Chapter 231
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Chapter 231
Patrick Kennedy, Edward’s father, had just arrived in his black Mercedes when he saw us.
Taylor?” Patrick’s voice faltered in surprise when he spotted me, but he quickly added, “You’ve come to visit Edward.”
I was caught off guard.
Edward was in this hospital?! Shouldn’t he be in some fancy, expensive private hospital? Why would he be in a public one?
“Hi, Mr. Kennedy,” I said, trying to sound casual. “I came here with my colleagues. I had no idea Edward was here.
I explained the situation honestly, not wanting him or his family to get the wrong impression.
Patrick’s smile immediately faltered, though he still managed to say politely, “I thought… you were here to visit him.”
1 just smiled in return and said nothing
“Since we’re both here, could I take up a little of your time for a chat?” Patrick asked, his expression suddenly
serious
After a moment of internal hesitation, I decided to be honest. “Edward and I are over, as you probably know. I hope you understand that there’s nothing I can do for him Hght now.”
“I understand,” he replied, a small sigh escaping him. “Don’t worry. I’m not asking you to do anything difficult for him.”
He paused, then continued. “It’s just a little shocking, seeing you two in this situation after so many years together
“I’m not asking you to get back together, but I heard you have a video of something Edith did while she was being reckless…”
Patrick hesitated, his gaze
when the two people standing behind me.
Jamie, quick to grasp what was happening, excused himself and headed to the car.
It wouldn’t be appropriate to talk in the parking lot, so I glanced around and suggested, “Let’s talk in the garden, Mr. Kennedy. But make it quick–I have deadlines piling up”
1 led the v way toward the garden, and Patrick followed after sending his driver away.
When we reached the garden, he looked at me, his eyes wide with mild surprise. “You’ve changed a lot these past few months, Taylor. You seem much more mature now.“”
I understood why he said that.
A man like Patrick was accustomed to calling the shots, steering every conversation he joined. But now, between us, I held control. It must have been somewhat embarrassing for him, being led by someone younger.
Still, I didn’t care about that.
I offered him a knowing smile and replied, “I doubt I’d have survived in this world if I hadn’t matured after such a life–changing experience.”
Patrick’s smile froze, almost as if he felt guilty. “Edward’s the one who wronged you, with his own foolishness
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and Immaturity. He’s the one who destroyed his own happlaess.”
At that moment, I realized Patrick was probably one of the few who still had a clear grasp of reality. The rest of his family seemed completely out of touch.
But… before I could dwell on that thought, things changed again.
I had no desire to hear an apology on Edward’s behalf, so imply smiled, signaling I wasn’t interested in discussing him further.
Seeing my reaction, Patrick quickly changed the conversation. “We’ve spolled Edith for years, and she’s grown up naïve, doing what she thinks is right. Now, she’s facing the consequences,”
He paused before adding, “So, would you consider deleting that video you have?”
I regarded him carefully. “I promise I won’t leak it without good reason, but I can’t delete it yet–not until we have finalized our annulment.”
“I swear that Edward won’t bother you again. His old illness has resurfaced. He’ll be bedridden most of the tinte, the rest spent in the hospital.” He continued, a little more urgently. “The video… It’s causing trouble for Edith. It would help us all if you could delete it.”
I couldn’t help but sneer inwardly at how clueless Patrick was being.
Neither he nor his family would ever know how many copies of that video I’d made.
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