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CHAPTERS 1096 - 1100
CHAPTER 1096
"Brother Lucas, I really regret it so much. I have regretted so much over the years. I want to find him and tell him that he will always be my brother. He is a part of my family, and an important person in my life."
Janell Joy pursed her lips. For a moment, she choked and couldn’t speak. After a long time, she calmed down and said, “However, I don’t know if I’m lucky enough to see him again."
Lucas hugged her and comforted her softly, “Janell Joy, you have to believe in him. He will figure things out and return to us."
Janell Joy shook her head and said, “What if he never does? Would I ever see him again?"
Lucas tried to assuage her, “He is still your brother at the end of the day. Don’t forget that.” Yes, Andrew was Janell Joy’s brother, the brother who loved her very much. So she had to believe that he would eventually come to a realization and come back home.
She would wait for him!
……….
After the storm, the air was particularly fresh.
Silvia picked the remote control up to open the French windows. She felt the gush of fresh air rushing into the room. She breathed in deeply, which made her feel much better in an instant.
However, her good mood only lasted a moment, as it was destroyed by Andrew instantly. His voice came from behind her. “Silvia, are you a pig?”
Silvia turned around and glared at him fiercely. “Andrew, can’t you speak nicely? If you have nothing nice to say, then shut your mouth. What do you mean by asking if I am a pig?"
Andrew pointed to the table full of greasy food and said, “You’re eating such greasy food early in the morning, aren’t you worried for your health?”
Silvia explained, “Pigs are vegetarian and they eat pig feed. As for humans, we eat meat. You are inhuman, so you won’t understand.'
Early that morning, Silvia asked the hotel staff to prepare two portions of the famous roast chicken from Jiangbei. She even ordered two portions of bacon. She wanted to make up for not eating much the day before.
After all, she was living off Andrew's money. She didn’t feel good enjoying the food alone, so she planned to wait for Andrew to come out from the shower and eat with him. Unexpectedly, this man did not thank her, he even insulted her. Once again, he misunderstood her good intentions.
Andrew said gloomily, “Don’t you know it’s better to have some light food after a high fever?”
Silvia answered arrogantly, “I’m not the one with a high fever.”
Andrew was flabbergasted at her remark. Silvia sat back at the table and picked up a chicken drumstick. She devoured it happily. After she was done, she licked the corners of her mouth with her tongue. She looked as if she hadn’t had enough.
Andrew stepped forward and poured the food on the table into the trash can. “I can’t stand such a heavy smell of grease.”
People who were familiar with Silvia knew that they must never provoke her under two circumstances. The first was when she was sleeping, and the second was when she was eating. Presently, not only did Andrew provoke her while she was eating, he even threw away her food. This was absolutely unacceptable!
Silvia was so angry that she stood up and threw a punch at Andrew. “B’stard, what the f*ck did you do?!”
Andrew grabbed her fist and clenched it tightly. “If you use profanities again, I’ll make sure you won’t be able to eat any meat for three days."
Silvia was so angry that she punched him again with her left fist. This time, he grabbed her left hand too and gripped tightly. He exerted a little force and pulled her into his arms.
“Andrew, you b*stard!” Damn it, this was so infuriating, Andrew was so strong that he did not look like a sick person at all. Silvia couldn’t beat him up even if she used up all her strength.
“Five days!”
“B*stars, who do you think you are? Do you think I would listen to you so obediently?
“Seven days!”
“B*stard! Beast! Scumbag." Silvia spoke all these words in one breath. She said all the profanities that she could think of at that time. She didn’t believe that Andrew could control what she ate.
Of course, at this time, Silvia absolutely did not expect that Andrew really meant his words. For the next month, she was not allowed to eat any meat at all, the meat she loved so much!
As she ate the healthier and bland-tasting food sent by the waiter, Silvia felt like she was eating soil. After taking a bite, she glared at him. “You’re a beast!”
Andrew ate his oatmeal slowly. He also had some salad. He seemed to enjoy it and turned a blind eye to Silvia’s angry glare.
Silvia was so upset that she was about to cry. “Andrew, what you are doing is the same as murder.”
Not allowing her to eat meat was similar to taking her life. In the end, Andrew still planned to poison her and kill her slowly. If she knew this would happen, she shouldn’t have been so kind the previous night. She should have let him die from his fever, so that she wouldn’t need to go through what was happening presently.
