Chapter 989 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)

She then informed Roxanne, “Dr. Jarvis, the doctors of various departments have come to the conclusion that the tumor in Mr. Jarvis” stomach has stabilized and is even showing signs of shrinking. The cancer cells that have spread to other places are showing signs of stabilizing as well. Hence, the doctors hypothesized that he has another three more months to live.”

A sorrowful look flittered across Linda’s face once she was done telling Roxanne about that, and she added, “I am sorry, Dr. Jarvis.”

“He has three extra months to live. Roxanne, your treatment is working,” Lucian said, patting Roxanne’s shoulder. “Not bad. He’s lucky to have so many days left to live,” Roxanne muttered in a flat tone. No one could tell whether she was happy or sad.

Linda thought that Roxanne and Lucian would be devastated, but it seemed like they were not, so it would be better for her to keep quiet.

The doctors did not prescribe Grant any medicine after his tests. They all knew that Grant only have that much time to live because Roxanne was fighting against the grim reaper for him with her treatment. After exiting the hospital, Lucian told Grant the results of his tests..

He seemed to have fallen deep in his thoughts when he heard that he had more days to live, but Lucian could not figure out what he was thinking about. A long while later, Grant finally said, “Lucian, Roxanne, can you take me to the cemetery? I’d like to visit her.”

Roxanne, who was in the front passenger seat, turned to glance at Grant. “Okay, we’ll bring you there,” Lucian swiftly replied.

Grant’s action would bring some meaning to Roxanne’s treatment. When they reached the cemetery, the sky abruptly darkened, and raindrops began falling.

Roxanne and Lucian both stood at the entrance of the cemetery as they watched Grant slowly move his way up the stairs until he reached Roxanne’s mother’s grave. Upon seeing his first wife’s photo on the gravestone, Grant froze and stared at her face for a long while.

Finally, he pulled the hem of his shirt and began wiping the gravestone, his tears rolling down his cheeks. He mumbled under his breath, “I’m sorry. I’m really sorry. Please take me with you… I really want to leave with you now. Please forgive me…”

Lucian held Roxanne’s hand and guided her back into the car. After over an hour, Grant finally trudged out of the cemetery. By then, he was soaked from head to toe.

His eyes were dull as if he had left his soul behind at the grave. He did not speak even after getting into the car.

At a mansion in the suburbs of Horington, Winnie received a call from Grant. She was shocked to learn that he had cancer and was facing imminent death. Upon hearing the news, Winnie paused for a moment before responding coldly, “You reap what you sow, Grant. You deserve it!”

After a brief silence, Grant calmly asked, “Winnie, I only called to ask for one thing. Do you remember the heirloom that belonged to Roxanne’s mother? Please return it to me so that I can give it to Roxanne.”

Winnie’s eyes blazed with anger as she bellowed, “What nonsense are you talking about? I have never taken it!”

Her son, Yosef, who had heavy dark circles under his eyes, kept yawning and asking, “Mom, who’s on the phone?”

“Your dad,” she snapped. Grant’s voice lowered a few notches. “Winnie, I’m dying. I hope you still have a little bit of conscience. Return the heirloom, and we’re even!”

“Listen up, Grant. I didn’t take it! I did want to take it back then. We searched the whole house, but we couldn’t find it. It’s up to you to believe it or not! Don’t call me again in the future!”

Winnie hung up the phone before Grant could respond. Yosef was unfazed by her furious expression and instead prodded, “Mom, hurry up and cook!”

Feeling annoyed by her son’s listless state, Winnie could not help but chide, “Yosef, you need to get a job! You come home late and leave early every day. Besides, your gambling addiction is out of control. Don’t you care about your family?”

Frowning, the man glared at his mother and retorted, “Why should I care? We’re getting divorced because I’m not good enough for her. Therefore, I deserve to be ill-treated. Besides, I can’t find a job anywhere because Grant has been blacklisted. What have I done to deserve this?”

After speaking, Yosef went to the kitchen to look for something to eat, leaving Winnie in the living room, still in shock..

Fortunately, her daughter had married a wealthy businessman, which was why they could afford to live in this mansion. In contrast, both her son and her husband were useless. Meanwhile, at the Jarvis residence, Grant calmly analyzed the situation after the call ended. Roxanne and Lucian were waiting quietly beside him..

Grant had informed them that Roxanne’s mother had left an heirloom, which he suspected may have been stolen by Winnie. This was the reason for his earlier call.

“Dad, maybe Winnie sold it long ago,” Lucian said, thinking that was the most likely possibility. Despite being composed all this time, Roxanne’s curiosity was piqued upon learning that the missing item was her mother’s precious heirloom, and she couldn’t help but wonder what it was.

Grant shook his head, denying Lucian’s speculation. “Not very likely. If Winnie took it, she wouldn’t have denied it just now…” he replied with a frown.

“So, what exactly is in my mother’s heirloom? Is it very valuable? Winnie is even more despicable than I thought. She even wants to take possession of the heirloom!” Roxanne said agitatedly.

Lucian reassured, “Don’t worry, I’m sure Mom’s heirloom must still be in this old house. Since Winnie didn’t steal it, we just need to search for it properly, and we might just find it!”

Grant nodded in agreement. “Roxanne, we will search thoroughly and hand the item over to you once it is found.”

Upon returning to the Farwell residence, Elias and Sonya asked about Grant’s condition. Seeing that his wife looked exhausted, Lucian asked her to go upstairs and rest. He then informed the rest about Grant’s condition.

“He’s fine! Roxanne’s medical skills are truly amazing. The hospital said that Grant only had half a month to live, but he can now live for three months after her treatment!”

Elias was awed by Roxanne’s skills. Sonya, however, had a more indifferent reaction. “People like Grant don’t deserve to live that long. Fortunately, he has such a capable daughter, but he has never treated her well.”

Before Elias left for the school to pick up the children, Lucian instructed the couple not to mention the life-and-death issues in front of the children.

When the children returned, they all wanted to talk to their mother. Lucian quickly persuaded them, “Your mommy is a little tired today. Let her rest for a while!”

The three little ones nodded obediently and promised to behave. After sleeping for over an hour, Roxanne woke up feeling much more energetic. It was normal to feel sleepy in the early stages of pregnancy. As soon as she walked out of the room, the children rushed out, smiling. “Mommy, you’re awake!”

The sight of their happy faces lifted Roxanne’s spirits. “Mommy, I have a gift for you!” Estella kissed her mother and ran into her room. When she came out, she had a very exquisitely knitted scarf in her hand.

When Roxanne crouched down to hug her daughter, she immediately wrapped the scarf lightly around her mother’s neck. After tidying it up, she asked expectantly, “Mommy, is it comfortable? Do you feel warm?”

“Essie is really brilliant! The pattern on this scarf is really beautiful. It’s no wonder she’s a little genius in design. The scarf is fluffy and soft, it really suits me. Thank you so much.” Roxanne never hesitated to praise her children.

The little girl smiled brightly and gave her two older brothers a knowing eye gesture as if she had won something. As soon as Archie and Benny saw her reaction, they felt that their gifts to their mother might lose out.

“Mommy, I have something for you too!” “Me too, Mommy. It’s going to get cold soon. Look what I prepared for you!” The two boys also rushed into the room and then took out the gifts they had prepared.

Their actions puzzled Roxanne a little, and she wondered if there was a special occasion. After all, her children were vying to give her gifts. And then it hit her. Today is my birthday!

She had almost forgotten it. Her birthday was right after the beginning of winter!


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