Chapter 142
"Well, I know that you care about me. But I just hope that I could get better soon and stop troubling you
any further."
Looking at Skr, who was lying on the sofa, a glimpse of hatred shed across Valerie''s face. Did this
man not desire her at all?
She didn''t want to give up.
"Well, I''ll ask Harvey to get a new doctor to look at your condition."
"Okay."
After hearing Valerie''s answer, Skr Hondy down and soon fell asleep.
......
Grandmother Hond had long known about the issues that were bothering Skr. However, she once
thought that he would be able to settle his affairs regarding Valerie Rae''s ident and Coralie
Chariott''s miscarriage, but when Lillian Ford went to her again and again and said that Valerie was
going to be her daughter-inw, Grandmother Hond could no longer stay put anymore.
On Monday afternoon, when Valerie was at work, Grandmother Hond had asked for Skr to meet
her at home.
When Skr reached her house, Grandmother Hond''s face darkened, "Are you going to marry
Valerie?"
Skr sat on the sofa without saying a word.
He couldn''t lie to his grandmother.
When Grandmother Hond saw that Skr had remained silent, she was distressed, "Skye, although I
am old, I could still see things clearly. I could tell how different you were within the short time you spent
with Coralie. It was a stark contrastpared to the years you had spent with Valerie."
She loved her grandson the most.
Skr had been on good terms with Valerie since they were young, mainly because they went to the
same school. Since they lived close to each other, they went to school together all the time.
However, his attitude towards Valerie was obvious. He only saw her as a friend.
"Valerie broke her leg in order to save Coralie. Now, she also suffers from a serious psychological
disorder."
Skr said.
"She should treat her disorder. Sure, she may have saved Coralie, but you shouldn''t let the Rae family
grandson''s lifelong happiness for her leg, could I?"
Grandmother Hond loved her grandson very much.
Skr was touched. His grandmother was right. If he were to marry Valerie, happiness would only
"Actually, if it''s just a leg injury, I''llpensate the Rae family. However, Valerie developed a serious
psychological issue after her leg injury. If I were to leave her, she would hurt herself. She had even
attempted suicide before."
Skr''s voice was hoarse. Although he had tried to take a break from Valerie recently, he still couldn''t
have a good rest.
"s."
Grandmother Hond sighed. Everyone knew that Valerie had attempted to self-harm before too.
"Although the Rae family and the Hond family are not partners, we would still work with each other in
business. If Valerie were to injure herself because of me, the Hond family would then be implicated."
The fate of the Hond Group was also contingent on Valerie.
"It''s just a meager share and a little money. I''m still alive and the Hond family could handle such
matters. Just worry about your own business."
Grandmother Hond patted Skr''s hand.
Her grandson was the most sensible, but because he was too thoughtful, she couldn''t rest assured.
......
Skr came out of his grandmother''s house and went straight back to thepany. As soon as he
parked his car, he saw Amelia Harington standing at the elevator, waiting for him.
All the mothers in the world would care for their children. What she feared most was that Skr would
change his mind and call off the engagement with Valerie. In her opinion, Valerie''s current condition
could not stand this blow at all. However, Skr''s actions showed that he did not intend to marry
Valerie at all.
"Skr,"
As soon as Amelia saw Skr getting off the car, she immediately went over to him.
"Auntie, what''s the matter?"
Skr was at the door of the elevator. He did not press the button of the elevator. He merely stood still
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and talked to Amelia.
"Skr, I know that the engagement is between you and Valerie. But Valerie is shy, and she is
embarrassed to urge you into such matters. I''m worried about her illness. So, I''m here to ask you about
your n and if you had considered the engagement date. Maybe I should..."
"Auntie, I don''t think this matter is between me and Valerie. It involves both the Hond Group and the
Rae family too. There are too many factors to consider."
Before Amelia could finish speaking, Skr had already interrupted her.
Skr had been looking for the best way to solve this matter, especially after the talk with his
grandmother. Skr was more certain that he should find a way to persuade the Rae family into giving
up.
He had to make the Rae family think that he was not suitable for Valerie.
"Skr, I understand, but Valerie''s condition is too serious. I''m really afraid that she would do
something reckless again, just like thest time..."
Amelia had no way now. For Valerie''s sake, she had to force Skr in person.
Fortunately, the Rae family and the Hond family were well-matched, and Skr''s background was
reputable enough.
"Auntie Harington, I will think about it."
Skr was polite enough towards Amelia.
After that, he pressed the button on the elevator and went up. Before the elevator doors closed, he said
to Amelia, "Auntie Harington, I hope that you could concentrate on curing Valerie''s illness for the time
being."
The elevator doors then closed.
Skr recalled Amelia''s words just now. He became even clearer about his wants and realized that he
was extremely reluctant to marry Valerie.
......
However, Amelia was not stupid.
After seeing how Skr had treated her, Amelia went to visit the Hond family together with Valerie
with a lot of gifts over the weekend.
She went to send the gifts to Lillian.
Valerie had mentioned it to Skr before she left that she wanted to visit Lillian. However, Skr knew
about her intentions.
Valerie was never empty-handed whenever she visited Lillian.
In addition, she learned Lillian''s preferences thoroughly. She loved limited luxuries items but she had
always had a bad taste. She liked eye-catching things. Therefore, whenever Valerie went out of her
way to buy these things for her, Lillian would be delighted.
In fact, Skr had bought much for Lillian too, but she didn''t mind having more gifts.
"Oh, Amelia, wee!"
Lillian opened the door and saw Amelia and Valerie standing at the door with bags of gifts. She smiled
and weed them warmly.
This kind of inws seemed to be the best in Lillian''s eyes.
"Auntie Ford, these are all gifts for you. I think they would suit you well."
Valerie said obediently. She was in a wheelchair.
She knew very well how to use her leg injury to her benefit. Obviously, she could wear the prosthesis.
However, on important asions, she would always confine herself to a wheelchair to subtly remind
the person that was responsible for it.