Ch. 1701..1710

Chapter 1701

Angeline smiled. "Grandma knows best."

Boye continued talking, "Angeline, another thing. After you recover, get a hobby. Life is not all about finding love. It's also important to realize one's selfworth. After you find something that you like to do, you will have no excess energy to worry about things. It will greatly improve your condition."

Angeline nodded. She felt a sense of enlightenment.

At the door, Jay turned around and left quietly.

Boye then brought Angeline around her laboratory.

At the end of the tour, she explained in detail the cause of Angeline's illness, touching on hereditary factors, environmental triggers, and neurotransmitters. She thoroughly explained Angeline's treatment plan. After she was done, she asked Angeline, "Do you understand all of that?"

Angeline nodded charmingly as she said, "I do."

Boye said to the old man who was focused on experimenting, "Did you hear that? Angeline can understand everything I just told her!"

The old man answered, "Your grandson is a genius, so his apprentice won't be too far off."

Boye proudly said, "Jay has a high IQ, like me."

Grandpa teased her, saying, "That's true. The student is now the teacher."

The both of them teased each other like little kids.

Boye said, "My love, pause what you're doing and help me mix some biologic agents."

Grandpa looked at Angeline in amazement. "Dear girl, have you finally stopped being stubborn? You're willing to accept Grandma Boye's treatment plan?"

Angeline smiled and nodded.

Grandpa said, "You should've agreed sooner, that way you could have saved yourself a few days of pain."

When Angeline returned home from Grandma Boye's courtyard house, she saw Zayne and Josie sitting on the sofa watching TV leisurely. Meanwhile, Jay was busy in the kitchen. "Zayne, why aren't you cooking?"

When he saw Angeline, Zayne smirked and replied," Sister, from now on, you should go out for a walk before a meal. Then, Master Ares will feel bored and will take the initiative to cook." Angeline walked into the kitchen and saw her favorite dishes on the table. She got so excited that she grabbed the baked eggplant and shoved it in her mouth.

Jay looked at her with a big smile. He turned on the faucet for her and said, "Come and wash your hands."

While Angeline washed her hands, she tried to talk to Jay with her mouth full, "Jaybie, why are you cooking?"

Jay answered, "That's because you didn't eat well yesterday. I'm afraid of you losing weight."

Angeline looked at her stomach and said with a little concern, "I'm gaining weight. Aren't you worried that I'll become heavier and never slim down? Besides, Josie said that my body is perfect now. There's no need to increase my weight any further."

Jay threw the spatula into the pot with a pissed-off face. "She looks like a pig! Who is she to give you any advice?!"

Angeline took her time to swallow the baked eggplant. She smiled and said, "She's not too bad."

Josie had a broad frame and was well-built. She looked tough but had a charming side to her as well.

Angeline hugged Jay and acted coquettishly. "Don't fatten me. I don't want to be ugly. If we go into public with you being fit and me being fat, people will stare a t us."

Jay thought about it for a while and replied in a serious tone, "You can gain a little more."

Angeline nodded. "I got it." She then walked out with the dishes.

Jay grabbed the dirty dishes from her and said, "You don't need to do it. Let Zayne do it."

Angeline stuck out her tongue. "I want to help you."

Jay hesitated...

To him, a woman should be pampered.

Angeline said seriously, "I want to help you with the chores."

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Chapter 1702

Jay said, "You be careful now."

"Okay."

Angeline walked out with the plate in her hands, and just as she reached the door, Zayne suddenly yelled," Ahh!"

Angeline was so startled that the baked eggplants on the plate fell to the ground.

At the next moment, Angeline stared at Zayne in anger.

Zayne pointed at the dictionary aggrievedly. "I was looking for a name for your nephew." It turned out he had yelled out of joy after finding the perfect name.

Angeline was heartbroken over the food that was splattered on the ground and bent over to pick the pieces up.

Jay strode over and helped Angeline up. He said, "It's alright."

Angeline said sorrowfully, "It's wasted."

Jay replied, "It's not wasted. You ate a lot earlier. They were only meant to relieve your hunger anyway, so you shouldn't eat too much of these. Let's pick these up and let Zayne have them."

Zayne widened his eyes and looked at Jay, unable to restrain himself. "Big Brother, I'm not a trash can."

Jay retorted, "Who startled Angeline in the first place?"

