Chapter 21
Isolde continued her investigation after leaving the cemetery, not having the time for sentimentality. She had intended to approach the people at her father’s company, but she received a call
It was from a person her father had supported in the past, a child
hild from the mountainous areas, Mason Scott. His voice sounded slightly anxious, “Miss Whitmore, I just returned to the country and heard about Mr. Whitmore’s serious illness. How is he doing?”
you for your concern. My father is still in the hospital, receiving treatment.“[]
Thank you
“Ah, how could the heavens be so cruel to someone as good as Mr. Whitmore? Back when he supported us and brought us out of the mountains, we wouldn’t have the life we do today without him.”
A thought crossed Isolde’s mind. If her father had started supporting impoverished mountain children many years ago, could it be possible that Layla Lavirins, the woman who went missing, had crossed paths with her father for this reason?
“Do you know the students my father supported?” Isolde asked [] раха
Tve always been in touch with Mr. Whitmore on behalf of those students. I know most of them. However, when I went abroad for a few years, I lost contact with the students in the United States. If you need any help, financially or otherwise, I’ll be willing to go through hell for you.”
Isolde seized the opportunity, “I have a photo. Can you check if it’s someone my father once supported?“||
Sure,
Miss Whitmore.”
Within half an hour, Mason sent her some information.]
The girl in the photo had bright eyes and white teeth, sharing a strong resemblance to the little girl in the gravestone, particularly her eyes. which were strikingly similar to Askhan’s
This girl was named Delilah, hailing from a barren mountain area Anthony had been supporting her since twelve years ago. She had been an outstanding student and had even received scholarship offers from several top domestic and international universities while still in high school She chose to study in the United States
Perhaps she was the person Isolde was looking for. She quickly arranged to meet with Mason
In a coffee shop, Mason arrived punctually. Isolde had only met him once a decade ago and he was still an inexperienced young man at that time. Now, he had grown into the CEO of a publicly–listed company, dressed in a suit, the picture of an elite.
Even though Whitmore family had faced bankruptcy, he respectfully addressed her, “Miss Whitmore, sorry for making you wait.“[]
“I just arrived. Let’s not beat around the bush, Mason. Do you still have contact with Delilah?”
“Previously, I did. But when I went abroad and had fewer connections in the United States, we lost touch. It’s been about two years since we last communicated.”
“Do you know her current situation?“||
“I just returned to the United States a few days ago. I found out about Mr. Whitmore’s situation through friends. I didn’t know Delilah that well. Mostly, I helped Mr. Whitmore contact her in the past.
Mason took a sip of coffee and moistened his throat, “But since it was Miss Whitmore’s request, when I came here, I contacted her and my friends Unfortunately, I received the news that she had passed away. Now, her grades are so good that she would have had a bright future.”
“How did she die?”
The exact cause of death is not clear. I heard that she was found in the sea.
wings that seemed suspicious, Layla was almost six years old when she disappeared. She should have a
had sorted her, why didn’t she seek help? Why didn’t she go back to Lavirins’s house when she came to this city?
ath have to do with her father?]
dto horolde asked tentatively.
ma humble background. Her parents died when she was very young. She was admitted to this city alone. Mr. Whitmore has dout for her. It is said that she was bullied by her classmates in the dormitory because of her withdrawn personality. She artment just to make her studies go smoothly.”
coffee, Ms Whitmore, why are you so curious about Delilah?“]
nd out the cause of her death, to bring justice for her
Je had planned to divorce Askhan and secure a payout of ten million. With that, she could settle her affairs and leave this world.]]
an additional goal, to clear her father’s name and take revenge on the Whitmore family
red for a moment, then handed her a business card. “Miss Whitmore, this is a friend of mine, a renowned private investigator. If and out anything, he can assist you.“]
Mason.
the formalities, Miss Whitmore. After all, it was just a brief encounter with Delilah, I hope she finds peace in her death. I will be in the es for a while, so feel free to contact me if you need anything, I have another meeting shortly, so I won’t take more of your time.”
HI
stacted the private investigator Mason mentioned and provided the available information.[]
se returned to the hospital, the attending physician, Dr. Smith, called her into the office
ad a sinking feeling, “Dr. Smith, how is my father’s condition? When will he wake up?”
Whitmore, you need to prepare yourself mentally. Although your father’s surgery was successful, his earlier head injury from the car nt has left some lingering effects. There are no signs of him waking up. It’s possible, he may never wake up.”
s heart plummeted, her hand trembling as she clutched a disposable cup.
muth, seeing her distress, sighed, “Miss Whitmore, please don’t be disheartened. I’m just saying there is a possibility. If your father can wake by the end of this month, he should recover without major issues.”
irs welled in Isolde’s grayed eyes. Her voice choked with emotion. “If he doesn’t wake up, he’ll be in a vegetative state, won’t he?”
or whatever outcome and make plans accordingly.”
hat’s right. So, I hope you can be prepared for t
Smith understood that Isolde had been struggling, financially, and putting the money into caring for a patient in a vegetative state might not practical
ith a determined look in her eyes, Isolde stood up and said firmly, “No matter what the result is, I won’t give up on my father. I believe that miracles can happen.”
ever wake up an
up, and without his words, the truth
Leaving the doctor’s office, Isolde realized how dire the situation had become. Her father might never might remain hidden forever |
But she couldn’t give up so easily. She had to live to uncover the truth.
She rushed to the oncology department, where Ryan had just finished an examination. Isolde barged into the room.
“Ryan, please help me.”
-0
Ryan, seeing the desperation in her eyes, was moved. Isolde held onto his lab coat like a piece of driftwood in a vast ocean, pleading. “Ryan, whether it’s chemotherapy or surgery, I want to live a hit longer…“]
Only by staying alive could she unravel the mysteries and spend more time with her father.]
Ryan had no idea what had changed in Bolde to give her newfound hope for survival, but as a doctor, he was pleased
“Alright, I’ll arrange the first round of chemotherapy for you right away.“]
