Chapter 402 Handsy âAt first, I did have the intention of seeking revenge. I planned to recover my health as quickly as possible abroad, and return to seek revenge once I was healed. However, before I returned, your father had an accident.
âI did send people to investigate at that time, but all evidence indicated that it was a genuine accident. The driver responsible for the accident was drunk, and is still in prison. I didnât pay much attention to that incident afterward, until you mentioned that the Snows found out and caused others to look into it.â
Jeffrey began explaining, trying to share everything he knew with Melanie. He trusted her sharp mind to make the right judgments.
âRegarding the surgeon who performed your surgery back then, Nathan lied to you about one thing,â Jeffrey continued. âAfter completing your surgery, Clement continued working in the hospital for more than a year. He disappeared suddenly only after your fatherâs accident. Several other medical staff who knew about the surgery also disappeared. The cardiology department was dismantled and reorganized. Isnât that too much of a coincidence?â
âMy mom had investigated this as well.â Melanieâs eyes darkened. âBut when my father passed away, Jones Enterprise was in turmoil. The medical department became fragmented, several hospitals faced bankruptcy, and the surviving hospitals had mass resignations. The hospital where I had the surgery was also in turmoil.
That explains the people leaving and the restructuring of the department.
âHowever, no matter how you look at it, all the evidence now proves that the car accident was not an accident.
Someone killed my father...â
âThatâs enough.â Jeffrey couldnât stand seeing her frowning and looking worried. His own brows furrowed deeper.
âLeave these matters to me to investigate. Right now, you need to quit your habit of worrying. As the doctor said, because of your physical condition, pregnancy is more challenging for you. Your heart is already under greater stress, and you canât overexert yourself.â
Melanie raised an eyebrow, looking at him. âI havenât said I trust you yet.â
Jeffrey wrapped an arm around her, placed his palm gently on her abdomen, and caressed her belly. âYouâre the mother of my child. I wonât betray you, even if I betray the whole world.â
With that, he leaned in to kiss her. They were very close to each other.
Melanie sneered, pushing his arm away. âStay away from me.â
Jeffrey didnât give up. âThe showâs already over...â
However, she didnât allow him to come near her. âIâm a germaphobe. You just let another woman get handsy with you, and I find it repulsive.â
She deliberately moved away from him.
âGet handsy?â Jeffrey pursed his thin lips, looking helpless. âDo you have a misunderstanding about this term?â
1/3 +15 BONOS âDid she touch here?â Melanie pointed at his face, not letting up.
Jeffrey nodded.
âAnd here? Did she touch it or not?â Melanie pointed at his hand.
Jeffrey nodded again.
âIsnât that considered getting handsy?â Melanie insisted.
Jeffreyâs eyes dilated, his Adamâs apple bobbing. He reached out to grab her hand. âIt seems you really have a misunderstanding about this term. How about I personally demonstrate what getting handsy really means?â
The two of them were bantering when Jeffreyâs phone rang.
It was a call from the Morgan Residence, and the servant solemnly informed him that Madam Morgan had returned to the country for a few days and that couldnât sleep every night, making her look haggard. Madam Morgan also kept mentioning him and Melanie, wondering why they hadnât come to see her.
Melanie, upon hearing this, hurriedly said, âIf she continues like this, sheâll get sick. Letâs go see her quickly.â
âIâm too familiar with Grandmaâs tricks. If she has the servant call me, it means sheâs fine.â Jeffrey was calm.â But Grandma has been urging me to bring you to see her for a long time. Going there this time, there might be a trap waiting for us.â
âSuch as?â she asked.
âGrandma is tricky, so I canât predict what she has in store for us. In any case, be mentally prepared,â Jeffrey helplessly said.
On the way to the Morgan Residence, Melanie occasionally reminded the driver to drive slower.
Although Jeffrey had rested for a day and his wound had significantly improved, she was still afraid that he might have more problems.
To prevent Madam Morgan from worrying. Jeffrey ordered both the company and the hospital to keep his injury a secret. Madam Morgan still didnât know.
When they were getting close to the Morgan Residence, Jeffreyâs phone rang.
He answered it, listened for a few seconds, and hung up. Then, he said to Melanie, âThe car that came out with Luis has been identified. Harlow is also in Harbor City.â
Harlow? Melanie blinked. âCould this explain why the people investigating my fatherâs accident are related to the Yorks? Perhaps Harlow has been Nathanâs accomplice for a long time...â
Jeffrey raised an eyebrow, but didnât say anything.
From his understanding of this matter, those secretly investigating Tylerâs accident and background were probably sent by the Yorks. Perhaps they had already become suspicious of Tylerâs identity.
This matter had been kept a secret for decades, and would be dug out again one day, especially since the person searching for the truth was the powerful York family.
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+15 BONOS He deliberately revealed to her that the people investigating Tyler were related to the Yorks because he wanted her to be mentally prepared in advance...
The car arrived at the Morgan Residence.
As soon as Madam Morgan saw them, she pulled Melanie aside, inquiring about her wellâbeing and teasing, âI thought you were busy perfumeâblending abroad, ignoring me and my grandson.â
âGrandma, how could I bear to ignore you?â Melanie laughed.
Madam Morgan also laughed. âWell, it seems you are just ignoring my foolish grandson then...â
She sighed.
Madam Morgan glanced at Jeffrey, suddenly looking surprised. âWhatâs wrong with you, child? You donât look so good. Is your kidney acting up?â