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Three days had passed since the incident at the mall happened. George Sullen had no choice but to file a medical excuse for Susan Sullen. His wife's condition had worsened during her stay at the prison. There is no way to bail out his wife so George needed to show her wife's medical history, that his wife is indeed been suffering extreme paranoia since she was 11 years old. Given with proof, George Sullen was allowed to take his wife to the facility specializing in this case.
George never wanted to reveal to anyone that his wife, in extreme cases loses her mind. In all honesty, he didn't know his wife was like this before they got married. He only discovered it when she had attacks during her pregnancy with the twins. If he had known, he might have made a different decision. He might have never married Susan.
" Father, Susan doesn't know what she was doing. She was only worried about Daniella. " George explained to the Elder. He didn't expect the Elder would ask him to move out his wife from the Sullen Estate. Since his elder brother's wife died, Susan is the only Daughter-in-law of the Sullen Household. If Susan discovered this, she might really become crazy.
" We've talked about this. Unless you fix this with Daniel, I cannot allow her to stay here. She is using the Sullen's name for her misconduct, I cannot allow it. You should be thankful that Daniel asked Mo Laotian to cover up the case. " Elder Sullen said, outraged visible on his voice. With his hand on his back, he faced his youngest son. Elder Sullen had been trying not to get too upset about the situation. Three days ago when he learned the news from Mo Chendong, he almost had a heart attack. He doesn't understand how his daughter-in-law could act like that towards her own son.
George Sullen was conflicted. He knew his wife would never agree to his father's condition. She would never try and fix things with Daniel.
" . . . " George couldn't say anything so Elder Sullen walked towards him.
" My son, I know this isn't just because of Daniel. I don't know why this whole family had become like this. And I wish to know. I know all of you had been keeping me in the dark, maybe because of my health but sooner or later I will find out. When that time comes I will not take on sides as all of you are my family but for now, I wish you to fix your relationship with your only son, Daniel. All I want is for us to be happy. " Elder Sullen said. He knew there is a problem within the family and everyone purposely kept him from knowing it.
George looked at his father in guilt. The Elder was right. There was indeed a problem in the family even long before he had married Susan, even before Daniel. It started when his mother, Mia Sullen, died giving birth to him.
" If there is nothing else then please let me rest. " Elder Sullen said sitting on his chair. George nodded his head and left, sighing in frustration. He couldn't stop thinking why his family had become like this as well. Was God punishing him for killing his mother and throwing his own son away? As Father Sullen walked into his own study he bumped into his older brother who had just come home from work.
" Shouldn't you be looking for your two-faced daughter!?... Oh, I know. You're too occupied with your crazy wife. " Eldest Young Master Sullen, Gared, mocked his young brother. George lowered his head and continued to walk straight, too tired to respond.
" You know! God is really good. He's punishing you for killing my mother. I just don't know why it took so long to punish a murderer. " Hearing what his Elder brother had said George stopped walking, his fingers forming into a fist. He tried to calm himself down, he is used to this. His elder brother blamed him for the death of their mother. George knew it wasn't his fault but every time his elder brother said it, it always affected him and slowly he started to believe it as well.
Maybe it was truly him who killed his mother.
" . . . " George didn't say anything. The events happening to him really exhaust him. He wanted to rest for now.
" What's this? You're not going to deny it this time? "
" I am already tired today so if you just excuse me. I will still have to visit my crazy wife tomorrow morning. " George countered and then walking away, he didn't want to stay close to his older brother for too long. After George left, Gared Sullen glared at the direction where his younger brother left unaware that Elder Sullen was there listening to his two sons talking. Elder Sullen staggered going back to his bed after hearing the two. He never knew his two sons had been like this. The two sons he had with Mia, where did he go wrong? Where did he go wrong raising his two sons after the death of his wife?
Elder Sullen clutch on his chest feeling so much pain. His heartbeat was so loud as if other people could hear it from far away. He was starting to have difficulty breathing. Kneeling on the floor while clutching on his chest, Elder Sullen slowly lost consciousness and fell on the floor. The image of his wife flashed into his mind.
' Mia, my beloved wife. I couldn't raise our sons well. '
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" Laotian, I heard from Grandfather that my biological father wants to talk to me. " Daniel asked, they already had dinner hours ago so now Daniel was currently drinking his glass of milk. Luangmin is already asleep so the two were getting ready for bed as well after taking a shower together.
" Hmmm, do you want to talk to him? " The Alpha asked from the bathroom, he was currently blowing his own hair.
" No, Whatever he wants I don't care. " Daniel said shaking his head walking beside Laotian. And besides, Daniel had a guess what they will be talking about if he agrees.
