Chapter 440


    Meroy noticed that Jenna looked very haggard and distraught. It was apparent that she was very


    anxious. Hence, she spilled the beans and attempted tofort her. "To be frank, Madam, Old


    Madam may be right. After all, she is getting old. Everyone will eventually die one day. It''s normal


    for a person to experience signs and symptoms such as these at her age. Don''t worry too much


    about it."


    Jenna was feeling very anxious and uneasy. Vivian had said a lot that day when she came over.


    This had never happened before. It was apparent that she was aware of her health condition, which


    was why she asked her toe over and instructed Meroy to hand her the ounts book and the


    records of the family history. Now that she thought about it, it was as if Vivian was prepared to leave


    any moment. Jenna was filled with anguish and tears coursed down her cheeks.


    "Meroy, we don''t have any control over life and death, but we must bring her to the hospital when


    she is unwell, whether she likes it or not. We are part of the Richards Group. Grandma has


    contributed a lot to the development of the Richards Group. Hence, no matter how busy we are, we


    cannot neglect her. There''s nothing more important than that." Upon finishing her sentence, Jenna


    demanded, "Meroy, Grandma already knows what happened to Richards Group, doesn''t she?"


    She asked in a low voice as she looked at Meroy.


    Meroy thought for a moment before she shook her head. "Madam, it doesn''t seem likely. I don''t


    think she knows. After all, she is experiencing some hearing problems and her eyesight is getting


    worse. It''s impossible for her to get wind of the news. I did not tell her as well, as she has been


    worrying about a lot of stuff for her entire lifetime. Now that you guys are here, even if something


    happens to thepany, I feel that we should not let her worry."


    "Good, well done. Thank you, Meroy." Jenna heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing what she said.


    "Meroy, you are right. Don''t tell Grandma what happened to thepany. It''s our turn to deal with


    the issue. You must not let her hear the news, no matter what."


    Looking at Jenna''s gaunt face, Meroy nodded solemnly.


    After instructing her, Jenna spun around and headed towards Vivian''s bedroom.


    Meroy followed suit.


    Although she nodded her head in agreement when Jenna insisted in bringing her to the hospital,


    she knew very well that bringing her to the hospital would not help much at her age. After all, Meroy


    was a doctor. For Vivian''s heart condition, she had already been inserted with lots of catheters and


    it was impossible to insert any more. Besides, her organs were deteriorating pretty quickly. It was


    near impossible to save her.


    She knew what Vivian wanted. To put it simply, Vivian wanted to die in the Ink Garden. This was the


    ce that she had resided in for a lifetime. It was where she had contributed all her efforts. She


    would not leave, no matter what.


    However, it was her responsibility to notify Jenna who was in charge of the household. Only Jenna


    and Hansen had the right to decide what to do.


    When Jenna entered, Vivian was lying on her bed. Her face was shallow and emaciated, and her


    eyes were closed. Only the clear, audible breathing indicated that she was still alive. She was so


    thin and weak.


    Her face was pale and had a greenish-yellow tinge to it.


    The deathly pallor of her skin was frightening. Looking at it filled Jenna with anguish. She sat down


    on the bed and held Vivian''s hand as she nced at her silently, unable to utter a word.


    After a while, her pallor suddenly became a livid red and she experienced abnormally rapid


    breathing.


    "Grandma, what''s wrong?" Jenna''s heart raced when she saw her in this state. Meroy, who was


    standing by their side, acted immediately and fed her some medicine, as she patted her back gently.


    After a while, Vivian seemed to be better.


    Jenna had her heart in her throat as she watched in dismay. Panic- stricken, she asked, "Meroy,


    what''s wrong with Grandma?"


    "s, Old Madam''s heart is not what it used to be and itcks oxygen. Whenever this happens, she


    must take her medication immediately," Meroy exined right away.


    Jenna was filled with distress as she held Vivian''s hand tightly, so much so that she found it hard to


    breathe. The redness on her face faded to a greenish, sickly pallor. Jenna''s heart ached when she


    saw it and she was choked with sobs. "Grandma, I''ll bring you to the hospital."


    She stood up immediately and took out her phone. After making the necessary arrangements with


    the hospital, she called for a driver toe over and pick them up.


    Vivian rested for a while before she regained her senses. Upon seeing Jenna at her bedside, she


    wanted to speak to her. To her surprise, two people emerged, carrying a stretcher with them.


    rmed, she asked what was going on.


    Jenna said firmly, "Grandma, I''m going to bring you to the hospital today."


    Vivian was startled. She objected immediately. "Jenna, I understand that you are worried about me,


    but I refuse to go to the hospital. I''m already so old. It will be so exhausting. Just let me stay in Ink


    Garden. I will probably live longer if I stay here. I''m not used to living in the hospital. It will only


    worsen my condition."


    Upon hearing what she said, Jenna was anxious and said in a hurry, "Grandma, you are not feeling


    well. You must go to the hospital for a check-up. It''s not good for you to stay here."


