Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations
Mrs. Olsen was startled slightly when she heard the name âUncle Olsenâ. âHow do you know him?â
Upon hearing this, Keira knew that Taylor probably hadnât told her that Uncle Olsen had arrived. No wonder Taylor seemed a bit guilty when Mrs. Olsen asked him to leave.
However, Keira wouldnât shy away from these matters and replied, âEllis informed him of your unconscious state, and he rushed here overnight. Heâs been in the parking lot downstairs for over twenty-four hours.â
When Mrs. Olsen heard this, she clenched her fists, a touch of worry suddenly coloring her face. She turned her head and asked, âHas he been to the ward?
âNo.â
Keira became curious. âThe first day he arrived, it seemed like he stood outside for a while, and then he stayed in the parking lot downstairs. And today, it seemed like he wanted to visit you in the ward, but Taylor stopped him.â
âItâs not Taylorâs fault,â Mrs. Olsen answered. âI wonât see him. We made a promise that we would never meet again, not even in death.â
Keira was stunned.
Never meet again, even in death?
Even if they were once lovers, and even if they had broken up, would anyone speak such ruthless words?
The attitude of Uncle Olsen toward Mrs. Olsen made it clear that he was deeply in love with her. What exactly happened between them?
She was curious, but seeing the sorrow on Mrs. Olsenâs face, she knew there were some questions she couldnât ask.
Mrs. Olsen changed the subject. âHow is old Mrs. Horton doing?
Keira sighed, âSheâs quite elderly, and the prognosis isnât optimistic.â
Even with a miracle drug, it could only extend her life by two or three more years.
Mrs. Olsen nodded, then looked at her and said, âKeira, I used to think I shouldnât interfere too much with your life, so I didnât ask much. But now, Iâm your mother, so thereâs something I must ask. What exactly is going on with you and Lewis? Why did you get married?â
At this, Keira could only give a wry smile. âActually, I donât know either.â
âYou donât know?â
Mrs. Olsen was stunned. âHow could you not know?â
Keira then began to explain. âIsla forced me to cut ties with Jake by marrying someone randomly. When I went to the courthouse to get the certificate, I was told that I was already married, and the other party was Lewis-
Mrs. Olsen immediately grasped her hand. âIsla actually forced you into marriage? How could you be so foolish to agree to such a thing?!
Keira didnât respond.
But Mrs. Olsen understood something. âWas it that same old pattern? Was Poppy Hill emotionally blackmailing you again? Youâre bearing too much suffering, Keira⦠Even if Poppy Hill received her punishment, I would still despise her intenselyâ¦â
Keira saw her expression was amiss, fearful she would fall into self-blame again, so she said, âProbably only Grandma Horton knows the specifics of my marriage to Lewis. Iâm thinking, once her condition improves a bit and she comes toâ¦â
Mrs. Olsen cut in immediately. âCan her condition get better?
Keira nodded and added, âThereâs a research institute in Clance that has developed a miracle drug for Alzheimerâs disease. Iâm planning on trying it out for Grandma.â
The miracle drug was for treating memory loss. Old Mrs. Horton was getting on in years, and her body couldnât take much more.
But she couldnât just let Grandma live out her remaining days in confusion. If she could regain her mental clarity, Lewis would probably be happier too.
Mrs. Olsen nodded and said, âThe spots in the Clance Research Institute are hard to come by. Does the Horton family have a connection now? If not, I can helpâ¦â
When Keira heard this, she looked at Mrs. Olsen. âMom, do you have that many connections in Clance?â
Mrs. Olsen lowered her head. âI have some.â
Suddenly, Keira asked, âWho exactly are you?â
Keira had always known that Mrs. Olsen was different from others. She seemed to have no family of her own, living in Oceanion with Aunt South, and the company belonging to the Olsen family that Mrs. Olsen managed was small, providing just enough to make ends meet for the family.
They now could make money only because she helped out with her identity as Dr. Southâ¦
In the past, the Olsen family in Oceanion could only be considered middle-class class and unremarkable.
Yet Mrs. Olsenâs way of speaking and her views when discussing certain topics, even her own opinions on socioeconomics, stood out.
When Keira was a child, she often eavesdropped on Mrs. Olsenâs conversations with Isla.
She would pretend to clean the floor, squatting on the ground with a rag in hand, working while listening to her share many interesting anecdotes.
Keiraâs achievements today couldnât be separated from Mrs. Olsenâs influence. However, she had never asked or inquired about Mrs. Olsenâs personal affairs because she felt unworthy.
But now it was different.
Mrs. Olsen was her biological mother, and she was curious about her motherâs background.
Mrs. Olsen touched her head. âIsla has been unable to see through my background for so many years. I didnât expect you, Keira, to be so sharp and intelligent.â
After that, she sighed. âBut I only want you to be Keira from Oceanion, and not to delve into my pastâ¦â
Hearing this, Keira sighed.
Her biological motherâs secrets seemed a bit too numerous!
Well, better not to ask.
They had lived in Oceanion for over twenty years without any trouble, right? Just as Keira thought about this, she heard footsteps at the door. She turned around to see Ellis knocking before he entered.
Upon seeing Mrs. Olsen awake, he immediately clutched his chest. âMrs. Olsen, youâre awake! Thatâs really great! Uncle Olsen will be relieved to know this!â However, when he mentioned Uncle Olsen, Mrs. Olsenâs eyes flickered, and then she said coldly and politely, âIâm fine now. Thank you for your concern.â âHey, itâs nothing,â Ellis waved his hand. âUncle Olsen said, your matters are my matters. Do you have any other requests?
Mrs. Olsen shook her head. âIâm fine. Tell your Uncle Olsen to go back.â
Hearing this, Ellis darted around, and he spoke again. âUncle Olsen can go back, but before he leaves, thereâs one last thing he wants to do.â
Mrs. Olsen was taken aback, âWhat is it?â
Ellis smiled, âBefore we knew that Keira was actually your daughter, Uncle Olsen did some wrong things to Miss Olsen. He wants to apologize in person. So, he would like to invite Mrs. Olsen and Miss Olsen to a meal. Would that be acceptable?â
Uncle Olsen had traveled such a long distance to come here, hesitating at the door of the hospital room, too intimidated to enter.
What was that about ânever meeting again in life and deathâ?
It must have been Mrs. Olsen who kept Uncle Olsen at bay.
Ellis just wanted to test the waters and see if there was still a chance.
But Mrs. Olsen looked down. âIâm not feeling well, so I wonât go.â
Ellis chuckled. âThen what about Miss Olsen? She said she would listen to her momâ¦â
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Olsen couldnât help but laugh. She looked at Keira and saw her complexion a bit red. Her fingers tightened slightly, and then as if making up her mind, Mrs. Olsen said, âKeira should go and see him..â