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Robin knew that she would never rescue Ian so easily, and therefore sought Henry Jefferson's help before he arrived.After all, Henry was Isaac Jefferson's grandfather, and always would be.No matter how cold or hostile Isaac was toward his own family now, Robin was convinced that he would show no such sentiment toward his own grandfather. She was sure that if Henry showed up, they would be able to take Ian back.And yet…Isaac's expression was calm as a placid lake when he saw Henry, and he was unmoved at all.On the other hand, Henry was leaning against his cane.His health had deteriorated considerably and there was no hiding it, despite the meticulous care of his team of doctors. Right now, he was just a candle in the wind."Isaac."Even so, he was deferring to Isaac now, and he did not speak like an elder at all.He was just another family member, begging for forgiveness.He certainly regretted making the mistake of changing sides, instead of appealing to Isaac with

Dr. Wells, the chief of the hospital, was telling Dr. Pitt, "The orders from above are that our research is not to be revealed to Zidonia. Yes, our new Zidonian shareholder had made us agree to take part in their forum at all, and it was out of our hands, but our country's efforts should be kept here. Would we still have an edge over them if we announce our findings there?"Dr. Pitt was sharp enough to tell that it was not just the hospital wanting to keep things under wraps—there was more at stake than what she could see.Meanwhile, Dr. Wells was still ranting in frustration about how things had been mishandled. "Also, Dr. Tanner may have contributed greatly, and it's almost beyond question that she should be sent as a representative, but did you forget that she's Zidonian? Where do you think her loyalties lie? I'm sure you know, so why choose her? You should have hidden it from her in the first place! You're basically asking for it!""I just thought that she is the right person,"

Stephen was laughing, having gained the upper hand. "Oh, calm down—you may have the looks, but your temper is so foul that even the ladies run away from you. Why don't you try to change that instead?"Isaac sprang from his chair, appearing so furious that he could kick Stephen right then, and James had to quickly stop him."He's just playing you, sir. Calm down.""If you say so—but you will have your answer when you see her," Stephen said confidently.James shot him an icy look. "Quit yapping and give us an address, or else!"More or less content just then, Stephen finally said, "She will be returning to the country for a forum."Both Isaac and James thought of the same thing at the same time. Mead Clinic's annual forums were usually held within Minerva or neighboring countries, and they only moved it to Zidonia this year. "Is she working at Mead Clinic?" James asked.Isaac had the same question in mind.Stephen nodded. "Yes." James was shocked—they had been in Minerva, a

"Isaac Jefferson, you have every right to not love me… But you have no right to question my virtue."With that, Irene reached for the doorknob, opening it with a click.However, Isaac caught her hand. "I'm sorry."Stephen's words had struck him where it hurt, and he let his own anger get the battle of him. Moreover, she really was pregnant, which was why he had such a poor choice of words."Irene, if I didn't love you, I'd never be with you even if we had ten children. All I wanted to do was protect you, that's why I said I was only staying with you because of Tommy—the more I showed concern for you in front of Ian, the more he would want to hurt you."Irene looked up, forgetting her scars in shock. He had said that because he did not want Ian to hurt her. So, was it all just a misunderstanding?Isaac's eyes landed on her scars then and his expression darkened further. His throat felt stiff and he could not speak.Irene came to her senses when she realized what he was lo

It was Hannah Loggins, Stephen's wife.Even though Isaac did not really lay a finger on Stephen, the stress Isaac put him through left him ill afterwards, considering that he was advanced in age. Naturally, the instant Hannah saw Isaac, she was scowling and snapping, "What are you doing here? Haven't you hurt Stephen enough?"Irene glanced at Isaac then—what did he do that he was met with such hostility?However, this was not the time for that since she had more pressing matters.Moving to stand in front of Isaac, she smiled at Hannah and explained, "I need to talk to Dr. Carr—it's urgent, and he'd definitely agree to see me if he knows it's me.""You're his student?" Hannah asked."Yes," Irene replied."You can come in, but not him." Hannah was not holding back at all, which left Isaac scowling in turn.He had not gotten even against Stephen for tricking him, and he was being turned down at the door?He had certainly never suffered such abuse! Seeing that things were gett