After along time, Wayne turned around and stared at Jennie and Anna, who were a few steps away. He gazed at them without saying anything.
Jennie stared at him, wanting to say something. She paused for a long moment before whispering, “Wayne, don’t believe anything he says. He’s just a lunatic.”
Wayne approached her and said, “Why should I believe him? Anna, let’s go,” Wayne murmured indifferently as he moved past her.
He was stone-cold as if nothing had happened. He’d never helped her with anything and still didn’t care about her. Anna, however, suddenly exclaimed, “Jennie!”
Wayne paused. When he turned around, he saw Jennie in Anna’s arms, unconscious. He was taken aback and walked over to them.
Three days later, Anna went to Jennie’s ward at lunchtime and peeled apples for her in bed. She said, “Jennie, the doctor said you had too many mood swings. Because you had barely slept the previous week, your blood pressure was unsteady. Don’t worry; he said you’ll be able to leave the hospital in a few days.*’
Jennie was unconscious for two days. The doctor said nothing was wrong with her, and she was exhausted. She hadn’t been able to eat anything for two days, and the doctor could only give her an infusion.
“I’m fine, and I can leave the hospital right now.” Jennie still appeared frail. Overnight, strands of gray hair emerged at her temples. She smiled gratefully at Anna, but she was still sad.
Anna handed her an apple and said, “No! You can’t. I called Wayne, and he said he’d see you later.”
Jennie’s eyes widened with surprise as she pulled the covers and attempted to get out of bed. Anna tried to stop her immediately but failed because she was holding a knife. Then she shouted, “No, please don’t go! Be careful!”
Jennie said anxiously, “Anna, let me go. He doesn’t want to see me, and I’m afraid to see him.”
“Don’t! Please calm down. Don’t go.”
“No! Let me go!”
Just then, someone pushed open the door of the ward. Then, a tall man stood in the doorway. He looked nervous, asking, “What are you two doing?”
Alter seeing Wayne, Jennie was stunned. Seeing that, Anna immediately pressed her on the shoulders and forced her to sit down.
‘Til give you two some privacy/’ Anna said, then put the apple and the knife on the nightstand. As she walked past Wayne, she showed him an encouraging smile.
Wayne and Jennie misunderstood each other for 20 years, so they couldn’t solve these problems overnight. Wayne resented Jennie, and she kept holding on to him. Therefore, they still needed more time to get along and understand each other.
Jennie appeared even more uneasy after Anna left. She said, ‘Til leave here this afternoon, Wayne. I won’t bring you any troubles.*’
Wayne frowned at her and said, “The doctor recommended you stay in the hospital for a week. So, why are you leaving this afternoon? If the doctor knows that you’ve left, he’ll blame me for it. You’re making it difficult for me.”
Jennie froze, unsure of how to respond, Wayne frowned again, this time in an unnatural way. They were both silent for a long time.
Wayne then said, breaking the ice, “William was apprehended by the police. He has previously committed other crimes, so he might be sentenced to life imprisonment this time. Is there anything else you’d like to say to him before the trial?”
“No,” she replied quickly. Then Jennie let go of the sheets and then relaxed. She felt she could no longer pretend she didn’t know anything about Wayne’s true identity because Wayne already knew everything. Rather than avoiding the subject, she was forced to face the harsh reality.
Wayne said with a nod, “My brother is not badly hurt. He just has a high fever but hasn’t woken up yet. They took him back to Birmingham yesterday, and he is now in the military hospital. You can go there if you don’t want to stay here any longer.”
Jennie looked surprised and asked, “What did you just call him?” She hadn’t expected Wayne to be willing to admit that Ryan was his brother. She assumed she would be content if Wayne would treat him as if he were a stranger.
Wayne avoided her gaze and said, “No matter what, he’s dad’s only son and grandpa’s only grandson. He will eventually become the heir to the Wright family and the Carousel Group. I will be responsible for his life later on.”
Hearing that, Jennie felt a sharp pain in her chest. Her greatest fear was that Wayne would doubt himself after knowing all this. However, it Was inevitable.
“Nonsense!” A voice interrupted their conversation at that point. Then, Peter walked in.
“Grandpa?”
“Dad?”
Wayne and Jennie both exclaimed at the same time.
Peter walked in and said, “Your dad raised you for thirteen years, and Iraised you for twenty. You can’t deny that fact, Wayne. So, you’ll always be my grandson and James’ son.”
Wayne frowned but appeared deeply touched.
“I know all about it,” Looking over at Jennie, Peter said. He felt conflicted when he saw his daughter for the first time in twenty years. Immediately, tears welled up in his eyes. He was embarrassed to be seen crying, so he turned away to wipe his tears.
“Dad,” Jennie tried to stand up and comfort him,
Peter waved his hand and said, “I’m fine. Don’t worry about me. We’re a family, so it’s time for us to have a conversation. Tell me how you raised Ryan on your own all these years.”
Jennie stared at Wayne, unsure what to say.
“Grandpa, I’m leaving…”
Peter cut Wayne off before finishing his sentence, “Don’t leave! I have no idea what you’ve been up to every day. Do you even have no time to spend with your family? I heard you say you would let Ryan be in charge of the Group. Are you doing this because you’re not James* son? I’m telling you, you’re your mother’s son. Your mother is my daughter, so you’re still my grandson.”
Wayne then looked at him in amazement.
At the same time, Anna sat in the lounge area near the room’s entrance, with Matthew and Tammy leaning against her. Peter had brought them with him, and they kept asking her to tell them what had happened
“Mommy, you are so brave! Were you not afraid at that time when facing the bad guys?” Tammy asked with a wink.
Matthew was also curious but appeared more concerned about Anna’s safety.
Anna hugged them tighter and said,”I was terrified. But I’ll be brave to protect the people I care about.”
Tammy nodded firmly and said, “I’m going to protect you, Mommy. I’m not going to be scared.*’
Matthew wrapped his arms around Anna. He didn’t say anything, but he looked earnest.
Aweek later, Jennie was discharged from the hospital. After she checked out, Wayne picked her up and drove her back to Birmingham. And he took his mother straight to the Wrights’ house.
When Jennie arrived at the house, she stood in the doorway for a few moments before entering the house. She had moved out of the house twenty years before. She had not only lost the love of her life at the time, but she was also alone. So, when she came back here, she felt mixed emotions.
That night, the whole family had dinner together.
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