After Andrew was done with his meal, he wiped his mouth gracefully with a tissue. “After you’re done, let the waiter take the stuff away. Come to my room after you clean up.”
“You wish!” After being tortured by him, why would Silvia still go to him? She wouldn’t be so foolish that she would walk into hell, so it would be strange for her to follow his order.
“Ha.” Andrew sneered and walked back to his room.
“‘I'll kill you! I'll stab you with my fork!” Silvia waved the fork in her hand at his back, but she stopped immediately. She quickly called the hotel reception and asked them to send her another set of roast chicken and bacon.
Unexpectedly, the reply she got was that the hotel only served vegan food. There were no meat dishes at all.
Of course, how could such a large, five-star hotel not serve any meat? Silvia knew that Andrew must be behind it!
After all, that bastard Andrew was the one who paid for the room. If he gave the order, the staff would listen to him. However, this was not the only hotel in Jiangbei that served food. Silvia could eat somewhere else.
No matter how powerful Andrew was, she was sure that he couldn’t control her to that extent. However, this plan had failed before it even began. Silvia was penniless and she could not leave Andrew's side.
In this foreign city, it was not easy for her to get around. She had to think of a way to get some money. Of course, she could get it from Andrew. He had so much money anyway. Therefore, she poured a glass of water and came to his room obediently.
“Young Master Carter, what are you doing? I’ve brought you some water.” Andrew sat in front of the desk and was staring at the computer. When Silvia came to his side, he turned off the computer immediately and looked up at her with displeasure.
“Humph, why did he turn the computer off so quickly? Was he doing something illegal? Or looking at some pornographic videos?” Silvia thought to herself.
Then, Silvia smiled and said, “Young Master Carter, although there is nothing strange about watching porn, don’t forget that you are still sick and you’ll have to rest more. Your body might break down if you don’t get enough rest.”
Andrew frowned in exasperation. What was this silly woman thinking about all day long? Silvia smiled slyly. “You don’t need to hide it from me! There’s nothing to be ashamed about. I have watched such films with Prince and my friends before."
CHAPTER 1097
"Silvia, do you realize what you’re saying?" Andrew's expression changed. He looked at Silvia gloomily, and his voice sounded even more cold and threatening.
Was this woman thinking straight?
How could she be so bold to watch those kinds of films with another man?! Was she not afraid that they would do something untoward to her, or had they done it already?
“You didn’t hear me wrong. I watched it with Prince and my other friends. Besides, we also discussed the male and female leads. Uh.." Silvia looked at Andrew's crotch unconsciously. “It seems like."
All of a sudden, Silvia thought of something and her face blushed unconsciously. It was rare for her to be self-conscious, which was something all other ladies had.
Andrew clenched his fists and tried his best to suppress his anger. “It seems like what?"
Silvia chuckled forcibly and said, “Young Master Carter, you were much stronger and more masculine in bed.."
From Silvia’s gaze, Andrew knew that she was comparing his performance in bed to those porn actors. His anger that had been building up was about to explode. “Tell me, how many of these shows have you watched before?’'
“Not many, probably just two or three.” Silvia did not notice the anger in Andrew's eyes and answered joyfully.
Not many!
Just two or three!
Huh!
Good for her!
Andrew clenched his fists tightly, that they made a cracking sound. He asked, “Were they covered up? Have you seen any body parts you shouldn’t have looked at?”
“If I could not see those parts, how could it be considered an adult film?" Silvia stared at him like he was an idiot. “But to be honest, even the male lead is not as good-looking as you.”
In fact, Silvia was telling the truth. The male leads of those shows she watched before were nothing compared to Andrew in terms of appearance. They were less significant handsome!
If Andrew acted in those shows. Dynamic images appeared in Silvia’s mind. The more she thought about it, the more she felt her blood boiling. If Andrew replaced all the male leads in the adult films she had watched before, she would definitely watch them more frequently.
It was because she had personally experienced how long Andrew could last in bed!
Andrew suppressed his anger and continued to ask, “Not only did you watch them, but you also discussed them with other men?”
Silvia answered naturally, “Yes, of course, since we watch it together, we discussed it together. What’s the point of watching a film alone? Of course, we should watch it together. It’s more interesting that way!”
This woman was really wild. Andrew really underestimated her! The suppressed anger instantly burst out in his chest. “Did you do anything else when you watched the key moments?”
