Semua Bab Opening My Eyes to Reality: Bab 241 - Bab 250

How amusing. Rowan had been the one to suggest they cut ties, so why was he acting like the victim to earn Natalie's pity now?Feeling aggrieved, Natalie bit out sullenly, "Of course I should pay you, Mr. Mattel. After all, we're not even friends. It's best if we settle any debt between us."Rowan refused to budge on his stance, not that he knew why. "You don't have to make a fuss over this, Ms. Sutton. We're not talking about a fortune here. Besides, you saved my life."She was surprised he remembered that at all. She was starting to think his memory was fading with old age.Natalie cut Rowan a look, then glanced at the woman in the artisanal tea shop through the glass window. "Is that Pamela, the woman who called you the last time?"Rowan went still with hesitation. It was only then that he remembered taking Pamela's call after Natalie had injured herself. He'd been on his way out then.He nodded and answered frankly, "Yes, that's her."Natalie's guess had been right—the woman

"What's the matter?" Rowan demanded.The vein near Landon's temple throbbed as he said slowly, "Mr. Mattel, I need to tell you something, but you have to promise you won't get angry."Landon must have gotten into trouble again if he was negotiating with Rowan. A sullen look passed over Rowan's face as he ordered, "Out with it."Hesitating to speak, Landon finally explained, "Mr. Mattel, Ms. Sutton transferred a sum of money to me earlier so I could pay you back on her behalf."Rowan reckoned it was the money for the tea earlier. He'd refused to accept it when she offered to pay him back, so she went to Landon instead. He ground out gravely, "Don't tell me you accepted the money."Aggrieved, Landon argued, "Mr. Mattel, I got played by Ms. Sutton. She didn't tell me the money was for you. She told me she wanted me to do her a favor and that the money was necessary."She even threatened to seek help elsewhere if I refused. I didn't think twice about helping her, but I never expected

After that, Rowan lost all interest in continuing the conversation with Gregory. "Now, if we're done here, I'll take my leave."As he said that, he opened the door to the study and left.Gregory's gaze darkened after Rowan left. A moment later, the butler, Hubert Johnson, entered the study. "Mr. Mattel Senior, we have more or less straightened out Mr. Lorcan's affairs. Shall I have him move back home when the time is right?"Gregory was silent for a few seconds. "Rowan doesn't have much time left. Lorcan should come home soon."Hubert had his concerns. "Mr. Mattel Senior, I'm not sure how well Mr. Rowan will take Mr. Lorcan's return or if their meeting will end in a power struggle. With Lucius eyeing the family business and fortune, he might end up benefiting from their conflict."This had always been Gregory's concern. Rowan had already found a lead on Lorcan, yet he never brought it up with Gregory. Not only that, Rowan had nearly killed Lorcan.Gregory grew distressed over thi

Gracious as she was, Daisy beamed and said, "You're quite the understanding young lady. Unfortunately, my husband won't be able to help with your grandmother's surgery."Daisy was so gentle that it was impossible to be offended by her rejection. Natalie mused, "It's no wonder Dr. Blackwell is such a devoted husband to you, Mrs. Blackwell. You've got a gentle soul. In this time and age, it's rare to see a couple so in love with one another."Suddenly, Daisy's smile began to slip from her face, but it was back in place a second later. She didn't continue the conversation with Natalie after that and only rose to her feet. "I'll go check on my husband. Make yourself comfortable. No need to be shy."With that, she turned and headed into the bedroom.Natalie sat in the living room. Her hair was almost dry. She stood up and made her way to the window, gazing out at the heavy downpour outside the glass. Puddles were already forming on the road.Judging from the rain, she doubted it would

"Everyone knows I have an illness, but they don't know what it is. I'm what you youngsters might describe as a lunatic who could snap at any given moment," Daisy said with a self-deprecating smile. "I was fine before I found out about my husband's affair with his student."I believed I'd married for love and that I was the luckiest woman in the world…"Daisy and Edmund went to the same college, though the former specialized in pediatrics while the latter was devoted to his cardiovascular and cerebrovascular research. Ironically, Daisy didn't have children despite being an excellent pediatrician.They'd gotten tests and realized Daisy couldn't have children. She'd considered divorcing Edmund when they were young, believing she shouldn't hold him back for life.However, he'd insisted they stay married and even told her that if things ever came down to it, he'd choose her over having children without hesitation.After that, Daisy thought things through and chose to stay married. Edmu