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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 651

After a short while of Gerald waiting anxiously outside the ward, both Finnley and Dr. Hudson exited the ward.

When Gerald saw both of them, he found it slightly odd and suspicious that Dr. Hudson now seemed much more respectful toward Finnley. Gerald had also noticed that while they were leaving the room, the doctor had almost tried supporting Finnley’s arm, though he quickly changed his mind at the last second.

“How did it go?” asked Gerald.

“She’s almost cured! You can go in and pay her a visit now!” said Finnley with a chuckle.

Hearing that, he entered the ward immediately to check on Queta. She was looking much better now compared to earlier, and even the usual rosiness on her cheeks had started to return.

“You don’t have to worry, Gerald. Mr. Quick has exceptional medical skills!” said Queta as soon as she saw him, clearly worried that Gerald was still concerned about her condition.

“That’s good to know!” replied Gerald, breathing a long sigh of relief.

“Thank you very much, Mr. Quick!” Gerald then said as he gave Finnley a nod.

The old man had truly helped Gerald a lot. Though Gerald had been quite annoyed with him in the beginning, he was now filled with sincere gratitude toward Finnley.

“It’s no big deal! My grandson, if there’s nothing else, can we leave now?” asked Finnley, evidently talking about Gerald sending him back to his hometown in the Salford Province.

Finnley seemed like he really wanted to leave now, which led to Gerald’s expression immediately turning somber.

After all, he still had one more issue to attend to. Though Mila had misunderstood him, she was now so angry that she wasn’t willing to even listen to his explanation. What should he even do now?

“Hold on for a little while longer. We’ll head there as soon as I settle this issue!”

After saying that, Gerald told Queta to take a good rest first before leaving her ward to make a call.

Even though he made several consecutive calls, Mila hung up immediately every single time.

Gerald could only sigh internally.

“Mila, why don’t you pick any of his calls up…? Maybe he’s changed his mind by now!” said Molly. Back at the Smith family’s house, Mila and her friends were seated in front of the television while eating snacks.

Seeing how Mila had hung up on every single one of Gerald’s calls, Molly couldn’t help but try to advise her.

“I refuse!” said Mila as she threw her phone aside while nibbling on a potato chip. She was clearly behaving this way out of spite.

At that moment, the doorbell rang.

Mila immediately sat up when she heard the familiar ring.

Her parents weren’t home, so the person at the door could only be Gerald, right? Though Mila was certainly angry, she wasn’t unwilling to meet Gerald.

Instead of her, however, Molly was the one who opened the door.

“Humph! So you still know that- …Huh? Why is it you?” said Molly, her tone indicating clear disgust.

“Is Miss Smith here? I need to talk to her about something!” replied a pleasant feminine voice.

The woman at the door was none other than Giya.

“Why did you come here?”

Mila definitely didn’t have a good impression of Giya. In fact, she resented her.

If Gerald had nothing to do with Giya, why was she latching on to his arm so intimately? Why had she even wanted to be engaged to Gerald in the first place?

“Miss Smith, I would like to talk to you in private, if that’s alright?” said Giya.

If Giya had simply chosen to return home after all that, she knew how uneasy she would eventually feel if she didn’t settle the things between her and Mila first.

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This was the reason why she wanted to have a nice chat with Mila first.

“What do you want to talk about? Spit it out already!” said Mila as both of them arrived at a park.

“I’ll be frank with you. It’d honestly be better for me if you broke up with Gerald. I won’t hide the fact that I do indeed, love him, and I’ve tried to gain his affection on multiple occasions!” said Giya.

Miya simply looked to the side without saying anything.

“However, it’s exactly because I love him that I can see how loyal he is to you. I’m not making any of this up either. His feelings for you have remained unchanged from the very beginning. No matter how much I’ve tried to earn his affection, he simply ignored every one of my advances. This is just my two cents, but if you do end up breaking up just because of some misunderstanding about our relationship, he’ll definitely experience extreme grief. He really is a kind man who likes helping people out, you know? Even the engagement was just him helping me out. He hasn’t done anything to wrong you!” explained Giya as she looked at Mila.

