Ch. 1611..1620

Chapter 1611

Grand Old Master Yorks glared at Chloe, who was still willful and presumptuous, coldly. He hissed." Stubborn mule."

Judy's tears rolled down her cheeks, making her look extremely pitiful. The grand old master felt sorry for her, so he was hesitating in making up his mind.

Spencer's beautiful mistress, Sandra, tried persuading Spencer tactfully. "Master, Zechariah and his wife both sacrificed their lives to protect Yorks Stronghold. They left an orphan behind, and I'm afraid that if we abandon Judy on Mount Pearl, it will bitterly disappoint the villagers."

Spencer thought that Sandra's words made a lot of sense, so he looked at the grand old master and said," Dad, let's take Judy out so she can see the outside world. Perhaps after Judy comes into contact with all kinds of men, she'll let go of her obsession with Jay?"

Grand Old Master Yorks nodded in agreement.

Cole sat on the window sill in a cross-legged manner. He was chewing on a grass stalk in his mouth, looking somewhat sloppy.

After hearing the group's decision, Cole heaved out a long sigh. "Great, let's go. We'll bring our threats and

knives to Imperial Capital."

As soon as he uttered this sentence, everyone in the room glared at him.

They certainly disagreed with Cole's point of view, especially Grand Old Master Yorks who sternly corrected him. "Nonsense. We're going to Imperial Capital to take accountability and make efforts to improve the relationship between the Areses and Yorks. Whoever acts contrary to this goal should not blame me for punishing my own relatives if justice demands it."

Grand Old Master Yorks' gaze swept across everyone's faces, and he noticed the rebellion in Chloe's pupils. Meanwhile, Spencer was cryptically looking at Sandra.

Grand Old Master Yorks sighed secretly. This trip would probably face heavy obstructions, but he was determined for the sake of the Yorks family's reunion.

Then, he gave Spencer and Cole an ultimatum." Spencer Yorks, Cole Yorks, both of you bear heavy responsibilities. Spencer will have to win his wife over, and Cole must get his wife and son back. If any o f you dare to resist or refuse to comply, never again show up in front of me in the future."

Spencer had always been one to follow his father's orders, so he replied, "Yes, Dad."

Cole had become accustomed to being rebellious and immediately exclaimed, "Gramps, Dad was the one who shoved a wife to me, and he plotted for me to have that son. You should be asking my dad to get your great-grandson back. Why should I be the one to do it?"

Grand Old Master Yorks saw how perfunctory he was being and angrily slammed his fist on the coffee table. He yelled aloud, "Weren't you the brat who provided the swimmers?" Cole was dumbstruck.

Grand Old Master Yorks continued, "If you had stayed undisturbed when a woman was on your lap, you wouldn't have a son now. That just shows how much willpower you have..." Cole stared at him. "How would it have been possible for me to keep a rational mind at that time?"

Grand Old Master Yorks retorted, "You brat, now's the time for you to find a remedy for your mistake at that time. You shouldn't be trying to avoid your responsibility instead.”

Cole snorted back at him as he fumed.

Grand Old Master Yorks commanded Spencer once more, "You, go and book the air tickets. We'll learn from Jay and travel low-key. Also, each of us is allowed to bring at most one helper. Since Chloe's a special case, you're allowed to bring a few more."

Chloe's proud personality made her most afraid of people looking down on her. She immediately refused. "I'm not a special case. Just like you guys, one helper is fine."

Grand Old Master Yorks was vigorous and resolute in getting things done.

Three days later at noon, their plane landed at Imperial Capital Airport.

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Chapter 1612

Upon exiting Imperial Capital Airport, Cole languidly asked, "Where do we live now?"

Grand Old Master Yorks gave it a thought and said, "We'll purchase a villa near the Ares family's house..."

Before he was done speaking, Cole started laughing.

"What are you laughing about, you brat? You should be listening to your grandpa when he's speaking," Spencer scolded his son.

Cole smiled and said, "I'm just laughing at you country bumpkins. You're simple fools who are overwhelmed by new experiences and luxurious surroundings. You aren't afraid of people making fun of you at all. The Areses are the richest family in Imperial Capital. Tourmaline Estate is comparable to a royal palace, and they have requisitioned even the surrounding lands. If you're planning to build a villa next to Tourmaline Estate, then you'd have to build it in the wilderness."

Grand Old Master Yorks' expression turned dark.

