After the man evaded the kick, he started counting the remaining amount of cash Kendrick had given him. Then, he fled the scene gladly.
Lana was apoplectic with rage. She wanted to chase after that man, but suddenly, she felt an intense pain in her abdomen. There were drops of blood dripping from her lower body.
Bearing the pain, she grabbed onto her stomach. Her face gradually turned pale, but she still fixed her eyes on Kendrick who did not even bother to sneak a peek at her. Her mouth was muttering, “I don’t believe it, I’ll never believe it… Kendrick, you love me…”
She kept hypnotizing herself and lying to herself until she passed out.
Kendrick stood looking at her with an icy gaze from a corner, witnessing Lana passing out cold. However, he still felt that the anger within him was not vented.
Thinking back of his little princess who was tossed into the swimming pool by Lana and how she ended up not speaking a word after being traumatized, it just made the fire of anger within him grow stronger.
The scene that was taking place in the restaurant puzzled the crowd who were shopping along the streets. All they could see was a group of gentlemen in formal attire, along with a few fully armed special forces entering and filing out of the restaurant. Then, they saw those on duty arresting a group of people.
Kendrick was still standing in the room. He took off his tie clip and handed it to the man who led the troop.
The man took over the tie clip and threw a respectful gaze toward Kendrick. “Mission accomplished. Kendrick, we’ll take over the rest from here. You should hurry and go to the professor to have your treatment. Get rid of all the poison from your body. With that, only you can lead a normal life.”
‘A normal life?’
Kendrick no longer held on to any hope.
“As for your family, I’ll personally go to them and explain every detail to your wife.”
Kendrick smiled disappointedly. “She’s no longer my wife.”
The man kept his mouth shut after hearing his reply. Then, he added, “Kendrick, actually, there’s still a chance between you and Ms. Eveline. There must be some misunderstanding, and there might be some things that you’re not aware of. Ryan—”
“Boss, Lana’s chauffeur has escaped. He might be heading to Yorick to report about this.” An investigator rushed to the scene to report.
“Stop him at all costs. Have another group of our colleagues to keep an eye on Yorick’s every movement.”
“Roger.”
That investigator immediately carried out the task as told. The man who was conversing with Kendrick recomposed himself and got ready to lead the troop to arrest Yorick.
Before they left, he reminded Kendrick once more. “Hurry and go look for the professor. You must not delay your treatment any longer.”
Kendrick stared at the group of people who were leaving. Only after the crowd dispersed did he leave the room.
He was very clear that even if he recovered, he could never be with Niamh again.
The lives of Eloise and Sean would always keep them separated.
Their love would not topple the tall wall easily.
He also knew that for now, no one could cure the poison developed by Adam. Perhaps Adam himself had no cure for it as well.
Kendrick had long ago made up his decision.
All alone, he drove his way to Waldburg Manor, hoping to bid his last farewell.
Niamh was accompanying her three kids back in Waldburg Manor. She looked at the time, and it was almost time to head over to the airport to pick up Ava.
At that moment, there was a piece of breaking news popping up on her phone’s screen.
Niamh clicked on the news and looked at it. She saw a few video clips being taken by passersby.
The location was at a famous restaurant in the center of town, and in the video, Niamh saw Lana, who was putting on a sorrowful look, being taken away. She also saw the handcuffs on Lana’s wrists.
‘Lana was arrested?
‘Are those police officers who arrested her?’
Niamh clicked into the latest video that was uploaded by the netizens. She wanted to know more about the incident, but suddenly, she encountered a video mentioning Kendrick.
In that video, Kendrick was in a dark blue suit. His elegant outline brushed through the crowd. His stunning facial features attracted many ladies’ attention. They were all staring at him with looks of admiration, which was why the video named ‘The coincidence with Young Master Waldburg’ was uploaded.
Niamh kept looking at the videos over and over again without her realizing it. She felt her heart aching the moment she saw Kendrick on the screen.
At that moment, Niamh suddenly received the call from Daniel. Snapped out of it and remembered she had to rush over to the airport.
