She doesn’t deserve any space, nor my trust!
Leonard wanted to say something more, but he knew that Mr. Lysander was furious and wouldn’t listen to reason right now. So, he kept his mouth shut and certainly didn’t dare mention that Mrs. Mila had run off with Forrest.
He was genuinely worried that Mr. Lysander might not wait to recover before taking action…
At least wait until the wound has healed a bit.
Just then, Lysander’s phone rang on the bedside table. Since he was in no condition to answer, Leonard walked over to pick it up.
It was a call from the police station.
After listening to the other end, Leonard showed no emotion and simply told Lysander, It’s work-related. I’ll step out to handle it.
Lysander, nursing a head injury and feeling unwell, had recently entrusted Leonard with all work matters, so he didn’t object.
Leonard left the hospital room and stood in the hallway, responding with a blank expression, Sorry, the family register appears to be lost, and we can’t provide it at the moment.
The officer asked several more times, but Leonard could only offer the same answer.
After hanging up, a slight furrow appeared on his brow… He hadn’t anticipated that Mila would move so quickly, giving up on retrieving the documents from them and reporting it directly to the authorities.
But perhaps this worked in their favor, as it would buy them an additional fifteen days.
That would be sufficient.
Returning to the room, he casually asked about work matters. Lysander, with a shadowed expression, said, That Forrest, find out when he came back, where he’s been all these years, and what he plans to do now.
Leonard nodded, Already on it.
Lysander’s eyes were filled with a fierce determination, He slipped away seven years ago, but if he dares to return this time, he won’t be so lucky.
…
Lysander didn’t look pleased to see him, What are you doing here?
Archie shrugged with a playful grin, Dad told me to come by every weekend to learn a thing or two from you. I didn’t expect to find you in the hospital. Who had the guts to take a swing at you? Tell me, and I’ll avenge you!
If he truly knew who it was, he’d probably have to admire them—whoever had the courage to take down his usually untouchable, arrogant cousin. Quite the hero!
Lysander couldn’t be bothered with this joker and turned his gaze towards Leonard.
Leonard nodded, Your mother agreed on your behalf. She wanted to tell you when she called you back to the family home, but you didn’t return…
Lysander’s face darkened.
What was his mother thinking, bringing such a nuisance into their home, only to add to his headaches?
Archie hooked a chair with his foot and plopped down, crossing his legs. His eyes darted towards the beautiful woman feeding his cousin. When she glanced his way, he cocked an eyebrow, his grin full of mischief, Carry on, pretend I’m not even here.