Silvia did not get what he meant, “What else could I be doing?”
“This!” Andrew demonstrated what he meant.
"Andrew, what are you doing?” Silvia was shocked as Andrew came up to her. hugged her, and then touched her inappropriately.
He asked coldly, “Did they do this to you?”
"Andrew, take your hands off me first, or I'll scream.” His mind was really twisted. Silvia had only ever discussed the film with Prince. They did not do any of those naughty things Andrew had assumed they did!
Andrew spoke furiously, “You’re right. Watching a film like that is not good for your health. Since I have someone here to resolve my physical needs, why don’t I utilize it?"
“Utilize it? Do you think I am a f*cking tool for you to use?” Silvia tried to push him away, but she failed to do so. Fear enveloped her, and she was so scared that she was trembling.
However, at this moment, Andrew was a beast that had lost its mind and was on the verge of madness. No matter how hard she struggled, he grabbed her firmly and she could barely move.
"Andrew! No!” She screamed, but it was of no use. He did not care if she was willing, just like how he was in his study that day.
It began raining again.
The dark clouds blocked the sunlight, and the weather appeared to be gloomy, just like Silvia’s heart at the moment. She could no longer see the beautiful sunshine.
She was taking a bath in the bathtub. She kept washing herself with soap and did not realize that the water had already cooled down.
Andrew's devil-like voice echoed in her ear, “Silvia, no matter what, you are my woman now. Take good care of yourself. If anyone else touches you, I will cut their hands off.”
He continued. “Silvia, my name’s next to you on our marriage certificate. It’s reasonable and legal for me to f*ck you.”
That bullsh*t marriage certificate!
Silvia hated Andrew so much that she gnashed her teeth in anger. She wished she could tear that hateful man apart. However, all she could do was to wash herself repeatedly to strip the scent of him away from her body.
Bang!
The door swung open suddenly.
Silvia was so frightened that she shivered, but she was so powerless that she couldn’t even cover herself up.
Anyway, Andrew had already seen every part of her. He had also forced her to do whatever he wanted. She had nothing else to hide. Andrew walked in and picked her up from the bathtub without saying a word. He carried her into the room.
He put her on the bed and pulled up the quilt to cover her. Then, he turned around and walked out as if nothing happened. A moment later, he walked back in with a glass of water in his hand. “Take these pills.”
“Oh.”
Contraceptive pills!
It was the same as the last time.
He was a villain who did not know how to restrain his desires, but was afraid of taking responsibility. He did not know how much harm it would bring to a woman’s body if she took too many contraceptive pills.
Silvia took the glass and ate the pills anyway. She opened her mouth to show him that she had swallowed the pills. Andrew frowned and reached out to take the glass. Just as he was about to take it, Silvia threw it on his body and the glass fell to the ground. Fortunately, the room was covered with thick carpet, and the glass did not shatter into pieces.
“You." Andrew wanted to say something, but he stopped. He picked the glass on the ground and just left the room.
Andrew sat in the living room, lit a cigarette and took a few puffs. Not only did he scare her, but he also questioned himself. He did not know why he lost control this time.
The last time, he had forced himself on her because he was drugged. He even mistook Silvia as another person.
However, this time, he was sober, and he clearly knew it was Silvia. He knew that the person in his arms was her, that the person he was making love to was her, and that the person who was struggling painfully in his arms was her. But yet, he still did not control himself.
Since when did Silvia have such a great influence over him? This revelation shocked Andrew. It sounded ridiculous to him!
He had always thought that there was only one woman in his heart, and there was no room for other women. However, he had only known Silvia for only a few months, yet, she was starting to affect his life.
Three months ago, he accidentally came across that Intentional car accident. Then, he came across this girl. A girl who looked so much like Janell Joy.
CHAPTER 1098
Andrew didn’t want to think too much about why he was so anxious. He picked up the cigarette and took a few puffs. One cigarette was not enough so he smoked a couple more. He didn’t stop until he felt a pain in his throat from the excessive smoke. Even after a few cigarettes, he still felt restless. All he thought about was that foolish woman in the room.
She had hidden in the bathroom and stayed in her bath for a long time. Was she not worried about falling sick?
Andrew wanted to check on her, or maybe he just wanted to find a reason to go to her room. He just wanted to be sure that she had fallen asleep.
He looked at the time on his watch. More than an hour had passed, and it was already 8 o’clock in the evening. Andrew got up and walked into Silvia’s room with another dose of medication.
