Chapter 538

Indeed, that was what Bill was thinking. However, he was suddenly bereft of words upon seeing Veronique's pale and thin face.

“To tell you the truth, Dad, I've been thinking of leaving Justin. Mrs. Xuereb was right. I'm dying, and Zephyr's condition is unstable. Hence, I shouldn't cling stubbornly to Justin.”

He sighed as he reached out and stroked her head. His distress was evident on his face. “The two of you weren't destined to be together. You'll only end up hurting each other if you insist on staying together. Since it wasn't meant to be, it'll be better to let go now. You need to get lots of rest now. Having the Xuereb family coming to kick a fuss every few days also won't do your health any favors. If you've thought it through, then come home with me.”

She nodded and replied in a tearful voice, “Okay, Dad. I'll do what you think is best.”

Shooting her a satisfied smile, he patted her head before slowly getting to his feet. “I'm going to speak to Justin. If he doesn't agree to it, I'll just have to take you home by force.”

Bill was heading toward the door when a female assistant opened it and walked in. She said in a respectful tone, “Mr. Revelle, Mr. Xuereb received a call asking him to return home as something came up. He just left the medical base and instructed me to let the two of you know.”

“All right. Got it.” He watched the assistant leave, then turned toward Veronique. “See? Justin rushes off at the slightest hint of trouble at home, so he's not the type of man who would prioritize a woman over his parents. Given a choice between you and his parents, he'd probably pick them.”

Hearing that, she could not help laughing. “I've already agreed to go with you, so you don't have to provoke me anymore. I'm not a fool, Dad. I know how to weigh the pros and cons. You'd better go and arrange for someone to pick us up. Otherwise, we won't be able to leave after Justin comes back.”

“Right. I'll make the arrangements now.”

At the Xuereb residence, the sound of people sobbing bitterly could be heard coming from the living room.

One of them was Olivia, while the cries of the other sounded unfamiliar. Nonetheless, someone who would weep with Olivia had to be a relative or a close family friend.

lady sitting next to Olivia sprang up from the couch, hurried up to him, and

If there's something wrong, go ahead and tell me.

of Olivia's younger brother, thus making her Justin's aunt as

to save your uncle! Otherwise, he's going to end

up from the floor. “Have a seat

couple more sobs, she proceeded to tell them

“In other words, you're saying Uncle Silas was indeed involved in embezzlement, and the authorities have gathered concrete evidence

else. It was his immediate superior who dragged him into this mess. It may not be a complete catastrophe, but it's also no small matter. Not only will it destroy your uncle's future but also your cousin's. Justin, you're the only one who can save him

of wasting your time on me, you should spend some money

her, she quickly composed herself and put on a sorrowful expression. “Your uncle is the highest-ranking

even more powerless to do anything. You should think of some

assistance, they

tone, “I've nothing to do with that family, so there's no use for me to beg

see how it goes anyway.” A commanding voice rang out from the

to his maternal grandfather, he asked,

and responded in a low voice, “Your uncle has been dismissed from his post and is under investigation. My question is, are you

sighed softly. Now that even Granddad has stepped

with the Fletcher family and see what

to help. She immediately went to hold her father's arm and said reproachfully, “Why have you come all the way to Hallsbay when you're not well, Dad? As Silas' nephew, there's no way Justin would turn a blind

a couple more sobs, she proceeded to tell

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