Chapter 14 The Deep Bond Between Father And Daughter
A bouquet of flowers was put on the windowsill of the hospital room.
A mix of carnations and lilies, adorned with some baby’s breath and other floral branches, making a
Yvonne walked over and took out the card from the Isouquet.
“Mr. Burton, wishing you well.”
Her eyebrows furrowed, clearly recognizing the handwriting.
arrangement,
At this moment, a nurse followed in and explained. “A gentleman just delivered them. I thought they were fresh, so I put them here.”
“I see,” she said, handing the flowers to the nurse. “Take them downstairs to Norma”
The young nurse saw the anger in Yvonne’s eyes and quickly took the bouquet, nervously replying, “Okay.”
Yvonne watched the nurse leave, and Nadine, standing by the door, asked softly, “Should we replace her?”
She had instructed that anyone who came to visit Harold needed her permission, and indirect contact like delivering things also required her knowledge.
She didn’t do this for anything else but just wanted to filter out unnecessary troubles for Harold and prevent him from being disturbed by rumors.
Nadine closed the door, and the room instantly fell silent
It was like two different worlds inside and outside.
A thin middle–aged man lay in the hospital bed, with deep–set eyes under bushy eyebrows.
He was on a drip, and his hand outside the quilt was pale and bony.
Yvonne brought warm water to wash his face and hands, chatting as she did.
“Look how good Iam to you. You like it here, so I let you stay here. You like listening to the news, so I have the nursing staff play it for you every day. You’re pretty satisfied with me as a daughter, rightt
I mean, if I do something this upsets you a little, you’ll forgive me, right?
Well, like if I come less often or don’t take care of you as well as I should.”
Yvonne talked about everything, including the company’s situation, future plans, daily life, his illness and so on.
Of course, she didn’t mention her marital problems with Shanie.
She knew that her marriage was Harold’s biggest concern.
Harold had been worrying about her marriage since she was twenty.
He had looked at many candidates but none were satisfactory.
Und Shane came into his view two years later.
He felt a sense of deja vu wab Shane.
After westigating, be found out that Shane was the son of his deceased best friend and his only descendant.
He and ins friend had goue through thick and thin together, sharing weal or woe. He had once thought his friend was alone in the world and had bern und that he left no descendanı behind.
Therefore, for Harold, discovering Shane was like finding a treasure.
When Shane’s identity was discovered, he had just graduated from college and was struggling between getting a job and starting a business. Yvonne suggested bringing Shane into the Burton family for specialized training and giving his a bright future.
Harold waved his hand and refused.
“Young people need some time to go through hardships and challenges. Let Tan be. It’s okay to face some setbacks.”
For the next two years, Harold kept a a close rye on Shane.
Yvonne knew he couldn’t let go.
And she knew he had already chosen his future son–in–law.
So after Harold’s car accident, to ignite his will to live, Yvonne didn’t hesitate to marry Shane and fulfill Harold’s wish.
Sienna called her foolishly filial, and Nadine felt it wasn’t worth it for her.
Yvonne admitted that a large part of her kindness to the Craig family over the past three years stemmed from Harold’s regret over his friend’s passing.
But there was always a limit to kindness.
“Dad, Til take even better care of you in the future. Patients surrounded by love recover faster, so you can see your precious daughter soon, right?
Chapter 14 The Deep Bond Between Father And Daughter
The room was silent, and after three seconds, tears appeared at the corners of Harold’s closed eyes.
“Dad.” Yvonne put his hand on her face and suddenly burst into tears. “You won’t want to leave me. I believe you’ll get better.”
Nadine leaned against the door, shaking her head in pain.
Yvonne was a strong woman but Harold was her Achilles heel, easily making her cry or laugh.
Harold had a deep bond with Yvonne, and she was obedient to him.
She once had a friend–a real friend–who said that Harold, a conscious vegetable, was suffering, and indirectly suggested that Yvonne should comider removing his life sippon.