She had fallen asleep, but her eyelashes were wet and her eyes appeared swollen. It was obvious that she was crying,
This silly woman! She didn’t cry when he bullied her. Now that she was crying alone, how would anyone know that she was upset?
He reached out his hand and wanted to touch her forehead, but before he could touch her, she slapped his hand away. She opened her eyes suddenly and looked at him with her puffy, red eyes, “Get out!”
Andrew's face turned cold. "Take this medication.”
He had already given her a dose earlier. Wasn’t it enough? He wanted her to have another dose. How strong did he think his sperms were that she needed another dose of contraceptive pills to get rid of them?
Besides, why should she pay the price for this beast’s wrongdoing? It was not that she was not willing to be pregnant with his child, but she didn’t want to harm her body. She pointed at him and shouted, “Get out of this room!”
Andrew stood still and spoke sternly, “Take it."
Silvia pointed out and yelled, “Get out!”
Andrew held her delicate chin, forced her to open her mouth, and forced the medication into her mouth.
Silvia had used this method on him this morning, but she didn’t expect that he would use it on her too.
Silvia was not as strong as Andrew. When she tried to do that earlier, he had the upper hand. At present, he still had the upper hand on her.
Just like that, Silvia reluctantly took another dose of “contraceptive pills”.
“Mr. Carter, you’d better remember how you violated me today. In the future, I'll definitely take my revenge.” This person had gone too far. He gave her two doses of medication even though they only did it once. He really wanted to ruin her body.
Everyone knew that the side effects of these emergency contraceptive pills. A woman could not consume the pills for more than three doses in a year, and it could only be taken once a month. Otherwise, it could lead to health complications.
She had just taken the pills a few days ago, and she just took another two doses at the present moment. Silvia found it hard to believe that this man did not have ulterior motives to harm her.
“I’m waiting to see that." he answered calmly.
“Well then, just you wait* Silvia gritted her teeth. In the end, she was so angry that she grabbed the cup and threw it against the wall. The cup broke into pieces.
As she watched the cup shatter into pieces, she felt much better. She did not believe that she would be stuck there being tortured by him for eternity!
………..
The weather was bad, giving an ominous feeling.
Two hours ago, Edwin's mother, Olivia James, who had been recovering from her illness, suddenly relapsed. The Carter family braved through the howling wind and torrential rain to send her to the best hospital in Jiangbei.
One hour passed, two hours passed. but the light in the emergency room was still switched on. The doctors were busy treating Olivia, but her condition wasn’t stable yet. As the head of the Carter family, Edwin stood guard outside the emergency room with the rest of the family. They were waiting anxiously and worriedly.
From the moment Olivia entered the emergency room, Edwin's father, Stephen Carter, stared at the door of the emergency room and did not move away even for a minute.
Janell Joy was worried about her grandfather. She sat next to him and held his hand tightly. “Grandpa, Grandma will be fine. Don’t be afraid." Stephen did not say anything. Beneath his seemingly calm face, there was a strong sense of worry and heartache.
Although he knew that this day would come eventually, Stephen was still afraid.
Olivia was the most important person in his life. A few decades ago, Stephen met Olivia in the peach blossom forests of Rana Mountain. When she looked at him and smiled shyly, Stephen was so moved that he vowed to protect this woman for the rest of his life.
That year, she was only 18 years old and she looked extremely innocent. She looked as beautiful as a rose. It was unforgettable at first glance. Later, Stephen pursued her and she became his wife. Then, she gave birth to Edwin and they raised a family together.
However, her health was always deteriorating. Stephen knew that it was all his fault. If it weren’t for the pregnancy, Olivia's health would have been better. Thereafter, her illness had followed her for decades.
Thinking of the many decades they had spent together, Stephen's heart felt heavy suddenly. He rarely cried but tears rolled down his cheeks at this time.
Janell Joy hugged her grandfather, feeling very distressed. “Grandpa, Grandma will not leave us. She will definitely get better.”
Deep down, Janell Joy knew that her grandmother had been ill for too long and her body was getting worse day by day. The chances of recovery was very slim.
Looking at his mother in the emergency room and his father’s sorrow, Edwin felt so helpless. Edwin had amassed an invaluable sum of wealth and he was a famous figure in the business world. He could conquer every business project, but he could do nothing about his mother’s illness. At this moment, Edwin felt that he was nothing. No matter how much wealth he had, he was powerless in the face of mortality and time. He couldn’t do anything.
