Chapter 128
Inside the hospital, Lillian stayed by John’s bedside, crying uncontrollably.
“Ever since you got involved, our family’s falling apart Your old comrades, old leaders if you can’t do it, so let others reach out; maybe it would help?
Lilian was so well protected by her father and husband that she never worried before. Knowing John would probably lose all illegal gains and lace jail, she was completely freaked out.
Cheryl came to visit but overheard the Patel family was about to collapse and let immediately
John had an oxygen tube in his nose, his face pale, lips dark. After a long while, he raised a hand slightly. Wyatt hurried to his bedside. “Dad, you say it, I’m listening.”
Lillian stopped crying, sniffled, and watched them
John’s eyeballs moved, a cold light flashing in his eyes.
“You… keep Alexa stable.” As long as Alexa’s father agreed to protect Wyatt, the Patel family wouldn’t fall apart completely.
What he didn’t know was Alexa had already handed Wyatt a divorce agreement.
Wyatt, afraid to upset his father, didn’t tell the truth. “Dad, don’t worry about me. We have a stable relationship.”
John nodded approvingly and turned to look at Lillian, his tightly pressed lips instantly drooping.
Lillian felt guilty under his gaze. If she hadn’t taken bribes on her own, she wouldn’t have ruined her husband. Her husband had been proud his whole life, supposed to move up after the competition, but now ended up in jail.
“L… I know I was wrong”
John sighed heavily.
“You
don’t understand.”
“L” Lillian looked at her son, ready to cry again. She knew taking money was wrong, but all the money went to the family, not supporting brothers or sisters or anything.
“Mom, don’t cry yet. Listen to Dad first.” Wyatt comforted, then looked at John. “Dad, you say.”
John fell into thought. After a long moment, he said, “Have you ever thought about how the Patel family ended up like this?”
Lillian felt her husband still blamed her for taking bribes, tears streaming down. “if had known this day would come, even a mountain of gold wouldn’t have been worth it!”
John looked at Wyatt. Wyatt handed his mother a pack of tissues and said seriously, “Because Clayton brought Valerie back.”
Since bringing Valerie back, Clayton raised her, took care of her, was the father on her school records, and eventually divorced Audrey
Valerie kept insisting she had no relationship with Clayton, but after the divorce, she clung on and eventually married Clayton
Not only did she cause Alexa to lose the child she had struggled to conceive, but she also corrupted their beloved daughter, stirred trouble between husband and wife, and even caused the divorce.
Ultimately, the Patel family got to this point because Clayton excessively favored Valerie.
After hearing that, Lillian’s eyes grew collect debts!”
wwider and wider. “That’s right it’s because of her! She’s not a benefactor of the Patel family at all, she’s here to
After the visit, Wyatt helped his mother back to her private ward. “Mom, you know Dad’s attitude now. Valeria is a disaster. Clayton won’t divorce her,
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then he can leave with herl
“Leave? What do you mean?” Lilian knew the younger son wasn’t as capable as the older one, but she was the most blased. “He’s your brother! The Une firm is already shut down, where else would he go if you let him leave?”
“Alexa wants to divorce me. To keep her, thave to show some resolver Wyatt sald firmly, “I’m cutting ties with Clayton. If you keep favoring him, filet ties with all of you!”
Lillian fell back onto the bed, clutching her chest, unable to accept it. “Then what about your dad? You’re n
ping to care about him either
“Mom! Don’t you understand yet? Everyone avoids Dad now, afraid of getting dragged into it. No one is willing to helpt if we can’t get rid of Valerie, the Patel family will only get worse!”
Cheryl left the hospital and went to find Valerie. With Riley vouching for her and no solid evidence from the police, after some lecturing, they let her go.
“Girl! The Patel family is finished Cheryl recounted everything she heard, while Valerie casually rubbed essential oil on her face.
“Mom, even a sinking ship has nails worth 1,000 dollars. The benefits the Patel family got before must have been transferred somewhere–ey won’t seize everything! Don’t worry!”
Cheryl sat down half–doubting “Where could she transfer it? Unless to Wyatt, otherwise the illegal earnings of the Patel family will definitely be confiscated!”
She picked up the essential oil, poured some on the back of her hand, rubbed it in and smelled it. “Smells pretty good. You better buy me a bottle later.”
Valerie smiled and said, “I’ll buy you one tomorrow!” Her eyes shifted. “No matter where she transferred the money, Clayton’s previous income is still in her hands. I have to find a way to get it back!”
The next day, Valerie went to the hospital to visit Lillian. “Mom, I specially made some chicken soup for you.” She put the thermos on the table.
“Leave it, I just took my medicine.” Lillian was annoyed to see her, but thinking about what her son said yesterday, she wanted to talk seriously with Valerie. “Vally, you and Clayton…”
“Mom, Clayton has been working so hard lately, he’s lost weight.” Valerie interrupted Lillian and also led her thoughts elsewhere, nodding in agreement “Since Luna’s not around, take better care of Clayton’s daily life. Hig stomach isn’t good. Audrey used to cook for him and he hadn’t had a stomach ache for a long time. Don’t keep ordering takeout’s dirty and not nutritious!”
Valerie’s smile stiffened. She thought: Audrey went out of her way to serve Clayton, but the Patel family never thought well of her.
“Yes, that’s what I thought too. I didn’t know before, but I’m starting to learn now” Valerie followed Lillian’s words, “I already signed up for a cooking class, I’ll make sure Clayton’s health gets better, and we’ll have a grandson for you soon!”
Lilian gave a sidelong glance at her belly. A second–hand house others have used. Although not clean, if she could have a grandson, it was barely acceptable.
“Having a kid is up to you two, but first take care of Clayton’s health”
Valerie obediently nodded, took an apple from the fruit basket, peeled it, cut it into small pieces, and handed it to Lillian
Lillian reached out, took it, and picked pieces up with a toothpick, putting them in her mouth.
“Mom, Clayton’s law firm has some difficulties I have to take care of Clayton full–time, al can’t work. The household expenses are a problem. I want to take back the money Clayton left with you…
Lillian spat out the apple she just bit. Her eyes were wide as saucers. “You’re here to ask for money?”
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“Not asking for money, just taking back what Clayton left with you before “Valerie ill smiled and explained, “I’m Clayton’s wife, I manage
No need for you to worry”
Lillian put the fruit plate on the table and pulled up her blanket, “Vally, you just married in and don’t know the Patat family rides. Half of Clayton’s income must be kept by me. That money is for big emergencies.”
Valerie stood up and walked straight to the door of the ward, opening it. “Everyone, please come judge for me
