"Are you sure you don't want to go back to the office today?" For the last time, Jade asked the man who just entered her room.
Marcus hated the idea that Jade would be paying for her hospital bills so he insisted to pay for it instead. They even had a little quarrel before Jade agreed to let him shoulder her bills.
"This is my responsibility as your husband! Or are you telling me that I am incapable of taking good care of my wife?"
Jade was speechless. What's wrong with the man? Why does he keep on involving their marital status every time this day? It's not like him and Jade was a little bit confuse.
What is this? A sudden change of heart? Hmm…
"I want to take a break for this day. I'm sure tomorrow would be a busy day."
"If that's what you want then sure. Let's take a break for now. But can we visit Jackie before we head home?" Her eyes were pleading.
Marcus heaved a sigh of defeat. "10 minutes."
"30." Jade bargained.
"15." Marcus raised his brow sarcastically.
"25."
"20."
"Call!" Jade grinned playfully as they both trek the hallway to where Jackie's mom was.
Eh? She furrowed her brows. This is not the room she took for Jackie's mom.
"Why did you take me here? This is not Mrs. Long's room. It's on the other side."
Marcus smirked as he opened the VIP room. He entered and motioned the woman to follow him at once.
"Mr. Hanes!" Jackie stood up as soon as she saw her boss. "M-miss Jade…" She greeted them both. "Please come in. I'm sorry I couldn't come to see you a while ago. How are you feeling now?" Jackie asked the lady who sat on the chair beside her mother's bedside. Marcus, on the other hand, sat on the couch at the living room.
"I'm fine. Thank you." Jade smiled at her. "But how did you know?"
"Mr. Hanes told me. I didn't know you two were married." Jackie grinned teasing the woman.
"He told you?" Her eyes widened in disbelief.
"Yes, he did. He visited us while you were lying unconscious." The young lady sat opposite the woman. "Thank you miss Jade. I don't deserve the favor you are giving me and to my family but I will surely repay your goodness in the future."
They talked a little more before Jade bid her goodbye.
"Do you want to have dinner outside?" Jade suggested as soon as she entered Marcus' car.
"Dinner outside? Are you tired of cooking for me?"
Jade pouted in annoyance. "I just want to treat you to a good restaurant. Besides, you might be getting tired of eating the dishes I prepare."
"I love it. I prefer the foods that you cook rather than the foods outside."
Jade's heart skipped a beat.
He loved her cooking? She giggled within her. But what's wrong with Marcus? He's been acting strange today. Why does he keep on complimenting her? Not that she doesn't like it but it's just a bit… weird.
���But if you don't want then we can find a restaurant to your liking. I don't want t-----"
"Let's just head home." She grinned sweetly. "If my husband loves my dishes then it's my pleasure to cook for you then."
Marcus smirked. "I would love that."
MEANWHILE…
Barry was watching the latest news that was sweeping the whole country at the moment. The KSAN company versus the Enchanteur Chemicals. He doesn't know who copied who but the situation right now gave him an idea on how to get closer to his son.
If the management didn't change yet, then the KSAN's CEO should still be that nasty old man.
"Ah, guess it's time to meet an old friend." He sneered in contempt. "I told you old man, you'll be needing my help in the future and looked like the time has come." He chuckled evilly.
"Look like the heavens are helping me with my plans." He added before he brought out his phone and dialed a number.
"I need your help." He voiced as soon as the man answered the phone on the other line.
"What is it this time?"
"The CEO of the KSAN company… Can you help meet him this week?"
"I bet you watched the latest news. But I don't see any connection on your plans with you meeting that arrogant old man.
"I need him. I told you I have to work on something for the meantime and I need that old man. He could be the fastest way."
"Well, if that's what you want then I will schedule an appointment with him within this week."
"Thank you." Barry uttered before he dropped the call.
Everything is falling into place and everything is falling according to his plans. Therefore, Barry stood up and picked up his jacket and went to his favorite pub. Hope it was still the same despites how many years had passed.
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"I'm sorry madam chairwoman but I cannot contact Mr. Marcus right now. His phone was turned off." Sonny reported back.
As soon as she watched the latest news at the television, her house phone as well as her email address kept getting swarmed by different news anchor asking for an exclusive interview about the issue.
"Dang it! What is that child doing right now in times of such crisis?" She was beyond mad.
After a few minutes of calming her nerves, she remembered Jade. So she dialed the woman's number and luckily, it went through.
"Thank God someone finally answered my call!" The old woman yelped as soon as Jade answered. "Do you know where Marcus is right now? Where is he and what is he doing? He's not answering any of my calls and----"
"Grandma, I will call you once we get home." Marcus snatched the phone from Jade's hand when he heard her grandmother's voice. Jade was not on loudspeaker but Marcus can still hear the old woman's voice. She was too loud to his liking.
"I told you to turn off your phone, didn't I?" Marcus admonished the woman.
"I'm sorry. I worried that grandmother must be worried sick. She couldn't contact you since you turned off you phone that's why---"
"I have my reasons why I turned off my phone. And that old woman has a lot of ways to check me out so she should be the last person you should worry about."
"Ehm." The woman nodded obediently.
They were still on the road when the rain suddenly poured out.
"Why does it has to rain at a time like this?" Marcus muttered annoyingly since they were stuck with the traffic.
'You need to live so you can bring the truth into light…'
An image suddenly popped out before Jade's eyes. Papa!? She exclaimed.