Edwin clenched his fists. He clenched them so tightly until a pair of soft and tender hands held him. She didn’t use much strength, but she was like his tranquilizer, making him feel calm instantly. He looked at her, and she was also looking at him tenderly.
His beloved wife Jane did not say anything to him, but as long as she was by his side, it was enough to drive away all the panic in his heart.
Ding-dong
The light by the door finally switched off. The family looked at the door and saw the doctor coming out. Before they could ask anything, the doctor took off his mask and said, “Chairman Carter, Madam Carter is stable and out of critical period for the time being."
Hearing the doctor’s words, the family did not feel much assured. They understood that the doctor meant that this was only temporary. The doctor added, “As for the details, I’ll report it to you later, Chairman Carter. Let’s bring the patient to the ward first.”
Edwin's mother was actually in a much better situation than they had imagined Perhaps she still had many unfulfilled wishes in her heart, so she forced herself to push through.
CHAPTER 1099
Olivia hadn’t watched her beloved granddaughter get married yet. She hadn't witnessed her grandson’s return to reunite with the family. She couldn’t bear to leave her husband who had cared for her all this while.
Stephen and Olivia had been together for decades. They started off as passionate lovers, and slowly, they became each others’ irreplaceable life partner. They had become soulmates.
She had always known that as long as Stephen was by her side, she didn’t have to worry about anything. He had been protecting her from all sorts of danger for as long as they knew each other.
“Olivia, are you feeling better?” No matter how many years had passed, Stephen still spoke so tenderly and sweetly to her.
“Stephen, I’m fine. Don’t worry!” She had just recovered from the critical condition and was still very weak. She should be resting but she insisted on seeing her husband and children.
Olivia was afraid that once she closed her eyes, she would never wake up. She was afraid that they would worry about her.
“I know, you will be fine” Stephen held her thin hand tightly in his hand. “Take a rest. I will accompany you here.”
“I want to look at all of you. She lifted her head and her gaze swept through everyone in the ward slowly. Her husband, son, daughter-in-law, granddaughter. All the family members were present. However, her oldest grandson, Andrew, was still missing.
"Andrew." She called out as she looked at Edwin. Her mood appeared slightly unstable. "Will he ever come back?”
Although her grandson had left, Olivia knew that Edwin would not ignore him. He must still know Andrew's whereabouts. Olivia was sure.
Originally, Edwin didn’t want to mention that Andrew had returned to Jiangbei. However, Edwin knew that Olivia's situation was very unstable and that she missed her missing grandson very much.
He said, “Mom, I’ll make sure he comes to see you.”
…………...
Ding-dong. The phone beeped.
It was a notification for breaking news. The news read, “The mother of Shengtian Corporation Inc’s leader, Edwin Carter, has been seriously ill. She was treated at the Shengtian Hospital in Jiangbei. So far, her condition remains unstable.”
As he read the news, Andrew was so shocked that his whole body froze. A multitude of beautiful memories flashed in his mind instantly.
In his memories, a kind and friendly elderly lady was holding a little boy’s hand. She spoke softly, “Andrew, you are now part of the family. We’re your grandparents and you can tell us anything. No matter what happens, we will always be here for you.”
At that time, the little boy had just arrived at this unfamiliar, wealthy, and powerful family. He started to live a life that he had never imagined previously. The life in a wealthy family was completely different from that of his previous life. They lived in large homes, and there were many members of the family. The people they met were also so different than what he was used to.
In the past, in the eyes of the poor, people with high status were deemed unapproachable. However, these people were always brown-nosing the Carters, and now, he was a part of this powerful family!
Andrew was completely unfamiliar with the family, the strange environment, and the family members. He just arrived in the family home, hence, he was afraid and hid away a lot. He didn’t dare to do much or say much.
Every time he was frightened, his grandmother would comfort him and tell him not to be afraid. His family was his strongest support.
With the support of his family, Andrew slowly merged into the circles of the rich and powerful and gradually became the dazzling eldest son of the Carter family.
He still remembered that the last time he met his Grandma, she was also holding his hand tightly. “Andrew, you are already in your twenties. Is there any lady that sparked your interest? If there is, tell me, I will be your matchmaker."