"Stinking little brat, you just have to be a know-it-all."

Cole became strangely stern and said, "I know that you're planning to live close to Grand Old Master Ares so that it's easier for you to get closer to him. So, I'll

give you a suggestion. Why don't you go and beg your grandson so that he'll arrange for you all to live inside Tourmaline Estate?"

Grand Old Master Yorks stared at Cole bitterly. "You love touching someone else's sore spot, huh? Your cousin might still be bearing grudges against me. Do you think he'll accept it if I beg him?"

At this moment, the usually silent Jordan stood up and said, "Father-in-law, I think Cole's proposal is plausible. Why don't we live in Tourmaline Estate? Even though I haven't returned home for many years now, I still have my own property inside the estate. If you guys come to Tourmaline Estate, you may live inside my Fragrant Vessel Court."

After resolving the issue of their residence, everyone was slightly more relieved.

Unexpectedly, Cole sneered and mocked, "Uncle, are you sure that you still have a property inside

Tourmaline Estate?"

Chloe arrogantly retorted, "Don't forget that your uncle is also an Ares. He certainly still has his own property in Tourmaline Estate."

Cole showed his finger and shook it. "You're talking about the former Tourmaline Estate. The one that had your property in it was burned down by Doomsday years ago. The current Tourmaline Estate was built by Angelina, who urged people to reconstruct it a few years back. Angelina is now the real owner of Tourmaline Estate, and I wonder if she'll agree to let you people move in?"

Chloe's expression appeared distressed.

She and Angeline were incompatible with one another, so she was unwilling to get down on her knees and beg Angeline for anything. "Hmph, what's so good about Tourmaline Estate anyway? I'll just live outside."

Cole said, "That's settled, then. You can go ahead and buy real estate in Imperial Capital. That way, you and your darling son will be almost within reach, but you'll never get to see him." Chloe said, "Even if I don't live in Tourmaline Estate, I'll still get to see Jay."

Cole curled his lips and said, "My cousin's life is monotonous and boring. He's either in the company or at home. So if you want to see him, you'll have to either be in Tourmaline Estate or Grand Asia. However, Tourmaline was rebuilt by Angeline, and you're not willing to go to Tourmaline Estate. As for Grand Asia, Angelina's the chief executive, and I'm guessing that you're even more unwilling to step foot into Grand Asia. So, Aunt Chloe, tell me when and how will you ever see your darling son?" 1

"Grand Asia belongs to Jay." Chloe was determined to correct Cole.

Cole replied, "You're right. Grand Asia belonged to Jay, but that's in the past. Unfortunately, after my cousin disappeared from the Ares family, Grand Asia now

belongs to Angeline."

Chloe's expression turned as black as coal.

She had always regarded Angeline as nothing more than a piece of trash, but she had never expected that once she came to Imperial Capital, she could not get rid of Angeline's shadow at all. It was because Angeline and Jay had long fused, and it was near impossible to separate them.

As for her, if she did not want to leave her son, then she could not get rid of Angeline.

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Chapter 1613

Ultimately, Grand Old Master Yorks took them to the hotel.

It was Judy's first visit to Imperial Capital, and she was shocked over the hustle and bustle of the city. She said to Aunt Sandra in astonishment, "I like this place, Aunt Sandra. It's magnificently beautiful." Aunt Sandra teased, "Jay is here, so of course you like it."

Grand Old Master Yorks reprimanded Sandra very sternly, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Imperial Capital is not the same as Yorks Stronghold. The polygamy system has long been abolished here. Plus, Jay and Angeline are inseparable. You've seen it yourself. We shall no longer mention Jay and Judy's matter in the future."

Judy burst into tears and tightly bit her lip. The bitter taste of loss was starting to overwhelm her heart.

Chloe glanced at Judy, who was rather upset, and comforted her. "Don't feel too discouraged. Although Imperial Capital implements a monogamous system, divorce and remarriage are not uncommon. Angeline has gone as far as writing a divorce agreement to Jay, so their relationship might not be so unbreakable."

Judy broke into a smile once more.

Grand Old Master Yorks loved his daughter to bits and did not have the heart to reprimand her. However, he gave her a light vigilant glare anyway and regarded that as her punishment.

It was considered ineffectual on Chloe.

