Chapter 338

Chapter 338 Substantial Settlement

Cordelia accompanied Elijah back to the Hansen Manor.

How long had it been since she had set foot here?

Everything here remained unchanged, just as it was before.

But it felt different to her.

As they walked, Cordelia accidentally touched Elijah's hand.

His hand was cold.

Cordelia reassured him, saying, "Gabe was fine just before. Everything

will be alright.”

However, despite her words, seeing the anxious atmosphere in the

Hansen Manor, Cordelia knew that Gabe might truly be in a bad

condition.

Suddenly, Elijah tightly held her hand.

"I feel the same way now as I did when I found out about your car

accident.

Cordelia, you must stay safe and sound.”

Elijah's emotions were obviously in turmoil, and his words were

somewhat incoherent.

At this moment, Cordelia leaned in and gently hugged him, patting his

back. "Don't be afraid. I think Gabe has something to say to you."

His last words, perhaps?

Elijah didn't want to hear them

Just like when Tristan was hanging with him on that cliff before Tristan

cut the rope, he said, "Elijah, live well and take care of my sister for me.”

As time passed, he had almost forgotten about it, but at that moment,

those memories were suddenly clear and vivid.

Cordelia had no choice but to support Elijah and lead him into the

Hansen Manor.

The servants were all in the living room, but Cordelia paid no attention

to them. She took Elijah upstairs.

When Gideon saw Cordelia, a glint of light appeared in his clouded

eyes.

But he quickly hid it.

Cordelia politely addressed him as Sir Hansen before taking Elijah into

Gabe's room.

Two doctors were standing by Gabe's bedside, both wearing helpless

expressions.

Gabe smiled at them and said, "I know my own condition, and I know

you've all done your best.

Elijah is here? Cordelia too? Good, good. Doctors, please leave. I want

to speak to my son and daughter-in-law."

Cordelia was taken aback by Gabe referring to her as his daughter-in-

law.

But this wasn't the time to dwell on that.

"Dad!" Elijah stepped forward, his eyes slightly red

Gabe let out a long sigh. "Elijah, after I'm gone, take care of your

mother. She has suffered a lot in the Hansen family. I hope she can live

for herself from now on.”

Cordelia was shocked.

So Gabe had known about his own condition all along and had

intentionally separated from Edith?

Was the pharmacist also a ruse?

This seemed to be the only explanation now.

Otherwise, how could Gabe and Edith, who appeared to have such a

good relationship, divorce so easily? He had even given Edith a

substantial settlement...

Now, it seemed that Gabe was still the kind and loving elder that

Cordelia remembered.

"Elijah, don't be sad. I was selfish. I'm tired and wanted to leave first,"

Gabe smiled, but his eyelids were getting heavier.

At that moment, the urgent sound of high heels came from outside the

door.

"Gabe, Gabe..."

Gabe struggled to open his eyes again.

"Good child, please leave the room. Let me have a private conversation

with your mother," he said.

Cordelia helped Elijah up and left Gabe's room.

As soon as they stepped outside, Elijah tightly hugged her, burying his

face in her neck.

Cordelia felt tears on her neck.

Even men cried sometimes, and this was the first time Cordelia had

seen Elijah cry.

He was just like any other person, with his joys, anger, sorrow, and

happiness, and he could make mistakes too.

At that moment, his image in her heart became complete, no longer as

distant as before.