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Ellis pushed open the door of the hospital room and

walked in.

Seeing that the atmosphere in the room was good, he breathed a sigh of relief.

He then prepared to introduce everyone to his uncle, and so he began, “This is my…”

When he turned around, however, he didn’t see Uncle Olsen following behind him and was somewhat confused.

Where was his uncle?

Ellis had no choice but to turn back, only to see Uncle Olsen leaning against the wall in the corridor outside

The man, who was always restrained and

self-possessed, had lit up a cigarette.

He took a fierce drag, then blew out a ring of smoke.

Scratching his head, Ellis asked, “Uncle, why aren’t you coming in?”

Amidst the curling smoke, the man’s resolute

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expression showed a moment of distraction. He said lightly, “Well, it’s okay. I’ll wait here for the results.”

Ellis was puzzled.

He became even more baffled, “Uncle, you’ve come all this way to see Mrs. Olsen, and now you’re just going to wait here for the results?”

Uncle Olsen’s gaze fixed on something in the distance. He took another deep drag on his cigarette, and nodded, “Yes, I promised her that we would never meet again in or after this life.”

Ellis fell silent.

He heard intense sadness in that statement.

His mouth opened as if to say something, but he found he didn’t know what would be appropriate to say.

He had suspected that there was something between Uncle Olsen and Mrs. Olsen, perhaps an old flame, or maybe Uncle Olsen had failed this cherished friend. After all, Uncle Olsen had once been quite a playboy, pursued by many.

But he could never have imagined that their past would be so dramatic.

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A vow to never meet again in life or death.

What on earth had happened?

Ellis wanted to ask, but upon catching sight of Uncle Olsen’s ashen face, he dared not inquire and could only cough lightly, “Then…

here. You go in and stay with her,” said Uncle

nodded earnestly and then went

their consultation, and they were preparing to leave, one

looked dazed, constantly sitting by the bedside holding Mrs.

for examinations, he had maintained this position for

before asking, “Mr.

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the Olsen family has come?”

uncle

It was

Olsen!

and stared hard at Ellis. A flicker of confusion and panic appeared in his expression, and he gripped Mrs. Olsen’s

He trembled slightly.

that man would forcibly take Shirley away, using

the change in Taylor’s demeanor and promptly said eagerly, “Why

Mrs. Olsen is a lady, and he doesn’t want to

her.”

turned to look at Mrs. Olsen on the bed, his gaze becoming even more

resolute.

walked out, “Then Jake and I

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Mr. Olsen. It would be

indeed as it

to himself and glanced at

Keira.

over trying to make acquaintance with Uncle Olsen, seizing

influence still fall short compared to the accumulation of the older generation. He can sit at the same level as himself, but he’s still a step behind in front of

their respects together, and then help speak some pleasing words

stared at Mrs. Olon the sickbed as if they

paid them no attention.

and immediately sa that

presence was overwhelming; even without

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easily tell his

the anxiety in

opportunity.

swallowed hard and immediately stepped forward with Isla, “Excuse me, are

his gaze skipping over Jake and landing directly

Isla resembled Mrs. Olsen or Taylor, but her

Olsen.

softened a bit. “Are you

inside, and there’s

“No.”

Olsen’s gaze remained fixated on

at her, yet it was also as if he was trying to see Mrs. Olsen through

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