Jordan considered himself to be an Ares to the very core. He felt that if his father-in-law stayed in the hotel after coming to Imperial Capital, it would be a thoughtless reception on his part. Hence, he took the initiative to call Jay behind everyone's back and told him about their arrival in Imperial Capital.

Upon hearing this news, Jay felt somewhat conflicted for a while.

He was happy to welcome his grandfather and family members as guests at the Ares family's house.

However, the conflict between Chloe and Angeline was irreconcilable. Plus, Chloe's arrival was bound to worsen the relationship between him and Angeline.

After hanging up the phone, Jay rubbed on the area in the middle of his eyebrows.

He ultimately picked up the phone and called his grandpa.

"JJ, I guess the pigs have started flying now? You're actually taking the initiative to call your grandfather," said Grand Old Master Ares with a chuckle.

Jay's voice was low. "Grandpa, Grandpa Yorks and my mother have arrived in Imperial Capital along with the other family members. Dad is planning to let the Yorks stay inside Tourmaline Estate's Fragrant Vessel Court."

Jay paused, not knowing what to say next.

Grand Old Master Ares took the initiative to relieve the awkward moment for him and said empathetically, "I know what you plan on telling me. You want Grandpa to welcome them in?" Jay replied, "Thank you for the trouble, Grandpa."

Grand Old Master Ares continued, "Your mother and Angelina are incompatible like fire and water. If Angeline finds out that you're living with your mother, she'll inevitably misunderstand that you're valuing your mother over your wife. It'll be difficult for you to get her back. How about this, Grandpa will host a banquet, and you may come over as well. Think of it as you've done your best in becoming the host as a son. In the future, you can use the excuse of being too busy in the company to reside in Imperial Capital. Try not to see your mother as much as possible during this time."

Jay replied, "I understand."

Once Jay hung up the phone, Grand Old Master Ares told his attendants in a refreshed manner, "Call everyone in the family over."

"Yes, Grand Old Master."

Then, the attendants left their posts.

Very soon, everyone from all the branches of the family came in one after another. Jack was the only one left from the main branch. After he and his wife divorced a few years back, he never remarried. Although life was a little lonely, the stability he felt was unprecedented. Jack currently enjoyed being single in his slightly older life.

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Chapter 1614

Jacob, from the second branch of the Ares family, had a complete family. He was now loyal to his wife, had a filial son, and was a great father to his kids. However, behind this seemingly lively scene, there were countless hidden misfortunes.

Jacob's family from his extra-marital side was becoming more and more restless. They were using Jacob's reputation to act ostentatiously and swindle people. It was as if countless malignant tumors were springing up rapidly.

Although James from the third branch was now disabled, fortunately, he and his wife were reunited after going through a big hurdle. Furthermore, they had Jean to help them reconcile, so their days were lived peacefully.

Meanwhile, John from the fourth branch had died relatively young.

Several of them gathered in front of Grand Old Master Ares, listening to what he was about to say.

"Dad's chief from way back then, Grand Old Master Yorks, and his family have arrived in Imperial Capital. Dad is preparing to welcome them into Tourmaline Estate." Grand Old Master Ares glanced at the few people in the room, and each of them had expressions

that showed their disagreement on their faces. There were even hints of panic.

Jean asked fearfully, "Grandpa, are you talking about the Yorks who burned down our Tourmaline Estate in the past?"

Grand Old Master Ares nodded.

Everyone immediately chattered, "Dad, they're terrorists and bandits. How can you invite wolves into our house?"

Grand Old Master Ares patiently explained, "He's your eldest brother's father-in-law and Jay's grandfather. We have no reason to keep them out. I personally know Grand Old Master Yorks, and he's not a heinous person. Strictly speaking, he's a very loving father and grandfather. Moreover, the dispute between the Areses, the Yorks, and Monster has completely ended. I don't want our three families to have any more conflicts and estrangements. There's a saying that goes 'It's better to squash all enmity rather than keeping it alive'. I hope that our descendants will no longer be affected by our past hatred." Jean always had a young and open mind, so he immediately echoed, "It does make sense. If your conflicts aren't resolved, I'll always be scared wherever I go. I'll never stop myself from being afraid to look for a wife, nor will I want to have children. I'm just afraid of ending up as tragically as Uncle Jordan."

Jean's words immediately plunged all his elders into contemplation, and ultimately, everyone nodded

silently.

Jack added, "Let's do something now for the safety and happiness of our future generations."

Grand Old Master Ares appeared delighted.