In front of his grandmother, he could never lie. He nodded honestly and said, “Grandma, I have someone that I like.” It was just that this girl didn’t like him!
Grandma was very happy to hear that nonetheless. “Andrew, tell me, who is she?’
He asked, “Grandma, aren’t you afraid that my taste is poor? Or maybe you would dislike the girl that I like?”
Grandma patted his hand and said, “Silly child, you are my grandson. How can I not like the girl you like? I only hope that the girl you like will not be put off by a sick and elderly woman like me.
Grandma’s gentle and kind voice from the past seemed to still echo in Andrew's ears, but it was all in his memory. He hadn’t called or seen his Grandma for a long time and hadn’t heard her calling his name sweetly for a long time too.
As he was reminiscing this, Andrew read the news article again. He found out which ward his Grandma was in. He went back to his room, changed his clothes, and rushed to the hospital. He needed to hurry to see his beloved grandmother right away.
When he arrived at the hospital, Andrew went straight to the floor where his Grandma was. He didn’t think much about meeting the rest of the family, or whether he was ready to face them.
At this time, he only had one thing in mind. He needed to meet his Grandma and tell her that he missed her very much. He didn’t know if it was a coincidence, but Andrew didn’t see the rest of the family around his grandmother’s ward. He went into Grandma’s ward rather smoothly.
Grandma was lying in the hospital bed. She looked much thinner than she was when he last saw her. She was so thin that she looked like she only had bones left.
“Grandma.” He called her gently and slowly.
Hearing Andrew's voice, the elderly Olivia woke up instantly. When she saw the person in front of her clearly, her eyes lit up.
"Andrew?'’ She called out his name tentatively. She was worried that this was just a dream. Just like many times in the past, the moment she woke up, her beloved grandson would disappear.
“Grandma, it’s me. It’s Andrew. I came back to see you.” Andrew held her hand very tightly. He was afraid that he would hurt her, so he relaxed his grip a little.
"Andrew, you’re finally back.’ Tears slid down from the wrinkles at the corners of Olivia's eyes. “Andrew, do you know how much I missed you?"
Andrew blamed himself and said, “Grandma, I’m sorry! I should have come back earlier to see you.”
However, his Grandma smiled and answered, “Andrew, you don’t need to apologize. As long as you come back to see me before I pass on. I can rest in peace."
“Grandma.”
"Andrew, by the way, you haven’t told me who the girl you like is! I have been waiting for you to bring her home to see me. I have been waiting for many years now, but you haven’t done so."
“The girl I like.." A vague figure appeared in Andrew's mind, and gradually, the clear image of a girl appeared. "Andrew, how about you introduce her to me soon?”
CHAPTER 1100
“Grandma, I.”
"Andrew, if you’re not comfortable with doing that, then it’s okay. Being able to see you is more than enough." The elderly Olivia noticed Andrew's uneasy look. She was very understanding and didn’t want to force him.
“Grandma, it’s not that. I’ll bring her to come and see you tomorrow." Andrew knew he needed Silvia’s help. After all, besides Silvia, Andrew couldn’t find a better candidate.
“Okay, okay. I will wait for you.” Hearing her grandson’s promise, the elderly Olivia smiled like a child and looked much more energetic. "So, when are you going to get married? How great it will be if I can watch you get married."
Olivia's life was coming to an end. Her days were numbered, but her worries were increasing. She wanted to hold on for a few more days and watch her grandchildren get married. It would be better if she could hold a great grandchild in her arms.
Andrew was not impatient at all when faced with his grandmother’s questioning. He accompanied her patiently and said, “Grandma, we have already gotten our marriage certificate."
“Really?” oliv3 was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. Not only did her grandson come back, but he also brought her a granddaughter-in-law. How could she not be overjoyed?
Andrew added, “Grandma, when have I ever lied to you?”
The elderly lady smiled happily. “Yes, you have always been a man of your word. You have never lied to me. I believe you.”
She was obviously very weak, but she still forced herself to hold on. Andrew felt sorry for her and said, “Grandma, close your eyes and rest for a while.’
She shook her head and whined like a child, “Andrew, I don’t want to sleep. You will run away when I sleep. It will take me a long time to see you again.”
Andrew blamed himself very much as he heard how worried his grandmother was. “Grandma, I will accompany you here. I won’t leave you.”
"Just like what I expected, my eldest grandson loves me the most. Oh, I wish to hold your child very much too.” Olivia closed her eyes, but her hand was still holding onto Andrew tightly. She was afraid that once she let go, he would run away again.
