Chapter 834 Visiting
“Of course,” udia readily agreed.
However, Zach couldn’t resist adding a sarcasticment, “I’ve been suspecting that something
unsavory has infiltrated the Olsen family recently. Summer is still unconscious, and it’s not wise to have
such an ominous presence lingering in the Olsen Residence, is it?”
These words carried a disrespectful tone, and Josie’s calm facade cracked as she felt a surge of
disgust. Before she could respond, Dexter fired back, “Are you suggesting, Mr. Zach, that despite Mrs.
Olsen’s years of devout prayers and vegetarianism, she still can’t keep negative influences at bay?”
As he spoke, he absentmindedly yed with his rosary beads.
Zach, growing impatient with the conversation, turned his attention to his meal.
udia chose not to pursue the matter further and instead gave Josie aforting look.
On the other hand, Josie discreetly nced at Arnold, who remained silent and wore an uneasy
expression.
udia signaled the servant to pour wine for everyone. After the wine was served, she inquired,
“Arnold, how is the investigation by the Securities Regtory Commission progressing?”
Arnold slowly chewed a piece of bread before responding. “If someone is attempting to frame me but
can’t produce any evidence, the Securities Regtory Commission will likely clear my name. I’m
already in the clear.”
udia nodded. “Summer is facing difficulties, and you mustn’t let your father-inw worry any
further.”,
“After dinner, I’ll go and ept the consequences.”
“Arnold, you appear quite worn out,” remarked Dexter, his gaze fixed on him. “The recent Securities
Regtory Commission investigation must have been exhausting. Managing everything during this
time” must have taken a toll.”
Arnold’s emotions remained inscrutable as he replied. “In my position, who hasn’t faced scrutiny a few
times? Dexter, if the dayes when the Russell Group faces a simr situation, feel free to seek my
advice.”
Dexter continued to manipte his prayer beads, his smile concealing a sharp edge. “We won’t.”
Josie sat at the dining table, observing the duel of words between the masters, unable to swallow her
food.
After dinner, a housekeeper arrived with the news that Summer had awakened. Consequently,
everyone went to visit her.
She was conscious, but her demeanor was somber as if she had lost half of her spirit. Her gaze was
listless. and disinterested as she nced at everyone, but it sharpened when itnded on Josie. She
furrowed her brows and asked, “What are you doing here?”
Josie responded calmly, “I’vee to see you. If we consider our ages, you’re a year younger than
me, so I treat you like my younger sister. Am I not wee to visit you?” She stated this with a warm
smile, but she noticed that Summer’s expression grew increasingly panicked.
Summer clutched Arnold’s hand tightly, as if trying to suppress something, and said, “I’m not your
sister”
“It seems I may have overstepped.” Josie shed her a smile.
“Sum…” Mark was being assisted by someone as he entered the room, but his voice fell silent upon
seeing. Josie.
She nodded respectfully to him, and as he passed by her gracefully, a gust of wind seemed to follow
him. Josie maintained herposure.
Mark’s voice echoed, “Why are you acting so recklessly? How could you do this to your family, and
more importantly, to yourself?”
Summer, shielded by her husband, refused to lift her head. “I didn’t want to live anymore.”
Mark raised his cane in anger but was restrained by Arnold. “Father, Summer just woke up. Don’t argue
with her. The doctor mentioned she might have ustrophobia. Perhaps we shouldn’t have kept her
confined in the family estate.”
Arnold patted Mark’s back affectionately as he spoke.
“ustrophobia?” Mark initially didn’tprehend. “Why didn’t she have this issue before?”
Summer briefly lifted her gaze, meeting a fiery stare that seemed to scorch her. She quickly averted her
eyes.
Dexter stood behind her, graceful in the bright light, and his gaze bore a silent warning.
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“I’m sorry, Summer. You shouldn’t have been confined to the family estate.” Mark sighed.