Chapter 60
Gregory gave a slight nod. When he felt Fiona’s resentful gaze on him, he turned to look at her.
Sensing the tension, the doctor quickly explained, “Given Mrs. Jacobson’s current condition, I reduced the dosage of the
sedative.”
That was why Fiona hadn’t fallen asleep and was instead glaring at Gregory. If looks could kill, he would have been torn apart on
the spot.
For a moment, the ward fell into silence.
The doctor wiped away a cold sweat.
From what Fiona had just said, it wasn’t hard to guess that she was Gregory’s mother–in–law. That put him in a tough spot–he
couldn’t afford to offend either side.
“You can leave now,” Gregory said calmly after a brief pause.
The doctor hesitated, then cautiously asked, “Mr. Sinclair, should I inform your family of your injury?”
At those words, Fiona’s fierce gaze flickered with guilt. After all, she was the one who’d struck first. If Gregory decided to pursue
the matter, Anathea would inevitably be dragged into it. That thought filled Flona with regret. She wished she had controlled her
temper better.
However, Gregory simply replied, “No need.”
Fiona was momentarily stunned.
Not daring to question him further, the doctor nodded and quickly left.
Gregory and Fiona remained in the room. Fiona looked at him, as if wanting to say something but hesitating.
“If you have something to say, just say it, Mrs. Jacobson,” Gregory said, catching her conflicted expression.
“Why?” Fiona asked.
“It’s just a minor injury. It’s not worth mentioning,” Gregory replied indifferently, his face as emotionless as ever.
Fiona’s heart ached for Anathea. How could anyone stand living with such a cold, unfeeling husband?
Yet Anathea, her precious daughter–who’d been cherished and adored all her life–had endured it in silence for five whole years.
She regretted ever agreeing to Adam’s decision to marry Anathea to Gregory.
If Anathea hadn’t married him, she might still be the bright, carefree woman she once was. But there was no undoing the past.
Fiona let out a deep breath. With no one else in the room, she had no reason to hold back
Looking him in the eye, she said solemnly, “Mr. Sinclair, Nat doesn’t know anything about what happened back then. She’s.
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innocent.”
“Innocent?” Gregory chuckled coldly. “And what about my friends? Were they not innocent? Did they deserve to die just because Adam wanted to satisfy his own greed?”
Fiona was shaken by the hatred in his eyes. It was so intense, it was as though he wanted to tear Adam apart.
No wonder he treated Anathea this way. Marrying his enemy’s daughter was already a humiliation. And now, Gregory had to see her every day and constantly be reminded of the past.
“But some things aren’t as simple as they seem-”
“Enough,” Gregory cut her off icily. There was no way he would believe any of their excuses. He only trusted the evidence before
him.
And Adam was the culprit, without a doubt.
Fiona opened her mouth as if to argue, but in the end, she swallowed her words and shook her head helplessly.
Gregory had no intention of wasting more time. He glanced at his watch and said emotionlessly, “I have things to do. Goodbye.”
With that, he stood up and walked toward the door.
“So, what do you plan to do with Nat?” Fiona suddenly asked just as he grabbed the doorknob.
Her question made him pause.
