Chapter 520

“Mom…why are you sleeping here p>

Bella suddenly woke up when she heard Dax’s voice. She thought she was dreaming, but when she opened her eyes, she saw Dax walking into the room with a worried expression.

’I’m not dreaming!?’ Bella wondered while looking around.

She was surprised to see herself in bed under a soft, warm blanket. And she saw her mother and Aunt Noora walking behind Dax.

Hurriedly, Bella sat on the edge of the bed and reached out her hand to Dax. She hugged her son.

“Why are you here?” She asked, but her eyes looked at her mother and Noora.

“Bella, Tristan called me. He asked me to bring Dax here. I don’t know what happened, but Tristan only said that William wanted to meet Dax,” Natalie explained.

Bella suddenly remembered her father-in-law’s condition. She glanced at the clock on the wall; it was almost five, and the sky had turned dark.

“Sorry, Mom. I fell asleep after I had my lunch. I also don’t know what happened outside,” Bella said while styling her messy hair into a simple bun.

A warm smile appeared on her lips when she saw her son sitting beside her on the side of the bed, looking at her with his curious gaze.

“Dax, have you met your father or Grandpa William?” She asked.

“No, Mom. Uncle Geoffrey took us here immediately. I haven’t seen my dad. What happened, Mom? Did Grandpa get sick?” he curiously asked.

Bella was puzzled about explaining the truth to Dax. She looked at her mother and Noora, but she understood when she saw them shake their heads.

“Dax,” Bella said calmly, “I mentioned before that your grandfather was sick, right p>

“Yes, mom p>

“Today, he needs to be treated in the hospital, so we’re here to accompany him p>

“I see. Mommy, let’s go see Grandpa now,” Dax said, getting out of bed and taking his mother’s hand.

Before Bella could stand up, Tristan appeared at the door, catching everyone’s attention.

“Daddy,” Dax beamed, looking at his father. “I want to meet Grandpa. Please take me to see him p>

Tristan smiled and took his son’s hand. “Alright, buddy. Let’s go meet him.” He then turned to Bella. “Father also wants to see you p>

Bella promptly stood up from the bed, ready to follow Tristan to her father-in-law’s room. Knowing that William was awake, she felt a mix of joy and worry about his current condition. Why was he suddenly asking to meet Dax?

“Mother, Aunty Noora, please wait here for a moment. Geoffrey will call you both later,” Tristan said.

“Sure, Tristan. Don’t worry about us; go meet your father first,” Natalie Wright said, nodding slightly.

Natalie knew what had happened here; her in-laws might have had the last moment to meet his closest family.

Bella felt Tristan’s tight and cold grip on her hand as she followed him into William’s room.

She tried hard not to show sadness when she saw William Sinclair sitting on the bed, his back resting in Fowler’s position. She did not see Lewis Sinclair or her butler, Alan, in the room. She only saw Daniel, who stood near the door.

Although a smile appeared on William’s lips when he saw them, Bella knew sadness radiated from the look in his eyes.

“Little Dax, Bella, please sit here,” William said weakly and slightly hoarse as he tapped the edge of the bed.

Dax hurriedly sat closer to William while Bella sat near his feet, covered by a white blanket.

Tristan didn’t join them; he just stood beside the bed near Bella. His expression looked calm, but his eyes were slightly crimson; a trace of tears could be seen there.

Bella smiled at William, trying not to show her sadness, “Father, how’s your condition?” she asked softly.

“Grandpa,” Dax called out while holding his hand. “You still look tired; you should sleep and rest,” he said worriedly.

“Little man, Grandpa is fine. Don’t worry,” William Sinclair smiled at his concerned grandson.

William took a silent breath, trying to maintain his composure, before looking at each family member. He saw his son, Tristan, looking gloomy and worried, then at Bella, holding back her sobs.

He turned back his gaze at his adorable little grandson, who looked confused and stared at him. He slowly raised his hand to caress his grandson’s soft hair before speaking to them:

“Bella, Tristan, and Little Dax, I’m sorry if I made you all worry,” a forced smile graced his weak, pale face. “I’ll be fine. Please, please, I beg you. You don’t need to be sad or worried about my condition, hmm p>

Tristan’s hands clenched tightly. He knew what his father was trying to do now, saying his final words to them. He knew this would happen today, but he still refused to accept it happening now.

William’s gloomy gaze was now fixed on Tristan. “My son, please take care of your Grandpa. Even though he always looks healthy on the outside, he is not; he is old. You have to check his condition every day p>

Tristan said nothing, but his eyes shook, staring back at his father.

“You must love Bella forever and never hurt her feelings. And… Please raise my grandchild to be a decent person William’s voice faded as tears came out of the corners of his eyes.

Bella lowered her head, unable to witness William express his last words to Tristan; she cried silently, only her tears falling.

Dax was visibly confused, looking at his Grandpa, who was now crying, but he said nothing.

“Dad, I promise you I will take care of them. Don’t worry about it,” Tristan said softly, but in his heart, he felt like a thousand nails were now stabbing him. He held himself from crying before them.

William smiled at him before turning to see Bella. He smiled at her and said, “My dear Bella p>

When he saw her lift her head and look at him, he continued, “I’m truly sorry for what happened in the past, Bella. Thank you for staying with us. I beg you for the last time, please take care of my father, son, and grandchild p>

The atmosphere felt even sadder when Bella started to sob. Although her sobs sounded soft, they could be heard clearly.