After that, Giya elaborated more about what Gerald and her had been doing throughout Mila’s absence.

It was honestly beyond Mila’s expectations. To think that so many things had happened to Gerald during that period of time.

However, Mila was honestly slightly jealous and irked by the fact that Gerald had helped Giya so many times.

After thinking about it for a little while longer, however, she realized that Gerald really hadn’t done anything wrong.

“I kind of get what you mean now. Do you mean to say that you’ve experienced much more with Gerald compared to what I have?” asked Mila.

“In no way had I meant to indicate that. However, since you’ve said it like that, why don’t you look at it this way? During your time together with Gerald, what exactly have you done for him? Where were you when Gerald was facing his own difficulties?”

Giya had meant no harm with her words. She honestly just wanted to talk it out with Mila.

‘What… have I done for Gerald? Where was I when Gerald was facing his own difficulties…?’

The two questions made Mila speechless.

Initially, Mila had just felt that their relationship still had a long way to go since Gerald was still pretty straightforward and insensitive romance-wise. However, she had never considered how she herself hadn’t been doing anything for Gerald.

Gerald on the other hand, had constantly been helping and taking good care of her.

Not once had she given anything back to him. What more, she had even misunderstood him and was unwilling to hear his explanation despite having returned unannounced this time.

In fact, he had probably left earlier since he was still busy. She had been a mere distraction to him all this time!

After chatting for a while longer, Mila and Giya parted ways.

Back at home, Mila locked herself in her bedroom the entire afternoon, unwilling to even chat with her friends. She was feeling rather depressed by her new realization.

Her actions made Molly and the others extremely worried.

“What’s wrong with Mila…? What did that woman even say to her? They chatted for an entire hour! Something must have happened!”

“I agree! Mila’s been like that from the moment she got back!” replied Molly as she bit into a potato chip.

“Humph! I say we go ask Mila about this. If that Giya woman had really said something bad to her, let’s just go teach her a lesson!”

After hearing that, the rest of Mila’s friends made their way up to Mila’s bedroom.

“Mila, please open the door already!” said Molly in a worried voice.

Soon after, Mila unlocked the door but when the others saw her, they were all equally puzzled.

Mila had packed all her luggage up!

“Mila? What are you doing? We haven’t even been here for a full day yet!” questioned Wanda.

“I know… But I miss Hong Kong already so let’s go back now!” replied Mila.

“…Huh? Right now?”

Everyone was surprised by her rash decision.

“But Mila… What about Gerald? It wasn’t easy for you to return, and we know how much you wanted to meet up with him… Though there was a great misunderstanding, I honestly feel that Gerald’s innocent this time around!”

“I know, I know… I’m well aware that Gerald would never do any of those things… However, I’m sticking to my decision. I really want to return to Hong Kong now!” said Mila, her eyes now teary.

Mila had earlier tossed and turned in her bed for quite some time, deep in thought about her next move.

She definitely didn’t resent Gerald anymore. Honestly, she just wanted him to coax and pacify her.

Though her wish was simple, Giya’s words continued to echo in her head. What Giya had told her had simply never occurred to her before today.

She was well aware now that she couldn’t do anything for Gerald. With that thought in mind, she knew that as long as she stayed here, she would only continue being a burden to him.

That was the moment when she made up her mind to return to Hong Kong. She would work hard and enrich herself to become even stronger.

Her end goal was to one day be able to strike a balance in their relationship.

Seeing how determined she was, her friends said nothing else and quickly began packing up their luggage again for their return trip to Hong Kong.

While they did so, Molly took her phone out before secretly sending a text message to Gerald.

“Come to the airport, quick! Mila is leaving for Hong Kong soon!”

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Gerald had just retrieved some porridge for Queta when he received a text message from an unfamiliar number.

After reading its contents, Gerald was stunned.

‘Mila’s returning to Hong Kong? Already? I haven’t even had the time to explain myself to her yet!’

Immediately after, he began driving to the airport. On his way there, he bombarded Mila with endless calls. However, not once did she pick up.

Alas, when he finally arrived, he was just in time to see a plane slowly taking off.

Gerald was so anxious at that moment that he was ready to make some arrangements to get a helicopter to catch up with her.