“Grandma.” Andrew reached out his hand and stroked her wrinkled face gently. “Grandma, I love you!”
“Brother.”
Suddenly, a familiar and pleasant female voice sounded behind Andrew, and his body froze in an instant. His heart was beating wildly as if it was going to jump out of his throat.
“Brother.
Andrew did not respond immediately. The girl behind him called out to him once more and judging by her voice, he could hear that she was getting closer and closer to him.
She was already standing behind him. No matter what, he couldn’t avoid meeting her. Andrew let go of Grandma’s hand and looked back.
At the moment, she was wearing a long sleeveless floral dress. It was no longer the casual style he was used to seeing. She was a tall girl, and her figure looked even more slender in this outfit.
Janell Joy looked better than he remembered. She was not as young as she used to be, but she looked much more mature and feminine at present. He could feel her elegance even without hearing her speak.
Of course, she was about to become someone’s wife. She was growing up with the person she loved, so she would only flourish and bloom into a beautiful woman.
They hadn’t seen each other for three years. So, Andrew thought that he would go crazy and do anything to keep Janell Joy with him when he saw her again. However, he never thought that he would be much calmer than he imagined. His heart still beat wildly, but besides that, he looked quite restrained on the surface.
He admitted that she looked much prettier than before, but when he looked at her, his perception of her was completely different from before. At present, he saw her as his sister.
They locked eyes for quite a while.
“Brother."
When Janell Joy called his name again, she suddenly burst into tears. The tears flow down uncontrollably and it would make one’s heart ache. Andrew did not respond. He looked at the tears rolling down from the corners of her eyes.
Like before, when he saw her tears, he would feel distressed. Regardless of whether she loved him or not, he still hoped that she was happy. He wanted to reach out his hand to wipe her tears away, but this time, he did not.
“Brother, you’re finally back.” Janell Joy approached him and threw herself into his arms. She hugged him tightly. “You’re finally back”
Andrew felt her body against his. This was the body that he had been longing for. He had thought about wanting to hug her too many times. However, when he reached out to hold Janell Joy, he didn’t think so much.
He finally understood his emotions now. She was his sister and he was her brother. His persistence towards her was rooted on the basis that he could not have her.
Over the years, Andrew's feelings for Janell Joy had not been love, but he saw her as a challenge. After all, he was unwilling to admit defeat.
After being adopted by the Carter family, his life changed dramatically. He became the dazzling Young Master of the Carter family. The people who had looked down upon him turned into people who were begging for his mercy. He got lost in the whirlwind of fame and power. He felt that everyone should bow down to him.
However, Janell Joy was the only exception. She was always indifferent towards him and always frustrated him. Even for a period of time, he even thought of destroying her. Fortunately, Andrew always remembered what his grandparents and parents had taught him. He managed to stop himself from doing something irreparable to their relationship.
Finally, he cleared his mind. Andrew reached out and hugged her back. For the first time, he hugged her with the intention of being a caring elder brother. “I came back to see Grandma.”
These were Andrew's first words to her after such a long time. Janell Joy was so happy that tears ran down her cheeks even more. “Brother, I’m sorry! It’s all my fault.”
He stroked her head. “You don’t have to apologize. You didn’t do anything wrong. It has always been my fault. I shouldn’t have made everyone worry about me."
He had been running away and hiding for three years. The things that he could not understand for the past three years instantly cleared up the moment he saw her.
This incident taught him that no matter what happened, running away was never the answer. Andrew needed to face the reality.
Just like the problems between Silvia and himself. Andrew knew he needed to have a good talk with her. He should stop her from thinking that he was trying to harm her every day!
With that foolish woman’s intelligence, it would be easy for Andrew to kill her. Silvia thought that she was strong and safe, but in fact, he was just letting her think so.
Suddenly, Andrew thought it was all quite ridiculous. Silvia was foolish enough to try to go against him, but he acknowledged her courage.
Janell Joy raised her head and looked at him with her big eyes. “Brother, will you. stay this time?"
Looking at Janell Joy’s hopeful eyes, Andrew couldn’t bear to say no, but he still said, “I’m afraid, I won’t be.”
Janell Joy’s face suddenly darkened significantly. She swallowed bitterly and asked, “Brother, then, how long do you plan to stay in Jiangbei?
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