It had been three years, and nobody knew where that friend had gone to face her own trials.
family he had protected would soon be begging for alms,
if Harold knew that his beloved daughter had been betrayed by Shane and that the Graig fi he must be overwhelmed by internal conflicts.
After leaving the hospital room, Yvonne’s eyes were still red.
Nadine could only advise, “Who knows, a miracle might happen to your dad. Stay optimistic.”
Nadine kept up with Yvonne pace and asked. “Have you thought about what would happen if your dad finds out about you and Shane?” The bodyguard opened the car door, and Yvonne got in, looking up at Nadine
“Wouldn’t he be happy for me if I dumped that scumbag?”
Nadine stammered. “Well, that makes sense…”
Yvonne fastened her seatbelt. Im just taking back what’s mine from Shane. If he wants to get back up, let’s see if he has the ability.“}} Nadine was comforted by Yvonne’s words and immediately smiled.
“To celebrate you leaving that scumbag, Sienna and I will organize a party for you tomorrow night. Let’s have some fun!” Yvonne curved her lips into a smile. “Sure.”
Word of the party somehow got out, and what was supposed to be a small gathering among friends turned into a gathering of over a dozen prominent figures in Fulver by 7 pm.
Most of the guests were from the business and political circles, and thanks to Sienna, Professor Hamilton Yates, known as a leading authority in the legal field, also attended.
ding a small upper–ch
-class gathering.
In an instant, the villa became a focal point for elites from various fields, resembling a
In the business world of Fuilver, there were two standout figures, one male and one female.
The female was Yvonne.
to the
Compared to the flashy man who attracted attention wherever he went, Yvonne only appeared in the inner circle and never exposed herself to public
So people outside the circle couldn’t corect her to her t
true identity.
After three years of lying low, she was starting to shine, and her brilliance was still dazzling
Yvonne was worried that the news of the party getting out might attract unwelcome guests. After seating the elders, she instructed Nadine, who was patrolling the entrance, “Keep an eye on security.*
“Understood.”
Nadine had already arranged for bodyguards to be in place, with guards posted every few steps anjule and outside the villa, and almost no blind spots in the external surveillance. Thermal imaging with automatic tracking was on standby.
They not only needed to ensure the safety of the guests but also to keep a certain
Even Edmund, who was on a business trip, called to remind Nadine.
His voice was as mature and steady as ever.
welcome person away.
“The news of your party suddenly getting out juras sonseuse is watching you. Be extra careful tonight. I’m on my way back, and we’re syncing the villa’s surveillance here. Comact me if anything happens.”
Nadine complained against him in her heart a thousand times but obediently said, “Got it!”
There weren’t many guests, but there was one person Yvonne didn’t like.
Ranthill Lynch, the heir of the Lynch family.
The Lynch family was in the jewelry business and was one of the top players in the domestic industry. The head of the family was decisive and skilled, but unfortunately, they had a prodigal son.
Originally, the two families went their separate ways, but Randall insisted on annoying Yvonne
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At this time, Randall wore a wine red suit, with one hand in his pocket and the other holding a glass, raising an eyebrow at Yvonne.
“Thaven’t seen you in a while. Preparing!
g for something big?”
Yvonne replied, “Yes. I was thinking about where to throw you next time I see you
Randall was used to being thrown out by her, and instead of getting angry, he laughed even harder. “Hey, I heard you got married and picked some poor guy!”
She had been married for three years, and even though she tried to keep it quiet, some words had inevitably leaked out.
Randall deliberely spoke loudly, and the other guests turned to look.
“Ms. Burton, is it true?”
“With Ms. Burton’s qualifications, the other party can’t be poor.”
“Mr. Lynch you shouldn’t say such things recklessly
Although Yvonne had prepared herself for the embarrassment, being publicly mentioned in such a setting still made her annoyed.
She almost crushed the glass in her hand
Not only did she marry a penniless guy,
but he was also a scumbag who would betray and humiliste her.
Come on! Wasn’t this like hanging herself naked, making a fool of herself before dying and continuing to lose face even in death?
