Chapter 666


    The more Caleb looked at Skr, the more convinced he became. In his view, Joe was nothing but


    a wolf in sheep’s clothing.


    Caleb had believed this since he was a child, and now he was more convinced than ever.


    Skr couldn’t help butugh. “Last night, a family member was admitted to the hospital. I was


    worried all night and didn’t sleep well. Let’s go. I need to get a cup of coffee.”


    Caleb scratched his head. He felt a bit awkward. “Sorry, I misunderstood.”


    Even though it was a misunderstanding, he still believed Joe was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Skr


    was just being deceived by Joe’s appearance.


    One day, she would see Joe’s true nature.


    Edwin and Molly arrived at the hospital around noon. Molly didn’t enter the ward but waited outside.


    When Edwin appeared in the ward, Gloria was having lunch. She had a bowl of light, easily


    digestible chicken soup.


    “Mom, how are you feeling today?” Edwin asked.


    Gloria gave him a cold look. She replied ndly, “A bit better.”


    At least she was still alive and hadn’t been angered to death. She was still hanging on.


    Edwin was used to Gloria’s cold demeanor toward him over the years. After all, she was his mother.


    He spoke gently, “I brought some tomato soup. I checked with Dr. Colon, and he said you could


    have it.”


    Molly had personally made the tomato soup. She spent the whole morning on it with great care.


    Gloria acknowledged with a nod. “That’s thoughtful. I’ll have itter.”


    Edwin was not one for these gestures, so this had to be Molly’s idea.


    After all these years, Molly’s patience and tactics had kept her by Edwin’s side. Unfortunately, the


    things they had done together still made Gloria sick whenever she thought about them.


    It was probably divine retribution that neither could have children, even through IVF.


    “Mom, I was wrongst night. I shouldn’t have argued with you. I know that while anyone could hurt


    Joe, you never would,” Edwin said softly.


    Gloria’s expression eased a bit. “You’re right about that. No one else will look out for Joe like I will.”


    “Joe is my son and my only child. I care about him and would never harm him. Mom, we both want


    what’s best for him,” Edwin continued.


    Gloria frowned, “You may want children, but none of the women around you can bear them. You


    didn’t care about Joe when you were younger. Now that you’re older, you want to step in as a


    father?


    “Isn’t it toote? Joe can handle things on his own now. He’s not the same child who needed


    protection. You need to see him as he is and stop meddling in his affairs.”


    “Mom, I’m still his father. I would never harm him,” Edwin said, frowning. He had been a foolish


    young man. Besides, everyone around him was doing the same. He never thought his body would


    give out.


    Gloria let


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    more disciplined and self–controlled than you. He demands almost obsessively high standards from


    himself. Yes, you are his father, but you fall far short of him.”


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    That was a fact. The Martin family didn’t pass on the business to Edwin because hecked the


    capability. Joe took over Martin Group when he was just 20 years old. Under Joe’s leadership, the


    Martin Group thrived even more.


    Edwin’s face darkened as if his deepest insecurities wereid bare. “Mom, there’s no point in


    discussing this now. The most important thing is for you to focus on your health and recover as soon


    as possible.”


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