Zayne looked at Angelina's disappointed expression and remembered that he had inadvertently startled Angeline last night too. He had caused her illness to relapse and felt guilty about it. To make Angeline happy, he heroically announced, "Hey, hey, hey. Don't be sad over it. Bring it over here and Big Brother will eat all of them."

Jay brought the plate over to him and shoved it into Zayne's arms. He warned him fiercely, "Remember this. Don't make any loud noises in the future."

Zayne replied somewhat pitifully, "There are so many rules in your household."

Jay grabbed the baked eggplants and stuffed them into his mouth...

Zayne chewed on the eggplants, and his expression that was deeply ingrained with long standing resentment gradually turned brighter. "It's so tasty."

When Josie took a whiff of the baked eggplants, she wanted one as well. However, considering that it was food picked off the ground, she still felt slightly concerned. Zayne said, "It's delicious, Josie. Would you like to try some?" "Can our son have it?" Josie asked.

Zayne replied, "Why can't he? There are tons of homeless people out there who eat leftovers from the trash almost every day. They look pretty much alive to w If me.

Josie then decided to have a few as well.

After finishing up the plate of baked eggplants, it was time for the actual meal. Seeing the variety of delicious food placed on the table, Zayne was so angry that he knocked his head on the table. "Had I known that you'd be serving more delicious food, I wouldn't have had so many eggplants."

Jay placed some vegetables on Angeline's plate, and the two of them ate with gusto.

Josie looked at Angeline with envy. She could tell how much her big brother was doing for Angeline just by looking at the table filled with delicious dishes.

The way Big Brother loved Sis Angeline was not only in words but it could also be seen in his actions.

Angeline should be entrusting her life to such a man.

"Sis Angeline, are you going back to Imperial Capital?" Josie asked suddenly.

She abruptly wanted to know how Sis Angeline would repay her big brother's deep affection toward her.

After all, in Josephine's point of view, trapping him inside this small Cloud City was utterly unfair for a man like Jay Ares.

Jay gave Josie a warning glare. "Don't go touching a

sore spot."

Josie did not truly understand. Was Sis Angeline still unwilling to return to Imperial Capital?

Was she unwilling to return Big Brother to the Ares family? Grand Asia too?

Josie felt somewhat cynical and no longer said anything else.

Angeline abruptly explained the situation to her, "I'm letting your brother decide if we're ever returning or when we should return to Imperial Capital."

Josie stared at Jay in a daze. 'So Big Brother is the one who doesn't want to return?'

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Chapter 1703

It was not that Jay did not want to return to Imperial Capital. He merely did not want to go home to face the irreconcilable conflicts between his mother and wife. There were still many things that were out of his control.

That night, Josie received a message from Imperial Capital: [Chloe had a heart attack, and her life's in danger. She's been sent to Grand Asia Hospital for emergency treatment.]

This piece of news made Jay's heart feel like a stone had been thrown into the sea, causing ripples that could not be calmed for quite some time.

Ultimately, Angeline walked up to him and spoke frankly.

"Darling, no matter what, she's your mother. Children are still supposed to care for their parents. Since you haven't been with her in this duration, you should at least go back and visit now that she's seriously ill." Angeline was rather vague. She was truthfully more afraid that Chloe would kick the bucket and the two would miss out on the opportunity to see each other for the last time.

Jay held Angeline's face. "You're always thinking

about others. Your condition isn't stable yet, Angeline. I'm afraid you'll be triggered again if you return to Imperial Capital and aggravate your current

condition. I don't want to see you suffer ever again."

Angeline smiled and said, "Then, I won't go back to Imperial Capital for the time being. I'll just stay here with Grandma Boye and chat with her. That way, she won't be lonely."

Jay knew her hidden intentions and exposed her carefully considered thoughts straightforwardly," Have you decided to let Grandma help you treat your illness?"

Angeline was startled. "So you knew about it?"

Jay nodded. "I accidentally overheard your conversation."

Angeline touched his chest and gently drew circles on it with her fingers. She said, "If Grandma can cure me, I think I'll have a higher quality of life. Plus, you won't have to keep worrying about me. We'll be happier, won't we?"

Jay said, "Is she that trustworthy?"

Angeline nodded, saying, "Grandma took me to visit her laboratory. I think it's much more advanced than Grand Asia Hospital's labs."

Jay sighed heavily.

