âWhy the sudden call, son?â Gregory beamed. His affectionate tone was unlike his usual haughtiness.
Justinâs lashes fluttered.
As far as Justin could remember, Gregory had never once spoken to him like a father would to a son.
Gregory had never used the term sonâ on him either.
Gregory was only a benevolent father to Grant. Sure enough, Gregory only considered Grant his son
because Shannon was the love of his life.
Even though Justin found it ironic, there was nothing he could say or do about it.
âHow have you been doing, Dad?â Grantâs husky voice came on the other end of the line.
Grantâs voice was deep and highly identifiable, so Justin could hear. the conversation despite the
distance.
âIâm doing well. What about you, son? How is your treatment coming along in Meridan? Is all going
well? Any relapse lately?â Gregory had flown to Meridan to visit his eldest son last year. However, he
had been too busy this year to make time.
âIâm very well. Donât worry.â
Grant paused and asked with concern, âI heard that Justin was injured and admitted to the hospital.
How is he doing? Is everything okay?â
Justin furrowed his brows.
He had nothing against Grantâs show of concern. However, he was surprised that Grant caught wind of
his recent encounter despite years of being away from Savrow.
Gregory answered, âJustin had a major surgery and was in a coma for a few days, but he has regained
consciousness now.â
Grant asked, âAre you in the hospital with Justin?â
âYes. Your grandfather and I are in his ward as we speak.â
âCan you hand the phone to Justin? I want to talk to him.â
Heeding Grantâs request, Gregory walked over and gave the phone to Justin. âYour brother wants to
talk to you.â
Justin took the phone hesitantly and put it to his ear. âGrant.â
âI was anxious to hear that you were badly injured, Justin. I wanted to fly back and see you, but-â
Grantâs voice was filled with worry.
âIâm fine, Grant. Youâre not in the best of health to take a flight. You donât need to put yourself through
that for me.â Justin smiled and comforted him. âIâm fine now, really. Donât worry.â
âDid Ms. Thompson perform the surgery on you?â
The man hid his shock. âYes.â
âI know Ms. Thompson was my sister-in-law and that you divorced this year. Still, she was kind and
understanding enough to overlook the past and operate on you. Even though you canât continue as
husband and wife, you should remain cordial with her. Ms. Thompson has a kind heart and has shown
herself to be the bigger person.â
Justin pursed his lips.
Grant knew everything about Justin, despite being in Meridan.
âItâs my fault that Bella and I arenât together anymore, Grant. I was blind and brought this upon myself. I
owe her too much.â
Justin clenched his fists, his eyes turning bloodshot as he made up his mind. âI have decided to pursue
Bella. Even if it takes the rest of my life, I will get Bella back.
âSheâs the only wife for me.â
Gregory was shocked.
It appeared Justin was determined to get back together with Bella, even at the cost of a lifetime.
Although there was no doubt Bella outshone most women in the world, Justin was throwing his life
away for one woman. It was not worth it.