In Rosalind’s mouth, she wasn’t even worthy of a name, she was simply called “the cleaner.”
Audrey thought that by speaking, she could get affirmation from her son, but this time, Ulric just looked at her, his thin lips tightly pressed together, unwilling to agree to marry Sirena even in this situation.
Neither mother nor son spoke, their gazes meeting, each with their own thoughts.
The atmosphere seemed to freeze momentarily.
Fortunately, the doctor came in to ask the family to sign some documents. Ulric murmured, “I’ll go take a look,” and then left the room.
Due to Audrey’s special condition, which could relapse at any moment, the doctor repeatedly emphasized that they must comply with her wishes. Otherwise, with her self-destructive type of depression, the mortality rate was very high.
When Ulric returned to the room, he found an additional person there.
Sirena.
No need to guess, it was definitely Audrey who had notified her.
Hearing footsteps, Sirena turned around and saw Ulric standing at the door. His handsome face was tense and devoid of emotion, but after so many years together, she knew he was in a bad mood.
“Why are you here?”
Although he had guessed the reason, Ulric still asked coldly.
“I… I…”
“I asked her to come,” Audrey said, clearly feeling much better. Apart from her still pale face, her voice had returned to normal.
Sirena stood there awkwardly, not knowing whether to sit or stand.
“Isn’t this what you wanted to see? You’ve seen it now, are you satisfied?” Ulric’s words were directed straight at Sirena, not even considering his mother standing nearby!
“Ulric, what do you mean by that? How could I possibly want to see your mother like this?” Sirena’s eyes widened in an innocent expression.
Audrey frowned in displeasure upon hearing this.
“What does this have to do with Sirena?”
“Wasn’t it she who told you about Rosalind?” Ulric didn’t need to think, he knew that apart from Sirena, no one else could have said it!
Johnny might always stand up for Sirena, but he wouldn’t dare risk telling Audrey about this matter.
So the only person who knew was Sirena herself.
Hearing this, Sirena lowered her head in silent admission.
Seeing this, Audrey immediately gestured for Sirena to help her up. “Don’t be mad at Sirena. I forced her to tell me! She was genuinely trying to keep it from me for your sake. It was I who insisted she tell the truth.”
“I’m sorry, Ulric. I didn’t expect such severe consequences… If I had known your mother would end up in the hospital, I would never have said anything,” Sirena said, her eyes reddening as if tears could fall at any moment.
Audrey pulled her close protectively. “Why are you blaming her? Just tell me if what she said is true! Ulric, don’t forget, you have a fiancee!”
“Mom, I never agreed.”
“But last time in the hospital, you clearly said that if my condition improved, you would consider it! How is that different from agreeing?”
At that time, the situation was urgent, Ulric had no other choice but to say those words. Besides…
At that time, he hadn’t yet reunited with Rosalind.
“Don’t pressure Ulric like this. Marriage is a big decision, it’s only right for him to think it over carefully! Ulric, you go ahead and take care of your business. I’ll talk to her.” She gave Ulric a look, signaling him to leave first.
Every time they faced such a situation, she would step in to help Ulric out.
In the past, Ulric had thought that Sirena didn’t really want to marry him either and was helping him for that reason. But now, he no longer thought so.
“No need. You go back to your room and rest. This is the Walters family’s matter.”
His words were clear: Sirena was not qualified to interfere in the Walters family’s affairs.