He hugged Angeline tightly. "I'll leave Cloud City tomorrow morning, then. Angeline, you must take good care of yourself and remember to keep your phone with you 24/7. I'll contact you at any time." Angeline nodded. "Don't worry. I'll take care of myself."

"I'll be back soon," said Jay.

"Okay."

The next day, Jay woke up very early. As he kissed Angeline out of longingness and unwillingness to part with her, Angeline opened her eyes.

She placed her arms around his neck and asked sleepily, "Is it time? Are you heading out now?"

Jay replied, "Yeah."

"Be careful on the road."

"Don't talk. Just concentrate," Jay scolded softly.

After a deep French kiss, Jay looked at Angelina's moistened lips. They were brilliant red and blooming, looking splendidly dazzling to the eyes. Only then did he show a contented smile. "I've informed Zayne and Josephine about your current diet and daily routine. They'll take care of you," Jay added gently.

Angeline nodded. "I'll send you off."

Jay covered her up with the blanket. "It's cold in the morning, so don't get up so early. Get some more sleep." "Then, when will you be back?"

"I've bought a ticket for the day after tomorrow," said Jay.

Angeline gave it a thought. Truthfully, it was only one whole day of not being able to see him. It would not be that long, and a day would pass by quickly. "Okay," she answered joyfully.

Then, Jay reluctantly left the courtyard.

Angeline's heart suddenly felt empty, and she got up dispiritedly to go to the living room. Seeing the empty house, she felt slight discomfort. "Zayne, get up and make breakfast." Angeline came to Zayne's room and knocked on the door. No one responded for quite some time. Angeline opened the door only to find that Zayne and Josie were still sound asleep.

"Zayne Severe, get up now and make breakfast." Angeline walked over to Zayne and stretched her hand out to pinch Zayne's nose.

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Chapter 1704

Zayne abruptly opened his eyes. When he saw Angeline, he closed his eyes and went back to sleep. He said drowsily, "Make it yourself." "You know that I'm sick," Angeline cried out.

"I'm still weak too," replied Zayne.

As soon as Jay left, Angeline instantly felt the feeling of falling from the bliss of heaven.

Fortunately, Josie was one to place righteousness before family. She kicked Zayne's butt out of bed and completely woke him up.

Josie said to him, "Go make breakfast."

Zayne sat on the ground, looking at Angeline who was glaring at him and then at the intrepid Josephine. He laughed at himself. "There are two gentle and virtuous women in the house, and neither of them does housework. What's going on with the world nowadays? Have all the women gone rogue?"

Angeline replied, "A woman's sole responsibility is staying beautiful."

Zayne rolled his eyes at her. "Did Master Ares say that?"

Angeline nodded, her face filled with pride. "Yeah."

Zayne rolled his eyes once more. "He'll suffer sooner or later."

Josie scoffed at him. "Zayne Severe, stop grumbling. Hurry up and make breakfast, your son's hungry."

Zayne got up, fearing that his precious son would starve. He ran toward the kitchen in a hurry.

Angeline and Josie laughed at the sight.

After Jay boarded the plane, his heart became flustered for some reason. A few hours of flying felt like a year for him.

Once the plane landed, he could not wait to call Angeline. Once she answered the phone, he heard her cheerful voice and breathed a sigh of relief. "What are you up to?"

"Drinking Grandma's tea," Angeline said playfully.

Jay's eyebrows were at ease. Then, he heard his grandmother's voice from the other line, "Jay, don't worry about Angeline. I'll take good care of her."

"Thank you, Grandma," said Jay.

After hanging up the phone, Jay called a cab and went straight to Grand Asia Hospital.

After her emergency rescue, Chloe was now temporarily out of danger and got transferred into a general ward. However, Chloe was in a foul mood and was somewhat irritable. She would curse at people in one second and smash things in the next.

When Jay appeared in Grand Asia, he was immediately surrounded by the Yorks and Areses.

"You're finally back, Jay?" Grand Old Master Ares and Grand Old Master Yorks were both emotionally moved.

Jay nodded. "Yeah. How's my mother?"

Grand Old Master Yorks said miserably, "She misses you so much and barely eats or drinks anything. Her body is getting weaker, and she suddenly suffered from a heart attack. It must've been related to her recent depressive episodes."

Jay said, "I'll go see her."

"Go ahead."