    After hearing what she said, Vivian sighed and did not appear to change her mind. "Jenna, it''s


    already a blessing for me to live until now. I know my condition very well. If doctors are really the


    cure to everything, nobody would fall ill in this world. No matter what you say, I refuse to go to the


    hospital. Jenna, you have a lot to do. Focus on your work. Don''t worry about me. I bet Meroy had


    told you what happened to me. s, I have already instructed her not to let you know."


    It took her a lot of effort to say these words. She was panting heavily. Jenna was in a dilemma,


    unsure about what to do.


    However, she could not bear to see Vivian in this condition. She pondered for a while before she


    responded, "Grandma, I will respect your decision and you don''t need to go to the hospital, but I


    would like to discuss with Hansen and recruit a medical team toe over daily to check on your


    condition. You must ept my offer. Otherwise, I''ll bring you to the hospital right away."


    Jenna thought to herself. At her age, it was indeed inconvenient for her to go to the hospital. She


    would not be used to it. Inviting a medical team over did seem to be a better choice. Fortunately, the


    wellness center of Richards Group was set up in Ink Garden. Hence, there would be a ce for the


    medical team to stay when theye over. As for theboratory test and examinations required, it


    would depend on what the experts say.


    That was all she could do for now.


    Vivian could not persuade Jenna to give up on the n. Reluctantly, she epted the arrangement.


    As a result, Jenna had no choice but to give Hansen a call.


    Hansen was very anxious when he received the news. Flustered, he epted Jenna''s suggestion


    right away. That night, the best medical team in A City was recruited toe over and reside in the


    Richards Group Manor.


    It was not until the experts hade over to check on Vivian''s condition, and confirm that there was


    nothing wrong with her that relief washed over her. She then returned to the Green Jade Garden.


    Thanks to the recent crisis, neither she nor Hansen had returned to the Richards Manor for the past


    few days.


    The crisis happened abruptly. Not only were they busy, but they also had to cooperate with Sergio


    and his team all the time. In other words, their freedom was kind of restricted. Now that she was


    back, she wanted to see Jerry.


    It wasn''t until she was near Green Jade Garden that she realized how much she missed Jerry. She


    was filled with longing to see him, that it was driving her crazy. To her dismay, she heard Jerry


    crying. It was heart- wrenching! Jenna couldn''t help quivering with fear and she almost went mad.


    Jerry, what was wrong with Jerry?


    She hastened along the path and dashed into the living room.


    "Mom, Mom." Jerry was wailing. Tears had streamed down his cheeks. Aunt E and Larry were


    trying their best tofort him.


    "Jerry, what''s wrong?" Jenna stepped forward and took Jerry away from Aunt E''s arms.


    "Mom, why haven''t youe back to see me for so long? I miss you and Dad so much." Jenna


    wrapped his arms around her neck and cried as tears welled up in his eyes.


    Jenna''s heart ached and she was filled with anguish. She gritted her teeth, while holding Jerry in


    her arms, and said in a low voice, "Jerry, I''m really sorry for neglecting you. Dad and I have been


    really busy these past few days."


    "Mom, I don''t like it when you guys don''t return. I want to be with you." Jerry was relieved to be in


    his mother''s arms again. He hugged her tightly, refusing to let go and continued crying.


    Her eyes brimmed with tears as she hugged Jerry tightly. She felt as if her heart had been torn


    apart.


    She didn''t know how tofort him.


    Without a doubt, she and Hansen would have their hands full, as long as the matter was not settled.


    "Jerry, be a good boy. Be strong. Recently, your Dad and I have been really busy at work. We will


    not be able to return and keep youpany. Once we have settled the issue, we will take you on a


    vacation. Is that okay?" Jenna said softly, trying her best to give him some form offort.


    However, she had no idea when the matter would be resolved. She was only trying to reassure him.


    Jerry, who was exhausted from crying, soon fell asleep in Jenna''s arms.


    ncing at his face, Jenna''s heart ached. She forced herself to get up and enter the kitchen to


    make a meal. Once she was done, she kept it in a thermos sk and brought it out of the kitchen.


    A light, warm breeze brushed her cheek, as she walked out of Green Jade Garden. Night had fallen


    and the atmosphere was peaceful. Everyone else was enjoying themselves and having a good rest


    in Richards Manor. Some even took a stroll in the garden. Nobody was aware of the danger ahead.


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    For the past few days, Hansen had not slept a wink. Now that something like this had urred, it


    was his responsibility to solve it. It was not easy to be the head of the family.


    All the glory of Richards Group was gained through hard work and wisdom. The heads of the family


    had always fulfilled their duty, from generation to generation. Not many people were aware of the


    pain and grief involved.


    She started the car and headed for the Richards Group.


    During difficult times like this, she must return to his side and be by his side.


    It had been a few days. He did not eat or sleep well for the past few days. Now that she had


    returned to Richards Manor, she decided to cook a meal for him and bring it over to him.