Chapter 21 - 21: What is Your Relationship with this Molly Walker?

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“Aren’t you disappointed about Molly?”

Having his thoughts unveiled, Joshua Thompson just laughed casually, “What’s there to be disappointed about? Can’t I still treat her as my sister even if she isn’t?”

It had become a routine to look out for Molly lately.

He had already made up his mind that if Molly was not Ivy, he would still treat her as his sister.

Damian Thompson was well aware of his thoughts, “Dad won’t allow it, and Gillian will get upset too.”

Upon hearing Gillian Thompson, Joshua smirked mischievously, “If I take Molly as my sister and not you guys, then if she gets mad at this, won’t she be even madder when Ivy comes back?”

He had no idea that this remark would indeed turn out to be prophetic.

In the middle of their conversation, they entered the mansion along with their vehicle. Upon walking into the hall, they immediately noticed the sight of Daniel Thompson, who was seated in the centre with his back to them.

Dressed in a traditional tunic suit, Daniel Thompson, seated on a revolving chair, turned around. His black-and-white hair fashioned into a pompadour, still revealing the handsome features from his youth even though he was already past his prime.

“Dad.”

Daniel Thompson glanced at Joshua with a sombre expression, “Joshua, what exactly is your relationship with that Molly?”

He was aware of yesterday’s events at the banquet, as well as the fact that Joshua had ruined the collaboration between both families. A simple inquiry had uncovered the root of the matter.

Again with this…

Knowing that it was hard to deal with his father’s concerns, Joshua Thompson decided not to offer much explanation, but instead confronted him matter-of-factly. “I want to treat her as my sister.”

Daniel Thompson tensed up, “Just… Just because of this?”

Joshua shrugged, “Well, what do you expect? Do you really want me to marry her? As long as you don’t mind the Gallagher family pointing at you and screaming, I guess it isn’t a problem for me.”

“You brat, what kind of nonsense are you talking about?!” Daniel Thompson cursed and angrily tossed the cup beside him at Joshua, “You already have a sister, what do you need another one for?”

“Gillian was adopted by you, not me. Since I lost my real sister, is it wrong for me to want another one?”

After hearing this, Daniel Thompson didn’t utter a word for a while.

The loss of their youngest daughter has always been a sore point for the Thompson family.

He leaned back on his chair, momentarily appearing as if he had been drained of all his energy.

“You want to take her as your sister because she resembles your Aunt, isn’t that

Joshua kept silent. Daniel merely snorted in disdain.

“I know your feelings for your Aunt are deep since she did raise you for a few years, but that girl can’t be Ivy.”

He had investigated Molly. Except for the slightly improved livelihood after marrying Michael Gallagher, her past life was one filled with trials and tribulations.

Because she was orphaned, she was basically bullied by classmates from primary school to university.

He had thoroughly dug into everything about Sunnydale City. If Molly was Ivy, what exactly had they been doing all these years?

He did not want to admit it, nor did he want it to be true.

“Speaking of which, Damian,” Daniel Thompson seemed to recall something and gave an order, “Yesterday, your mother kept saying that she had seen Ivy and seemed to be mentally well. Investigate who the guests were yesterday and find out who came into contact with your mother.”

When he mentioned Amanda Leaford, Daniel Thompson’s voice softened significantly.

Ever since their daughter disappeared, Amanda’s mental state had been erratic. Perhaps, once they find Ivy, Amanda’s condition might improve.

Yesterday’s banquet had a fair number of attendees. He had no idea what happened to his wife. Their only course of action was to investigate the guests.

“Okay.” Damian Thompson responded with a gentle nod.

He was aware of this matter too. After finding his mother yesterday, her mood had noticeably improved.

Joshua was mindlessly scrolling through his cell phone, seeing that their conversation was over, he hastily got up to leave.

Daniel Thompson stopped him, “If you want her to be your sister, she should meet us. Invite her over for dinner tomorrow.’

Daniel Thompson’s words surprised Joshua Thompson, who asked excitedly, “Are you serious?”

So he agreed?

Seeing Joshua’s excitement, Daniel scoffed, “I suppose the friend you wanted me to meet was her. You’ve set your heart on this one woman all these years.

I’d like to see what makes her so special.”

Regardless of Daniel’s intentions, Joshua couldn’t help his lips from curling into a smile at the thought of his father meeting Molly Walker.

Daniel interpreted this smile in his own way.

If his youngest son truly had feelings for that girl, it could be trouble. Rather than wait until the situation became difficult, it would be better to nip it in the bud.

In the hospital, beside Michael Gallagher’s bed…

Lana Lewis held the hands of Michael and Isabelle Richardson, tears streaming down her face.

“My dear son… Molly please, get married for good luck. Look at your injuries…” Lana faltered, her eyes red and watery.

Michael sighed wearily, “It was an electrical short-circuit that caused the fire. It was a simple accident.”

“That’s more reason to get married for good luck!” Lana contracted her pupils at the mention of “fire.” She quickly hugged him close, “You are my cherished son. Of my two sons, I love you the most. Listen to me, consider marrying Isabelle.”

Isabelle Richardson looked anxiously at Michael Gallagher upon hearing these words.

Michael’s long lashes cast a shadow over his pale, tightly drawn lips.

Lana continued, “Your younger brother is less understanding than you. I wouldn’t care if it were him. However, you’re the heir to the Gallagher family. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Only by marrying Isabelle can you secure your position.”

Hearing Lana’s favoritism, Isabelle felt a tingling sensation on her scalp.

Seeing the grim expression on Michael’s face, she wished she could immediately silence Lana.

She had only mentioned the concept of marrying for good luck to Lana. She hadn’t expected Lana to reveal her partiality so blatantly.

Xavier Gallagher was the most respected member of the Gallagher family and Lana’s pride when he was alive.

Isabelle had to admit that someone like Xavier Gallagher indeed deserved to be the pride of his parents.

A brilliant student who was polite and handsome, with a fair sense of justice — he was simply everyone’s darling. Like Damian Thompson, the eldest son of the Thompson family, he was the talk of Sunnydale City.

As for Michael of those times, apart from creating trouble and being good-looking, he barely had any merits.

With Xavier’s death, Michael turned overnight into a cold, ruthless heir of the Gallagher family. Still, in Lana’s eyes, he remained the good-for-nothing Michael of days gone by.

The memory-stricken Lana had room only for Xavier in her heart.

Having known this brutal fact, Michael became more indifferent.

In the past, he would have been hurt, but now he had become indifferent.

As thoughts of his mother’s diagnosis came to mind, Michael looked at Lana’s expectant eyes. He swallowed the words he was about to say.

No matter how scandalous the rumors about him and Isabelle were, he never really considered marrying her.

But his mother’s time was running out.

And his divorce with Molly was inevitable.

If he couldn’t marry the woman he loved, then it wouldn’t matter who he married.

A heavy weight seemed to settle in his heart, making the red veins in his eyes more prominent.

His voice hoarse and suppressed, he said, “Give me some time to think.” Hearing this, Isabelle was so overjoyed that her eyes glistened with unshed tears.

Michael brooded on the words, perhaps…. he had agreed?