Subsequently, the manager led the two of them into the reception room, where there were a dozen or so middle-aged women who appeared dignified, gentle, and kind.
Jane carefully examined these people, all of whom seemed very amiable.
“Could you all introduce yourselves one by one so that I know who you are?” Jane casually requested, starting from the first person.
As each person introduced themselves, Jane would ask a question about childcare knowledge to test their sensitivity.
The results were impressive; all of them performed exceptionally well, answering all the questions. However, there might be some clumsiness in practical operations despite knowing the professional knowledge.
Jane pointed at four people casually. “These individuals all seem suitable. I’ll take them all, but I’ll have a one-month trial period!”
The manager was pleased to hear this. “Of course, that’s acceptable. We will cover all expenses during your trial period.”
Upon hearing this, Jane immediately waved her hand. After all, her children were still in the intensive care unit, and she couldn’t return home yet. As for expenses, they wouldn’t need to share them.
“Here’s the deal: my four children are still in the hospital. During this month, I need you all to take care of them. Report to me promptly if there are any expenses or other issues regarding any of the children.”
After Jane’s instructions, the manager confirmed everything once again before concluding the meeting.
Finley had been silent beside Jane the whole time, merely observing. She handled everything silently.
“Alright then, they’ll head directly to the hospital tomorrow.”
After confirming once more with Jane, the manager watched them leave.
Sitting in the car, Jane looked at Finley, who remained silent, knowing she had questions.
“If you have any questions, feel free to ask. No need to tiptoe around; we don’t have to say much between us,” Jane directly addressed him.
“You’ve arranged all four nannies in the hospital. What are you planning to do? Aren’t you supposed to take care of them here?” Finley had this question in mind earlier but didn’t voice it. Jane had sorted everything out, but she hadn’t clarified her intentions, which puzzled him.
“I need to go on a trip. It’ll probably take about a month. During this time, I’ll still need you to take care of the children,” Jane said thoughtfully, looking at Finley.
“Is something happening at the company? What makes you choose to leave at this time?” Finley felt Jane was hiding something from her.
“I can’t reveal much until all the results are finalized. Anyway, once the nannies start tomorrow, I’ll be going on a business trip. As for the company, I’ll need you to take care of it,” Jane replied.
It seemed like Jane had anticipated Finley’s arrival.
“What if I said I’m leaving tomorrow?” Finley stared into Jane’s eyes tightly, wanting an answer from her.
“You won’t.”
And so, the two of them returned to the hospital together.
Jane settled the four children and gave a few more instructions to her apprentice before leaving with peace of mind.
As for the company, she had delegated all appointments to Finley.
Finley felt something was off but couldn’t quite put her finger on it. She quickly called Patrick.
“Do you know Jane’s leaving today?”
On the other end of the phone, Patrick also seemed bewildered. Neither of them was aware of Jane’s departure.
“She’s not looking after the children anymore?”
“Both of you quarrel. Leaving all the children in the hospital, what’s going on?” Finley couldn’t help but rebuke Patrick over the phone.
Meanwhile, Patrick immediately rushed to the hospital.
Upon arrival, he saw Finley and the four nannies sitting quietly beside the four children, but Jane had already disappeared.
Seeing Patrick coming, Finley immediately handed over all four nannies to him.
“I can help take care of the children, but first, figure out where Jane has gone. She’s left the company to me, left the children to me, so where is she going?” Finley demanded.
Lately, they had no interaction with each other, only silently caring for one another.
Patrick was equally anxious and quickly checked Jane’s flight, only to find that she had already flown away.
As for the flight information, it was classified. It seemed Jane had used her hacking skills to conceal all information about her.
“If you want to pursue your own affairs, I won’t stop you, but is it too cruel to treat these four children like this?” Faced with Finley’s accusation, Patrick remained silent, sitting in a chair, quietly taking care of the children.
For several days, Patrick personally took care of the children, while Jane remained missing without a trace. Those he sent to search for her seemed to vanish into thin air, with no news.
Finley also came occasionally to help. Jane’s apprentice, holding medical records, walked in and saw Patrick, not particularly surprised.
“The condition of these children on the list has improved, and they can be discharged tomorrow,” the apprentice said, handing the list to Patrick, who noticed the column for Jane’s name was still empty.
“Did Jane say anything to you when she left?” Patrick asked.
The apprentice shook his head. “I have no right to intervene in other people’s affairs, only to understand my own responsibilities.”
The apprentice didn’t have much fondness for Patrick; he only felt sorry for his master.
“The children can be discharged tomorrow. Help with their discharge procedures,” the apprentice instructed Patrick before leaving.
Patrick looked at the children staring at him with wide eyes, feeling overwhelmed with tenderness.
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Pansy’s Old Mansion
“Mike, I heard two more children have arrived, and Jane has left. What’s going on? How could our own descendants mix into someone else’s bloodline?” Beatrice always seemed to be the first to know no matter when news broke.
And Mike was the one she could always rely on, though lately, Mike’s thoughts had been solely on the children, with little interference from Beatrice.
“Let the children handle their own affairs. As elders, we’re content as long as we see them safe,” Mike expressed his biggest wish. Seeing his great-grandchildren safe and sound fulfilled that wish. Besides, Jane had done well, so he couldn’t hold too much resentment towards her as before.
“Why are you like this? After all, these are our own descendants,” Beatrice, knowing she couldn’t rely on Mike, sought to rely on her own methods.