Chapter 444


    "Sabrina, is it you?" she asked in a quivering voice.


    "Yes, it''s me." Sabrina blinked back her tears and answered with her voice raised.


    Although Vivian was experiencing some hearing loss, she heard clearly what Sabrina had said. She


    stretched out her withered hand to hold hers as she struggled to sit up.


    Jenna quickly stepped forward and supported her by holding up her back. She ced a pillow


    behind her and helped her lean against it as she patted her back to help her catch her breath.


    "Sabrina, I''m so happy that you havee to see me. I thought that you would never set foot in


    Richards Manor again in your life." Tears streamed down her cheeks and her hands were trembling


    violently, as she held Sabrina''s hand.


    Sabrina was filled with anguish and burst into tears. She lowered her head as tears streamed down


    her cheeks.


    "Sabrina, the Richards family is indebted to you. Norton has betrayed your trust. We have never


    med your father for going against your engagement with Norton. After all, we are in the wrong


    and we have ruined your reputation. I''m truly delighted that you came and saw me today. You are so


    forgiving. I''m so blessed. I wasn''t wrong. You are indeed a kind soul." Vivian struggled to catch her


    breath as she spoke to Sabrina. Jenna was filled with sorrow, to see her in this state. So, she


    comforted Vivian.


    "Grandma, don''t worry. Sabrina is a kind girl. She is reasonable and knows how to differentiate


    between good and bad. You have always been kind to her. The Richards Group has treated her


    well. She remembers our kindness."


    "Yes, Grandma. You have treated me like your grandchild since young. I still remember your


    kindness to me. I wanted toe and see you for a long time but I was busy with my studies. I''m so


    sorry that I''mte." Sabrina wiped away her tears and held her hand. Her smile was strained.


    "Thank you, Sabrina. It looks like you have really grown up well." Vivian smiled with pleasure.


    "Both of you have been under my care since young and you have been my daughter- in-w."


    Vivian ced Sabrina''s and Jenna''s hands together and held them tightly. "It''s a shame that my


    grandchildren don''t know how to appreciate you. Now that Hansen and Jenna are back together, I


    can finally be at ease. As for Norton, he brought it upon himself. Hence, he can''t me anyone


    else."


    Upon finishing her sentence, she nced at Sabrina, with her eyes brimming with tears. "Sabrina,


    Norton has brought it upon himself. Hence, I will not be so selfish as to beg you to forgive him. It''s a


    blessing if you can forgive him, but if you don''t, that''s his punishment. He has done something very


    wrong and I don''t dare to ask you to forgive him. He has grown up in a terrible environment and it


    has affected him negatively. It''s my fault for not raising him well. Sabrina, no matter who you choose


    to marry in the future, I will give you my blessing. I have prepared a dowry for you as well, and I will


    ask Jenna to hand it to you on your wedding day. After all, we are pretty close, even if you are not


    my flesh and blood. To me, you are just like my granddaughter."


    As Vivian spoke, the smile warmed her eyes. Her gaze softened and a smile touched the corners of


    her mouth when she nced at Sabrina.


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    "Thank you, Grandma." Sabrina was very touched. She sniffed and wiped away her tears. She


    wanted to reject the gift but she was afraid that Vivian would be disappointed. Hence, she nodded


    her head.


    Relief washed over Vivian after speaking everything that was on her mind. It seemed that she had


    used up all her energy for the conversation. She leaned against the pillow, panting heavily as she


    closed her eyes.


    Jenna helped her lie down on the bed and covered her with the quilt. She also asked for the


    medical team toe over and check on her condition. Once it was confirmed that there was


    nothing wrong with Vivian, she led Sabrina out of the room.


    "Meroy, thank you for taking care of Grandma. You have done a very good job." Meroy followed


    them out of the room. Seeing Meroy''s haggard face, Jenna was filled with gratitude and thanked


    her.


    "Madam, this is my duty." Meroy smiled and answered modestly.


    "Meroy, do you think that there is anything wrong with Grandma?" Sabrina was pretty anxious and


    nced at her as she asked with a solemn expression. She knew that Meroy was a doctor and


    would be able to diagnose Vivian''s condition.


    Meroy''s eyelids drooped. She stared at their faces, which were filled with hope and said gently,


    "Madam, Miss Sabrina, it''s hard to say for sure. Considering her age and her bed-ridden condition


    currently, even if you manage to recruit the best medical team..."


    She did not need to say further. They understood what she meant. Besides, Vivian was getting old.


    At her age, nothing was certain.


    On the Central Ind of Richards Manor, the scenery was breathtaking, with greenery and


    blooming flowers.


    Jenna and Sabrina strode down the path with a heavy heart. Both of them were lost in thought.


    The scene during the New Year''s Day banquet two years ago was still vivid in their memory.


    However, things had changed ever since.


    "Jenna, back then, right in this spot, Aria was acting pretty arrogant and Earl was in high spirits. I


    thought Hansen was going to marry Aria and I was filled with sorrow. After knowing what Norton


    had done, I was heartbroken. Everything changed that day. However, I finally understand what was


    on Hansen''s mind back then. He is a loyal man who values his family and partner above all. He is


    worthy of your love. Now that you guys are having a good time together, I''m indeed delighted for


    you." Sabrina sighed. Two years had passed in the blink of an eye. How quickly the time went by!


