âShe didnât even call us once. You know, at that time, Anna didnât graduate from college and didnât have a job. But, she was living very comfortably there. So, you can imagine why.â Allie said viciously.
Wayne became discontent. He asked, âSo, why should I believe you?â
âOh, of course you may not believe me. But you can absolutely check this thing out yourself. She was a medical student at a good university, so she could have had a perfect job and a promising future. But why did she leave in such a hurry? Yet, if she was doing so well in America, why did she come back? Well, I guess it was because the person who gave her money there broke up with her. She didnât have any money, so she came back here to ask us for money. Wayne, sheâs not as perfect and noble as you think.â
Wayne stood up, straightened his cuffs, and said coldly, âWhat do you mean by that? I get it. Maybe, you donât want me to help her. So, you can get all the money of your family. I know what you want to do, and I wonât listen to your bullshit anymore. Youâve already wasted ten minutes of my life, and thatâs enough.â
He then walked away.
Looking at Wayneâs back, Allieâs expression was extremely embarrassed. After a while, she finally came back to her senses. She sneered and thought, Wayne would definitely look into that after listening to my words. Then, he would find out that I was telling the truth.
It was true that Anna was pregnant at that time, and the proof was Tammy, a five-year girl. It was also true that she went to America without telling anyone why, and the whole Gabriel family knew about it. Allie checked whether Anna depended on any man in America, but she couldnât find anything because Annaâs profile had been revised. However, she knew she could solve everything with money and know everything through the Internet.
Allie thought, As soon as Wayne finds out about Jasper Thomas, he would know everything. Although itâs a little difficult for me to get my dadâs money, I will definitely get it all.
Frank was in a coma for a week before he woke up. At that time, the hospital had moved him to a general ward.
Since Anna had quit her job, she had nothing to do. So, she visited Frank every day at the hospital. Whenever Tammy didnât need to go to swimming lessons on weekends, she would bring her there, too.
âCome here, honey, let me see you.â Frank waved toward Tammy, looking very amiable.
Anna was peeling an apple at that moment. She handed Tammy a slice of apple and said, âHoney, give this to your grandpa.â
Tammy smiled and nodded. She walked to Frank with that slice of apple, and said in a sweet voice, âGrandpa, have some apple.
Itâs sweet.â
Frank laughed cheerfully and said, âWell, thank you, honey. The apple you gave me must be very delicious.â
Tammy winked, smiled, and said, âYes, thatâs what my mother said! It seems that I have magical fingers!â
Anna smiled as she felt resigned. She said, âOkay, honey, have some of these too. Maybe you should stop talking now, because grandpa needs some rest.â
Frank Shook his head and said, âThatâs okay, Anna. Iâd love to talk to Tammy. It seems like this surgery was quite worth it because I A to spend more uime with you two.â
A frowned and said, âHey. Dad, donât say that.â
âWell, letâs not talk about that. You havenât had a good rest for few days, have you? Anna, Iâm feeling much better now. So, youâd betu yp troine tonight and have a good sleep. Or, you may be lired when you go to work tomorrow.â
âDad, itâs okay. Iâve quit my job, and I donât know where I should work next.â Anna came right out with the truth.
Frank froze at her words and asked, âYou quit? Really? Tell me, what happened? Oh, I see. Did you have a fight with Wayne?â
Anna took a deep breath and said, âOh, no, it had nothing to do with him. Forget it, Dad, I donât want to talk about it right now. I can take care of my own affairs, donât worry. Anyway, I think you should get some rest now.â
âOh, you know, young couples right all the time. Anna, just make sure to treat him fairly, okay?â
Frank told her to back off as if he was worried about something.
Just then, a knock on the door interrupted Frank.
âWho is it?â Anna asked, then opened the door. She saw a middle-aged man in a suit standing in front of her.
âMr. Anderson, hi,â she greeted that man.
Albert Anderson was Frankâs legal advisor. He had come to the hospital several times recently to talk to Frank about the companyâs shares. Every time they talked, they didnât mind that Anna was present. But Anna felt it was inappropriate for her to listen, so she left each time they talked voluntarily.
Anna said and waved to Tammy, âWell, weâll give you some privacy. Come on, Tammy, Grandpa has to work. Letâs go!â
âBye, Grandpa.â Tammy politely said goodbye to Frank and waved to Albert. Then, she followed Anna out of the ward.
The ward then became quiet.
Albert smiled and said, âMr. Gabriel, Annaâs daughter is so cute and looks just like her.â
âYes, she looks exactly like Anna,â Frank said and signed.
He then looked down for a few seconds of silence and said, âWell, letâs get down to business.â
Albert spread out the papers he brought on the table and said, âI have finished putting in five hundred million dollars as you requested. Also, I have revised your will according to your request. I just want to make sure that whether you want to give all your real estate to Shirley.â
âYeah.â Frank nodded his head with some difficulty.
Frank was only in his fifties. However, he already looked like a dying old man. His eyes were murky and dim, as if he had lost all his hope for life.
âYes, thatâs it. I hope you can read this will in front of Allie and my wife after I die.â
âBelieve me, I will. But, I think you should cheer up. I heard the doctor say that they can stabilize your disease. So, you need to let them treat you well and stay optimistic.â
Frank nodded and said, âThanks, I will. And, I want to spend more time with my granddaughter and daughter with the time I have left.â
Thave lived for half a century. Well, I didnât expect my youngest daughter, whoâs a bit alienated from me, to be by my side at the end of my life. Allie and her mom are now plotting to take my company. Then, /âll do what they want and let them have it. Frank thought to himseti.
It was ating late at night, and the streets were gradually illuminated with neon lights that brought a prosperous and joyful aunosphere to Burungham.
On the rooftopola lour story villa, the chilly evening breeze lifted the hem of a manâs silk nightgown. There was a glass in his hand, and the red wine inside was shaking. The scarlet liquid looked like an abyss that carried endless loneliness.
It looked at there was going to be a heavy rainstorm.
Gabe alled Wayne and said, âMI. Wright, Iâve checked it out. As I said before, Miss Gabrielâs profile was indeed been changed. In fact, she did namned once in Amen, and it was just in the same year she went there. She was married to an Englishman named Jaspe Thomas, and...â
âAnd what/ (0 on.â Wayne wardhus heslation and urged, And, the marriage is valid to this day. Mr. Wright, sheâs not divorced now. Iâve emailed you everything Iâve found out, and you can