The Lord Mayor Falls in Love with Me

After dinner, Paige didn't stay long. Because she had to go home to look after Lillian.

She had intended to bring Lillian with him. But if she did so, it would upset Joey. Paige did not care for Joey at all. She was just thinking of Allen. As his mother, she knew better than anyone how much Allen cared about Joey. So, if Joey was unhappy, she was afraid that her son would be even unhappier. Now, she could not let anything affect the mood of Allen and his illness.

Not long after Paige left, there was another visitor, Lawrence!

Allen and Lawrence grew up together. But Paige had never allowed Allen to be close to Lawrence. Besides, Lawrence was a bit of a loner and never approached Allen on his own. So, they had an attenuated relationship.

If Allen was not very ill this time, Lawrence would not have come.

The two had very little in common with each other and just greeted politely. Then, Lawrence put down the fruit basket and left.

Seeing this, Joey couldn't help but shrug at Allen, saying, "You two have a strange relationship."

Allen smiled silently. He had long been used to it. It would be strange if Lawrence suddenly was enthusiastic about him one day.

Soon, another visitor came. It was Martha.

Recently, Martha was very quiet. Seeing that Joey stayed with Allen and Allen looked good, she said even less than Lawrence did and left without delay.

Words failed Joey. She closed the door and couldn't help but pout, "Allen, your family members are really strange. Why don't they come here together, but one by one?"

Allen shrugged his shoulders and was helpless.

If it was possible, he also wanted his family to be happy and harmonious. Unfortunately, that was what a rich family was like. They had more money and power than ordinary people, but less laughter and happiness.

Once they mentioned Allen's family, Joey thought of George again. Joey bit her lip and said, "I haven't seen your father lately. Is he no longer in City A?"

Allen looked up at Joey. Joey's question made him uneasy. Then, he extended his hand to Joey.

Joey was surprised for a moment and handed him her hand.

Allen gently held her hand, looked into Joey's eyes, and said guiltily, "He left the country on business half a month ago. I know my father hadn't treated you well back then. After Sarah told me the truth, I have argued with him. But... he is my father, who gave me life, raised me, and nurtured me. Although I know he hurt my beloved, I ... even can't get back at him at all. Joey, I am sorry."

People who had never been in such a dilemma as him would never understand how he suffered when he could not be both loyal and filial at once!

Joey nodded, "Allen, you don't have to say anything, I understand."

Yes, she could understand Allen. But that didn't mean she would forgive George.

George was not only Allen's father, but also her own father. How could a father do such a cruel thing to his own daughter?

Unforgivable!

Not wanting to continue this heavy topic, Joey digressed, "I haven't seen grandpa since I got back. How's he recently?"

Joey was worried. This time, something so serious happened to Allen. But William, his grandpa, had not come to see him. Something must have happened to William. Maybe... he was dead.

Hearing Joey mention William, Allen became sadder, "Grandpa had a stroke and had been paralyzed for more than a year."

Joey opened her mouth wide in surprise. It was more painful than death. "I remember that grandpa has been in good health. How could he have a stroke?"

Allen laughed bitterly, "Once people are old, anything unexpected can happen. Grandpa is over seventy years old after all."

Hearing this, Joey did not feel anything wrong. Because what Allen said was reasonable. So, she did not go into it seriously and said, "I'll visit grandpa later. He was quite kind to me before." When she lived in the Charles family, William had helped her twice!

When it came to William, Joey thought of the amazing love affair he had with Sharon.

So, she added, "What about Sharon? Is she still with grandpa?"