The atmosphere in the room grew tense as everyone inside fell silent, some even covering their mouths with their hands. The information that had just been revealed was overwhelming and everyone knew it needed to be shared with others. However, what they didn't realize was that someone was standing by the door, also in tears. Upon closer inspection, it became apparent that this person was likely the subject of the conversation. The world can be a scary place at times.
Minenhle was caught off guard by the sudden attention from the people around her, leaving her unsure of how to react. She remained still, her shock evident on her face.
As the truth began to sink in, a flood of thoughts raced through her mind. "If you're not my real parents, then where are my biological parents?"
"I have nothing to do with you. Ask your mother, she knows everything," Mr. James said with a distant look in his eyes. It was clear that he had no feelings for her at all. When she was younger, he had pretended to love her so much, but everything changed when he had a son. It seemed that once he realized he could have children, his fake love for her vanished. She felt a sharp pain in her chest as if her heart had been stabbed. She touched her chest and realized that she was heartbroken.
People looked at her with worried expressions. They couldn't believe that there were heartless people in this world like that. Why adopt a child and start abusing her? They all pitied her.
Although there were people around, none of them were willing to confront Mr. James due to his wealthy background and expensive clothing. This air of affluence made people hesitant to speak out against him, and it seemed that those with money held all the power. As a result, everyone kept quiet and focused on their interests. However, nobody noticed a young man standing near Minenhle who was observing the situation. He appeared quiet and unconcerned, but in reality, he was fuming. His face was frowning, and his eyes were fixed on Mr. James, exuding a strong aura of anger.
Mr. James suddenly felt a strong chill and wondered if he was getting a fever. However, he noticed a young man standing behind Minenhle, and as a businessman, he understood the significance of his cold demeanor. He tried to recall which well-known family the young man belonged to and recognized him from a banquet hosted by the Chawa family at a hotel. He quickly acted and pulled Minenhle away from shielding Tyran, who resembled one of the heirs introduced at the banquet. He scolded Minenhle for daring to stand in front of Mr. Chawa and even hit her in the face. Then, he bowed in front of Tyran and asked if he was looking for him with a smile on his face.
Without realizing it, he unintentionally worsened the situation with Tyran by trying to act wisely. Tyran remained quiet for five minutes before agreeing to talk.
"Shall we go outside? This place is quite dirty and crowded. We can find a better location," he suggested with a frown on his face. However, Tyran politely declined, insisting that they discuss the matter on the spot.
"But..." he began to object, only to be cut off by Tyran's interruption: "I think it's best if we stay here."
"Okay, where should we sit and talk?" he asked.
"Right here, standing like this," Tyran replied, though someone who knew him well could sense his patience running thin.
During the conversation, Tyran gestured towards Minenhle and asked Mr. James if she was his daughter. Worried that she might cause trouble, Mr. James quickly denied any connection to her. Tyran then turned to Mrs. James and asked if Minenhle was also her daughter. Mrs. James paused for a moment and looked at Minenhle, who was filled with anticipation. She felt a flutter in her heart and placed her hand over it before answering, "Yes." She looked at Minenhle and added, "You will always be my daughter. Even though you are not my biological child, I love you just the same."
Minenhle burst into tears and ran to Mrs. James, embracing her tightly. The two of them hugged and cried together for a moment. Tyran watched them with longing, missing his late mother deeply. He could sense the closeness between Minenhle and Mrs. James.
Once they had stopped crying, Minenhle rested on her mother's lap while Mrs. James gently stroked her back. Tyran asked Minenhle if the man standing nearby was her father, to which she replied with a quiet "no." She had learned that some things can't be forced.
Tyran was granted permission to make a decision. He then expressed, "This means that Minenhle does not have a father. I am willing to take care of her moving forward. What are your thoughts?" He directed this question towards her, causing her ears to feel blocked.
The woman was perplexed by the man's persistent surprises. He had picked her up before and now he was proposing to be her guardian. She paused to consider his offer and caught a glimpse of his eyes. They were strikingly beautiful, yet it felt as if he could read her thoughts.
She was admiring him that she was lost in her thoughts and heard a voice saying"Do you agree" and said "Yes". She realized what she had done when she came back into the right state but she couldn't withdraw her thoughts. It was too late to deny what had been spoken.
The Tyran suddenly announced, "It's settled then. Mrs. James isn't feeling well, but don't worry, I'll transfer her to a better room and cover all her medical expenses. I know some specialists in this field, so she'll be on the road to recovery soon. And as for Minenhle, I'll take care of her until her mother is feeling better." Mrs. James was overjoyed and tears of gratitude streamed down her face. She thanked Tyran for his kindness and asked him to take good care of Minenhle, wishing him blessings from above.
"It's fine. Last but least, there is going to be no cooperation between the companies belonging to the Chawa groups and those of Mr. James. We are enemies from today onwards so watch out. "
Mr. James was sweating profusely. He couldn't quite grasp the situation. It appeared as though his supposed daughter was already acquainted with the Chawa boy. What a shame. He wished he had realized this earlier and not provoked the girl.
Suddenly, a loud thud echoed through the area. Eyes turned toward the source of the noise and saw a man who had been proud moments before, now kneeling before a young man and begging for mercy.
"Please spare me. I know I was in the wrong. I promise not to do it again. Spare me for the sake of Minenhle."
"The mention of Minenhle reminds me of something. Earnest, come and give this scam artist back the slaps he gave to Minenhle."
Suddenly, Earnest swiftly slapped Mr. James twice, causing him to fall to the ground silently. The situation escalated, causing many visitors to hastily bid farewell to the patients and depart from the ward. Tyran also didn't linger, departing with Earnest and Minenhle. Upon settling in the car, Minenhle's tears began to flow uncontrollably, resulting in even harder crying.
Tyran found himself in a challenging situation as he struggled to comfort a woman. Despite his success in the business world, he was at a loss for how to solve this simple puzzle before him. He decided to simply let her speak her mind and waited until she had calmed down to gently wipe away her tears with a tissue. Tyran then allowed her to rest her head on his lap while he soothingly patted her back.
When Earnest noticed that the crying had stopped, he asked what was going on. Tyran initially didn't respond, but instead turned to Minenhle and asked what she wanted to eat. She replied by saying she didn't want anything, but Tyran knew that wasn't the case as she hadn't eaten all day. After some coaxing, Minenhle confessed that she wanted ice cream. Tyran suggested they go out to buy some and then head back home.
They drove to the ice cream shop and Tyran joined Minenhle in the long queue. However, she was losing hope when Tyran left her waiting and returned with an ice cream. He didn't explain much and they returned to the car.
As she ate the ice cream, Minenhle's heart melted, easing her pain and bringing a smile to her face. Tyran noticed and unconsciously touched her cheek, causing her to wince in pain. Suddenly, they noticed a car following them, and Tyran instructed Earnest to keep a closer eye on it.
Tyran glanced behind and saw that the car was hurtling towards them at full speed. He swiftly jumped into the driver's seat and swapped places with Earnest. Tyran quickly executed a U-turn, causing the car pursuing them to plummet from the bridge into the river below. Unfortunately, the occupant of the vehicle must have experienced a great deal of pain.