A Graduation Gift

Chapter 172 Horace Being Hospitalized

Rufus fixed his eyes on the figures behind the curtain. He couldn't make anything out from the vague shadows beneath the cloth.

He could do nothing but guess what they could be doing. As a man who wanted complete control over things, he hated not knowing what was happening inside the room.

As he was restlessly trying to peek past the curtain, his cellphone rang. Victor's name popped up on the screen. "What is it?" Rufus asked.

"Mr. Luo, Mr. Tang was just sent to the hospital. He had an asthma attack," Victor said anxiously.

There was static and noise over Victor's end, and Rufus could hear Jill's worried voice in the background.

"Shit. Okay. I'll be there in a bit. Have someone here to watch over Cassandra. I'll text you the location," Rufus said in an upset voice. It had been an awful day.

Rufus threw his cigarette on the ground and extinguished it with his foot fiercely. He glanced back at the window again, but the light had already beem turned off.

His eyes darkened just as his jaw started to clench. Rufus gripped his phone and quickly texted Victor the location before shoving it back into his pocket. Then he rushed towards the hospital.

Once he reached the hospital, most of the Tang family members were seen waiting outside the emergency room.

Jill was sitting by the bench, trying her hardest to wipe her tears away. Ivy was doting on her, patting her on the back to calm her down. Lionel was pacing the hallway, struggling to keep himself steady.

Rufus approached the family and walked up to Lionel. When their eyes met, Lionel stopped pacing and kept himself still.

"What happened? How is father?"

Rufus's face now looked solemnly grim, which, Lionel falsely thought, was due to his worry for Horace.

"Mother and father were fighting, and that was what triggered the attack," Lionel answered quickly.

While he spoke, his peripheral vision glanced at Jill, who couldn't stop her tears from streaming down.

Rufus held a cold expression and looked towards the direction. Jill seemed to notice the gaze, so she raised her head and met Rufus's eyes.

She hated how he looked at her. She stood up quickly, eyes all red and puffy.

"What are you giving me that look for? Don't think that you're not to blame for this! We wouldn't even be fighting if it weren't for you! It was all your fault! Your father is now in an emergency condition because of you!" the woman yelled hysterically.

on the bench. She couldn't help but let the tears fall once again. Ivy, worried that

is an idiot for choosing her over

door. Once Jill saw Horace, she quickly threw herself over to the bed and wailed, "Horace! Please don't do that

her to stop. She was making a scene and everyone could hear

please. People are

her eyes to the doctor and nurses around who shot her annoyed glances,

is

in spite of the embarrassing moment.

stay as an in-patient at the ward for a few more days, just so

to hear a normal inquiry other than Jill's ballistic speech. He knew about the Tang family because they shared a close relationship with Jenks Tong, who was the director of the hospital. And given that they were a prestigious family he

him wonder, though, why a woman like Jill would be part

doctor heard the other son speak from beside

limply asked. "Nothing can happen to him since the CEO of Tang Group

a family... Alas...' the doctor sighed inwardly.

as he left the troublesome

hospital ward, Rufus stood beside his bed and fixed his gaze at his own father who was sleeping peacefully.

old man, so different from his former self ten years ago. Rufus could still see his thriving spirits when he had the unplanned encounter at the entrance of Tang Group

since then. His eyes had wrinkles around them and his hair had gone white. His cheeks had begun to sag. Despite his appearance, however, Rufus knew that the same free-spirited man was still

mouth. He almost looked like a corpse in Rufus's eyes; and Rufus would have

now! You can't even match up against me! There's no point in beating an old dying man!' Rufus exclaimed

Tang family who was waiting outside the room, "What happened to my father

arms across his

what had happened. With a trembling voice, he started to describe to

with Ivy. She bought plenty of clothes and jewelry. But it seemed that the experience wasn't delightful, as the moment she came back, Jill threw the packages of luxurious items onto the couch and started to complain, "Mrs. Zhuang really thinks she's someone now. Dawn Star Group isn't even her company! How can she put on

breath as she crossed her legs

What is it? What are you on about

glanced over at Jill.

at the mall. She looked so proud of herself as if she were the head of Dawn Star Group. She had that smug look about her that was just so annoying! You would've hated it if you saw it, too! It's nothing more than a few lucky projects, and she thinks that the Dawn Star Group is

approached her and offered her some juice to quench her dry, screaming throat, but she narrowed her eyes

for your damn juice! So fucking annoying!" Jill waved her

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