However, before he could do anything rash, he received another text message.

This one came directly from Mila.

“Gerald, I’ll be returning to Hong Kong first. You don’t have to explain anything to me regarding what had happened today. I believe in you. To tell you the truth, I was acting out of spite earlier because of my jealousy. I honestly just wanted you to coax and pacify me. However, now I’m aware that I’ve never even considered your feelings before doing all that! For now, please don’t come looking for me yet. I just need some time. Forever loving you, Mila.”

was even more anxious now. He continued scratching the back of his head as he wondered,

his steering wheel

we’ve last met, yet she’s already gone before we’ve even had

hospital, he was visibly still

the end, Gerald couldn’t help but tell Queta about what had happened, hoping that she could

by that message? Does she want to break up with me? Or

hearing Gerald’s story, Queta

all! Didn’t you see that she specifically added the part saying she loves you forever? I’m sure she wrote that knowing

sighed internally when he heard

short, she’s still mad with

only I hadn’t agreed to help Giya, none of this

a while… It would be best if I didn’t disturb

Salford Province, I’m going over to Hong Kong to

rode together on the high-speed

on a mission to find

property located in the

long forgotten about it, it was the reason why

sufficient money, it would only take a few more days to look

some for you!” said Queta who was

obvious that she was feeling grateful to Finnley for saving her life. In fact, she had been taking good care of both

Where exactly is

definitely be able to look it

smile

out the window, seemingly deep in thought, he heard a baffled female voice saying, “…Gerald? Why are you

he would bump into an acquaintance here of all places.

her, was another person whom he had bumped into the other day. If he remembered correctly, his name was

be part of a group that consisted of

contrast to what they were wearing on the day they last met, they were now all

was also looking

Province! Where

no need for you to know why we’re going there!”

‘What a serious coincidence!’

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that I can bump into

all, instead of taking the normal train, he chose to take

the simple greeting, the two of them chatted for a while longer before Maia eventually stopped

her, she didn’t seem to want to bother about him

that, and he simply did the

the Salford Province to undergo some secret mission, Gerald wasn’t interested in it in the

that Gerald and Maia seemed to know each other. What more, she was sitting just opposite

Queta smiled as she asked Maia in a kind and warm tone, “I’ve just cut up a fruit, Miss. Would you like

eat fruits!” declined Maia

her, Gerald was still as lowly as ever. She naturally didn’t need to show

a circle of friends would completely ignore a single person, simply because everyone else there

group looked down upon, any friend of his would definitely be treated the same

quite powerful within the circle of friends, any friends they introduced would definitely

in front of his friends. Unexpectedly,

simply blushed before retracting

tangerines over. They’re from my hometown relatives and they’re quite sweet! Here, let me peel one for you!”

others to try pleasing them, given their high statuses, they weren’t going to just

Warren’s offer,

Mayberry are quite famous! We’re from the north so we rarely get to taste them. Let us have some too!” teased a few girls who

clearly consisted of people from all over the

a

her and she plopped it into

affairs next, Gerald could see that Queta was blushing awkwardly as

for feeling that way. After all, he was feeling slightly angry

that Maia didn’t

the shoulder before peeling an

Wendall City, Gerald?” asked Queta

by car. Since we aren’t dealing with anything particularly special, we won’t be needing the help of the owners of the property my sister invested in in Salford City yet. We’ll see how the

aside from him, Zack was the only other person who knew about his father’s orders for

simply going to the Salford

owners of the invested property there about his arrival yet. After all, he didn’t really have

too large, much smaller in fact, compared

of an eye, four hours had passed

luxury cars had been parked right outside Salford High Rail

tiring standing here for so long… Regardless, to think that you’d come in person, Mr. Zatyr. Who exactly are we waiting for?”

that person because of your ignorance and discourtesy, you’ll definitely suffer terribly!” shouted Mr. Zatyr—a middle-aged man—at his

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center of the Salford Province. Being the city center, it was always

luxury cars parked in front of

moment, the rail finally

stretched slightly before getting off

Maia and her group of friends, however, he simply walked past them without greeting them

that behavior! Who wants to

not take the initiative to greet me?’ Maia thought to herself. She had never expected Gerald to end up becoming such a

was evident that Maia

me, I would’ve refrained from bothering you. However, for a person like you to ignore me, your actions are similar

