SWNOVELS Chapter 13
Chapter 13
Chapter 13
In the Reeves family.
“Randall, why did you take Lindsay to the company today? I heard the company’s system was hacked. I wonder how you managed to find time to take her there.”
Today, Lindsay didn’t feel like going to kindergarten, so Daisy went along with it, letting her stay home and playing chess with her. However, her son arranged for a driver to take Lindsay to the company.
“The company has got the world’s fifth–ranked hacker on board, so the virus is merely a minor problem. Since Lindsay didn’t want to go to kindergarten, I had someone bring her to the office.”
“It’s good that you always think about spending more time with Lindsay, but it’s not good for her to continue like this. There’s news from Healthstone Hospital that a top doctor has been transferred from abroad to treat your grandmother’s illness. You can take Lindsay to the hospital with you tomorrow. Maybe the doctor can help with Lindsay’s condition too.”
Looking at her well–behaved, doll–like granddaughter in front of her, Daisy felt her heart deeply soften.
Her granddaughter excelled in everything, but since childhood, she had suffered from severe Asperger’s Syndrome. Despite having a high IQ, she remained isolated and unwilling to speak.
Over the years, they consulted countless doctors, locally and abroad, but to no avail, making Daisy increasingly anxious.
In a hushed tone, Randall replied, “I understand. I’ll take Lindsay there tomorrow.”
Lindsay seemed visibly resistant to the idea of visiting a doctor.
She scribbled on a piece of paper. [I don’t want to see a doctor.]
Randall squatted down, gently stroking Lindsay’s hair, and said, “Lindsay, be good. Tomorrow, the doctor is also going to treat your great–grandma. She is also scared of going to the doctor like you, but she won’t be afraid if you accompany her. Can you do that for her?”
Lindsay obediently nodded.
Daisy observed her cold son showing a tender side while comforting Lindsay, which greatly pleased her.
Her son was always distant and cold, only revealing a gentle side when it came to Lindsay. If Lindsay desired the moon, he would make sure not to give her the stars.
Despite his deep affection for Lindsay, Lindsay still appeared unhappy since it was undeniably true that the absence of a mother’s love posed a significant impediment to a child’s character development.
For the sake of Lindsay, Daisy took the initiative to meet with that woman. However, the woman’s overly vain demeanor truly repulsed her.
Initially, she had hoped that the woman would come to care for Lindsay, but eventually, she resorted to offering money to have that woman leave again.
Now, Daisy felt more and more anxious.
What was she to do about Lindsay?
At night, Randall carried Lindsay to her bed and bid her goodnight.
“Lindsay, good night.”
As he turned to leave, Lindsay tugged on his coat.
When he turned around, he saw Lindsay’s little hand determinedly clutching a small board, struggling to write.
[Daddy, when will I see Mommy again?]
Randall’s eyes narrowed. He knew Lindsay referred to Christine.
Christine had run out of his office just as Lindsay saw her.
Lindsay had chased after her. The assistant told him that Lindsay had even chased Christine for some time as she got into
the cab.
However, Christine paid her no mind and callously walked away without a second glance.
She was a callous woman, yet his daughter still longed for her.
“Lindsay, that woman is not your mommy. She doesn’t even spare a moment to care about you. Why dwell on her?”
Randall wondered what Christine had done to make his daughter, who usually ignored strangers, believe she was her mommy just after a single meeting.
Lindsay gazed down and wrote on her small board.
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[Mommy didn’t see me. I don’t blame Mommy. I want to see Mommy again.]
A hint of helplessness flashed in Randall’s eyes. Children were indeed pure and simple.
“Lindsay, that woman has two children of her own. You’re not her child, so she doesn’t care for you. She didn’t even pay attention to you when you chased after her. You must stop thinking about her.”
Upon hearing Randall’s words, Lindsay seemed disoriented.
“My mommy now has two very handsome little sons, so she doesn’t like me and doesn’t need me either, she thought sadly.
“Get to bed early, for tomorrow we shall visit your great–grandma,” said Randall.
Lindsay nodded obediently and slipped under the covers.
She turned her back to Randall, and her little face bore a wounded expression.
Memories came flooding back of how she had desperately chased after her mommy, trying with all her might to catch up, only to find her mommy running so fast that she remained out of reach.
She watched as her mommy grew farther and farther away until she finally vanished into a taxi.
Lindsay refused to give up hope, praying that the taxi would stop, but it never did.
She stumbled and felt pain, but it couldn’t compare to the agony of watching her mommy leave.
“Was Mommy in such a hurry to get home and tend to her two little kids that she couldn’t spare a inoment to look at me?” Lindsay thought.
She longed for her mommy’s presence just as much.
The lights dimmed, and the door was closed.
Lindsay hid under the covers, her little body trembling with sobs.
Early the next morning at Healthstone Hospital.
Randall entered the room hand in hand with Lindsay. Elizabeth, who had been resting on the bed, quickly sat up and spoke affectionately, “Lindsay, my sweet baby, come here to me.”
Randall let go, and Lindsay rushed into Elizabeth’s open arms. With loving concern, Elizabeth held her precious great–granddaughter’s hand and scolded gently, “My little one, the hospital is full of sickness. Why did your father and grandmother bring you here?”
Despite the chiding. Daisy wore a bright smile and said, “Mom, just look at the joy on your face when you see Lindsay.”
Ever since marrying into the Reeves family, Daisy always thought of Elizabeth as stern and serious, seldom smiling on ordinary days and always composed. She had been apprehensive about getting close to Elizabeth until Lindsay was born.
The presence of Lindsay had transformed Elizabeth into a warm and amiable person, and sometimes. Daisy even dared to joke with her.
“Of course, I’m overjoyed to see my little baby. It’s just that you all should know better than to bring Lindsay to a hospital. Hospitals are full of sickness. Hurry and take Lindsay home,” said Elizabeth.
Although Elizabeth adored Lindsay and desired to be with her, she feared that staying in the hospital would give Lindsay at sickly aura, so she reluctantly urged everyone to take Lindsay back home.
At that moment, Lindsay delicately penned a message on a piece of paper. [Great grandma, I wish to stay with you. I miss you dearly]
Elizabeth’s heart softened upon seeing Lindsay’s writing.
“My sweet baby, I miss you just as much.”
Embracing Lindsay, Elizabeth turned her gaze to Randall and declared, “Arrange my discharge today. I yearn to return home to my beloved Lindsay.”
Daisy intervened hurriedly, admonishing, “You’re not fully cured yet. What makes you think of going back?”
“I know my condition, dear. Time is running short, and I can’t bear to remain confined within these hospital walls.”
In a hushed tone. Randall offered, “Grandma, there are specialists who might cure your ailment.”
“Don’t utter Prof. Austin’s name again. His medical skills may be superior, but I’d rather meet my maker than let him treat
me.”
Elizabeth’s emotions surged at the mention of Henry, and she succumbed to a fit of violent coughing.
Even so, she managed to gesture to Lindsay, asking her to step aside slightly.
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