Classic Novel
Chapter 661
The quiet, nearly deserted streets of Jipsburg City at night allowed Joe and Skylar to reach the hospital quickly.
When they arrived at the ward, Gloria was asleep in bed and looking pale. Skylar’s concern was evident in the furrow of her brow
After leaving the ward, Joe immediately asked Edgar, How did Grandma suddenly develop heart trouble in the middle of the night?”
Edgar, also pale, was about to respond when a middle–aged man’s voice interrupted from behind them.
“What is Mrs. Martin Senior’s condition? What did the doctors say?”
Skylar, Joe, and Edgar turned to see who was speaking
This was Skylar’s first encounter with Edwin, who was accompanied by Molly.
Skylar hadn’t expected to meet Joe’s father under such circumstances. There was little resemblance between Joe and Edwin; Joe took more after his mother.
“Why are you here?” Joe demanded, his eyes narrowing sharply as he regarded Edwin with cold hostility.
The tension between them was more like that of enemies than father and son, even more strained than if they were complete strangers.
Edwin’s face hardened in anger at Joe’s attitude. “Mrs. Martin Senior is your grandma and my mother. Since she’s in the hospital, I came to see her.”
Molly immediately interjected, “Mrs. Martin Senior suddenly felt unwell while talking to your father on the phone. We rushed over as soon as we learned about it. What did the doctor say? Do we need to bring in a specialist from abroad?”
Molly’s eyes briefly met Skylar’s.
Skylar remained calm and indifferent when their gazes met, as if she didn’t recognize her.
Molly was secretly astonished. Despite her young age, Skylar’s composure and calmness made Molly see her in a new light.
Joe shot a cold glance at Molly and said, “Leave.”
Molly was unfazed. She turned to Edwin and said, “Darling, I’ll wait for you outside the hospital.”
“Joe, after all these years, you still can’t accept her? Let’s put this matter aside for now, What’s important is your grandmother,” Edwin said gravely.
With that, Edwin’s gaze swept over Skylar. His eyes held a frosty, scrutinizing look.
Skylar sensed Edwin’s disapproval and scrutiny. She had no intention of trying to please him, especially after Molly’s previous attitude.
“What did you say to Grandma?” Joe asked coldly.
Edwin frowned. “What I said isn’t important.”
“You’d better hope nothing happens to Grandma,” Joe said icily, as if the man standing before him wasn’t his father but his enemy.
Edwin’s face darkened. “I’m your father her to be healthy more than anyone.”
Do you think I want something to happen to your grandma? I want
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Standing to the side, Edgar sighed inwardly. This kind of situation was typical. However, with Skylar present now, Joe had somewhat restrained himself. Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.
Edwin had never really fulfilled his responsibilities as a father, and the conversation he had had with Gloria that night had deeply hurt her.
In Edwin’s view, Gloria’s age was the reason for her seemingly foolish decisions. He was adamant that Skylar was not the daughter–in–law he desired.
Skylar could guess some of the reasons from Edgar’s expression.
Joe let out a cold, disdainful laugh. It seemed as though he found the term “father” from Edwin’s mouth to be contemptible.
Edwin’s expression darkened further. He turned his gaze to Skylar, his eyes now filled with even more disdain. With an air of superiority, he coldly asked, “Are you Skylar?”