Chapter 628
“What are you not used to?” Jacob retorted. “So, it’s only when Eileen and Gabriela are around that you’re uneasy? Maybe you should go back to the village.”
“Let Zelda look after him,” Josue chimed in.
As soon as Jacob and Josue finished speaking, Bryan grabbed the pillow from behind him and hurled it at them.
Josue managed to deflect the pillow, letting it fall to the floor. Both Josue and Jacob appeared rather pleased with themselves.
Eileen felt a sharp headache from their constant bickering. She decided she wouldn’t visit so often in the future.
“Make sure he’s well taken care of. I’m leaving now,” Eileen said as she rose, grabbing her bag and putting the pillow back on the bed.
She glanced at Bryan and then said, “Don’t come out to see me unless it’s important. The injection is crucial. I’ll visit when I have the time.”
Without waiting for Bryan to reply, Eileen nodded to the doctor, turned on her heel, and left.
It seemed she was eager to leave quickly after disrupting Bryan’s treatment.
Once back in the car, Eileen immediately called Raymond to inquire about Milford’s situation in prison.
“Everything is set up as planned,” Raymond replied. “You asked me to find a way to get him out, and I’ve notified him. We can make arrangements, but…” He sighed. “Milford is incredibly stubborn. He had the messenger convey that he sees himself as a villain. He believes your presence in his life was like a dazzling firework—bright, fleeting, but enough for him.”
Raymond’s voice carried a deep concern.
Eileen furrowed her brow, sympathy for Milford rising within her. “Is there any way you can arrange for me to see or speak with him?”
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Raymond said without hesitation, “Ms. Curtis, Milford’s attitude makes it clear that he won’t see or speak to you. Our best option now is to ensure he’s well taken care of inside and that he can continue his studies.”
Eileen replied, “Okay.”
After a long silence, she added, “Get in touch with Willowbrook University. They may have publicly dismissed him, but they set up a special graduation exam for him in prison. We need to make sure he earns that diploma and do everything we can to reduce his sentence…”
Her mind raced with plans for Milford. She wanted to do everything she could to help him.
She couldn’t shake the feeling that if it weren’t for her and Bryan—and if Zola hadn’t found Milford—he wouldn’t be in this situation.
Milford was smart. Although he might have been bullied by the thugs in Wist Land at first, he would have eventually found his own way to live well.
These thoughts churned in Eileen’s mind, leaving her restless. On the drive back, the vibrant city lights blurred past her, sinking her deeper into thought.
She couldn’t recall the last time she had seen Milford, but memories of him playing with Gabriela at her home, running to school, and working diligently flooded her mind.
On the rare free weekend, Bailee visited Eileen, with Huey in tow.
“You dropped by so suddenly,” Ruby complained with a smile. “We’re out of food.”
“Take a rest here. I’ll go get some,” Eileen said as she headed upstairs to change.
Ruby quickly stopped her. “You don’t know how to cook, so you wouldn’t know what to buy. I’ll go. Bailee needs to discuss matters about the education agency with you. I’ll handle the groceries.”