Chapter 315 Put My Mind At Ease
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“Dad, if you don’t want to rat, just don’t. Why do you have to criticize me like that? If it’s such a big deal, I just won’t bring you medicine anymore!”
With that. Eunice clunched the medicine and ran off.
Derek sat where he was, watching as Eunice fled in a disarrayed rush. For a moment, he felt utterly dejected.
“Dad.” At that moment, Madelyn took a seat next to Derek and asked, “Do you believe what I just said?”
Derek held the medical report in his hand, trembling slightly. He had never considered that the people closest to him had been plotting against him all along-
Then, with teary eyes, he smiled and said, “I do. You are my precious daughter. Of course, I believe what you say. I just never expected Eunice to turn out to be as vicious as her mother! They’re vicious women!”
As Derek reached the final two words, his tone noticeably intensified. He was utterly disappointed.
Regardless of everything, they had been living together for nearly twenty years. After spending all these years together, day in and day out, they would have developed some familial affection by then.
However, he didn’t know how evil Regina and Eunice were.
Derek even questioned himself. He had always treated Regina and Eunice with nothing but kindness. How could they have the heart to sabotage the company, even to the point of putting my life at risk? How could Regina and
Eunice be so inhumane?
Madelyn watched her father in such anguish, and her heart was filled with an indescribable feeling. All she could do was comfort him, saying, “Dad, it’s okay. This time, we’ve exposed Eunice’s true colors. She won’t dare to do it again in the future. However, in the future, it’s best if you limit what you accept from her. After all, she’s a fickle–hearted girl. Who knows what she might do under Regina’s influence? It’s always better to be cautious.
Upon hearing that, Derek gave a solemn nod.
Suddenly overwhelmed with a wave of sorrow, he let out a heavy sigh and asked, “Maddie, do you think all of this is some kind of retribution for me? If I had treated your mother better back then, would we be in this situation now?”
As he spoke, Derek began to express his remorse incessantly, adding, “Well, I’m reaping what I sow. I can’t bear to live like this anymore! If only I had treated you and your mother better back then… If I truly understood the nature of Regina and disciplined Eunice, none of this would have happened. Yet, under the influence of that vicious woman, Eunice has become just as ruthless! If she could treat her own family with such cruelty, what else might she be capable of in the future?”
The more Derek spoke, the more his heart ached, as if he was on the verge of suffocation from the pain.
It turned out that he had sincerely given his love in vain all these years.
It was often said that a father and daughter shared a deep bond. At that moment, Madelyn saw the worry etched on Derek’s face and could profoundly sense his sadness.
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Moreover, considering Derek’s age, it was only natural that with each passing experience, his spirit aged alongside him. His capacity to withstand hardships also inevitably diminished with time.
The actions of Regina and Eunice were undeniably a bolt out of the blue for Derek.
Madelyn truly couldn’t bear to see Derek upset. However, if she didn’t expose Regina and Eunice as soon as possible, it would only bring greater harm to their family. The consequences, if left unattended, would become unimaginably worse.
With that knowledge in mind. Madelyn could only let out a helpless sigh. She nestled close to Derek and said, “Dad, how about I don’t go anywhere tonight? I’ll stay home and keep you company, maybe even take
you a bit?”
care of y
After all, seeing Derek in such a state of despair, Madelyn genuinely couldn’t help but worry.
this.
However, Derek shook his head with a heavy sigh. “No need… Although I’m old, I can still handle You
should save your time and attend to your own matters. I’m looking forward to the day when you take over the company. By then, I can truly retire and live out my years in peace.”
“Okay” Madelyn nodded vigorously and made a sincere promise. “Dad, rest assured, I will definitely devote myself to learning about company management. I won’t let you down again.”
H
Upon hearing those words, Derek managed to pull at the corners of his mouth, forcing out a smile. “Maddie, you’re always the best behaved… You should head back quickly, I also need some rest.”
With that. Derek stood up, ready to head upstairs.
The moment he took his first step, his heavy body suddenly lost control and tipped to one side, resulting in him collapsing face–first onto the couch.
“Dad!”
In a state of urgency, Madelyn cried out loud, suddenly lunging forward as if driven mad. “Dad, wake up! Please! Wake up!” she pleaded.
“Ms. Thornton, what happened to Mr. Thornton?” The butler hurriedly approached.
Immediately, Madelyn yelled at him, “Call an ambulance! Quick!”
The butler didn’t dare to delay. Immediately, he dialed the emergency center for help.
In no time at all, the sound of an ambulance echoed from a distance, gradually growing closer.
The nurses scrambled out of the vehicle, and then, in a flurry of activity, they carefully placed Derek on the stretcher and lifted him into the ambulance,
Madelyn stayed with Derek the entire way, clutching his icy–cold hand tightly. She was so frantic that she
was on the brink of tears.
At that moment, she just kept praying. God, please protect my father! He’s the only family I have left! Please don’t let anything happen to him…
Five minutes later, they arrived at the hospital.
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Madelyn was growing anxious outside, pacing back and forth. Unbeknownst to her, half an hour had already shipped by:
Suddenly, the doors to the emergency room suddenly swung open.
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Immediately. Madelyn lunged forward to grab one of the doctors, asking anxiously. “Doctor, how is my father’s condition?”
The doctor let out a sigh of relief and replied, “Rest assured, Miss. Your father merely suffered a brief cardiac shock due to extreme emotional agitation. However, he’s out of danger now. All he needs is proper rest and recuperation.”
After a brief pause, the doctor added, “Oh, and remember, you must be careful not to let your father experience any major shocks in the future. We were fortunate to get him here in time this round, but we might not be as lucky next time.”
After hearing those words, Madelyn took a deep breath, finally allowing her anxious heart to settle.
She quickly expressed her gratitude to the doctor, saying, “Doctor, I can’t thank you enough. Without your help, my father might have…”
“Miss, there’s no need for such formality,” the doctor said calmly, “It’s our duty as doctors to save lives and nurse the injured. We’re merely doing what we should.” With that, he walked away.
Subsequently, Derek was ushered into a luxurious ward, where he peacefully fell asleep.
Madelyn looked at Derek’s peaceful face, letting out a worried sigh. After that, she silently made a vow in her heart. Dad, you’ve always been the one protecting me since I was little. From now on, I will definitely protect you!
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