Chapter 224
Chapter 224 The Faded Photograph
Inside a sprawling estate, in one of its quiet bedrooms, an old man lay in bed while a team of medical staff moved briskly around him, running various tests. Standing nearby were three young people-two men and a woman.
The two young men were strikingly handsome-one with sharp, refined features and a clean, elegant air; the other with a dark, dangerous charm that was just as magnetic.
The girl beside them was dressed with flawless precision; her delicate, pretty features and soft, innocent expression gave her a fragile, ethereal beauty that stirred an instinctive urge to protect
her.
When the tests were finished, the doctor handed the report to the man standing in front and said, “Mr. Eric, there’s nothing seriously wrong with Mr. Merrick’s health. The emergency treatment today was very effective.
“And I have to say, the doctor who treated him was exceptionally skilled. Under such circumstances, not only did they stabilize his heart, but they also managed to ease the overall strain on his body. If you can find that doctor, I believe Mr. Merrick’s condition could be treated even more effectively p>
Eric lowered his gaze to the report in his hands. The numbers confirmed the doctor’s words- his grandfather’s condition had indeed stabilized. Ever since his assistant briefed him on the situation earlier, Eric had been trying to make sense of it. Just who could have upset his grandfather so badly that it triggered a heart episode?
The girl’s anxious gaze turned to him. In a soft voice, she asked, “Hey, is grandpa really going to be okay p>
The other young man looked equally worried. “Eric, are you sure grandpa’s all right p>
Eric nodded, his voice steady as he reassured them, “Grandpa is doing much better p>
The doctor added, “Sir, his condition is definitely improving, but I still suggest tracking down the doctor who provided the emergency care. It could make a real difference in his recovery p>
Eric
gave a slight nod and returned the report. Yes, it seemed they needed to find that person.
By then, Merrick had already regained consciousness. Eric quickly moved to the bedside, grasping his grandfather’s hand. “Grandpa, how are you feeling p>
His granddaughter rushed over as well, her eyes rimmed red. “Grandpa, you’re finally awake; you scared us half to death p>
Merrick gave a small nod and swept his gaze around the room, his voice faint and raspy. “Leave
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Once outside the room, Eric dismissed everyone else and kept only his assistant behind. “Who exactly did grandpa meet today p>
The assistant quietly recounted the events in detail.
“A girl?” Eric’s brows drew together.
“Yes,” the assistant said respectfully. “A girl p>
After everyone had gone, Merrick slowly pushed himself up in bed and opened the drawer of the bedside table. Inside was a small, locked box. He unlocked it, lifting the lid to reveal a single, timeworn photograph resting inside.
With trembling hands, Merrick picked up the photo. In it, a young girl was leaning against a man, smiling brightly; the man gazed down at her with a look full of warmth and adoration.
Merrick traced the image again and again, tears welling in his eyes. “She looks so much like her… far too much p>
If Lillian had seen the picture, she would have been just as stunned; the girl in the photo bore an uncanny resemblance to her.
Merrick thought back to the girl’s languid expression beneath the afternoon sun. If he hadn’t witnessed it himself, he never would have believed that two people could look so alike. He needed to investigate this. With that thought, he reached for his phone and dialed a number.
Later that night, Sebastian returned to the estate. The butler wasted no time in reporting what had happened.
Sebastian’s dark, obsidian eyes turned icy, his voice cold as he asked, “She really said that p>
“Yes,” the butler replied. “After Ms. Everly spoke, Ms. Sinclair was visibly upset and went straight to her room. She hasn’t come out since.” The butler relayed every detail.
“With
Sebastian’s brows knit tighter, his entire presence radiating displeasure. A chill clung to his voice as he ordered, “From now on, no one enters this estate without my permission.”” that, he turned and strode up the stairs.
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