"Then, let's take a trip to Imperial Capital Hotel and personally welcome them into our home."

Imperial Capital Hotel.

When the Ares family's team of convoys appeared in Imperial Capital Hotel, they immediately attracted the attention of many media units.

After all, a big shot family like the Areses had not made such a high-profile trip for the first time in so many years. Something tremendous must be happening today.

Imperial Capital Hotel was located near Grand Asia, so anything happening in Imperial Capital Hotel would soon reach Jay's ears.

"Mr. Ares, the Ares family's cars have arrived near Imperial Capital Hotel. They've been parked there for quite some time now, causing heavy traffic," Grayson reported to Jay, looking rather radiant with delight. Jay glared at Grayson and inquired, "What are you so happy about?"

Grayson smiled and said, "There's a taste of honeylike sweetness in my heart being able to see the Areses dominating Imperial Capital once more."

Jay retaliated and spat out a bunch of words to him." The company's profits are declining and various departments are drowning in mistakes. When you were in Yorks Stronghold, didn't you have video conferences with the senior executives every day? Your management has been substandard recently. Should I deduct your salary this month?"

Grayson wanted to cry out loud!

Looking at Jay's expression that was at a loss, Grayson tried kissing up to him. "Mr. Ares, if you find it too inconvenient to go meet up with Grand Old Master Yorks and the others, I can go and make that trip for you."

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Chapter 1615

Grayson's proposal would not only fulfill Jay's filialness, but it would also avoid upsetting Angeline even further.

However, when Jay gave it further thought, he felt somewhat unsettled. Jay replied to him in anguish, "My mother might've made a lot of mistakes, but she's still my mother. She doesn't treat Angeline kindly, but she has been good to me. If I avoid her this way, she'll only be disappointed. But if I go and see her, it'll be unfair to Angeline."

Grayson said, "Mr. Ares, Madam isn't in Imperial Capital at the moment. If you go over to Imperial Capital Hotel to welcome your parents, Madam would not find out about it. As for those media outlets, I'll deal with them for you."

Jay hesitated... Ultimately, he stood up from his chair and ordered Grayson, "Deal with them. We must never let Angeline know about the things that are happening around here."

Grayson replied, "Yes."

Grand Asia was only one street away from Imperial Capital Hotel. To hide from the public eye, Jay asked Grayson to call a cab.

When the cab was on its way, it was stuck in traffic because of the Areses' welcoming wagon.

Grayson looked at Jay's expression that was getting darker by the second and cautiously suggested, "Why don't you walk over, Mr. Ares?"

Jay looked at Imperial Capital Hotel at the end of the road, which was a few minutes' walk away. If he continued to sit in the car, it might take a few hours.

Jay decided to push the car door open.

Standing by the side of the road, his unparalleled handsome face and perfectly straight, refined stature was instantly the focus of the crowd.

"Look, that's Imperial Capital's crown prince, Master Ares... He's even more handsome in real life, way better than those boyband members."

At this moment, Angeline was hugging Shirley's baby as she dashed out of the private cab hurriedly.

Hearing the passersby's clamors, she also looked over curiously.

Seeing Jay hurrying over toward Imperial Capital Hotel while hiding his face, Angeline was slightly astonished. She asked the reporter next to her, "Miss, what's Master Ares doing in Imperial Capital Hotel?" The reporter replied, "There's a rumor going around that Master Ares' long-lost parents have returned, so Master Ares is personally going over to Imperial Capital Hotel to welcome them..."

As it turned out, Chloe and Jordan had returned to Imperial Capital.

Seeing Jay rushing to meet his parents in such a hurry, he must have a profound amount of affection toward them. Angeline could feel her heart sinking inexplicably.

Angeline was worried about the child in her arms and did not dare to delay his treatment for too long, so she left hurriedly.

Once Jay arrived in Imperial Capital Hotel, his presence instantly brought light to the humble dwelling.

Grand Old Master Yorks and Grand Old Master Ares had been chatting for a while now, and once Jay entered, the two older men stood up with smiles on their faces. "Hello, Grandpa Yorks, Grandpa Ares," Jay greeted them with a smile.

"Thank you, my good brother, Dylan, for raising such a n excellent grandson," Grand Old Master Yorks shook Grand Old Master Ares' hand. Although the relationship between the two people was that of superior and subordinate, they were as close as brothers.

