personality. Caleb figured she'd want to experience the local cultures of this foreign place.As for the food, Caleb didn't mind it as long as it could fill his stomach. After all, it was a pleasure to try new foods and experience a different dining environment. He changed his plan now that the women turned down his suggestion.They went to a restaurant
Rebecca skillfully shifted the conversation away from the earlier tense topics, and their subsequent conversation took a more relaxed turn. They delved into gossip and shared amusing anecdotes, while tactfully avoiding any subjects that could potentially dampen the mood. Following a satisfying lunch, Caleb escorted the two ladies back to the hotel. Their flight was scheduled for the next morning. The plan was to let them rest in the afternoon, have dinner, and then explore the local culture. Naturally, Rebecca had no objections to this plan. After all, who wouldn't enjoy a little vacation? On the way back to the hotel, she even jokingly said that the unexpected turn of events had turned this into an overseas vacation. During the journey, Sam initiated a video call and belatedly inquired about the situation. After confirming Rebecca's safety, he cautiously shared this matter with his wife, who had been transferred to a postpartum care center. As an added bonus, he initia
Of course, this didn't mean they could let their guard down entirely. Even though an immediate threat wasn't apparent, the constant surveillance by a group of people remained unsettling. "You can head back to the hotel and rest. Someone at the front desk is waiting for you; just mention your name, and they'll guide you up. I still have to follow Albert's orders and visit a nearby factory. I'll pick you up at dinner." Hearing this, Rebecca understood why Caleb didn't show any intention of getting out of the car. Even at this point, he hadn't even loosened his seatbelt. She opened the door, bid him farewell, and said, "Take care, Caleb. See you tonight." "See you tonight." ... After entering the hotel with Susan, Rebecca didn't follow her upstairs. "Ms. Johnson, what are you going to do?" Although Susan knew it wasn't her place to ask, gratitude compelled her to express concern. She was afraid Rebecca might have encountered unforeseen dangers. "I believe you're well