Chapter 171
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While they were eating , Irene served Jonathan some food and started talking about his car . “ Why did you let Teresa drive your car ? Leven wondered why your car wasn’t in the garage and told Heidi about it. ”
Jonathan frowned , pretending not to hear . He had just gotten home and was annoyed by such comments “ Let’s just eat and not talk about it , ” he said curtly
Nonetheless , Irene persisted . Today , in front of your aunt , I must lecture you . It’s men three years since the divorce , Teresal s your ex wife ! Who lets their ex – wife use their car ? Aren’t you afraid people will laugh at you ? ”
Jonathan instantly lost his appetite . He placed his fork down and calmly retorted , “ Is it illegal to let my ex – wife drive my car ? ” “ You ” Irene fumed . “ Heidi , look at your nephew ! He’s driving me crazy . He just can’t forget that woman
Heidi supported Irene . “ Jonathan , your mother is right . You’re handsome and wealthy Don’t waste your time on one woman . A sensible person does not dwell on the past . ”
“ Heidi , I’m not sensible . ” With that , Jonathan left the dining table .
Donald stood up . I’ll go check on Jonathan . ”
Edward also lost his appetite . He got up , saying , “ Mom , stop . Also , Irene , Jonathan’s just getting over a fever . Can’t you let him eat his hot meal in peace ? He’s had it rough for always being on the move . ” With that , he left .
Irene looked helplessly at Heidi . “ See ? It’s always my fault somehow . ”
Heidi patted Irene’s shoulder , “ Don’t be upset , Irene . Young people don’t understand . Tomorrow’s the 19th . We should visit Dad ! ”
Irene calmed down a bit . “ Another year has gone by so quickly . ”
“I know , right ? ” said Heidi .
January 19th was Irene and Heidi’s father , Gordon Zimmer’s birthday . He was over 70 this year . However , Gordon was peculiar , unlike the endearing Hayden .
Gordon preferred living alone at his old home and didn’t like being disturbed or making phone calls . Every year , Irene and Heidi would make a quick visit and leave some money to show respect .
If trene and Heidi stayed too long , Gordon might yell or even hit someone
After all , Gordon was Irene and Heidi’s biological father . They must visit him at least once a year . Whenever this time arrived , Irene and Heidi would get worried . They exclaimed inwardly , “ Here comes another round of beating !
Early the next morning , Irene and Heidi set off for Fairlake . After traveling so far to see their dad , a few flower pots came crashing toward them as soon as they stepped inside .
“ Get out ! Didn’t I tell you ? Don’t come see me unless you find Fiona ! ” Gordon yelled .
“ Dad , you need to accept that Mom passed away a long time ago ! ” Heidi said helplessly . “ It’s been years , and she left a farewell note = ”
Before Heidi could finish her sentence , another flower pot came crashing toward her . It landed right by her feet , startling her enough to step back and yell , “ Ah ! ”
Tears welled up in Gordon’s eyes as he trembled and said , “ Fiona will never die ! She’ll come back to me one day ! ”
Irene and Heidi didn’t dare say a word .
It was clear that Gordon could only live for another few years . He grew weaker each year , his hands trembled more , and he seemed to be holding on just to see Irene and Heidi’s birth mother
Irene and Heidi were fraternal twins born five minutes apart . Their father was Gordon , and their mother was Fiona Zimmer Right after they were born , they were taken away by a malicious mistress who was infatuated with Gordon
To create discord between Gordon and Fiona , the mistress bribed the doctor and lied to Fiona , telling Fiona that both Fiona s children had tragically passed away .
Devastated , Fiona fell apart . Meanwhile , Gordon , influenced by the mistress , believed that Fiona was still attached to her childhood sweetheart , who was also her old flame , and treated her with cold indifference .
Disheartened by her husband , Fiona left behind a farewell note and vanished without a trace .
At first , Gordon didn’t think much of it and beli Successfully unlocked ! oncious woman was insignificant
However , when the spiteful mistress was diagnose was cancer at the age of 50 , she regained her conscience and revealed the whole truth to Gordon on her deathbed .
Gordon was filled with regret and despair , realizing it was all a misunderstanding with Fiona . Yet , it was too late . He didn’t know where to begin searching for his long – lost wife
As Cordon grew older , his memory worsened . He eventually didn’t recognize anyone or remember much , except for Fiona
Gordon had a terrible temper , always grumbling He preferred solitude and enjoyed sitting in his rocking chair while gazing into the distance , waiting for Fiona to retum
As for frene and Heidi , being fraternal twins , they looked quite different Heidi resembled Gordon , while Irene took after
Fiona
Whenever Gordon saw Irene , he would go crazy , asking if she had stolen Fiona’s face One time , he even grabbed Irene by the neck , maxiously asking where Fionn was .
Due to that . Irene didn’t want to visit . She would always visit with Heidi . Otherwise , she wouldn’t dare to come alone
“ Dad , we left the money by the door We’re leaving now !” said the sisters
Gordon stared blankly , still mumbling under his breath , “ Fiona , my Fiona ,
The sisters drove off
In the car , Heidi shook the old photo in her hand . “ With just this extremely faded picture , Dad expects us to find Mom ? That s impossible ! I say Mom is definitely long gone . ”
Fiona and Gordon were both over 70 now . Even if she hadn’t ended her life back then , she would have already passed away from old age or diness .
Irene thought the same . Surely , their mother had passed away . “ It’s not that we aren’t dutiful ! But father’s behavior – the yelling , scolding , breaking things – I’m afraid to let the kids visit , No one can handle that . ”
Heidi sighed . “ Let’s just hang in there a bit longer . After all , he’s still our dad . His health is declining , and he doesn’t have many years left . Let’s make sure he goes peacefully .”
Irene nodded , a trace of sadness in her eyes . When it came to her dad , she felt a mix of anger , resentment , and heartache . But he was , after all , her father .
In this regard , Irene was quite traditional . The elderly man , with his graying hair , had eyes filled with tears of longing for his wife . As his daughter, she couldn’t remain unmoved
Irene thought , ‘ How can I begin to find someone who left a farewell note and disappeared ? Especially when , back then , the internet wasn’t well – developed
After returning home , Irene mentioned this to Jonathan . “ Heidi and I drove six hours to Fairlake to visit your grandpa . His health is getting worse each year . He doesn’t have much time left , and his only wish is to see your grandma . ”
Jonathan took the faded photo and raised an eyebrow “ This is the only photo ? Where am I supposed to look ? Do you really think I can go to such lengths ? ”
“ I thought you had a lot of connections ! You’re the most successful and richest in our family now . If you can’t find her , then your cousins definitely can’t . Please , help us find her , said Irene .
Jonathan pursed his lips , recalling his eccentric grandfather . As a child , Jonathan and his cousins had visited his grandfather once , only to be harshly scolded and driven away
“ Please , I’m begging you . What if we can really find her ? ” Irene said
“ III keep an eye out , Jonathan said , slipping the photo into his pocket .
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