After settling the problem with the Yu Family, another wonderful news reached their ears. George is awake! Isn’t this something that warrants a celebration?
When Lily heard that George is already awake, she instantly went to the hospital where they transferred him. It was a very jovial day. However, Lily’s excitement was short-lived. Telling George about what happened to Jack is making her anxious.
Jack was supposed to be George’s heir. He was training him to follow in his footsteps and lead the mafia. Jack’s death would surely devastate him.
As expected, when Lily informed him about the events that happened when he was in a coma. George got quiet. He lowered his head for a few seconds before turning to meet Lily’s eyes. “Did he hurt you?” he asked, his hand clutched the blanket in his hospital bed.
“No, he didn’t. At least… he didn’t have the chance. Jingren rescued me.” She forced a smile. Lily was supposed to feel guilt for killing Jack. She was supposed to feel remorse maybe even fear. Would it be wrong to admit that killing Jack gave her the feeling of liberation?
Would it be wrong to say that she never regretted stabbing him to his death? Lily bit her lower lip as she let out a sigh. “I’m sorry.” She uttered. She was not sorry for killing Jack. But she was sorry for George. She was sorry for him having to deal with the aftermath of Jack’s death and actions.
“I know,” George nodded as he held his hand and pat Lily’s shoulder. “But… I couldn’t say that I was not expecting it.” He gave a smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “I raised a wolf. I forced him to become one. I knew he wasn’t ready. I never treated him like a son. A machine… maybe. But not a son.” He let out a deep sigh.
George knew that Lily was not sorry for killing Jack. And it is only right that she should not feel regret for doing something that she thought was right. “Jack was the one who poisoned me. He then kidnapped you and forced your brother to work for him. That alone is enough reason for him to die. I just… I just wished that you didn’t kill him yourself.” He held Lily’s hands.
“I’m sorry that you have to do it.” He added, his eyes gentle, kind, and warm. “I always knew that he liked you but I just thought… it would pass. I thought it was nothing but an infatuation. I was wrong.”
Lily returned his gentle smile. She lowered her head, hiding the swirl of different emotions in his eyes. Lily understood the ramifications of killing someone. She also understood that George and Zhou Jingren have the same sentiments towards the matter. Both men wanted to protect her from guilt, from the regret and countless sleepless nights.
However, everything that happened was her choice. And if they would ask her right now… if she would do it again. Lily would gladly nod and raised her head to look at them. She would gladly do it again to protect Zhou Jingren and herself.
“Where is Jingren? I haven’t seen him since I woke up. Is he avoiding me?” Amusement laced George’s tone. His attempt to lighten the atmosphere instantly paid off. “That man must have been afraid that I will chastise him for not saving you on time!”
“Will you?” she asked.
“Of course I will! How dare he not rescue you on time? If it was me… I would have gotten you out of there in two days! That man is— “
“Is what?” Zhou Jingren’s voice echoed inside the hospital room. He walked inside and kissed Lily’s forehead before looking at George. “I am what?”
“You are… weak.” George said before laughing. “Lily… I suggest we train this man properly. Now that he will be a father and me a grandfather… we need people who can protect you. We don’t need a weak ally. What do you say?”
“I can defeat you in hand to hand combat in— “
George and Zhou Jingren started to banter in front of Lily. This led to Lily giggling and nodding at their jokes. The atmosphere instantly turned lighter as the trio started talking about what happened in the past few months.
This included the Yu Family and Lee Family’s schemes. The conversation was light and carefree. It was something that made Lily’s smiled all throughout the day. The fact that George called himself as a future grandfather made Lily grateful and happy.
Watching Zhou Jingren and George joke about baby names and who gets to carry the baby first is just… refreshing. Of course, both of them instantly turned silent when Lily said that she will get to carry to the baby first and not them. After all, they are not the one giving birth.
How could they argue about who gets to carry first as if she was not in the room with them? As for the name of the baby… well, it was also Lily’s right to choose the name. How could they argue about names without even consulting her?
No way! Lily instantly told them that only she will name her own baby. She is the mother. This should be one of her perks!
In the end, the duo stopped talking about baby names and started talking about business and Arison Holdings and the future of the Mafia group. Since George is still not yet a hundred percent well, he agreed to let Bei Tian handle the mafia. Then Cathy will take care of Arison Holdings with his other son Liam Arison and Qin Yuanfeng.
Of course, Zhou Jingren would still keep track of Liam’s actions and make sure that he will not scheme against Lily again. The day with George was very blissful. Everyone had smiles on their faces as they went home and discussed menial stuff about their business.
“I think… it is time that I introduced George to my father.” Lily said with a delighted smile on her face.
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