CHAPTER 1265

Chapter 1265 Wynter

Taylor immediately asked, “Then, can that doctor who came by mistake really cure you, Dad?” He worried that Reuben might be putting on a show just to replace Chester.

“Of course, she can.” Reuben smiled. “She did impersonate Dr. Harper’s assistant. Although I don’t know why, she must have her

reasons.”

Noah sensed something amiss. “Dad, you seem to trust this doctor too much. Is there something you didn’t want to say in front of outsiders just now?”

“Indeed. I’ve been wanting to tell you guys that I’ve known this young doctor for a long time,” Reuben admitted.

Taylor was puzzled. “Known her for a long time?”

“Do you remember what I told you about the time I donated supplies during the outbreak of the infectious disease years ago?

“A young lady gave me some pills that prevented me from getting infected,” Reuben explained with a smile. “She has saved my life once before.”

Noah and Taylor remembered the incident. Reuben had even returned to Southdale to find the girl but had no success because

he didn’t know her name.

“What a coincidence” Taylor was astonished. “How did she know you were ill now? And why didn’t she reveal her identity directly?”

“She only knew that someone in the Whitman family was ill.” Reuben looked up. His reply hit the nail on the head.

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Noah frowned slightly. “Do you mean she came to save someone in the Whitman family, and there must be a reason she didn’t reveal her identity?”

Reuben nodded and handed them the note Wynter left him. “Take a look at this.”

The two brothers examined the note, and their expression shifted.

“The Wrays‘ influence has extended too far.” Reuben placed both his hands at his back, his gaze fixed on a corner of Quaint Villa. ” Sometimes, I wonder if there really is some misunderstanding.”

Noah remained silent while Taylor hesitated for a moment.

“Let me think it over,” Reuben said, turning his eyes to a photograph. It was of the late Isabella, who had passed away too soon. Noah and Taylor, who had once pampered Marie like a princess, were in it as well.

Who would have thought that later, Marie would allow Shane, that scoundrel, to wreak havoc on the Whitman family’s market?

If it weren’t for Fabian who rushed over from Kingbourne to intervene, Noah and Taylor would have gotten into serious trouble.

If it weren’t for the fact that Shane was their brother–in–law, with Marie, their blood sister, vouching for him, who would have trusted him so much?

That incident had taken years for Noah and Taylor to recover from. Any other person might have never bounced back.

What hurt the most was Marie’s reaction at the time. She had completely disappeared, and when she finally showed up, she asked if any of it mattered.

Thinking back, Reuben took a deep breath. “You two should think

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about it as well,”

Noah suddenly spoke up, “Dad, some people from the Quinnell family will be at the Chamber of Commerce tomorrow. How about coming with me if you’re feeling well?”

For the past few years, due to Reuben’s poor health, Noah had been attending the Chamber of Commerce for him. He now suggested it because he felt the timing was right.

“I heard that Wynter will be representing them,” he added.

“Wynter…” Reuben recalled his soft, cuddly granddaughter. She would always wear a tiger–head hat and extend her arms to ask for hugs. His heart softened at the thoughts of Wynter.

Then, he remembered the young doctor’s words. A wounded heart could only be mended by tending to the inner wounds, and misunderstandings could only be cleared by talking about it.