Inside the ward, Judy was doing her utmost best to care for Chloe as the woman complained tearfully, "I was just at death's door, yet Jay's cruel enough to not even bother to visit me? What if I had truly passed?"

Judy comforted her, saying, "Maybe he's on his way here, Aunt Chloe."

Jay strolled over with all sorts of emotions welling up in his heart as he called out, "Mom."

This voice startled both Chloe and Judy.

"Jay!"

"Brother Jay!"

Judy pulled a stool over for Jay, but Jay sat down near the head of the bed instead.

Chloe wept with joy. "You came back, Jay. Do you know how much Mom missed you?" "I'm sorry, Mom."

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Chapter 1705

Chloe retorted, "What's the point in being sorry? You only have your wife in your heart anyway. When I'm dissatisfied with her, you treat me as your foe and bear grudges against me. Giving birth to you was my

mistake."

Jay kept his silence and allowed Chloe to condemn him.

Judy complained to him, "Brother Jay, Aunt Chloe had a hard time when you weren't around. The Severes reprimanded her and the Areses had been nothing but harsh to her. Even Chief Yorks criticized Aunt Chloe about everything she did. Even if Aunt Chloe was wrong, she was only in the wrong because she loves you too much. That's just maternal instinct. Who'd want their son to marry a sickly wife?" Jay cast a sharp glare toward Judy.

Judy trembled with fright and quickly shut her mouth.

Chloe looked around for a while and did not see Angeline around. She then asked curiously, "Where's Angeline?"

Only now did Judy realize that Angeline had not returned.

Chloe and Judy were now viciously speculating. Could

it be? Was Angeline too sick to walk? Had Angeline kicked the bucket?

Judy was unable to restrain her joy. "Is Sis Angeline's illness unrecoverable?"

Jay felt as if someone had plucked out his nerves, causing him severe pain. He glared at Judy and gritted his teeth, saying, "She's doing just fine."

Chloe appeared somewhat unhappy. "If she's fine, then why didn't you bring her back to visit me?"

Jay replied, "It's unnecessary."

Chloe was feeling a little angry. "She's my daughter-in-law and I'm her mother-in-law. Shouldn't she at least come to see me when I'm sick?"

Jay said, "Mom, I came to see you because you gave birth to me. I'm obligated to visit you because I'm your son. But Angeline is my wife. If you had treated her well, she would've come to see you as a courtesy. Since you've been horrible to her, she has no obligations to be kind toward you. You must understand that she doesn't owe you anything."

Chloe was fuming. "What did you say? You're taking sides with the evildoer here! If you continue protecting her this way, you'll only encourage her to think less of me. Perhaps you think that the way she landed her hand on me was not a wrong act as well?"

Jay's eyes appeared darker and more profound now. Chloe abruptly came to her senses when she saw Jay's expression turning cold.

What was she doing? Was she still trying to win a fight against Angeline? This would only drive Jay away from her.

She could not afford to make such a mistake again.

She changed her tactics almost instantly. Chloe sighed before slowly saying, "Alright then. Mom knows that you like her, so I won't make things too difficult for her anymore. It's just that Mom is old now, Jay. Sometimes Mom feels lonely, and it's inevitable. I merely hope my child can come and visit me more often."

Jay eased up his cold, frozen expression and replied," I will."

Chloe suddenly thought of something else. Since Angeline had not returned with Jay, then Jay would be the one going back to her.

Chloe asked, "How long are you going to stay here this time?"

Jay replied truthfully, "I'll be leaving the day after tomorrow."

Chloe's eyes were filled with wounded consternation." The day after tomorrow?"

Then, she smiled bitterly. "Mom was just secretly rejoicing earlier that you still have some love for your mother since you came back to see me. I didn't expect you only to give me a single day of your life. Are you

truly that worried about her?"

Jay explained, "Angelina's condition hasn't completely stabilized. Sometimes she gets confused..."

Chloe endured the indignance in her heart and said, "I get it. You must be tired, go and get some rest."

At that, Jay left the ward.

Chloe clenched her hands into fists, and a cold light flashed through her eyes. She hissed viciously in her heart, 'Why haven't you dropped dead, Angelina Severe?'

After Jay left, Judy threw herself into Chloe's arms and said to her with tearful eyes, "Aunt Chloe, Angelina's fine and well. Brother Jay will never leave her in this lifetime. What do I do now?"

