With a cold expression, he retorted, “Why don’t you go and beseech the Evans family?”

The Evans family?

The thought of Mark caused Ann to pause.

Assisting Rena in sitting down, Waylen snapped, “You dare not approach the Evans family because you are well aware of the debt you owe Rena. Instead of causing a scene here, why don’t you reflect upon yourself?”

Ann reiterated, her voice trembling, “Lyndon saved Cecilia!”

Unable to remain silent any longer, Juliette interjected, “Indeed, Lyndon saved Cecilia! But do you know how she ended up in the water in the first place?”

The Coleman family fell into silence.

Elvira’s hands clenched tightly as she wondered if Cecilia had recollected the incident once more.

With a disgusted expression, Juliette proclaimed, “It was Elvira who pushed Cecilia into the water! Korbyn and I had suspicions back then but two years ago, we sought the aid of a hypnotist for Cecilia. The hypnotic regression unveiled the truth-Elvira was the one who pushed her!”

Naturally, Elvira vehemently denied the accusation.

Her gaze shifted towards Waylen as she asserted, “I didn’t do iti

Her words hung in the air unanswered.

Predictably, Ann sided with her family, willing to employ any means to coerce Rena into donating her marrow. The atmosphere grew tense and uneasy.

Waylen’s brows furrowed as he intervened, “Rena cannot donate her marrow to Lyndon under any circumstances!”

What?

Ann found it difficult to believe.

She regarded Rena suspiciously and sorrowfully uttered, “Are you just like your mother, harboring animosity towards Lyndon, hence unwilling to save him?”

Rena’s anger flared as she retorted, “My information has been registered with the bone marrow bank since I turned twenty! If I were a suitable match for Lyndon, I would have been notified.”

Ann crumpled to the floor Her gaze fixated blankly on Rena, a sense of bewilderment washing over her.

Rena was unable to save Lyndon. What could she do to rescue him?

Her eyes then shifted towards Alexis.

A glimmer of hope flickered in Ann’s eyes. “Alexis is also related to Lyndon by blood. She…”

Waylen’s temper flared.

He lashed out, delivering a swift kick. “How dare you!”

Ann remained sprawled on the floor, obstinate in her refusal to rise.

Korbyn felt powerless.

Once upon a time, he had believed Lyndon to be a gentleman. Now, it appeared that Lyndon couldn’t even manage his own family affairs, allowing them to spiral out of control.

Korbyn decided to intervene, his tone earnest. “If the bone marrow bank confirms that Rena is a suitable donor for Lyndon, we will not impede her selfless act of kindness towards a stranger. However, Rena will never participate in the donation process as his daughter. As for Alexis, she is just a child. How could you suggest such a thing?”

Ann refused to give in.

Dahlia interjected, her voice pleading, “Korbyn, we’ve known each other for so many years!”

Korbyn’s response was icy, “And what does that matter? I refuse to believe that neither you nor Lyndon were aware of Elvira’s actions, yet you concealed the truth from us and constantly demanded repayment!”

Due to their deceit, Waylen had nearly lost his wife and child.

They had endured numerous hardships over the past years.

Yet, the audacity of the Coleman family to brazenly demand recompense as if nothing had transpired left them astounded.

Korbyn summoned the butler and issued an order, “Henceforth, if any member of the Coleman family arrives, do not open the door.”

Lyndon chanced upon this piece of information as he made his way over.

Positioned by the entrance of the hall, he found himself in an exceedingly awkward predicament. His voice quivered slightly as he asked, “Korbyn, are you truly going to sever ties with me, a close friend?”

Gazing upon Lyndon’s ailing countenance, Korbyn was overcome with pity for his friend.

However, Korbyn held the position of authority within the family.

He served as Rena’s father-in-law and Alexis’ grandfather. It was imperative for the Fowler family to sever all connections with the Coleman family. Any other course of action would be unjust towards Rena and her daughter.

Korbyn steeled his heart and affirmed, “Yes. We are through.”

Lyndon grasped the doorknob, on the verge of collapsing.

He and Korbyn had been friends for numerous years. The realization that their relationship had disintegrated in such a manner was difficult for Lyndon to fathom. Was he truly a failure? Why was he consistently incapable of retaining the people around him?

When he inquired, Korbyn responded in a deep voice, “As a man, you must be resolute. Had you managed to rectify the misunderstanding with Reina in a timely manner, today’s circumstances would not have transpired. You love that woman, yet you sympathize with this woman. The problem is, you can’t have them both! You have made numerous mistakes. You yearn for Rena to acknowledge you as her father, yet you also desire her and Elvira to be good sisters. Lyndon… You are incredibly and foolishly greedy.”

Lyndon’s complexion grew pallid.

His gaze shifted towards Rena and Alexis, who stood beside Rena.

He had finally come face to face with Rena.

With only one heartfelt wish remaining before his demise, he posed a trembling question, “Rena, can you address me as ‘Dad’?”

