SWNOVELS Chapter 569: Setting the Trap
As Terrence's words fell, disappointment spread across everyone's faces. Grandma Sterling wavered on her feet, leaning heavily on her cane, a sight that did not escape Reginald's notice. Meredith's eyes dimmed momentarily before she smiled and comforted, "It's okay, we can try again. No rush, don't stress yourself out." Stella and Julian were also disappointed but couldn't show it. Stella said, "Son, there's no rush. Meredith is right." Harvey also offered comfort, having been mentally prepared for the likelihood of failure.
Dr. Simpson spoke up, "I need to conduct another examination on Mr. Sterling. We need to go to the examination room." Meredith replied, "Alright, no problem." In the examination room, others couldn't enter. Dr. Simpson then carefully examined Terrence's eyes, exposing them to light. "The recovery is quite good," he said.
Terrence didn't need to hide anything here and said, "Thank you, Dr. Simpson, for playing along with this act." Before the surgery, Terrence had communicated with Dr. Simpson that regardless of whether he regained his sight or not, there would be only one result-failure.
Dr. Simpson replied, "It's a small matter. As long as my reputation isn't damaged, I'm happy. But remember, regaining sight and being blind are two different states; you need to be careful." Terrence assured him, "I've been blind for so long; I know how to continue pretending. Dr. Simpson, please keep this secret." "Alright," Dr. Simpson agreed without further questions. A person like Terrence must have his reasons for pretending to be blind.
Terrence had been attacked previously and had gone missing; the incident caused quite a stir, which Dr. Simpson was aware of. Naturally, Dr. Simpson wouldn't inquire about the specifics; staying silent was the best way to ensure his own safety and gain favor.
After leaving the examination room, Dr. Simpson personally escorted Terrence back to his ward. To support Terrence's act and prevent detection, Dr. Simpson specifically instructed the family members: "Mr. Sterling's eyes should avoid light exposure; ultraviolet light is particularly harmful and could affect future surgeries. It's best if he wears sunglasses."
The family members naturally complied with the doctor's orders. Meredith said, "Thank you, Dr. Simpson. I'll have someone bring sunglasses right away to protect his eyes from light."
Once everything was arranged, Meredith sent Stella and Julian home as there was no need for them to stay at the hospital. Reginald also accompanied Grandma Sterling as they left together.
On the way back, Reginald tried to reassure Grandma Sterling: "Mom, don't worry too much; he'll be fine." Grandma Sterling sighed deeply: "I don't know what's wrong with our family; Terry has faced so many hardships. I think I need to pray; perhaps Terry has encountered something evil."
Reginald showed filial concern: "Mom, wherever you want to pray, I'll accompany you." Grandma Sterling asked: "Did you keep all the things I gave you last time? What exactly are you here for this time?"
"My parents' relics are well kept," Reginald replied. "Mom, I was young and impulsive back then. This time I just wanted to see you and fulfill my filial duties; there's nothing else going on."
Grandma Sterling looked at Reginald with loving yet complicated eyes: "It's good that you're back. I heard Julian found a match for you; that Aubrey seems nice. You're not getting any younger; maybe it's time to consider it."
"Mom, at my age, why think about such things?" Reginald laughed it off. "I appreciate Julian's goodwill."
"Precisely because of your age, you need someone by your side more than ever," Grandma Sterling insisted. "Look at Julian and Stella; they've been loving each other their whole lives and growing old together-that's how ordinary people should live their lives. You should learn from them."
"Julian and Stella do seem very loving," Reginald said outwardly but sneered inwardly.
Loving? He planned to shatter the Sterling family into pieces and see if Stella and Julian could still remain loving.
If Grandma Sterling thought Aubrey was good enough? Then he would make Aubrey the daughter-in-law of the Sterling family.
After sending Grandma Sterling home, Reginald went out and called Aubrey: "Do you have time tonight...?" After arranging with Aubrey, Reginald called Julian: "Julian, I need your help with something tonight..."