Jennie came back to her senses, wiped her eyes, and then asked, âWho is it?â
The person at the door did not respond. Jennie froze and then repeated the question she had just asked. It had already been 1:30 a.m She initially assumed it was a guest. They would visit her if the receptionist could not solve their issue.
However, the person was clearly not a guest. Just when she thought she had heard wrong, she heard a knock on the door again.
She then proceeded to move towards the door. Through the peephole on the door, she looked around but saw no one. Just as she was perplexed, she noticed a black shadow obscuring the peephole.
Taken aback, Jennie stumbled. Then, she heard another knock on the door. Seconds later, a piece of paper came in through the door and touched her toes. Jennie was frightened and almost screamed out as she saw a line on the paper: Jennie, how is our son doing now?
Her face turned pale quickly, and she didnât return to her senses fora long time. In fear, she collapsed to the floor.
The knock on the door woke Ryan up. He was always a light sleeper and would wake up at the slightest sound. When he heard the sharp knock on the door, he became uneasy. He got out of bed and opened the door to his room, only to discover that no one was in the corridor.
The waiter sitting at the front desk had fallen asleep. The hotel door Was shut, and no one appeared to have come in. Ryan paused, walked to his motherâs room, knocked on the door, and asked, âAre you awake? Mom!â 339 How Is Our Son Doing?
Jennie was silent for a minute before asking, âWhatâs wrong?â
Ryan exhaled a relief before saying, âOh, | just heard a knock on the door, but no one was there. Did you hear it?â
âNo, | didnât hear anything. You probably heard wrong.â
âOh, Iâm sorry. Good night, Mom.â
âGood night, sweetie.â
Then Jennie heard Ryan walk away. Still standing in the doorway, she looked back at the man sitting on the couch and frowned.
The weak light illuminated his features as he grimaced at her. He said, âWhat are you afraid of? | just spoke with him. It must have been difficult for you to raise our son alone for all those years, Jennie. How come you never called me?â
Jennie cut him off, âShut up!â As she was afraid someone would hear her, she lowered her voice, âRyan is not your son, William.
He has nothing to do with you!â
William lifted an eyebrow, then locked his gaze on Jennie and said, âI knew it! Heâs so young and not even twenty. So, Wayne is my son, | guess.â
Jennie clenched her teeth and said, âStop talking! That has absolutely nothing to do with it. Youâve immigrated to America, havenât you? Why are you here?â
William sighed and seemed to feel sorry for that. He said, âJennie, you havenât changed a bit. You wonât even give me the opportunity to talk to you. Youâve left me heartbroken, dear.â
âWhy would | want to talk to you? I donât want to have anything to do with you. Back then, you only went out with me because you wanted my money. Youâve been lying to me all the time, bastard!â 339 How Is Our Son Doing?
âNo, you misunderstood me. How would you have known James adored you if it hadnât been for me? When you were younger, you fantasized about a love story in which a man would die for you. I didnât make it, but James did. You should be grateful to me for itâ
When she heard him talk about the past, Jennie trembled with rage and said, âStop talking! | know you planned the whole scheme and got James killed. How dare you say that to me?!â
James sneered and said, âWhy wouldnât I? It has been 20 years since the incident occurred, and the period of litigation is over. I donât think youâd dare to sue me.â
âIdo!â
âWell, then youâd better sue me. Youâd better let everyone know that Wayne is not a Wright but my son.â
Just as Jennie was about to yell at him, someone suddenly opened the door. In the corridor light, the extra key on the door glinted like moonlight. Ryan stormed in, yelling at the man, âDonât you dare say it again!â
Jennieâs face immediately turned pale at that moment. She had forgotten that her son was a detective, so she hadnât even just fooled him. And she knew that Ryan mustâve heard the conversation between them.
William rose up and made a scornful grimace, which made the wrinkles on his face even more obvious. He said, âDid you eavesdrop on our conversation? Then you must have heard everything just now! Do | need to say it again?â
Jennie scowled angrily at him, wishing heâd just leave them alone. âGet the hell out of here or Iâl call the cops!â she snarled.
William inhaled deeply and snarled, âI donât think youâd dare do that. 339 How Is Our Son Doing? Youâd rather take this bastard and leave the Wrights* house to save their familyâs reputation. You donât have to threaten me Like that!â
Hearing that, Ryan said angrily, âMy mother cares about the Wrights, but I donât. Do you really think there are no police stations in our town?
With that, he instantly took out his phone and attempted to dial 911. Jennie stopped him and grabbed his phone. She was gasping for air as a result of her rage. She tried to calm down before saying, âRyan, you canât call the police. William, what do you want?â
William chuckled and said, âYouâre smarter than | imagined. You should have asked me that question sooner so we wouldnât have had to argue. | couldnât have gone all this way only to catch up with you.â
Ryan wanted to rush forward and punch William, but Jennie stopped him again. She said, âTell me, what do you want from me? |
donât have anything but this hotel. Besides, Iâm no longer a Wright.â
William then said, âI want $5,000,000, and | donât care if youâre a Wright or not. | expect you to give me the money within a week.â
Jennieâs eyes widened in surprise at what she had just heard. She asked, âAre you insane?! | donât have that much money!â
William smoked a cigarette, then turned to Jennie and said, âWhatever. But if you canât give me the money, Iâll go visit my son. |
donât have any money, so heâll definitely give me some. Because, you know, Iâm his father.â