Hearing this, Kendrick squeezed the two-inch photo he had found in the yard. It was Felipe.
“Doctor Lloyd, why did my father vomit blood so suddenly?” Winston stepped forward and asked anxiously.
The doctor frowned. “The old man must’ve been agitated, causing his blood to attack his heart.” He sighed. “Try not to agitate the old man anymore so that he can complete the final journey of his life safely.”
Hearing this, Kendrick’s hands clenched even more tightly.
Winston’s eyebrows furrowed. “How can this be? He was just fine, so how was he suddenly agitated?”
“It’s Felipe,” Kendrick faintly said, a cold light shining from his eyes.
“Felipe?” Winston turned his head around in astonishment. “He has taken away Waldburg Manor and the entire Waldburg Corporation. Why would he still do this to your grandfather?”
“Because he thinks Grandpa killed his parents.”
“What?” Winston obviously did not know anything about this. “Why would your grandfather do such a thing?”
“Grandpa is certainly not that kind of person, but Felipe always insists on thinking so.”
Kendrick frowned and made a decision.
“I’m going to look for him.”
“Kendrick, you can’t go.” Winston stopped, his eyes filled with worry. “If he really thinks so, then you and I may also be his targets.”
Of course, Kendrick knew that Felipe wanted to deal with him.
Even if not because of his parents, Felipe would still trouble him because of Niamh.
“I can’t let Grandpa suffer such grievances. I must do something for him.” Kendrick insisted on going to Felipe.
However, Winston stopped him. “If your grandfather can talk now, he’d definitely stop you! In any case, I can’t let my son take risks like this!”
Kendrick had no choice but to still himself for the time being.
He went into the old master’s ward to accompany him in silence.
He watched the sky darken through the windows as his heart remained dull and void of light.
How could he not when his son and the woman he loved the most was going to leave with another man tomorrow?
There was nothing he could do to stop her, for he had already sworn to himself that he would not force her against her will again.
He would let her go if it meant she would find true happiness.
Still, mixed emotions clashed strongly within himself at the knowledge that Niamh was leaving with Felipe of all people.
“Nia…”
In the silence, Kendrick heard a raspy voice groan out.
He looked up and was elated to know that the old master was speaking again!
“Nia, Nia…”
“Grandfather.” Kendrick rushed over to grasp the old master’s icy hands. “Can you speak already, Grandfather?”
Old Master Waldburg stared at Kendrick as his trembling hand tightened against the latter’s hold. “Nia, Nia…” He repeated.
Stunned for a moment, Kendrick quickly understood. “Niamh?”
He felt his heart ache as the name slipped from his mouth.
Old Master Waldburg blinked slowly in response. “Nia…”
The corners of Kendrick’s eyes seared as he held the old master’s hands tighter to warm them up. “Don’t worry, Grandfather. Niamh’s doing great. She’ll be living happily ever after.”
The old master moved his pale and dry lips with difficulty as he took in Kendrick’s words. “Ni…amh”
While his enunciation was muddled, the name ‘Niamh’ still drifted clearly to Kendrick’s ears.
He sighed bitterly. “You were right, Grandfather. I was blind not to have cherished Niamh, and it’s all too late now.”
Kendrick looked up at the sky beyond the curtains as endless loneliness shone in his eyes. “Niamh is leaving Glendale with Jack tomorrow. She’ll get to be happy and free now that she won’t have a b*stard like me disturbing her at every moment.”
The old master felt exasperation bubble up at Kendrick’s words, but he found himself unable to speak his thoughts.
Kendrick stayed the night by his grandfather’s bed.
Dawn began to fall, and Kendrick stared blankly in the direction of the airport. He was wondering if Niamh and Jackson had boarded the flight already.
The thorn in his heart throbbed. Running his hands through the wound Niamh had dressed for him, the corners of his lips curled into a small smile.
“Nia.”
‘I’m sorry Nia, but I must hide Grandfather’s condition from you.
‘I do not wish you to waste any more of your time and life. Be happy, Nia, and laugh freely.’
Over half an hour later, Winston arrived to take over.
He was elated to know that Old Master Waldburg had spoken last night.
Kendrick washed up and left to buy breakfast.
Winston watched over the old master. As he tidied the table, he heard Old Master Waldburg murmur. “Ni…amh…”
Shocked, Winston leaned over joyously. “Dad! You… You can finally speak again! What are you saying?”
“Niamh…”
“Niamh? Niamh Delgado?” Winston clarified in disbelief as Old Master Waldburg blinked intentionally in response.
The old master spoke with difficulty, “Ni…amh… I need to… see…”
Winston was startled. “You want to see Niamh?”
Glendale Airport.
With Jackson’s hand in hers, Niamh walked into the VIP lounge.
Eloise and Sean followed them in.
A host had brought in a flavorful breakfast for them, but Niamh did not seem to have much of an appetite.
Unease gnawed within her, thought its cause was unknown.
Eloise got up to sit by Niamh’s side before finally holding Niamh’s hand in hers after a long moment of pondering. “Eveline.”
She called out, the corners of her eyes growing hot.
“Take good care of yourself, Eveline. And come visit Glendale when you have time…” She paused as her eyes flitted to look at Sean. “Come visit Mom and Dad.”
Niamh passed a piece of tissue to wipe Eloise’s tears. “I will.”
Eloise felt her nose burn as she hugged Niamh lightly. “Mom’s really sorry, Eveline… I hope you’ll never have to suffer again.”
Niamh patted Eloise’s shoulder comfortingly with a small smile, but she felt her heart clench when she saw Sean wiping his tears away from the corner of her eyes.
She may have lost memories of the past, but the pain in her heart could not feel more real.
With the check-in procedures completed, Felipe returned while smiling warmly as he was met with the sight of Eloise sobbing with Niamh in her arms.
“I’ll bring Eveline back frequently, Aunty. You and Uncle don’t need to feel so sad.”
Eloise nodded. However, sadness could rarely be chased away just by a few words.
They had searched for over 20 years and experienced so much before their family could finally reunite and before they could hear Niamh call them ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’.
Now they were going to separate again when they had yet to reap all the warmth a family brought.
“We board in 20 minutes, Eveline. You still haven’t had breakfast yet, so eat up.” Felipe reminded softly, his eyes bleeding with gentleness. “You too, Jack.”
Jackson shook his head as he played with the limited edition mini Giant Robo figurine that he had assembled last night. He turned around to hold it in front of Niamh. “Look, Mommy. I’ve already assembled everything already, so why isn’t Dad here yet? Won’t he come to send me and Mom off? I want to show him my Giant Robo. I want Dad to praise me.”
Niamh felt her heartstrings tug at the mention of Kendrick.
Felipe’s smile remained on his face, but a rush of displeasure swarmed him anyway.
He looked at the time and was about to give the order to his subordinates who remained at Glendale when a figure suddenly rushed into the VIP lounge.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.