Chloe replied, "Don't worry about it. Didn't you see? Jay still came back when I got sick. That clearly shows that he still thinks of his mother, regardless of the situation."

Judy said, "But he's going back the day after tomorrow."

Chloe looked at Judy and said, "Then you should find a way to make him stay."

Judy asked, "How?"

Chloe said, "I have a method."

When Jay came out of the ward, Jenson had brought the Ghost members over and they were waiting for him outside.

When he saw Jenson, Jay smiled lightly and stretched his arms out wide.

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Chapter 1706

"Give Daddy a hug."

Jenson ran over and hugged him tightly.

Jay patted Jenson on the head and said tenderly, "You grew taller again."

Jens eagerly wanted to know about his mommy's condition. "Is Mommy alright?"

Jay said, "She's doing great. She can't wait to return to Imperial Capital to see all of you again."

Jenson did not see his mom around. Thinking that Mommy and Daddy were usually inseparable, he was somewhat worried that his dad was merely saying this to comfort him. He continued to ask relentlessly," Then, why didn't she come back?"

Jay said, "Daddy disallowed her from returning."

Jenson felt more relieved.

It turned out Daddy was merely protecting Mommy.

"Then, did she gain weight?"

"She's chubbier."

"Can she walk?" "She can run and jump... and laugh."

Jenson's icy expression showed a bright smile." You're amazing, Daddy."

The conversation between the father and son was heard by everyone else.

Knowing that Angeline was in good condition, everyone's hearts were also more at ease.

Jay asked Jenson in turn, "How's your brother and sisters?"

Jenson's expression was indescribable.

"They're difficult to manage."

Jay asked again, "They made things difficult for you?"

Jenson replied, "That's not exactly the case."

"Tell me more in detail."

Jenson explained, "The sisters are still adjusting to living in a metropolis. Their behaviors and habits are somewhat unusual, and they attract attention wherever they go. Moreover, their negative auras are still somewhat heavy."

Jay said, "Anything else?"

"They're not the studious type. The teacher can't discipline them."

Jay frowned. "School is about to start in ten days. They have to learn how to be ordinary citizens before then." "How about Baby Robbie?"

"Too ostentatious."

Jay pursed his lips and smiled. Truthfully, Baby Robbie might just come across as smug. However, he had an enchanting face and constantly smiled at others. Who in their right mind could resist his charms? "Baby Zetty?"

"Racking her brains in her studies, getting ready to be the second Warren Buffet." Jenson smiled.

Jay, "..."

"What's gotten into her?" Jay understood his daughter's character thoroughly. She was precisely like Angeline, who was born with the idea of romantic love. As long as there was no sense of danger, they would always be content with the status quo.

Jenson replied, "I might have said a few words to her."

Jay was slightly taken aback. The brother and sister had a good relationship, so Jenson must have said his words sternly for them to have an immediate effect.

"Mmm." Jay acquiesced to Jenson disciplining Baby Zetty.

He believed that the young Jens would do a better job than him in disciplining Baby Zetty.

He had to take Angeline's feelings into account and dared not be too harsh on Baby Zetty.

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Chapter 1707

Grand Old Master Ares hobbled toward Jay with his walking cane. The two had a deep relationship from the start. After having parted for so long and now reunited once more, these moments were precious to

Grand Old Master Ares, who was at his golden age.

"JJ, come back to Tourmaline Estate tonight and spend the night there. We should catch up."

Jay nodded. "Alright, Grandpa."

Jay said to Jenson again, "Daddy also misses Baby Robbie and the others. Arrange for them to come and meet me, Jens."

Jenson nodded. "Okay."

With that, Jay returned to Tourmaline Estate.

That night, Grand Old Master Yorks, Grand Old Master Ares, and Jay sat in the breezy courtyard as they drank tea and had a light chat.

Grand Old Master Ares was concerned about Angelina. "Is Angelina's illness cured?"

Whenever someone brought up Angelina, a gentle smile would appear on Jay's handsome face. He could not hide the pride in his eyes and smiled as he said," Angelina is very strong and optimistic. She's also very kind. After leaving Imperial Capital, she did not

choose to live in hostility and resentment and bravely faced the challenges every day. Fortunately, God took care of us and made her better one day at a time."

Grand Old Master Yorks was relieved. "I'll have less guilt in my heart if she's better."

