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Hayden also wanted to go to Shaville after learning that Liora was in the advanced stage of cancer .
Jonathan had originally booked a ticket for himself , but when Hayden insisted on coming along , he booked one for him as well .
On the plane . Hayden turned to Jonathan with a sigh , breaking the silence between them . “ Are you still upset with me ? Is it all because of Sanford ? ” Hayden asked , his voice softening .
Jonathan deftly changed the subject . “ What brings you to Shaville ? ”
Hayden sighed heavily . “ How could I not go ? For one , she did give your father a son after all . And besides , Cherry’s father and I were classmates . Now that Cherry is gravely ill , I must go see her . ”
As Hayden finished speaking , Jonathan closed his eyes in silence .
Hayden nudged Jonathan . “ Cat got your tongue ? ”
Jonathan turned his head away , his expression carefully blank . “ Nothing to say ,” he replied flatly.
Hayden was speechless .
Liora realized her days were numbered . While Sanford was out of the room , Liora immediately sent Werner the only message she would ever send him in her lifetime .
The message was lengthy , and she didn’t mince words . She simply told him that after she passed away , she wanted him to help Sanford accomplish two things .
Liora : [ First , help Sanford change his name . If the paperwork proves difficult , I hope you can assist him in dropping ‘ Sanford ‘ altogether .
[ Second , help Sanford find a house in Irwishland , as I planned to send him abroad . The 150 thousand that you transferred to me has already been moved into a separate account , and upon my death , all the money in that account will go to Sanford . ]
Werner read the message , a storm of conflicting emotions surging through him . This was the first time in his memory that Liora had reached out to him
on her own initiative .
He knew that Liora was giving him a chance to finally fulfill his duty as a father . ‘ Does she really not have much time left ? ‘ Werner couldn’t help but wonder , a chill running down his spine .
Werner had just returned from Shaville , thinking he’d never have to go back . That day , he’d cried before Liora , and she promised not to reveal Sanford’s true parentage . Yet , in the end , he was still the boy’s father .
Once Liora was gone , Sanford would have to handle her funeral , relocate abroad , and start a new life , all by himself . Werner couldn’t bear to let him face
all that alone . After all , he’s his son .
Werner couldn’t help but go to Shaville again . Little did he know that Jonathan and Hayden had just arrived in Shaville . Little did he know Irene was already in Shaville . Little did he know Cathy was secretly tailing him once again .
Members of the Lynn family had all converged on Shaville , each with their own agenda .
At that moment , in Liora’s hospital room , her breathing was so frail it could only be sustained by a ventilator .
Hayden gazed at Liora and called her name , but she could only manage a feeble nod in response .
Sanford was on the verge of losing it , and he nearly took a swing at Jonathan .
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“ All because your mom came to see mine . God knows what she said to upset her so much . I just stepped out for a bit , and when I came back , my mom was spitting blood ! Now she’s like this , ” said Sanford .
Sanford swung at Jonathan , but his fist was caught mid air . With an impatient shove , Jonathan pushed him aside ,
Jonathan said coldly . “ This is a hospital , an ICU ward . If you want to fight , pick a better time and place .
Sanford pursed his lips , fists clenched tight . But the moment he heard Liora’s weak call from the bedside , only then did he regain some composure .
The sound of approaching footsteps grew steadily louder . Werner rushed in and froze because the hospital room was packed with people
More hurried footsteps sounded . Werner turned around and was startled to see Cathy . She had been tailing him all along . His heart lurched with dread
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