Elena had just reached the hotel’s entrance, and Henry’s phone call came within five minutes. Then, two minutes later, she got into Henry’s car. She felt gloomy that night, but her mood lifted after she saved that old man.
“Where did you go?” Henry frowned when he noticed that her clothes were a little messy, and even her hair was a bit messy. However, apart from that, she did not seem different than usual. He thought that he must have been too worried about her. He was scared that she was not home because she had bumped into Michael.
“I saw an old man choking and almost fainted, so I went to lend a hand to save him.”
Elena’s voice was a little hoarse, but she looked lively. It did not look like she had encountered something terrible.
Henry sighed in relief and glanced at her before he started to drive.
“You know how to save people?”
“Of course, I have studied medicine for several years, and I am self-taught!”
Whether it was to save lives or formulate drugs, she was a master in both in her previous life. She had always been very low-key about her skills. That was why Ava had been able to take credit for her efforts. However, that was her previous life, and it seemed like a long time ago.
“You have studied medicine? Why didn’t I know about that?” Henry glanced at her. How old was she? Was she not afraid that someone would laugh at her if she were to say that when she was only 18 years old?
“Well, it’s up to you to decide if you want to believe me.” Elena knew that no one would believe her experiences. She had no intention to explain anyway.
A rebirth? That was impossible! People would only see her as a psychopath. Even if Henry would not despise her, he would probably want her to see a psychologist. Rebirth only appeared in the fantasy.
She leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes. There were so many questions in Henry’s head. She clearly did not look right; her clothes were crumpled, and her hair was messy.
However, she also seemed energetic, so Henry could not decide if she had been in trouble. Nevertheless, he could still sense the sadness in her.
Henry had no chance to ask her anything as Elena started to snore as soon as she closed her eyes. It was past midnight, so it was late, indeed. She said that she had saved an old man earlier on, so her messy appearance must have been due to that. She was always the light that lit up the darkness. She would always lend a hand if she were to see someone in trouble.
A few strands of hair fell onto her face. Henry wanted to tuck her hair behind her ears, but he withdrew his hand before he could reach her face. Would his actions seem overly affectionate? Would it scare her? He retracted his hand and focused on the drive home.
…
It was one in the morning, and it was time to sleep. However, the Garcia family’s door was still opened because of an anxious and impatient old man. The visitor was also from a Garcia family, but it was a different Garcia family from City L. The Garcia family from City L was far different from the Garcia family in Bentson. Even though they both carried the surname Garcia, there was no relation between the two families.
The Garcia family in Bentson was only an ordinary wealthy family; they were not even in the upper-class society in Bentson. The Garcia family from City L, on the other hand, was filthy rich. They were among the top four most prominent families in City L, and their visitor was Old Master Garcia from City L. He was a formidable and influential man in City L. If he were to stomp his feet in City L, everyone would tremble in fear!
Henry did not know why he would have such a prominent visitor. His Garcia family had never had any contact with the Garcia family from City L. Grace accompanied Henry downstairs to meet their visitor. After they heard it was Old Master Garcia from City L, she was stupefied.
“Henry, have you been working on a big project lately?” Grace repeatedly asked when they were headed downstairs.
Henry, who was busy putting on his tie, shook his head. “No.”
Even if there were a big project, they would not have anything to do with the Garcia family from City L. Henry ran a small scale company. It would sound as far-fetched as if his little company had wanted to do business with the Williams family.
“So… what the hell is going on?”
Grace had been pulled out of bed in the middle of the night. She was extremely sleepy.
“How would I know? Just go downstairs and see!” Henry was perplexed with her questions.
The two people saw their reflections in the large crystal vase at the corner of the stairs. Henry hurriedly tucked his shirt neatly into his pants, but Grace panicked. “I haven’t put on any makeup yet!”
Oh, God! How could she show her bare face in front of such a prominent figure!
“What makeup? They are already waiting! What if we make them wait for too long, and they’re offended?”
As they got closer to downstairs, Henry softened his voice so that the people downstairs would not hear their conversation. Grace did not dare to go back to apply makeup after she heard that. What if they angered their visitors? Would that impact their company?
Old Master Garcia and Young Master Garcia waited for them in the hall downstairs.
The servants stood at the side, and they trembled as if they were faced with a dreadful enemy. It was not because Old Master Garcia was a hard visitor to serve; it was because they were too esteemed!
“Old Master Garcia. Hello, Old Master Garcia!”
Henry went downstairs and immediately greeted his visitors with respectful bows. Grace hid behind her husband’s back, and she also greeted the visitors enthusiastically.
“Come on, go make the best tea for our guests. Hurry up!”
When he saw the teacups on the coffee table, Henry got even more anxious. “Go fetch the best tea from the cupboard in my room, hurry!”
“Yes, yes!” The butler sprinted upstairs.
Joseph waved his hand and said, “There is no need for that. It’s not appropriate to drink tea at such late hours. Don’t worry about it.”
“Yes, alright!”
Henry dared not insist when he heard that. He looked tense as he stood in front of Old Master Garcia and Young Master Garcia. He did not even know where he should put his hands.
“Sit down, please. Why are you still standing?” Old Master Garcia looked so much friendlier and easier to get along with than Young Master Garcia.
Old Master Garcia looked at Henry and Grace with a kind smile on his face. “Take a seat!”
The two exchanged looks and sat down opposite him nervously.
Grace secretly poked at Henry’s waist, and he looked at Old Master Garcia carefully. “Err… Old Master Garcia…”
“I would like to ask if Talia had ever lived here before?”
Talia? Henry and Grace’s eyes met. Why would he mention Talia?
“Err, Talia, she…” Henry glanced at his wife.
A month ago, Grace told him something that scared him so much that he was still unable to accept it. Then, Old Man Garcia, a prominent figure in City L, was there to look for Talia?
“Yes, about a dozen years ago.”
The old man’s eyes lit up. Joseph also immediately asked, “Was she already pregnant with a child when she was here? Where is this child now?”