Grand Old Master Ares stared at Jay. He knew his grandson well, and Jay was not someone who would easily pour out his grievances in front of other people. Jay would face all the hardships in his life calmly, so he knew that Jay and Angeline must have had a tough time.

"You've grown thinner." Grand Old Master Ares pointed out in distress. "You don't like to complain, but I know that you've had a hard time. I know that you've always been a very self-disciplined person, whether it's your lifestyle or your weight. But now that I see how thin you've become, I know things have been hard on you."

After Grand Old Master Ares pointed it out, Grand Old Master Yorks realized that he had brought many invisible wounds to Jay and his wife. Grand Old Master Yorks' heart tightened up once more as he said with much guilt, "JJ, this is all Grandpa's fault. I didn't stop your mother from making things too hard on Angeline."

Jay replied, "It's all in the past now."

However, thinking that Angeline had a plan to return to Imperial Capital, Jay knew he had to change his inherently sluggish mentality. Otherwise, he could not guarantee that Angeline would not get hurt again. Jay cleared his throat, and his expression became unusually stern. "Grandpa, I hope you and my mom can understand that Angeline is not only my wife but also my living faith and the source of my strength when I'm struggling. If she's well, my home will be as strong as a high-rise building. If she's unwell, my home will collapse to the ground. I'm a man. How can I allow my home to crumble? If you two cannot accept Angeline, I do apologize, but I'll have no other options but to stay away from you."

Grand Old Master Yorks was somewhat hurt. He said," Don't worry. After what we've gone through, Grandpa has received his due retribution. All the daughters-in-law of the Yorks family have run away from home. And none of my children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren acknowledge me anymore. This is my punishment for spoiling my daughter and not batting an eyelid toward my in-laws."

Grand Old Master Yorks had tears in his eyes. He then raised his hand and wiped them off.

Jay could guess that Jens and Robbie must have created some trouble for the Yorks. He could understand the children's feelings all too well. After all, after finding out how Angeline's illness had affected her weight and caused her to fall into depression, he also had an impulse to destroy the Yorks regardless of their relationship. 1

Fortunately, he was able to control his impulse with strong willpower.

"Grandpa, regardless of whether the Yorks' daughters-! n-law return, you shouldn't be forcing them as long as they're living well on their own outside the family," Jay said, comforting the old man. Jay had a selfish thought in mind. It was because he did not want Angeline to ever return to the Yorks' household.

Grand Old Master Yorks felt that it was a huge blow. "I f Crystal doesn't come back, Spencer will continue to be taciturn and depressed. If Angeline doesn't return, you won't return to the Yorks' household. And if Shirley stays outside, my great-grandson will be living out there with her without a proper home. Cole will be unwilling to start a family and become our heir as well."

Grand Old Master Ares said, "In my opinion, Chief Yorks, if you want to solve the disintegration of the Yorks, Angeline is the key to it. If Angeline returns and forgives the Yorks, then her sister, Shirley, wouldn't be brooding against your family. And if Shirley decides to come back, Mrs. Yorks will also return for her little grandson." 2

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Chapter 1708

Grand Old Master Yorks looked at Jay as if he was pleading with him for help. "JJ..."

Jay was in a tough spot. He remembered the countless nights of Angeline trying to commit suicide and selfharm. Her face had been filled with despair and immeasurable tears. Jay said with lingering fear," Angelina's body can't withstand any more damage. I'm sorry, Grandpa. I won't agree to let Angeline return to the Yorks' household. Especially when Mom is still s o hostile toward her."

Grand Old Master Yorks slammed the table in anger." Hah! Your mother's truly something else. She's done such a terrible thing and ended up utterly isolated, yet she hasn't repented."

Jay said, "Mom's hostility is getting worse than before."

Grand Old Master Yorks' expression turned utterly black.

Grand Old Master Ares was also in a fit of rage. "Your mother is headstrong and cannot bring herself to accept defeat. After Angeline's incident, she didn't have the slightest repentance. She even felt resentful because we criticized her."

Jay was silent.

He had already made up his mind never to let Angeline return to Imperial Capital.

That night, perhaps due to the cold wind, Jay started coughing when he got up the next day.

Jay's physical fitness had always been excellent. However, this time around, the cold was so bad that he could hardly stop coughing.