She placed her kids under the care of Karen, then started her car to head to the airport.
Just when she was about to answer Daniel’s call, the phone beside her fell beside her foot because of the vibrations.
Niamh stopped her car and lowered her head to pick it up. Coincidentally, she missed Kendrick, who was driving his car, coming from the opposite.
After Niamh picked up her phone, she felt something was off and turned her gaze to face the rear- view mirror. However, she merely glanced at the mirror. She then heard Daniel’s concerned voice from her Bluetooth earphones.
“Are you alright, Eveline?”
“I’m fine. I just dropped my phone,” Niamh replied, not paying full attention as her eyes were still eyeing the car in the rear-view mirror that was driving further away.
Kendrick rushed to Waldburg Manor and did not notice the car that was parked at the roadside earlier. He did not think that Niamh would coincidentally bend down to pick up her phone right as he passed by her.
He finally arrived at Waldburg Manor but remained in the car for a long time, not having the courage to step out from his car.
He longed to meet Niamh but was afraid at the same time.
Kendrick only decided to step out of his car after he saw his two kids playing in the backyard while Karen was hugging onto Pudding.
Jack, who was about to accompany Lillian to play with the kite, turned around and saw Kendrick walking over to them. “It’s Daddy. Daddy’s back home!”
Lillian heard it and shifted her gaze to look at where Jack was staring.
The sight of Kendrick made the smile on Lillian’s doll-like face gradually fade while her eyes gave off a sense of loneliness.
She handed the kite to Jack, spun around, and entered the house. However, perhaps she was too anxious and tripped on the stairs.
“Lillian!”
Karen suddenly heard Kendrick’s voice. The moment she turned to look at him, he was already like a gusty wind that passed by her at lightning speed. He arrived next to Lillian.
Lillian had tripped and was about to land on the big marble floor. However, Lillian fell into the arms of Kendrick instead.
The little girl was dumbfounded. While still in a daze, she spun around and looked at the man who had caught hold of her.
Kendrick’s eyes were glistening with warmth. He was heartbroken. “Are you alright, Lillian?”
He asked, feeling concerned while touching the little girl’s head.
He was in excruciating pain thinking back to the moment when he ignored his child who had fallen before him.
Lillian looked at Kendrick, but no words came out from her. There was no change in her expression and she just blinked her eyes.
Kendrick knew this was because of the incident that occurred previously, which made Lillian have a bad impression of him.
In the eyes of the little girl, the handsome mister before her was no longer handsome. The impression of him deep in her innocent soul had changed as well.
Feeling heartbroken, Kendrick looked at the doll-like face that looked like Niamh’s and was ready to let go of her.
Just when he was about to release his grip and place the child down, Lillian suddenly opened up her arms and hugged him around his neck tightly.
Kendrick was stunned and surprised. Feeling the warmth of the little kid gluing herself to him made his eyes wet with tears.
“Lillian.”
He raised his hand that was trembling slightly to touch the cute little girl’s head, having the urge to hug his little princess dearly. He wanted to spoil her with love and protect her till she was a grown-up.
However, he had not much time left.
Kendrick wanted to indulge in the warmth of the little kid for a little while longer, but Lillian tapped on his shoulder.
She did not speak a word, but Kendrick understood the message she was trying to convey. He placed her on the floor cautiously.
The moment he placed her down, Lillian immediately spun around and ran into the house.
Kendrick thought that perhaps the little girl was still rejecting him. He felt his heart sink as his body turned icy cold, but very soon, another warm little hand touched his.
“Daddy, Mommy said you’ll be back, and you really did come back.” There was a delightful smile on Jackson’s handsome little face.
Kendrick bent down and hugged his sensible eldest son.
“Oh, Jack.”
“Daddy, Mommy just left to see Aunty Ava off at the airport. When Mommy returns, let’s all go for dinner at the revolving restaurant together, alright?”
Jackson asked as he blinked his big eyes. His eyes were full of anticipation for his family to be reunited once again.
Kendrick gave a gentle smile and touched the little guy’s head. “Alright, let’s all go for dinner.”
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.