"Tom, Luke, eat something. Go to sleep after you finish your meal. We'll stay here to keep an eye on Edward." Although Cynthia knew that Tom was the best person to take care of her son, still she couldn't bear to see him so exhausted. She felt he would be able to help Edward better once he had well rested.
Mom, I am fine. It's Tom who needs to sleep after the several-hour-long surgery." Jonathan had once threatened Luke that he would fire him if he didn't change his way to address Cynthia and him, so Luke did as Jonathan had asked.
You both go. You can't stay here. We have to take care of Edward in turns. If we don't rest, we won't have the energy. I know I can't persuade Daisy to rest, as she doesn't want to leave Edward at all. She is asleep now. Don't wake her up. She needs a good rest. She won't sleep again if she wakes up." Cynthia looked feeble, but she managed things efficiently.
Jonathan kept silent. He looked at the drawn curtain. With a frown on his face, he was lost in deep thoughts. He was sure Edward was rescued again. Why else would the curtain be suddenly drawn, and why would Tom ask Daisy to go in to speak with Edward? However, he didn't ask about it lest Cynthia might be worried. He hoped Edward was out of danger now.
Okay. I will take a rest in my office. Let me know if something unexpected happens." Tom realized that as a doctor, he had to be clearheaded, so he accepted Cynthia's offer. After having some food from the food box in Mrs. Wu's hand, he headed for his office.
Mom, I have to do some work. I have to leave now. I don't have time to eat." Paul Du was still hung over the crocodile pool. Luke wondered whether Paul had admitted his guilt after two days and one night. It was quite possible that Paul had passed out due to was quite possible that Paul had passed out due to fear.
Okay. Go. Be careful." After Edward was hurt, Cynthia became more cautious, so she urged Luke to be careful.
Okay. I'll be right back." Luke grinned as he saw Jonathan stare at the ICU. It was obvious that Jonathan was concerned about Edward. Otherwise, he wouldn't fix his gaze on the ICU. He used to fix his eyes on Cynthia only, but he acted differently now.
Take your time. We will take good care of Edward. Go ahead with your business." Luke never looked out for himself. Instead, he was always attentive to Edward's needs and wellbeing. Cynthia regretted this. She felt she shouldn't have imposed such a heavy burden on him.
The corridor grew quiet after Luke left. Cynthia was worried as she couldn't see what was going on in the ICU. She had a worried expression on her face.
Don't worry. He'll continue to fight me. He won't die. Do you think your son is a coward?" Jonathan pulled Cynthia into his arms. His stiff expression turned mild in front of Cynthia.
Honey, please be nice to him. You are his dad, not enemy." Cynthia pleaded. Several decades had passed, but Jonathan was still as handsome as before. Cynthia couldn't understand why Jonathan and Edward didn't make peace. Their hostile relation annoyed her.
Are you criticizing me for Edward?" Jonathan frowned and squinted at Cynthia. He knew that if he tried to be nice to Edward, Cynthia would be insatiable, and she would focus on Edward only. He couldn't bear to be ignored by Cynthia.
No, I treat both of you equally. I love you both, so I won't prefer either one of you over the other. I can't bear to see you hurting each other." Cynthia told Jonathan what she thought while looking him in the eye determinedly.
I know. I'm sorry I made such a scene." Jonathan closed his eyes sadly. He shouldn't have made a fuss about this matter again.
"Honey, thank you for sincerely accepting Edward. We owe this to him. He didn't get to enjoy parental love throughout his childhood." Cynthia sneered at herself. She was the one to be blamed for all this. Jonathan didn't like Edward because he thought Edward was a burden. Cynthia was filled with regret for being unable to handle this matter appropriately.
As I said, he is also my son." Both Daisy and Cynthia had thanked Jonathan for Edward. Jonathan didn't like accepting their gratitude. It made him feel like they belonged to the same family, while he was an outsider.
Mrs. Wu wiped away her tears. Jonathan finally admitted Edward was his son. He had never cared for Edward over the years. Those who didn't know them well assumed Edward wasn't his son. What a happy ending. However, Edward wasn't out of danger yet.