Once Grand Old Master Ares learned that Jay was ill, he felt distressed for his grandson. He sternly said to Grand Old Master Yorks, "This is all because of your daughter. JJ had to take care of the sick Angeline this whole time, so when would he have the chance for a good night's rest? Angeline's illness was so severe, so he may not only be unrested but also be filled with anxiety all day long. That's detrimental to his body. I know very well that Jay hasn't caught a cold in decades."

Grand Old Master Yorks could only sigh.

Grand Old Master Ares ordered his servant, "Get to Grand Asia and ask for a doctor."

Everyone from the family came over to see Jay when he got sick this time around. Jay lay still on the bed and said dispiritedly, "Everyone, get out. I want to rest alone."

He looked at the phone on the bedside table, feeling somewhat anxious. If Angeline called him, he would not be able to hide the fact that he had caught a bad cold. That girl would continuously be worried about him.

At this moment, he was hoping that Angelina would not pick up the phone to call him. However, he could not bear the loneliness and wanted to hear her voice. After the doctor examined him, he concluded that it was acute bronchopneumonia. Jay needed to be put on an IV drip, and the course of treatment was one week. The doctor recommended hospitalization for Jay.

However, Jay firmly refused it. "No. I have to get back to Cloud City tomorrow. You can prescribe medication for me. I'll be fine after some medicine."

Grand Old Master Ares knew that Jay was not at ease because of Angeline. He could not make up his mind whether to let Jay leave or stay put.

After all, Angeline was suffering from depression and anxiety disorder. If Jay was not around, would she do something foolish?

Grand Old Master Ares was very much at a loss.

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Chapter 1709

However, the cold came too violently. At midday, Jay began to develop a fever. His body temperature rose to 41 degrees Celsius, and even the valiant Jay could not resist the surging of this sickness. He lay on the bed as if he was at his last breath.

With the last bit of consciousness left, he merely kept exclaiming, "Angeline, Angeline..."

As if they were connected telepathically, Angeline had been in a daze since getting up in the morning. She was absent-minded during the meal, and Zayne decided to tease her. "Perhaps Big Brother's cooking doesn't suit your taste?"

Angeline shook her head and kept her eyes on the phone.

Zayne asked, "Waiting for his call?"

Angeline nodded.

"If he doesn't call you, you can call him instead," said Zayne.

Then, Angeline picked up the phone to call Jay.

No one answered the phone for quite some time, and the other party picked up just as the ringtone was about to end.

However, the person who answered the phone was not Jay but Jenson.

Jenson saw the unknown number, so his voice was stiff. "Hello, Jenson Ares speaking."

Angeline's soft voice was heard on the other line." Jens, it's Mommy."

Jenson's eyes were filled with surprise. His voice was no longer cold and rigid as he called out, "Mommy."

Jay sat listlessly on the bed, his back leaning against the head of the bed. Hearing Jenson calling the other party 'Mommy', he knew that Angeline was the one calling.

Jay picked up the pen and paper next to him and quickly wrote on it. 'Tell her I left my phone at home!'

Jenson nodded toward Jay and explained to his mom, "Mommy, Daddy is visiting Chloe at the hospital. He left his phone at home."

Angeline breathed a sigh of relief. "Tell Daddy to call Mommy when he gets home."

"Okay, Mommy."

"Jens, do you have anything else to say to Mommy?" Angeline could feel Jenson's slight hesitation and silence.

Jenson replied, "Are you feeling better, Mommy?"

Angeline was happy to hear her son's concern for her. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Jens. Mommy is all

better now. My illnesses are cured."

She was not exaggerating. It was because after Grandma Boye injected her with a biological product, she no longer felt as weak as she used to be when she woke up today. Instead, she became somewhat vigorous and lively.

"That's great. Mommy, me, my brother, and my sisters are all doing well. You don't have to worry about us, and you can rest with ease."

Angeline smiled and said, "I must have done a lot of good deeds in my past life. That's why God bestowed Mommy such a great little heart warmer."

Jenson felt somewhat embarrassed from being called a little heart warmer.

Jay looked at Jenson with envy. He wanted to have a chat with Angeline as well.

Jenson was able to read his Daddy's thoughts and suddenly turned on the loudspeaker mode. "Mommy, do you miss Daddy already?"

Angelina's gentle healing voice flowed out, "Of course.

I miss Daddy so much."

Jay's eyes appeared to be smiling now.