Although during these decades, the two families had many misunderstandings, estrangements, and even deep hatred due to various causes, they were now old people who had gone through so much in their long lives. After being accustomed to stormy weather, they both yearned for a peaceful life.

For this common goal, they very tacitly buried the hatchet over their painful past in their hearts.

Jay looked around the room and did not see anyone else. As such, he asked, "Where's my mom and dad?"

Grand Old Master Yorks said, "In the next room. Your mother has been looking forward to seeing you. She takes out your photo and looks at it for a long time before going to bed every day."

Jay felt a little sour and said while feeling somewhat ashamed, "I was wrong."

Grand Old Master Yorks patted him on the shoulder." There's no such thing as hatred between a mother and son. You should go see her."

Jay then moved to the next suite.

The door was not closed. As soon as Jay's long and stalwart body appeared at the door, Judy jumped up excitedly and hugged him.

"I've missed you so much, Brother Jay."

Jay's handsome face appeared petrified.

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Chapter 1616

He pushed Judy away and said somewhat impatiently, "Judy, you shouldn't touch a man so casually. I hope there's no next time."

When Chloe saw Jay, she muttered with a cold expression, "I thought I'd never see you again in this lifetime."

Jay was in a daze as he stood still. He was a little at a loss.

Chloe took the initiative to ease the air again. "Mom's just teasing you. Come here, I haven't seen you for a few days and you've grown even more haggard than before." Jay replied politely, "I'm alright."

At this moment inside Grand Asia Hospital.

After entering the hospital with the baby in her arms, Angeline followed the procedure to register the child and waited outside the consulting room.

When it was her turn, Angeline carried the baby in. As soon as the doctor laid eyes on Angeline, huge doubts filled her eyes.

Angeline, who had been pushed to devastation by her severe illness, had now lost tens of pounds. Although her weight was slowly recovering, she could no longer go back to her past self.

She looked like someone who had obviously just recovered from a severe illness.

"Madam Ares," the old doctor called out, somewhat uncertain.

Angeline smiled bitterly. "I'm Angeline Severe, but I'm no longer your chairman's wife."

After seeing Jay rushing over to meet up with Chloe with an anxious expression, Angeline no longer had confidence for their future together.

She even thought that perhaps the divorce agreement she had written to Jay back in Yorks Stronghold was already signed by him.

At this moment, Angeline was suffering from anxiety and depression, so her thoughts were unhealthy and rather pessimistic.

"What's wrong with the child?" The old doctor tried to stop herself from inquiring further about the chairman's family matters, so she quickly changed the subject. Angeline said, "This is my sister's baby. But she's still in her post-partum state right now, and the baby's face is getting more sallow by the minute. Can you take a look?" The doctor asked, "Has the baby been tested for jaundice?"

Angeline replied, "The child was born in a remote town. They don't have the equipment to test him for jaundice."

"The child will need a blood test to rule out hepatitis and the like."

Angeline said, "Alright."

The doctor gave Angeline special treatment, and the nurse came over quickly to draw blood from the baby.

Ten minutes later, the result came out, and the doctor said to her, "His jaundice level is too high, so he'll need to stay in the hospital."

Angeline then went through the admission procedures for the child.

Since family members were prohibited from personally accompanying the child, Angeline had no other choice but to head home.

When she came out of Grand Asia, Angeline was absent-minded and unconsciously walked over to the road opposite Imperial Capital Hotel. She raised her gaze to look at the entrance, only to see Jay pushing Chloe out in her wheelchair. Judy was seen walking side by side with him.

The mother and son were laughing as they talked. Chloe appeared to be highly blissful.

Angeline felt a pang in her heart. Perhaps if she were not around, they would indeed be a happy family.

Suddenly, Jay's phone started ringing and he took it out to accept the call. Not knowing what the person on the other line was saying to him, Jay's expression suddenly became flustered. Jay raised his gaze...

Angeline hurriedly got inside the cab, and when Jay saw the thin shadow flashing by, he felt a stab in his heart.

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Chapter 1617

"Angeline." Jay abruptly sprinted after her.

Chloe and Judy felt utterly exasperated. Then, Judy complained, "Angeline is really something else. She didn't bother showing up before, so why did she have to show up now? She's interrupting your reunion with Brother Jay."

Chloe snorted. "It's good that she's back. Now I can urge her to divorce my Jay."

When Judy heard this, her anger eased up slightly.