" hmmm, good. " Laotian praised kissing his wife's forehead. Daniel smiled feeling the Alpha's lips against his forehead. He couldn't stop blushing. Laotian was just so sweet towards him. Daniel played with the glass as he stared at the Alpha's body. Laotian is only wearing his lower pajamas so Daniel could clearly view his husband's well-built muscles. Daniel knew that Laotian workout but doesn't know when and to what extent to be able to achieve such a perfect body.
So mesmerized, the glass slip from Daniel's hands to the floor, thankfully Daniel was wearing long pajamas that he didn't get hurt from the shattered glass.
" Don't move. " Laotian immediately said putting down the blower. He then walked towards Daniel and lifted him into his arms since the Omega wasn't wearing anything on his feet.
" Sorry. "
" It's okay, accidents happen. I'll call someone to clean it up right away. " Laotian said standing up after checking that Daniel wasn't hurt at all.
"Wait!... W-wear something first. " Daniel shyly said looking at the half-naked Laotian. For some reason, Daniel doesn't like other people seeing his husband's body.
" *chuckles* Okay if my Daniel said so. " Laotian smiled feeling happy that Daniel showed his possessive side. Laotian lived at the Mo estate until he was 20 and he's used walking around the house half-naked. Of course even now that he married Daniel, this habit never changed.
As Laotian walked to the closet Daniel's phone suddenly rang. It was John calling.
" Hello, John? What is it? " Daniel asked surprised. It was rare for the old secretary to call him. Additionally, it's late at night.
" Young Master Daniel, Earlier this evening Master Gabriel had a sudden attack and is now in the ICU. Master just woke up and doesn't want to see anyone but you young master Daniel. " John informed straightforwardly, he was instructed by Elder Sullen to never let anyone in his room aside from Daniel.
" W-what? I-is grandfather okay? " Daniel's voice trembled.
" Young Master Daniel, it is better for you to see Master Gabriel yourself. He will be waiting for your visit when it is time. " John replied, he doesn't want to say anything that would worry the Omega more. The Elder isn't in a critical condition anymore but he still needed intensive care so he is being kept in the ICU for the time being until the doctor says it's okay to transfer the Elder into a normal ward.
" O-okay I'll visit right away. Tell grandfather I will be there now. "
" Master is now going to rest. Tomorrow, Master will wait for you. Until then please do not worry so much. The Master is okay. " Daniel nodded his head, he was so afraid that the Elder would not survive.
" What happened? " Laotian asked seeing Daniel was about to cry. He thought the Omega had been hurt from the glass and is now bleeding. Laotian rushed towards Daniel and scanned his feet again.
" J-john called and said G-grandfather h-had an attack and now in Intensive Care. " Daniel cried rubbing his eyes.
" Do you want to visit him now? "
" Y-yes but J-john said grandfather is resting now. " Daniel sobbed like a child. His cries had become louder by the second. Laotian hugged Daniel to calm him down, a little.
" If you want we can go and see him now. You don't have to disturb his rest. " Laotian said with indulgence. He absolutely hates seeing Daniel cry.
" I-I want to see grandfather. " Daniel said bawling against the Alpha's embrace. Elder Sullen was the only family who has been with him in the years of him being alone. Daniel had become so attached to the Elder. If he doesn't go now and see him, he's afraid that his grandfather won't survive the night. Daniel doesn't want Elder Sullen to die.
Gabriel Sullen isn't young anymore and he couldn't handle heart attacks now, he is already 72 years old. It's already a miracle the old man still looks so young and energetic. He doesn't seem like his 72 but of course, his heart didn't escape his age. His arteries didn't escape from tightening up due to age.
Changing quickly, Daniel and Laotian asked Mrs. Mo and Elder Mo to watch Luangmin while they go out. They also told them that Elder Sullen had an attack but because it's late and visitors aren't allowed anymore so only Daniel and Laotian would come and visit.
" Laura, is this my fault? " Elder Mo said to his wife sitting on their bed. He knew that his friend had a fragile heart but he still told him about what his daughter-in-law did. He knew his friend too much and he knew that if he didn't tell, the Elder would be upset again. He never wanted to be kept in the dark just because he has heart disease.
" No Chen, it's my fault. I was so angry that's why I told you. I knew you would tell Gabriel. Tomorrow let's go and visit him, I want to apologize. " Mrs. Mo said comforting her husband. She knew Elder Sullen shouldn't get too stressed but she still caused trouble.
" This isn't your fault. If it wasn't for Susan Sullen you wouldn't get angry. I know you too much, you wouldn't initiate a fight if the other person didn't start it. " Elder Mo comforted his wife who looked guilty. Although Mrs. Mo talks too much, she didn't have that many friends and never had enemies throughout their married years. Laura Mo is known for having a low profile and not everyone knew her appearance when she decided to stay and be a housewife. She's the kind of person who enjoys staying at home and still wouldn't get lonely.
" Still I shouldn't have made a huge scene out of it. I hope Gabriel is fine. "