“Lucian and Roxanne, the two of you should get some rest too. I’ll definitely help out with the wedding. I can’t believe Sonya didn’t tell me anything even though I’m quite well-versed in that matter!”
After saying that, Yennefer excused herself. Apart from a slight cognitive distortion from time to time, she had returned to her original self. Jones’ expression was sad as he remained in the living room.
After a long moment of silence, Jones finally forced a smile and comforted Roxanne and Lucian. “It’s all right. If there’s truly nothing we can do, we’ll just have to treat her like a mentally ill patient and bring her to a professional psychiatric hospital for treatment.” He was already prepared for the worst possibility.
“Mr. Lann, if that’s really the case, why don’t you give this a shot?” Roxanne suggested as she suddenly thought of an idea. “Give what a shot?” Lucian stared at his wife in puzzlement. Roxanne explained the idea she had in mind.
James was a psychologist, after all. Therefore, he could participate in the treatment. However, he carried a burden in his heart and always assumed that his presence would trigger his mother’s symptoms and worsen them.
Nonetheless, Yennefer’s episode had been triggered by the shooting incident in Alendor this time, and there was nothing that could prove that her symptoms had been caused by James’ presence.
“I can understand that line of thought, but I’m not sure if James can…” Jones’ eyes darkened slightly. Lucian immediately said, “I’ll convince him! Mr. Lann, I’m sure you know how James still has some unrest in his heart. He may have suppressed it for the time being, but it is something he has to overcome one way or another.”
“Mr. Lann, don’t worry too much about it. I’m here for you too. I can prevent Yennefer from having a seizure with my medical skills if something goes amiss. Additionally, we should stop giving her sedatives. There will be long- term side effects if she keeps taking them. It will cause the body’s endocrine secretion to go out of control and harm her mental state,” Roxanne reassured.
In the end, Jones nodded in agreement. The couple got into the car and informed James of the situation.
“James, this is something you and Mrs. Lann must overcome,” Lucian emphasized. James hesitated. He found it extremely difficult to make a decision until he saw Jones come over with a smile on his face. The other man patted James on the shoulder.
“James, I believe in you. We should give it a try! Even if it fails, we can shoulder it together as a family. Over the years, I understood your feelings, and that was the reason why I did not try to interfere. In the end, I am greatly indebted to you. You did nothing wrong back then.”
Jones’ words stunned James, causing a faint light to ignite in the latter’s eyes. Over the years, James had long wished for his mother to recover from her illness.
He constantly blamed himself for being unable to use a different method to deal with his aunt’s nefarious plan. If only he had dealt with it in another way, his aunt would not have fallen into the well and died. James’ heart had been constantly tormented by that incident.
“Dad, you’re right! We’ll shoulder it as a family!”
Finally, James made his decision.
“Lucian, Roxanne, the two of you have been up all night. You should go upstairs and get some rest.” Upon returning to the mansion and after checking on his slumbering mother, James urged Roxanne and Lucian to get some rest.
The two of them realized that the Lann father and son still had unspoken words. Hence, they tactfully went away to allow them to communicate.
However, they were quite exhausted as well. That night, the two of them slept soundly. When they woke up the next day, it was already past nine o’clock in the morning. When the two of them got up to wash up, they heard Yennefer shouting outside the house.
“Roxanne, Lucian, it’s time to eat breakfast!” Yennefer appeared to be in great condition that day. She wore a smile as she glanced at Roxanne with a somewhat satisfied looking expression.
When the two of them headed downstairs, James came over and informed them that he had brought his mother up to speed when he saw her that morning. Lucian grew a little nervous. “Everything? What was her reaction? Is she willing to go through with it?”
“No, no. Lucian, you’re mistaken. I only explained to my mother the current timeline. I told her that she had been in a coma for a long time but omitted the part about you and Roxanne getting married. I think she wants to help plan the wedding. She nearly gave Mrs. Farwell a call this morning!”
So, that was what happened. Roxanne and Lucian exchanged glances. Good thing it was only a false alarm. If James really told Yennefer everything, the latter was likely unable to hold it together.
“Roxanne, it was thanks to your suggestion that I met with my mother. I was really worried that my presence would affect her greatly. I did not expect her to be this happy,” James said as he glanced at the garden. His parents were watering the plants together.
Yennefer was currently nagging Jones about the plants. She had tended to the flowers with great care, and yet weeds and various diseases had spoiled them.
“James, trust Mrs. Lann. She’s only a little confused right now. You are always very important to her in her heart.” Roxanne took the opportunity to assuage James’ unease.
Lucian was well aware of his wife’s temperament. The latter did not enjoy lecturing others. Thus, he followed up with some words of encouragement and added, “Honestly speaking, I think your presence calms Mrs. Lann down. I was thinking about the incident in Alendor where she had been frightened by the gunshot. Perhaps she had mistakenly thought that you were in danger.”
Stunned, James fell into deep contemplation. Eventually, a smile appeared on the corner of his lips. “I guess I’m not good at diagnosing myself. I tend to think of the worst scenarios. Thanks to Roxanne’s and your guidance, I think I’ve finally understood the situation better.”
Roxanne and Lucian were pleased to see James smile. It was as if the latter had finally set down a rock in his heart. Now, the psychological guidance would officially begin. This time, James did not try to escape.
Yennefer returned to the hall after she finished voicing her complaints to Jones. “James, make sure you entertain Lucian and Roxanne properly! It’s so rare for them to visit us. Go bring out your father’s private coffee stash,” Yennefer said as she greeted the couple with a smile.
She felt regretful that she had been unable to attend their wedding because she had been unwell. Roxanne waved her hand and said that she did not mind. She also promised to show Yennefer their wedding photos when they had time.
Yennefer grinned from ear to ear. “I really envy Sonya! It would be like a dream come true to have such a talented daughter-in-law.”
“You’re flattering me too much, Mrs. Lann,” Roxanne replied modestly. James prepared the coffee and served Lucian and Roxanne. Just then, Jones came into the hall, and they began to chat about lighthearted topics. Naturally, the topic of the three children’s antics came up.
Yennefer was greatly amused. She adored the children and wanted to meet with them as soon as possible.
When James felt that the moment was right, he suddenly turned to his mother and declared calmly, “Mom, there’s something I’ve always wanted to tell you. It’s my most important secret. May I tell you in private?”
“You’re a grown man with secrets. I suppose I’m curious about you now!” Yennefer smiled as she nagged James, trailing behind him to the study on the second floor. Roxanna and Lucian prepared themselves for the upcoming challenge while waiting outside the room.
If Yennefer couldn’t withstand the truth and her disease worsened, Roxanne would need to help out immediately.
Meanwhile, James had walked into the study. He smiled, initiating a casual conversation with Yennefer. The man couldn’t find it in him to turn the topic toward his concern.
“Mom, do you remember that I skipped to third grade when I was seven years old, and you were worried that my academic performance was going to suffer because of that?” “Of course. I remember it clearly. Your homeroom teacher thought you walked into the wrong classroom!”
“Mom, do you recall that when I was in sixth grade, there was an older girl who liked to visit our house? You were worried that she would be a bad influence on me.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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