As Martin Morton came out from the ward, Aylin and Mrs.Morton walked over to him immediately, asking anxiously, "Martin, how is he?"

"Dad's asleep. The doctor says he's recovering pretty well.Don't worry."

Mrs.Morton sorrowed on the chair, "You don't have to try to comfort me.No one knows his condition better than I do.His waking hours are becoming shorter--most of the time, he's sleeping.How well can he be?"

Martin got down before her.

"Mom, the doctor has said that he will get better with time.Go back and rest.You've been here for many days."

"What do I need rest for? You are the one that needs it the most.You've been back for so long, yet you haven't even gone home once."

"I'm fine.There are still things to be dealt with at the company..."

"Martin" came Aylin's voice, "You should listen to mom.Go home.If you also fall sick, we will have no idea what to do with the situation right now."

Martin slowly stood up.

"Alright.Then I'll go home for now.I'll come back later tonight."

Just as he was about to leave, Mrs.Morton held his hand.Her face was much more solemn this time.

"Martin, I have something to tell you"

Aylin got anxious upon hearing the words.

She grabbed Mrs.Morton's sleeve, "Mom.....” Mrs.Morton said, "It's already too late.You'll have to tell him the truth.He's gonna see it when he gets home.You'll have to explain it sooner or later."

Aylin turned pale, unable to say a word.

"What's wrong?" asked Martin.

"Your sister did something silly.She had Jameson Proctor's ex-wife pushed into the water.It caused a big disturbance then.Luckily, the woman was saved."

lightly squeezed his lips and slowly said,

was

the matter was resolved.But...but who would've thought that people are now using this as a threat against us.Your sister has got insomnia because of

open her mouth, "It's my fault after all.I have to accept whatever consequence that might follow.But.....but you see how dad is right now.The doctor says he can't take any more shock.So many people have their eyes on us right now, trying to get the goods on us.If the

"Who is threatening you?"

"It's...it's....."

couldn't spit it out, so Mr.Morton did it for

believe now she's turned against us, even though Aylin did make a mistake.We are afraid to let

followed up, "Martin, perhaps you don't know what

"I do,'' said Martin.

he kept himself updated about what was going on

he learned the news a little late or the details not

all her strength, covered her face with two hands, and cried, "I really don't know what to do now.Jameson Proctor's men are looking for her.If he finds out that we are keeping her, he won't let us off the hook! But I'm also afraid

got down before her and thought for a

matter what happens, you are always one of the Mortons.The family will bear any

"But dad....."

people watch over him.He'll never

plan to hand Natalia over to Jameson Proctor? Have you considered the

Family has long been an empty shell.If Sharon had not sacrificed herself to negotiate with the Proctor Family, we wouldn't have lasted even

shocked

Proctor Group was dismissed, they thought

the several corporations with the Proctor Group kept

the Morton Group survive all the way to

owe Sharon.Now we have to return the favor, bit by

Aylin both stopped

Martin asked, "Is Natalia Beale still

eyes swollen, "She stays in the backyard.She ordered me around, but since dad fell ill, I sent a servant to her.And I ordered the servant to keep it

"Alright."

what are you going to do? Giving her to Jameson Proctor? If it makes a big noise, I'm

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