After that, she too got off the rail together with

you say that someone was going to pick us up once we arrived at the station, Warren?” asked Maia

a car honking could be heard. Seconds later, a large

driver reeled his car window down and the group soon saw the young and handsome man

Warren!” said

Warren while slightly

do for a living, Warren?” asked

he used to be my classmate in the police academy. After he graduated, however, he didn’t become a police officer. That’s because his father had called him home so that he could inherit

girls couldn’t help but look at

that? All the people they were acquainted

say that you had several close high school classmates in County Salford? You said that they would come fetch us, right? If we leave in this car now, won’t they be unable to meet

one high school classmate of yours doing now? The one whom you said established their own business? What’s his deal?” asked Warren

who passed the test and eventually wound up in County Salford. Since our mission will be starting in a few days, I thought it would be nice to meet him to have some fun first. I have to say though, Warren, my friend’s nowhere near as outstanding as Jamier!” said Maia

beside Jamier’s Land Rover. While they were

a BMW5 series parked right behind

window was lowered, a man and woman could be seen sitting

they said, “It’s been

Lennard!” replied Maia

car to fetch her, the two girls standing beside her became quite

friends to boast about. Even if they once had any, they had long ceased contact with

session then resumed,

successful people, they shared a lot of similar thoughts and

many years, Maia! I’ve missed you terribly! This is the perfect time for us to get together again!” said Vincy as she held on to both of

of a sudden, Vincy lifted her head as she stared behind Maia,

Gerald?” said Vincy as she observed Gerald and his odd group walking out

him alright!”

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“Gerald!” shouted Vincy.

his name being called out. Turning around, he saw both

he wasn’t too close to either of them. Between the two however, Gerald was definitely more acquainted with Vicky. After all, Lennard came from a rich family so that gave him even less reason to talk

walked over to them with a surprised look on his face before saying, “Vincy!

be classmates. It was the only reason why he was speaking to them in

him briefly from head to toe

front of Gerald before patting him on the

You barely even keep in

used to be partners whenever they participated in competitions. Since both of them usually managed to get decent

It’s been such a

there your girlfriend and a family member of hers? She looks really pretty by the way! You know, Lennard could fetch you guys

added Lennard as soon as he heard Vincy’s

his reply and quickly

but Lennard and I are getting married!

Congratulations!” said Maia, visibly shocked by the revelation. She then turned

I just realized this, but look at all those cars over there!” said Jamier out of the blue

Oh wow! They’re all luxury cars!” said a girl in a shocked

else was

doesn’t that first car belong to Barry Zatyr? The well-known businessman in our town?” questioned Lennard who seemed

like him waiting to pick someone up. I remember going to a business function together with my dad when

go over there and greet him! One of the managers waiting with him now knows my

both shocked and impressed everyone

talking for

it

up so he didn’t have time to talk to me. Mr. Zartyr glanced at me

but feel awkward standing there. Thus, he

to stop him since she knew how awkward it was

why isn’t Mr. Crawford here yet?” said Barry as he

up since he had specifically told him not to organize anything grand for him. Because of that, Zack had only told Barry that Gerald was coming over today,

was still waiting there for Gerald to arrive. However, Gerald had yet to arrive even though they had been waiting

and his own group had just found a hotel to stay the night in. After settling down for a while,

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was a call from

“Yes?”

of County Salford. His name is Mr. Zartyr and just like the Crawfords, County Salford has businesses from all around the world

make

“Got it!”

previously assigned Barry to look for the Jade pendant in County Salford. He apparently has some news

giving him

as he hung up, Gerald lay

seemed quite agitated upon receiving the call. However, he managed to calm himself almost immediately before getting

originates from, I managed to find an old man who was

it if we could meet up tomorrow morning. You can take me to the

a brief conversation,

to have a short talk. However, she hadn’t been picking up on any of his

Mila was thinking about Gerald back in her hostel as

were many female students from all over the world staying in the TV station’s apartment building. While some of them were