When Angeline was sitting in the cab, she could see Jay sprinting over, and her eyes turned blurry instantly.

"I'm sorry, Jaybie."

The driver asked her, "Miss, it seems like someone is chasing after you. Should we stop the car?"

Angelina's gaze fell on her bony arms, and she violently shook her head. She almost started pleading, "Please, drive faster."

Although he had been chasing after the cab for a couple of blocks, it still eventually disappeared from his vision. He looked at the empty streets and howled i n desperation. "Arghh!"

He turned around dejectedly. Only this time, he did not return to Imperial Capital Hotel and went straight to Grand Asia Hospital.

When he found the pediatrician who had been with Angeline earlier, Jay immediately asked, "Doctor Loui, did you actually see my wife earlier?"

Doctor Loui showed an embarrassed expression, and she said somewhat awkwardly, "I'm not certain if it was Madam, Mr. Ares. Because she's quite different from what I remember. She's a bit too skinny now, like a sheet of paper that'd fly off if the wind blew on her. It just seems like she's someone who has been severely ill..."

When Jay heard her description, his heart started tightening up.

"Why did she come here?" When he spoke again, his voice sounded more choked up.

"She came with a newborn baby. The child has jaundice, and he's now in the ward for further treatment."

Jay reached out his hand toward her. "Let me read the child's diagnostic data."

Doctor Loui flipped over the child's information and handed it to Jay. He saw that the baby's name was Dawn Severe, and he was around 20 days old now.

Jay's heart throbbed once more.

If it were not for the inadequate medical facilities at the place they were staying, they would not have wasted all their efforts to come to Imperial Capital just for jaundice treatment.

Jay's gaze ultimately landed on the close family contact, and it was Angeline's phone number.

Jay contemplated something and returned to the hospital desk. He said to the nurse, "Borrow me the phone for a short call."

The nurse handed the phone over to him, and Jay dialed the number he had memorized like the back of his hand.

On the other end, Angeline saw that the call was from Grand Asia's hotline. She almost immediately answered the call without hesitation.

"Hello, I'm Dawn Severe's immediate family member." Angeline's voice sounded a little nervous. Since the hospital was calling her so soon after she left, she was inexplicably anxious and frightened. She was afraid that something was wrong with the child.

Hearing that familiar voice, Jay's eyes turned somewhat moist.

"Don't hang up, Angeline. I just want to say a few words to you."

Angeline heard Jay's slightly hoarse and sorrowful voice. She felt slightly at a loss.

As if she was looking at Jay's desperate plea on the other end of the phone, Angeline could feel her heart being stifled.

"Mmm," she answered him quietly.

Jay said, "Angeline, come back to me, okay? Jaybie will overcome all kinds of difficulties with you. Have faith in me, and we can definitely..."

 

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Chapter 1618

Beep, beep.

Hearing the busy signal sounding from the phone, Jay weakly put the phone receiver down.

Angeline sat in the car, drenched in tears.

She always yearned to go back to him, but her current physical appearance had made her give up the desire for a better life.

Jay's eyes were red, and tears started rolling down uncontrollably. Even when Angeline was in a dire state, she refused to accept his help. Was she utterly desperate to part ways with him?

He went to the psychology department and looked for Angeline's attending doctor.

With a heavy heart, he told him about Angeline's current situation and ultimately asked sorrowfully," I'm merely curious why she has become so much thinner?"

The doctor's expression became extremely solemn. After giving it a thought, he cautiously told Jay, "I didn't see the patient, Mr. Ares. So my diagnosis may be rather partial. However, based on your description, I'm sure that the madam's condition has gotten more severe. Moreover, it's no longer purely anxiety

disorder. I'm afraid she might be suffering from depression now."

Having said this, the doctor looked at Jay anxiously and uttered something crueler, "I'm now more worried that when the patient is emotionally unstable, she may commit suicide."

Jay felt as if he had fallen into the abyss of a valley, and at this moment, his whole body was wrapped in fear.

"So, as the patient's family member, what's there to do to help relieve her suffering?"

The doctor advised, "If there are certain things that agonize her, then don't talk about them in front of her. If seeing a certain person will trigger something inside of her, then never allow her to see that person. The best way would be to send her to the hospital for standardized treatment. If she refuses medical treatment, then it would be best to let her be away from a depressing environment..."

Jay nodded solemnly before turning and leaving.