Mrs. Wu, you can go back. Daisy doesn't have time to eat breakfast. Why don't you make something nice for her?" Cynthia thought of Mrs. Wu and turned to her.
Okay. No problem. I'll prepare her favorite dishes." Mrs. Wu's tears turned into smiles. She liked Daisy's warmth and tenderness. Although Daisy looked cold, she didn't put on airs or make things difficult for the servants. After Cynthia sent away all the others, the corridor became very quiet. She knew the medical staff were taking care of Edward in the ICU, but she still felt uneasy. Her eyebrows knitted in a frown. What Jonathan said didn't ease her anguish.
On the top floor of the FX International Group, Rain saw a delicate silhouette when he walked out of the elevator. He slowed down for a few seconds. But soon he picked his pace again and walked to his office with an enchanting smile. The woman stopped him.
Miss Lin, what's the matter?" Rain raised his eyebrow and flaunted a charming look. Even Jessica was besotted with him at this moment.
You are purchasing the stock of the Lin Group, right?" Jessica looked at Rain with fierce eyes. She knew Edward wouldn't treat her with such ruthlessness. Rain must be behind this.
"Yes. So what?" Rain made a face, grinning wickedly.
Why do you do that? Edward would disapprove if he knows about it." Jessica heard from the shareholders that Rain went to discuss business with them. Otherwise, she wouldn't know that Rain was behind all this.
Miss Lin, how naive can you get? I'm a busy man. Why would I bother to purchase the stock of your small company if Edward didn't give the orders?" Rain always gave a hard time to those whom he didn't like. Jessica was at the top of his list.
Rain, don't be so arrogant. You're just a low-status employee at the FX International Group. You have nothing to show off." Jessica bit her lip. Her face twisted with anger.
I admit that I am an insignificant man, and you are a noblewoman. So why are you getting off your high horse to talk with me?" Rain's smile became more charming. Those who knew him well knew that he was just like Edward in some way. The more intoxicating his smile was, the more furious he was.
Where is Edward? I have to talk to him. I don't want to argue with you." Chin up, Jessica spoke with a condescending attitude. There was contempt in her eyes.
Sorry, Edward is away. I'm in charge of the FX International Group in his absence. If there is nothing else, I'll request you to just fuck off." Rain cast a cold look at Jessica, much different from the enchanting look he was wearing moments ago.
What if I don't? Don't you forget who I am? You're not fitted to talk to me." Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Jessica acted as if she was naturally better than other people. Except for company bosses, all the employees were inferior in her eyes, and they were not qualified to talk to such a woman of quality and stature as her. She was so arrogant that she even despised Daisy and Luke.
Anna, ask security to drive this crazy woman out.
She is not allowed to step into the FX International Group again. Anyone who lets her come in will get fired." Rain gave the order coldly, making everyone shudder.
Rain, how dare you!" Grinding her teeth, Jessica became purple with rage. Her lips were trembling.
I dare to do everything. Don't think you are special. In my eyes, you're like a prostitute in a bar. When you see me next time, I advise you to change your path. I don't want to see you again."
Rain said harshly. He was annoyed because Edward was hurt, and Jessica brought annoyance to him in the early morning, so now he bulged with anger.
Why are you standing still? Didn't you hear me?" Rain was always cordial with his subordinates, and he never acted all high and mighty, but Jessica's humiliation irritated him.
Mr. Xia, I've called the security. They're on their way." Anna never disobeyed Rain. All the employees of the FX International Group knew that Rain represented Edward, and his orders were as important as Edward's.
You can't afford to drive me out. I'm pregnant with Edward's baby. If I lose the baby, he will make you suffer bitterly. Rain, I hope you know the consequence of your actions!"
Jessica sneered, smugly looking at Rain's angry face. She became much more arrogant.
Ha-ha! Jessica, I didn't expect that you are such a shameless woman. I don't believe you're pregnant with Edward's baby. Neither he would sleep with you, nor would he get you pregnant. You can cheat others, but you can't fool me. Now I know how evil you are."
Rain wagged a disapproving finger and mocked Jessica unmercifully. He put Jessica to shame just like what Jessica had done to him. He was not as cruel as Edward and Belinda, but his bitchy words still silenced Jessica.