SWNOVELS Chapter 71
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The woman said to them, “Ace cured the plague in our village back then. He was kind enough to treat my father–in–law’s rectal cancer during his return visit. My father–in–law has always respected Ace very much. However, not long after, my father–in–law suddenly had an accident. He fell down and became intellectually disabled. I’m afraid you can’t ask anything. He can’t understand a lot of things now.”
Julian’s eyes moved slightly as he asked, “Did he not receive treatment?”
The woman sighed. “We’re poor here. How are we going to pay so much money if we send him to the hospital? Back then, there was a plague. If it weren’t for Ace coming here, I’m afraid our villages would have died out long ago. We’re content to be alive.”
Frank glanced at Julian and knew that he must be very disappointed.
Jacob had lost his mind, which meant that the lead he had meticulously obtained had been cut off again.
Alexandra walked to the front of the bed and looked at Jacob who was sitting on the bed. She was also extremely disappointed.
Even Julian saw her pout.
Jacob stuffed a piece of orange into his mouth.
When Jacob looked up, he accidentally saw Alexandra. All of a sudden, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
His originally turbid eyes seemed to have been injected with a strong light..
Saliva and chewed oranges fell from his open mouth. He suddenly pounced over, grabbed Alexandra’s wrist, and started to scream.
Alexandra screamed in fear.
When Julian saw the sudden change in the situation, he immediately went forward and hugged the frightened Alexandra from behind. At the same time, he stretched out his hand to pry off Jacob’s wrist.
However, Jacob seemed to have gone crazy. He grabbed Alexandra so hard and refused to let go. Alexandra felt that her wrist was about to break.
The woman also panicked and quickly went to pull Jacob away.
Frank also went forward to help.
Julian felt that Alexandra was trembling in his arms and felt anxious.
He grabbed Jacob’s shoulder with one hand. Jacob rolled his eyes and let go of Alexandra.
Frank and the woman immediately controlled Jacob.
Alexandra, who had finally broken free, turned around and hugged Julian. Her entire body was trembling.
She was stunned by everything that had happened so suddenly, mainly because her wrist hurt.
Julian looked down at the person in his arms. He could feel her rapid breathing and was still in shock.
He slowly raised his hand and gently patted her shoulder.
Frank was speechless.
“Why was his boss, who had never liked women getting close to him, starting to be gentle to a woman now?”
When they came out of the room, the woman poured some tea for them and apologized repeatedly. She said to them, “Father–in–law is behaving like this sometimes, but I don’t know why he’s so agitated today. I’m sorry.”
Alexandra sat on a stool at the side. Her wrist was already red.
There were clear finger marks.
Julian recalled Jacob’s reaction when he saw Alexandra and felt that something was amiss.
Suddenly, he said to Jacob’s daughter–in–law, “How about we take your father–in–law away and provide treatment for him? I’ll pay
for all the treatment fees.”
Frank looked at his boss.
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Even Alexandra did not expect Julian to make such a decision.
The woman seemed a little surprised and hesitant, but it was obvious that she was looking forward to it.
After all, it would indeed take a lot of effort for a poor family to take care of an old man who had lost his mind.
She hesitated and said, “I don’t know who you are either. Besides, my father–in–law is very draining.”
Julian said, “My father is seriously ill and needs Ace’s treatment. I can’t miss any opportunity. I will send your father–in–law to the best hospital until he is recovered. In addition, I will also give your family a certain financial reward.”
The woman’s eyelids flickered a few times. She said awkwardly, “Then I’ll wait for my husband to come back and discuss it with
him.”
“Alright, I hope you can make a decision as soon as possible. Frank, note down the phone number and pass it to her.”
After leaving the phone number, they didn’t stay long and left the house.
On the way back, Alexandra did not say a word. She looked at her red wrist and felt disappointed and sad.
“If the only person who knows Ace’s whereabouts has become a lunatic, wouldn’t the clues be cut off again?”
“Frank, drive to a pharmacy or a clinic.”
“Yes, boss.”
When they reached the town, they saw a small clinic.
Alexandra got out of the car reluctantly and followed Julian into the clinic.
The old doctor looked at her hand and prescribed a bottle of ointment for her.
Then, a few of them returned to the hotel.
After getting out of the car at the entrance of the hotel, Alexandra said to Frank, “I’ll transfer the money to you.”
Julian was speechless.
He thought to himself that this little girl was good at opposing him.
Frank looked at his boss. Julian ignored them and returned to the hotel.
Frank said, “If the boss doesn’t say anything, then there’s no need.”
Frank stood in the corridor. He couldn’t figure out why his boss offered Alexandra a ride and asked her for money.
Seeing her being caught by Jacob, anxiety was written all over Julian’s face.
Frank took out his phone and sent a message on WhatsApp. [Let me ask you, has the boss been acting a little strange recently?]
Marco, who was still looking for Alexandra all over the world, saw the message on his phone and said angrily. [The boss has fallen.]
[What?]
[According to my observations, the boss has feelings for Mrs.. Ranford! But the boss doesn’t admit it himself, so he became conflicted and moody!]
Frank pondered for a moment and thought that it was impossible.
Hence, he asked Marco, [Where’s Mrs.. Ranford?]
Marco replied, [She ran away from home! Boss made Mrs. Ranford upset and unhappy! I’m looking for her all over the street!]
Frank finally understood.
So she was the boss‘ wife!
He sent a message. [There’s no need to look for her. Mrs.. Ranford is safe and sound.]
[What?]
Frank put away his phone and did not reply.
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Marco was left alone in the conversation,
Alexandra was depressed in the hotel room alone. She applied ointment to her wrist to ease the pain.
She did not go down for lunch, but when it was time for lunch, someone knocked on her door.
Alexandra opened the door and saw that it was Frank
She was a little surprised. Frank was holding a few takeaway boxes in his hand and handed them to Alexandra. “The boss and I went down for lunch just now and brought you some
When Frank said that he wanted to bring Alexandra food, Julian said that he was being a busybody
But he didn’t refuse.
Frank ordered a few dishes and parked them back
Alexandra was a little flattered and looked at the lunch box in the bag hesitantly
Frank deliberately added, “The boss asked me to bring it. He said that your hand is injured and you have to rest more.”
Of course, he was lying.
After all, Marco and Frank had watched their boss be single for many years. It was not easy for them to find out that their boss had fallen for someone. They would be happy to see it happen!
Frank felt a sense of happiness as if his brother was finally no longer single
Most importantly,
of the
boss was not in a relationship or married, the two of them were too embarrassed to do it before him.
In the end, Alexandra was defeated as she was hungry She thanked him and took over the bag.
Just as she was about to close the door, Frank said, “Miss, can we add each other on WhatsApp) We can take care of each other if
anything happens.”
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