The next day, there was a seismic shift in the Struyria political scene, and all officials were trembling with fear.
Lilyâs father personally brought gifts and went to Macsen Villa to seek an audience with Waylon.
When the butler brought Liam into the room, Waylon was sitting on the sofa, sipping tea.
He had been planning to visit the hospital to check on Daniel, but whoâd have thought Danielâs father.
appeared at his doorstep?!
It seemed he would have to delay his hospital visit for another half an hour.
âMr. Adelmar.â Liam nodded and bowed to Waylon.
âPlease, have a seat,â Waylon said with an air of elegance. âMr. Thomas, do you need me for something?â
To take precautions,â Liam hurriedly said. âIâm not sure about the specifics of the investigation ordered.
from above. I personally believe I havenât crossed any lines, but there have been some indulgences in terms of wining and dining. Iâm not sure if this investigation also prohibits such activities.â
Huh! Waylon chuckled. âSo, youâve come for this, Mr. Thomas?â
âI would appreciate your guidance, Mr. Adelmar.â
âI donât have the time to listen to what youâve been up to all these years, Waylon said. âIf you have concerns, it might be best for you to go and reflect in front of the higher-ups. For minor issues, given your voluntary disclosure, they might show some leniency. For major ones, a good attitude can still make a difference.
Liam immediately understood the implication. Waylon was suggesting that he should voluntarily come forward and confess! That way, he might receive a more lenient treatment.
âThank you for your guidance, Mr. Adelmar!â Liam bowed.
âTake your things with you.â Waylon waved his hand dismissively. âDo what you need to do. I also have to leave, so I wonât keep you any longer.â
Liam knew he couldnât refuse, so he picked up the gifts he had brought and hurriedly left.
While Liam went to his higher-ups for self-reflection, Waylon came to the hospital.
Before he even pushed open the door to Danielâs ward, he could hear Doris talking to him inside.
âI never expected that I would involve you so deeply. Iâm really sorry.â
âWhy are we still talking about this between us?â Daniel said. âProtecting you is my duty, and youâve admitted that Iâm your boyfriend.â
Mr Thomasâ¦â
âCall me Daniel Daniel smiled Tm willing to give up my life for you, so why be so formal with me?â
Doris nodded. Thank you, Daniel âDonât worry about it.â Daniel reached out and held Dorisâ hand, speaking gently. âIâll treat you better from now on. I wonât let you be in danger like this again. Wherever you go, Iâll be there, so you have nothing to fear. You have me!â
Doris teared up at his words, letting Daniel hold her hand as she softly replied, âYes.â
âButâ¦â Daniel continued, âDoris, is there really nothing between you and Mr. Adelmar?â
âOf course not,â Doris replied. âWhat are you thinking?â
âBut your two children⦠Why do they look so much like him? Iâve suspected more than once that they are Mr. Waylonâs flesh and blood.â
âHow can you say that?â Doris became somewhat angry. âMr. Adelmar and I are innocent. Una and Nessa have no connection to him whatsoever. You and I can choose not to be in a relationship, but you canât unjustly accuse me like this! Itâs unfair to both Mr. Adelmar and me!â
âI didnât mean it that way.â Daniel hurriedly explained, âI care about you so much. Thatâs why Iâm concerned about this. Canât you forgive me?â
âI think you just donât trust me,â she said, annoyed. âJust like what you said, weâre willing to give up our lives for each other. Could I still deceive you?â
âAlright, alright, I was wrong. Forgive me, okay?â Daniel comforted her. âI promise I wonât bring this up again.â
âWill you still have doubts?â Doris looked at him. âWill you have lingering suspicions?â
âIâ¦â Daniel would be lying if he said he had no lingering suspicions. After all, the twins resembled Waylon too much.
âI can provide you with an answer!â Waylon pushed the door open and walked in. âDaniel, donât misunderstand Doris. We are truly innocent, and as for those two children, I can arrange for a paternity test to prove it to you. If they are really my children, I canât just give them away, can I? That would be absurd!â