After telling Elena to go back to her room, I approached the study alone.
The door to the study was slightly ajar.
Through the gap, I saw Denise crying.
âCaleb, listen to me!â With tearful eyes, Denise begged.
âDylanâs condition is getting worse and worse.
Just let me help you so that you can go back as soon as possible.
Iâm really scared that Dylan wonât be able to hold on for much longer.
âDonât worry.
Dylan will be fine,â Caleb said calmly.
But Denise shook her head, refusing to be consoled.
âMy poor sonâ¦
Dylan has suffered from this illness his whole life.
His only wish is to reunite with his family.
Maybe he doesnât have much time left.
I donât want him to die thinking that heâs abandoned by his father!â
She burst into violent sobs, her whole body trembling.
Finally, Calebâs expression softened.
âI would never abandon Dylan
Donât worry.
Iâve come up with a solution.
â
Denise wiped her tears away and asked hopefully, âWhat solution?â
My heart suddenly tightened in my chest.
Was Caleb going to tell Denise the truth?
For some reason, thinking that Denise would know the truth made me feel very uneasy.
âCaleb!â
Without thinking, I pushed the door open and strode in quickly.
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Debraâs POV:
Because I had interrupted their conversation, Denise turned to look at me with dissatisfaction.
âDebra, donât you know itâs rude to interrupt a private conversation?â
I raised my eyebrows and reminded her calmly, âDenise, this is my house.
If anyone here is being rude, itâs you
Indignant, Denise opened her mouth, but she couldnât find the words to defend herself.
I looked at her coldly and added, âI want you to leave.
My daughter doesnât like it when there are strangers at home.
â
Denise bit her lip and looked to Caleb for help.
But Caleb made no move to defend her.
In the end, Denise had no choice but to purse her lips and apologize to me aggrievedly.
âYouâre right,