Candice hurriedly followed, determined to see her elder brother.
Fortunately, Ron and the others were too preoccupied with using flashlights to search for people, paying no attention to Candice trailing behind.
When Candice reached the cliff, she saw the little girl standing there, her elder brother nowhere in sight.
Ron, frustrated, rubbed his bald head and spat on the ground. “Damn it, what bad luck… we caught one, bring her back!” Several men surrounded her, glaring, intent on taking her back.
The girl was frightened by the commotion, continually shaking her head as she retreated. She kept backing up until she reached the edge of the cliff, and suddenly, she stepped into thin air and fell.
“Ah!” Candice only managed to hear her tragic scream.
Collecting her thoughts, Candice furrowed her brow.
Back then, that little girl must have died from falling from such a height. Her foster father had adopted her simply because she was the daughter of a kidnapper. Knowing what had happened at the time, in these years, her foster father deliberately groomed her into Candy, intending for her to get close to Patrick at the right time, all in order to bring down the Pansy Group.
She didn’t know the enmity between the Swift family and the Pansy family, she only knew that she loved Patrick. From the moment she laid eyes on Patrick, she was hopelessly in love with him.
So, she wouldn’t do anything to harm Patrick!
…
In Y City, William lay in the hospital room, still in a coma. Jane would diligently give him acupuncture every day, so his condition did not worsen.
“Jane, how is William?” Nana’s eyes were filled with concern.
Jane, skilled and meticulous, administered acupuncture to William. “Don’t worry, I have his condition under control. William’s condition is still stable. Uncle Newton told me yesterday that he has booked a flight to Guavo, so we can take William back tomorrow.”
“That’s great, I’ll get ready now!” Nana finally showed a hint of joy.
Jane nodded and watched Nana leave before starting to pack her things.
“Are you going back to Guavo tomorrow?” Patrick sat in a nearby chair, holding a financial magazine, but his gaze was fixed on Jane, who was bustling about.
“Yes, William’s condition can’t be delayed any longer.” Jane finished packing and glanced at Patrick, smiling.
Patrick’s heart stirred. He set the magazine down, walked up behind Jane, and said, “I’ll go back with you tomorrow.”
“How can that work?” Jane shook her head. “It’s better if you don’t go back. Since you came to Y City for disaster relief, you should stay here for a few more days. If you go back so soon, Candice might become suspicious.”
“Don’t you want to be with me?” Patrick reached out, his distinct large hands encircling Jane’s slender waist.
The sudden closeness made Jane’s breath hitch. His warm breath grazed her neck, making it tingle. Jane felt her face flush.
Why was this man being so ambiguous?
Quickly, Jane led Patrick to the corridor outside the hospital room, coquettishly saying, “Of course, I want to be with you, but business is important. You’ve forgotten that Winston is likely related to your father’s accident, and now he’s sided with Antony. Candice also has numerous ties to Antony.”
“You’re right.” At the mention of his father’s accident, Patrick’s expression darkened.
As a son, he had a responsibility to uncover the truth behind his father’s unexplained death. But he also didn’t want to be away from Jane, not for a moment.
Patrick gently cupped Jane’s cheek, caressing her earlobe. He couldn’t help but lower his head, planting a kiss on her sought-after crimson lips. His hands around her waist tightened as he tenderly kissed her, feeling her response.
“Um…” Initially taken aback by Patrick’s kiss, Jane struggled briefly, but soon, she too became immersed in the kiss, responding to the man before her.
Feeling Jane’s response, Patrick became increasingly impassioned.
He deepened the kiss.
His tongue fervently explored Jane’s lips, savoring the sweet taste of her lips.
After what seemed like an eternity, they finally parted. Jane lowered her head, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.
Looking at the shy Jane, Patrick’s lips curved slightly. “Have you noticed that it seems like we’re getting more and more compatible, especially when we kiss?”
Jane: …
This man, his audacity is thicker than a city wall!
Rolling her eyes at him, Jane said, “This is a hospital, aren’t you afraid of being seen?”
“What’s there to fear? I’m kissing my own wife. What can anyone do?” Patrick raised an eyebrow and after a pause, he put hishands on her shoulders, earnestly looking into her eyes. “Jane, I want you to marry me tomorrow. I can’t wait any longer.”
Patrick, typically aloof, rarely expressed his emotions so ardently and straightforwardly. But only in front of Jane would he do so.
Jane paused, then gave him a faint smile, teasing, “You’re quite presumptuous. We’re needed for disaster relief in the mountainous region right now. There’s no time for such thoughts. Besides, we need to sort out Candice’s matter first. Don’t be hasty.”
Candice?
Patrick thought of her, his gaze darkening. Despite his thoughts, he nodded in agreement with Jane’s words.
The next day, Jane, Nana, and the others took William back to Guavo.
As they boarded the plane, watching Patrick seeing them off, Jane suddenly felt an unprecedented and reluctant emotion.
“Wait for me, I’ll be back soon,” Patrick said, planting a kiss on Jane’s forehead.
Blushing, Jane replied, “Okay.”
The plane took off, swiftly ascending into the sky.
Throughout the journey, Nana held William’s hand tightly.
“William, we’re almost in Guavo. Uncle Newton will come to treat you, and you will surely recover. You have to hold on, okay?” Nana kept saying, hoping William could hear her words and wake up soon.
Perhaps William truly heard her, because at noon, while everyone was asleep, William’s hand suddenly moved. After a few seconds, he slowly opened his eyes and weakly asked, “Where am I?”
“William! William, you’re finally awake!” Nana exclaimed, overcome with excitement.