He thought that he had to find Angeline immediately. If Angeline was suffering from depression, he would feel restless every second she was not with him. When Angeline returned to their rental room, Mrs. Yorks and Shirley saw her reddened eyes and asked nervously, "What's wrong with the baby, Angeline?" Angeline squeezed a comforting smile at them. "The child is fine. It's jaundice, but he'll be fine after

spending a few days in the hospital."

Mrs. Yorks and Sis Shirley turned to look at each other. Since the baby was fine, then Angeline was the one not okay.

"What's wrong, Angeline?"

Angeline staggered to the sofa and hugged the pillow. She stammeringly said, "I saw Jaybie. He went to Imperial Capital Hotel and was pushing Chloe out in her wheelchair. The mother and son were happily walking and chatting."

Now that she was skin and bones, her pupils appeared wider and darker. She drooped her eyelashes and said in a lonesome manner, "It turns out when I'm not by his side, their family is able to get along so well."

Shirley was startled, but she could not wholly understand Angelina's frame of mind.

However, Mrs. Yorks understood her all too well because there was a point in her life when she had wandered in such a state of anxiety. Little by little, she harbored deep hatred toward Yorks Stronghold and became highly disappointed in Spencer.

Angeline was now walking on her old path.

Mrs. Yorks was extremely worried about Angeline because she was unsure whether Angeline, who was now suffering from anxiety and depression, could continue to bear so much pain.

"What are your plans for the future, Angeline?" Sis

Shirley asked with concern.

Angeline shook her head in a daze.

Mrs. Yorks suggested, "Angeline, how about leaving Imperial Capital? Go to a place where no one knows you and start a new life."

Angeline proceeded to be lost in thought.

Going to a new place where there would be no more Chloe Yorks would solve all her worries. However, there was also no more Jay, as well as her children. As such, she still would not be able to find happiness.

Angeline clutched onto her hair in agony. "I think I need a little bit of quiet time."

She hopped off the sofa and entered her bedroom. Then, she locked herself inside.

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Chapter 1619

Angeline stood in front of the mirror. While looking at her haggard and skinny self, her eyes started to wet with tears.

When Jay had desperately chased after her cab earlier, she almost ran out to him without a second thought. Now that she thought about it, she felt afraid. If he were to see her in this state, imagine how sad he would be?

Her phone started vibrating continuously, and Angeline was stunned. She stared at the phone on the bed in a daze.

They were definitely text messages from Jaybie.

When he called her earlier, she heard how hoarse his voice was, and the way he was desperately suppressing his emotions made her unable to listen. She had already been drenched in tears. How could she continue to listen to his voice?

Angeline slowly walked toward the bed and picked up the phone to look at her text messages.

However, Angeline's face turned pale when she saw the contents.

The text messages were all from Chloe. The words she used were vicious and sharp, filled with all kinds of

personal attacks against her.

She was accusing Angeline of destroying their mother-son relationship.

She was even insulting Angeline for seducing Jay.

In the last text, Chloe reprimanded Angeline with much rage. [If you still have a bit of conscience, then you'll stop being a burden to my Jay and making him pay the bill for that sickly body of yours.] Angelina's hand started trembling as she held the phone. Then, her whole body shivered as well.

Suddenly, she threw the phone onto the wall like a madwoman, and the phone suddenly shattered into pieces.

When Mrs. Yorks and Shirley heard Angeline's meltdown, their faces paled in fright. Shirley dragged herself to Angeline's bedroom door and slammed on it while shouting, "Little Angeline, come on out. You being this way will only frighten us."

Angeline just wanted to shut herself inside the room stubbornly without having any contact with the outside world. However, her last trace of reasoning told her that Sis Shirley had just given birth, so it was not the time to make her worry even more.

She opened the door and forced a smile at Sis Shirley. Her initial plan was to stop Sis Shirley from worrying about her, but her current smile was even more hideous than her cries.

Shirley hugged her and wept bitterly. "Little Angeline, I know you're in pain. Please cry it out when you have to and don't try to keep it in, okay?"

Angeline instead tried to console her. Tm fine, Sis Shirley. I truly am. It's just that when I saw Chloe's text messages, I smashed the phone out of anger."

The good-tempered Shirley was now fuming. "Why did that wretched old woman text you? What did she say? Did she insult you again?"

