Chapter 1725
She'd just returned from the hospital to the solitude of her office when this annoying kid showed up
again.
She'd never met a man this clingy before.
"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at the hospital with your father?â
Byran shrugged. âDad's doing better. You wouldn't believe how well he was doing. Since my sister
visited him this morning, heâs been like a different person. He's not only taking his medicine, but
heâs also eating on his own, saying he wants to get out of the hospital and make it up to his
daughter. So, naturally, I've got nothing to worry about.â
Ida frowned after hearing Byran mention his sister. She knew he was referring to Ellinor.
But she wondered if he still remembered his other sister, the one who wasn't as pleasant.
âWhat are you staring at me for, Ida? Are you unhappy to see me?â Byran pouted.
Ida gave him a disdainful look. âWell, you're just in time. I've got something to ask you.â
Byran's eyes sparkled. âWhat is it, Ida? Whatever you ask, I'll tell you everything.â
Ida was serious. She was not in the mood for his jokes. âI want to know when your sister was
released. Do you know anything about it?"
Byran was puzzled. âMy sister? Released from where? Didn't you see my sister this morning at the
hospital? What's this all about?â
Ida scowled. âI'm not asking about Ellinor. I'm asking about your real sister, Patricia. She's out. Did
you know that?â
Byran looked surprised. âWhat? Patricia is out? When did this happen?â
âI'm asking you, and you're asking me back?â
Byran was confused. âWell, I don't know; that's why I'm asking you! I haven't heard anything about
this, Ida. How did you find out Patricia was released?â
Ida didn't doubt Byran. âSomeone saw her on the avenue.â
Byran furrowed his brows. âThat's strange. If Patricia was released, why wouldn't she come home?
My mother isn't at our house in Greenhaven either; she's at Howard Mountain Villa for recuperation.
Patricia didn't go home or go to see our mom, so what is she doing alone out there? Where is she
staying?â
Ida massaged her forehead. âI shouldn't have asked you. I ask you one question, and you ask me a
thousand. How am I supposed to know more about your familyâs affairs than you do?â
Byran was unperturbed. âOur familyâs affairs will soon be your affairs too, Ida. Don't you remember?
We're getting married soon.â
Ida had had enough of his irrelevant chatter. She turned her back on him, pondering about Patricia.
Byran scooted closer. âId4, are you worried that Patricia is going to hurt Ellinor again?â
Ida raised an eyebrow. âWhat do you think? Your sister has already done plenty of harm to Ellinor.â
Byran looked worried. âI know Patricia was wrong and has some serious issues, but I think she
wouldn't repeat her mistakes after all these years of rehabilitation.â
Ida laughed. âReally? You're looking at your sister through rose-colored glasses. Ever heard of the
saying, âA leopard never changes its spots"?â
Byran didn't like hearing his sister be spoken about this way, but considering what Patricia had
done, he had no rebuttal.
âFine, Ida! I know what you're worried about. I'll go home and ask if anyone knows about Patriciaâs
release. If they do, I'll let you know immediately. We'll also make sure she stays at home under our
watchful eyes. That should suffice, right?â