    Jenna also looked up at the stage in the middle of Central Ind as she reminisced about the past.


    "Sabrina, thank you for staying by our side when the Richards Group is in trouble. I''m over the


    moon to be able to see you today. Thank you so much." Jenna spun around and held her arm.


    The sincerity on her face touched Sabrina.


    "Jenna, my feelings for Richards Manor are no less than yours. I used toe here often as a kid


    and I have spent more time over herepared to you. Now that the Richards Group is in trouble, I


    muste over. What''s more, Grandma is in a bad state. Please don''t say anything like this again.


    It will only make me embarrassed." Sabrina lowered her head in embarrassment.


    She was wearing a light pink dress. It enhanced the blush on her cheeks. She was stunning and


    youthful.


    Jenna nced at her and held her hand even tighter as they walked on.


    "Sabrina, to be honest, the Richards Group has encountered a major crisis this time. Hansen and I


    have no idea whether we can survive it."


    Fear gripped Sabrina''s heart. After a while, she shook her head and said, "Jenna, no. Things aren''t


    as bad as you think. The Richards Group is wealthy and powerful. Besides, thepany has been


    around for a very long time. It won''t be destroyed because of this. Believe me, you must have faith


    that it will work out somehow."


    Although Sabrina''s heart was pounding rapidly, what Jenna said made her feel very uneasy. To be


    honest, she really did not want anything to happen to the Richards Group.


    "Sabrina, you don''t understand. Even a powerfulpany can be ruined by a carefully plotted out


    scheme. What''s more, it has something to do with politics. It''s a tragedy," Jenna said calmly.


    Nobody knew the situation better than she did.


    At the moment, the Richards Group was in the limelight. Many were jealous of them and wanted to


    make thepany their own. However, not many were willing to support them.


    To make matters worse, the enemy was in the dark. They did not even have a clue about the


    enemy''s identity.


    Jenna pondered the matter with a heavy heart. For example, she felt that something was seriously


    strange about Liya''s behavior. However, she couldn''t quite put her finger on it. She couldn''t even


    identify what she had done wrong. Besides, Liya was hired by her. Even if she knew that something


    was wrong, she cannotin about it."


    The weather was genial and the sky expanded above, like an ever-growing dream. A cool breeze


    touched the warmth of their cheeks.


    Sabrina had a bad feeling about the situation after hearing what Jenna said. A long silence followed


    as none could think of what to say.


    A bird chirped and she raised her head.


    The bird on the tree had a yellow bill and emerald feathers. It was very beautiful.


    The bird chirped when she looked at it as if it knew her.


    "Norton, I want that bird!" A girl yelled as she tagged along behind Norton. Her voice was sweet and


    pleasant to the ears.


    "These birds are a precious species that Grandpa had bought from all around the world. They are


    raised to contribute to the environment and maintain the bnce of the ecosystem. It''s illegal to


    catch them. Do you understand?" The boy retorted in annoyance.


    "Well, then I don''t want it." The girl pouted and lowered her head.


    "Norton, why have you been sitting over here for so long? Let''s go home." The girl ran over after


    ying for a while on the swing. She asked the boy who had been sitting under the tree, apparently


    in a daze, as he stared nkly ahead.


    "Sabrina, you are the one who wanted to follow me. If you are bored, then leave. Don''t disturb me."


    A sh of annoyance crossed his gloomy face. He was being pretty rude and disregarded her.


    The girl was furious but she did not leave.


    The boy had handsome and charming features.


    His expression was gloomy and no matter how hard she tried, she could not seem to understand


    what was on his mind. Slowly, she became infatuated with him. It happened when they were still


    kids.


    However, once they grew up...


    Sabrina shook her head and tried to dismiss those thoughts which troubled her. In her opinion,


    although he remained mysterious as an adult, he could not be forgiven after what he had done. She


    could not ept him anymore. Besides, he had never like her before.


    Sabrina who was always cheerful and optimistic fell silent.


    "Sabrina, were you telling the truth when you mentioned that you wished to return to the Richards


    Group and aid us as we try to ovee the difficulties ahead?" Jenna held her hand as she noticed


    her gloomy expression and the sorrow in her eyes. She sighed. Two years had passed. Sabrina had


    changed. She had grown up and she was now much more mature.


    Sabrina turned her face away as if she was thinking about how to answer her question.


    She admitted that she had said that she wished to return to the Richards Group and help them as


    they ovee the challenges ahead when she


    first set foot in her office. However, she had blurted it out without thinking it through, as she was


    agitated. In reality, how was it possible?


    Now that she was no longer engaged to Norton, she had nothing to do with the Richards Group. If


    she really did stay to help them, what would she be doing it for? She was no longer part of the


    family.


    What''s more, ever since the summer vacation, General Delia had been urging her to return and go


    on a blind date as she was already 25 years old.


    Jenna understood what was on her mind right away upon reading her expression. She merely


    smiled and said, "Sabrina, my apologies for being so impudent. It''s just my wishful thinking. I am


    Hansen''s wife. Hence, it is my duty to protect the Richards Group. However, you aren''t part of the


    family. I have no right to ask you to help us. I''m sorry. I was just being selfish. Please ignore what I


    have said."


    As she spoke, she held Sabrina''s hand and they strolled down the path.