Chapter 1075
They looked at each other and smiled. Willy had no more worries, and Vanessa was obviously relieved. It would be a lie to say that she was not upset. Fortunately, the situation then was not beyond salvaging.
After weighing the pros and cons, at that moment, even if her so-called future daughter-in-law was not very satisfactory, Vanessa's perception towards her was no longer the same as before.
"Mom, I still have something to deal with, so I have to go now..."
Willy got up, but was stopped by Vanessa, pulling on his sleeve. "Are you not even going to eat?"
He was about to say something, but she interrupted him again.
"You can't go and visit people empty-handed! Even if you won't eat, does that mean she doesn't have to either? I'll ask the kitchen to make a simple dinner for you, and also cook some nutritious soup for you to bring for her!"
She reached out and called for a servant before continuing.
"Although pregnant women need nourishment, they also need to control their diet at a time like this. If the fetus grows too big, it won't be easy to give birth! Well make some light dishes! Does she want fish or chicken soup? Does she like to eat those? Which one does she prefer?"
"Fish, then!" Willy decided.
After which, he chatted with Vanessa for a while more, ate a meal, and went over the whole process again. Each time when they went over all the details, they would feel shocked once more. When he walked out of the house, Vanessa's sense of justice was on the verge of exploding. She felt very sympathetic to the helpless yet tough woman, and her mood was indescribable then.
After sending him to the door, Vanessa kept reminding him.
"A pregnant woman's emotions are volatile. You have to watch your words and don't lose your temper! This matter needs to be resolved quickly, and it can't happen again! Her body can't stand the torment..."
"Mom, I know. Don't worry! I'll come back to see you another day!"
After getting in the car, Willy couldn't hide the smile in his eyes. If Vanessa was someone who had won Alfred's heart for so many years, there was no way she could be that kind of person!
As he drove along the road, the knots in his heart had mostly been untied, and he gradually regained his rational thinking after calming himself. Soon, he put the names of several people together.
Zedd? Kylie? Hallie, and... Penny!
He knew Lauren's past like the back of his hand, and hatred began to grow. It must have been Kylie, while Hallie was definitely the one who understood the situation and also had some feelings towards him. She had once expressed her love for him, and her current marriage was unfortunate as well. It just so happened that he began to set his sight on Lauren. It was likely because it hurt her self-esteem that caused her to retaliate.
All of a sudden, the image of Kylie indignantly wanting to slap Lauren on the street, and how at the party, and how Hallie screamed at the two and said she wouldn't let them go appeared in his mind...
They were cousins. Even if Hallie and the Lance family had already come to the point where nothing could be salvaged, those two women were definitely the same in having a huge prejudice against Lauren. Of course, one was for the sake of Zedd, while the other one was just putting the blame of her anger on her.
Otherwise, considering Lauren's cold and low-profile character, how could someone be so ruthless if it weren't for some earth-shaking feud or grudge?
What about Penny? What role did she play in it?
Was she being misled by Hallie, or was she also involved?
Even if they broke up his relationship with Lauren, what good would it do them? The Bowles family didn't have much connection with the Clements family. Even if there was, it was just because he and Frederick worked together. It had nothing to do with her!
Worthless efforts like that...
At that moment, he heard the blaring sound of a horn. Suddenly returned to his senses, Willy realized that the light had turned green. When he started the car, an idea flashed across his mind.
"Are they afraid that I'll become a form of support to Frederick?"
Willy shook his head and muttered, "How idiotic..."
If they didn't provoke him, he might not have been willing to intervene. It was a family affair, after all. However, he no longer had any choice but to step in!
He stepped on the gas and went to the hospital first.
When Willy arrived, Lauren was still asleep. He took the cell phone and went out to give some orders. It was not until nine o'clock that Lauren opened her eyes in a daze. Her sight was muddled and she was stiff a little confused about what was going on.
"Laurie? Are you... awake?"
Excited, Willy stepped forward and carefully helped her up. Seeing that she was obviously a little confused, he was afraid that he would bring up bad memories again. He did not say the words of concern that were already on the tip of his tongue.
Indeed, Lauren still subconsciously looked towards the window. The darkness of the night made her feel a little dazed, and she was not sure if she had a nightmare.
"Are you hungry?"
As he spoke, Willy went to take the container of soup that had been warmed.
Inadvertently shifting her gaze, Lauren glanced at the blank space at the side of the table. It was where she often put her cell phone. It was not there, and sporadic and broken images flashed across her mind. Her eyes widened in an instant.
"Get out of here! I don't want to see you!" "Get out! Leave! I don't want to see you anymore. I want to go home, I want to go home..." When her emotions began to well up, all Lauren felt was that she was fed up with living like that. She wanted to go back to the Luther family. If she did, she might actually get some peace.
Her baby was already a new life on its own. She wanted to protect her own child!
However, as she was agitated and as she cried, Willy came and hugged her before she could finish her words. "Laurie, those calls are fake! They're pranks!"
Several keywords suddenly rang in her ears, and it was like the blood in her entire body froze instantly. Her brain was a blank for a short while, and then she slowly raised her head.
"W... What?"
Willy turned around and sat down beside the bed. He brushed away the seemingly frozen tears on her face. He stared at her red eyes and kissed her on the forehead.
"I'm not lying to you! Those calls were all fake! Someone had bad intentions, so whatever hurtful words that you heard weren't from my mother. Do you understand? Laurie, if you take it seriously, you're really falling into their trap!"
After saying that, he took her hand and gently covered her belly, "They are trying to achieve
something, do you get it?"
It was a small action, but Lauren suddenly understood.Property © 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.
As their gazes met, there were still some doubts in her eyes.
How could it be possible? That voice, the attitude and tone she used when talking to her, were all things that she would never forget. On top of that, that person had even introduced herself!
Could it be that someone had used a sound changer? Even if that was the case, how did she know so much about their issues?
Or, was it Willy who was trying to clear Vanessa's name? Was he lying to her?
While she was pondering, Willy had already poured out some fish soup for her. "It's a long story! Let's eat first, and after dinner, I'll tell you slowly!"