âSomeone has done something to the car.â although Chloe Malan didnât say this, but he felt that something was off with the accident, âGo to the parking lot of Baohua Temple to check who did it.â
He didnât pay attention to her for only half a day and an accident happened.
Olive Steele watched the oil gauge went down all the way and her nervous heart was relieved a little.
She was sweating that her clothes was soaked.
She thought that when she was going to get over it, a dog suddenly jumped into the lane followed by a child.
She slammed the steering wheel for fear of hitting the child and hit the roadside flower bed instead.
She only heard bang and screaming. She wanted to ask Chloe Malan and her mother of they were okay, but suddenly everything was dark. She had no clue whatâs going on.
When she woke up, she found herself lying on the hospital. She opened her eyes and saw a full moon up there in the sky. The city light was glowing bright.
Her head hurt, her left arm couldnât be lifted, and her legs were heavy. Her whole body was a mess.
Everything was faint and floating as if she was having a dream, but it was dark. She heard someone calling her name over and over again. She wanted to answer, but her mouth was zipped. She could hardly open her eyes.
At that moment, she felt that her hand was being held.
She woke up and tried to sit up. He was stupefied for a small second before reaching out and touching her face, âYouâre awake.â
âIâm sorry. I must have worried you.â the palm holding her hand was familiar.
âYou scared me to death. I think I have to put you in a 24/7 monitoring in the future.â
âMy mother and Chloe, are they okay?â she asked anxiously.
âDonât worry. They only suffered a little bruise. They have gone home to rest.â
Olive Steele breathed a sigh of relief. At that time, she knew she couldnât escape the time. She could only try to minimize the impact of the car crash on them.
Something popped in her mind. She finally told him, âBabe, I think someone mess with my car.â
âDo you have anyone in mind?â when Kent Bai went to the temple to check the parking lot, he found out that the place was open and there were many cars. There was no surveillance camera either. It would be better if she could provide a clue right now.
âI donât know, Ophelia? Chloe and I met her and your mother in the temple.â
âWhy donât you think that itâs my mother?â
She shook her head, âIt wasnât her. She had a conversation with me in the hall. I could feel that her rejection and hostility were not as strong as before, probably because I saved her. But, Ophelia had a verbal clash with Chloe, but I just couldnât figure out how she managed to find people to do it in such a short time. She didnât know that we were there in the first place.â
Alan Hoyle kissed her forehead, âGive me a little time. I will uphold justice for you.â
It was about time to end all these nonsense.
âVery well.â she nodded, âwhat time is it?â
âAre you hungry? Do you want to eat something?â
âWhat about you? Have you eaten?â she stroked his head. She was worried that this man would forget to take care of him own self, âLetâs order fish, stirred fried veggies, and stewed ribs with sweet potato.â
âOkay.â as long as she wanted it, he would get it for her.
Olive Steele watched him made a phone call and ordered the food to her likings. This man really did love her.
When the food arrived, she wanted to get out of bed and started eating, but he stopped her, âDonât move. Iâll feed you.â
He used chopstick to feed her. She couldnât help laughing, âI feel like a baby. Here comes the train, say ah~â
âYouâre indeed a big baby.â Alan Hoyle stroked her hair and fed her. After she was done eating, he wet a towel and rubbed her face in the gentlest way.
âDoes it hurt?â
âIt hurts.â she lied, âDo you want to blow it for me? It wonât hurt of you blow it right.â
Olive Steele had learned a thing or two from her daughter. He gently kissed her face.
On the other side of the world, Aoba Hoyle grabbed Chloe Malanâs clothes. She was unhappy about it.
She kicked him off the bed.
Baohua Temple, old witch, Ophelia Meyer, brake failureâ¦
She suddenly turned over and stared straight to the ceiling, âLet me tell you something.â
âWhat is it?â
âToday is not an accident.â in fact, she wanted to tell Alan Hoyle this from the start, but she didnât want to scare him.
âDo you mean something orchestrated it?â
âWhen we left, the car was in a good condition. It was almost impossible for the brake to suddenly fail.â
She was telling him that Mrs. Hoyle and Ophelia Meyer were in the temple at the same time as them, âWell, of course the main target was Olive. Me and my godmother were incidental casualties.â
âMy mother wonât do something like this.â
âItâs not that I suspect your mother. Itâs just that she has possible motives, but the most important thing here is Ophelia. If only you had seen the hatred in her eyes when she saw Olive. I swear even Buddha will fear her. I donât know whether it was her personal agenda or a collaborative one with your mother. It is probably one of them. Iâm just guessing.â
âBelieve me, my mother wonât do something like that. Itâs not her style. She will use money to send people away.â
âWell, sheâs your mother. Itâs only natural for you to defend her. Sleep. We have to wake up early in the morning tomorrow to visit Olive.â she didnât want to argue with him on this matter. It was a waste of breath to tell this man that his mother was crooked.
She believed that Olive Steele must have had the same suspicion, but she didnât know whether Olive Steele would tell Alan Hoyle about it or not for she liked to bury things for herself. But, if Olive Steele wouldnât tell, Chloe Malan would. She wouldnât let go of Ophelia Meyer easily this time.
However, she had most of her bet on Ophelia Meyer. The old witch, Mrs. Hoyle didnât seem to be hostile today. But, again, the old ladyâs mind was hard to guess. Only God knew what trick she was playing.
Early in the morning, all the family member woke up and went to the hospital. Aoba Hoyle was too.
They rushed to Olive Steeleâs ward. When they looked at her laughing and talking, the big stone weighing their mind all night fell to the ground.
Mr. Steele said to Alan Hoyle, âYou have stayed up all night. You should go back and get some sleep.â
âItâs okay.â Alan Hoyle wanted to keep his wife close. He felt at ease when he looked at her.
Olive Steele stroked his head, âBe obedient. Go back and get some sleep. You can come back again tonight to accompany me.â
He didnât sleep much last night. After midnight, he narrowed his eyes and lied on the sofa, but it was uncomfortable for him.
âDad, Iâm here. I will take a good care of mommy.â Annie said.
Alan Hoyle picked up his daughter and kissed her, âYou have to be good, okay?â
Annie learned from Olive Steele and stroked his head, âYou too have to be good.â
The little girl made everyone laughed.
Alan Hoyle couldnât help laughing too. His fatigue seemed to be lifted up from his body, âWell, if you need anything, you can use mommyâs phone to call daddy.â
âOkay!â
âIâll go back and come back later.â Alan Hoyle said to his wife.
He left the room and Chloe Malan followed, âAlan, wait.â
âWhatâs the matter?â he turned around and asked.
Chloe Malan pulled him into a quiet corner and told him her guessed she had last night.
Alan Hoyle looked at her, âI didnât expect you to be so thoughtful this time.â
âWhat? You donât believe me?â
âOlive guessed the same. I will deal with this matter myself. I suggest you focus on your relationship with Aoba. You have to decide whether you are serious or that he is only a rebound. Think carefully or else, you will regret it later.â Alan Hoyle dropped the word and left without waiting for her to reply.
Chloe Malan froze for a moment. She felt like the dark corner of her heart was being exposed to the sun. Now, she had nothing to hide.
Before leaving the hospital, Alan Hoyle went to see a doctor.
âMy wifeâs sight is sometimes blurry. What does this mean?â