Rena regarded him calmly.

She made no effort to sugarcoat her response. In a gentle tone, she declined, “Mr. Coleman, take care.”

Lyndon’s face grew even paler.

He forced a bitter smile and extracted a beautiful toy from his embrace, It was a glazed glass toy he had purchased, intended as a gift for Alexis. However, his trembling fingers caused it to slip from his grasp and shatter upon the floor.

The sharp fragments lacerated Alexis’ delicate calves.

Dark red blood began to ooze out slowly.

Waylen swiftly scooped up Alexis, using a tissue to apply pressure to her leg. He then whispered to Rena, “There’s a hemostatic agent in her schoolbag.”

Rena promptly retrieved one and handed it to Alexis to consume.

Blood continued to seep from Alexis’ leg. Overwhelmed by the sight of blood, she buried her head in Waylen’s arms, moaning in agony…

Waylen comforted Alexis in a soft, soothing voice.

Lyndon was beginning

Lyndon appeared visibly stunned.

such a turn of events. His sole intention was to

he tried to said calmly, “You were unaware of her condition,

endured a great deal. Allow her to lead a peaceful

departed in

a minor

saying, “That child

Lyndon maintained his silence.

of the

arms. He kissed her gently and expressed his remorse, asking, “Does it

hurts,” Alexis said with a grimace. “Grandpa,

leg and

spirits were

Rena, “This little one bears such a striking resemblance to you. She

visage as

responded with

However, her worries lingered.

blood clotting disorder. As her immediate family, I am unable to directly transfuse blood

explicitly

them who had to sacrifice more—probably

Rena nodded in acknowledgement.

the weightiness of the conversation. She glanced at her

remained in the

son and inquired, “Waylen, I’m uncertain of your intentions. Aren’t you two going

can’t just whisk Rena off to the City Hall and register our

whispered, “Mom sleeps

Waylen was rendered speechless.

Waylen and reproached, “Hey! Don’t give my Lexi that death stare just because she

then bent his head and said kindly to his granddaughter

Alexis erupted in giggles.

Korbyn’s lap, she planted a

melted into a

inquired earnestly, “Waylen, when can you take over

to attend to. How

could Waylen remain oblivious to

tea and replied slowly, “I have my hands full with the Exceed Group. Adding the Fowler Group to the mix… Dad, I’d

out to death. I can see

perceptive eyes, allowing him to discern at a glance that

merely

Humph!

regarded Waylen as

other side, Juliette savored her tea in the company of

was always a hint of sorrow in

addressing Juliette as

still addressed Juliette as “Mom” and graciously poured a cup of tea

spoke softly, saying, “I’ve contemplated visiting you lately, but I feared intruding upon your lives. Rena… As a mother, it is only natural for me to hope that you can

then tenderly clasped Rena’s

Rena resist

raised her head and gazed at

Rena, his hand resting gently upon her shoulder and softly remarked, “It’s time

Rena nodded in agreement.

in witnessing their harmonious interaction, but her mind was burdened by

occasionally made phone calls home, she never

Alexis remained

needed to attend to company matters. He drove Rena to her

in the car, he turned his head and

and replied, “Are you

tenderly caressed his seat

were to encounter Elvira today,

yearned to demonstrate his loyalty to Rena, yet it seemed that she

had never been plagued by such

her but he couldn’t discern if

her eyes and uttered, “She’s

could Rena possibly

was willing to

his inquiries and proceeded to drive Rena to the

Rena in high regard and held her

the car alongside Rena, entered the establishment, and

Vera smiled

an

gentle stir of her coffee, she took a sip and smiled “What

before. In the past, it was challenging to establish a connection with Waylen But now,

towards Rena and added, “It’s a _ positive development

Rena returned the smile.

hand and said, “Don’t dismiss it lightly Truthfully, he treats you well. You can put him to the test and if you find his love to be

Rena blushed slightly.

with him solely

her son and whispered, “I suppose

nearly spat out her

She glanced at James.

perceptive

was on the verge of discussing it with Vera when, in the next instant,

caught sight

shop was a bustling milk tea shop, with a long line

queue stood Cecilia, holding the hand

grew increasingly

Rena observed them quietly.

long after, her eyes welled up with

since childhood, now

no longer adorned herself

simple white

trace of her former spoiled nature etched

and Vera, who had noticed Cecilia as well, exclaimed in astonishment,

nature, she was ready to

however, halted her, stating firmly,

had experienced similar circumstances and understood

child. She feared her parents’

her voice, Rena whispered,

the driver arrived

Alexis rushed over,

away Rena’s tears and cooed,

Vera remarked, “Alexis is

going to talk to Cecilia. And don’t mention this to Roscoe. I’m

of the situation’s gravity, Vera nodded

good conversation with

approached Cecilia with Alexis by

about to leave with the

slowly and saw Rena

trembling lips betrayed

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