Jay suddenly could not help but start coughing, and Jenson quickly turned off the loudspeaker mode.

Angeline asked suspiciously, "Who was coughing?"

Jenson said, "There are a lot of people in the room... So

I'm not sure who's coughing." "Oh?" said Angeline, "But it sounded like your dad?"

"Mommy, Daddy is in the hospital..."

"Alright then."

Jenson did not dare to dilly-dally further, so he quickly found an excuse to hang up the phone.

"Are you okay, Daddy?"

Jay was coughing continuously.

Jenson walked over and gently patted him on the back.

Chapter 1710

Chapter 1710

"I'm alright." Jay was in a slightly better mood after hearing Angeline's voice.

Jenson continued, "Daddy, you can get away with lying to Mommy today, but what about tomorrow?"

"I'll be going back to Cloud City tomorrow," said Jay.

Jenson was anxious. "How are you going back when you're this sick?"

Jay smiled and said, "I'll be all better by tomorrow."

However, Jay had high fever again in the evening. His coughs became more frequent, and he would cough dozens of times continuously. It was starting to affect Baby Robbie's frame of mind, who was outside waiting on him.

Baby Robbie crept in to pour a glass of water for Jay.

When Jay saw Baby Robbie's half-smiling expression on his enchanting face, he stretched his hand out to poke his nose. "Sorry, I'm making you worried."

Baby Robbie said, "There's nothing to be sorry about, Daddy. It's all my fault. Daddy's body has become so thin from always worrying about me."

Jay sat up, wanting to comfort Baby Robbie.

Unexpectedly, just as he was about to speak, his lungs

were affected. He started coughing as if the world was turned upside down.

Angeline suddenly called, and when Baby Robbie saw the unknown phone number, he did not think twice before connecting the call.

"Hello, Robbie speaking."

At the other end of the phone, Angeline was slightly stunned.

Jenson had picked up the phone during the day, and Baby Robbie picked it up when she called at night. Why was Jay not answering her calls? "Baby Robbie, it's Mommy."

Jay was giving Baby Robbie a meaningful look, and he immediately understood. He smiled and said," Mommy, I miss you so much. Where are you now? How are you doing? They said you got really sick and Baby Robbie was so worried about you..."

Baby Robbie seemed to be his usual chatterbox self and took control of the conversation. He barely gave Angeline a chance to respond.

Angeline quietly listened to the child's voice. At first, she thought that Baby Robbie was being his usual self and it was normal for her to be unable to intervene. However, Angeline gradually felt that something was amiss.

Baby Robbie was asking her so many questions but barely gave her a second to answer. It obviously

meant he did not care about the answers to those questions.

"Stop, Baby Robbie," Angeline suddenly commanded.

Baby Robbie tightened his lips.

When the buzzing fly stopped making noise, the surroundings became silent.

Angeline then heard continuous coughing from the other line. Although the volume was low, she could distinctively tell that the sound was coming out of Jaybie.

He had gotten sick, so that was why he did not dare to answer her calls.

"Where's Daddy?"

Baby Robbie said, "At... the hospital."

"Get him on the phone!" Angeline knew at this moment that Jens and Baby Robbie had been playing dumb all day on behalf of Jay.

Baby Robbie was in a dilemma. "That's-"

"You tell him, if he doesn't answer the phone right now, then he'll never get a call from me ever again." Angeline was concerned, yet she was disorderly. She could only say harsh words now to threaten Jay without knowing the overall situation.

Baby Robbie used his hand to cover the phone's microphone and whispered to Jay, "Daddy, Mommy said if you don't answer the phone, you'll never again

get a call from her."

Jay,

He did not dare to make Angeline angry, so Jay had no other option but to pick up the phone reluctantly.

"Angeline, cough, cough..."

Angeline was choked up as she said, "How foolish! Did you use your sons to lie to me because you're sick?"

Jay pretended to be relaxed about it and said with a smile, "It's not a serious illness. Cough, cough... I just don't want you to worry."

Angeline started sobbing. "You haven't been sick for so many years. Grandma was right. You must've been exhausted from taking care of me this whole time. It must've worn down your immunity. I'm the one at fault, Jaybie..."

"Angeline, it's not your fault. Cough, cough... I was out late last night in the cold, having a chat with my grandfathers. It's just a slight cold, and I'll be better in a few days. Cough, cough..."