Angeline replied in frustration, "Of course, she did. She's never sweet with her words around me. But in the end, I can only blame myself for not being strong enough. That's why my mood is so easily affected by her."

Mrs. Yorks was fuming as well. "Angeline's life is tough enough as it is. She has almost isolated herself from the outside world just to avoid her. Why is Chloe Yorks still haunting her? Is she a reincarnation of the devil? I'm so mad right now."

Mrs. Yorks took her phone out as she spoke and angrily dialed a phone number.

Then, Cole's cheerful voice could be heard on the other line. "Mom, where are you? I heard you've returned to Imperial Capital, and my cousin has been looking everywhere for Angeline-"

Mrs. Yorks furiously yelled out, "Where's Chloe Yorks?

Put her on the phone."

Cole was slightly startled as his mother was very rarely this uncalm, and she seldom got angry. He quickly turned on the loudspeaker function and made a silent gesture to the people around him. "Did Aunt Chloe make you angry?" Cole asked tentatively.

Chapter 1620

Chapter 1620

Mrs. Yorks roared, "I'm merely curious, will she only be satisfied once she kills Angeline? Angeline has divorced Jay and no longer has any relationship with her now. Why is she still lingering around and disturbing Angelina's peaceful life?"

Mrs. Yorks' anger was like lit fireworks. It instantly made the atmosphere around the hall heavier.

Jay looked at Chloe in disbelief. His long body swayed toward Chloe as he asked her with a cold face, "What did you do to Angeline?"

Chloe had never seen Jay with such a gloomy expression on his face before. His voice was clearly engulfed in pure resentment. At that moment, Chloe was afraid. However, after thinking more about it, she had made plenty of mistakes yet Jay forgave her time and time again, did he not? This time, it would be no different.

Chloe cried out mournfully, "When Mom saw your expression after you came back from chasing after Angeline just now, Mom felt bad for you, Jay. Mom merely texted Angeline asking what she did to you." Jay did not know that Chloe was lying to him at all. However, upon remembering the doctor's instructions, even if Jay was clueless about the vicious text

messages Chloe had sent to trigger Angeline, he could still figure out how much Chloe had impacted Angeline's life by her constant intervention.

He gritted his teeth and squeezed out a warning. "If you don't wish to see our relationship ending right here and now, you should completely disappear from Angeline's life in the future."

Chloe flinched, feeling aggrieved in her heart. "The only person you care about is that wife of yours. Mom is only doing this for your own good."

Jay said furiously, "I cannot stand any more of your kindness."

Mrs. Yorks had said something else that made Cole walk up to Jay. He handed the phone over to him and said somewhat enviously, "My mother wants to talk to you."

Jay took the phone over in a second and called out," Eldest Aunt..."

As soon he yelled out these two words, Mrs. Yorks coldly corrected him.

"Do not call me 'Eldest Aunt'. I now have nothing to do with the Yorks. Even Angeline calls me Aunt Crystal, s o figure it out yourself."

When Spencer heard her words, a reluctant expression appeared on his refined face.

Meanwhile, Aunt Sandra's lips curled up into a smile. It seemed like the rivalry between her and Mrs. Yorks was about to come to an end. Ultimately, she was the final victor.

Jay hesitated for a moment and chose to stand on Angeline's side. He changed his words, saying, "Aunt Crystal, how's Angeline?"

Mrs. Yorks sneered, "She's not dead just yet. But it might be soon, so why don't you prepare a burial plot for her now? Perhaps if she suddenly passes one day, you'll be more well-prepared..." "Aunt Crystal." Jay was stirred up and almost roared like a madman.

Mrs. Yorks realized she had taken it too far and sighed. "Jay, if you truly know what's best for Angeline, then take Judy and your mother away so that they'll completely disappear from Angeline's life. Can you keep a lower profile the next time you try to display your affections for them publicly, unlike today?"

Jay felt utterly guilty. "Tell Angeline that this kind of thing will not happen in the future. Also, after tonight, I'll be returning to Carefree Garden where I'll wait for her to come home."

Mrs. Yorks replied, "I'll give her your message. That's all."

Spencer stood up, and before he had the time to speak to Mrs. Yorks, she had hung up the phone.

It felt as if she had already forgotten all about him.

He sat back on the chair, annoyed. Sandra noticed Spencer's actions, and the temperature in her eyes turned cold.

Even though she seemed to have won this marriage, she had not won the man's heart.