James'' rescue this time seemed to be very tricky; he was being treated until half-past five before being wheeled out by the doctor.


    Selena looked at the person wearing an oxygen mask and felt a slight sourness in her heart. "Doctor, is my father''s condition very bad?"


    James had been busy with thepany for these years and had nevere for a physical examination. Any pain he had was superficially treated with painkillers.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    Selena remembered that her mother used toin about him like this when she was still alive. At that time, her mother always said that as long as they earned enough money, the family could buy a house in Ridge-field, nt flowers and vegetables, and live afortable life.


    But when her mother married her father, both of them had a difficult time and faced disdainful looks. James felt guilty towards his wife and rejected this suggestion, always thinking of making big money and giving his wife a good life. Selena had harbored some resentments in her heart during her earlier years; her father simply didn''t know what her mother wanted.


    When thepany really started to make profits, her mother passed away.


    After removing his mask, the doctor looked at her and asked, "Who are you to the patient?"


    "I''m his daughter," Selena replied.


    The doctor gestured for others to push James into the ward and then pointed to his office. "The situation is a bitplicated. Come with me to the office."


    Selena nodded, and as soon as the door closed, the doctor sighed.


    "Miss Fair, your father has liver cancer in thete stage. At this point, we no longer rmend surgery. He probably has about a year left. I hope you can prepare yourselves mentally."


    Selena felt a loud "boom" in her head and thought she was hearing things. How was this possible? "Doctor, are you sure?"


    "The examination results indicate this. The cancer cells have already spread. He has likely been feeling pain in his body for the past two years, but he didn''t take it seriously. For now, he should take painkillers and be admitted to the hospital as soon as possible.


    He should also remember to rest more and get enough sleep. His liver enzymes are also high, probably due to staying upte. At this age, his health is the most important thing. Miss Fair, you must persuade the patient to rest well and maintain adequate sleep."


    Selena stood still, unable to say a word. The doctor knew that it was difficult for family members to digest the news and sighed, unsure of what to say.


    Selena didn''t know how she had ended up in the office.


    *


    Meanwhile, at the airport, Raymond and the others had already arrived. He nced around and realized that Selena hadn''t replied to the message he had sent her.


    His eyebrows furrowed, and he couldn''t help but send another message.


    [Where are you?]


    But the message seemed to have disappeared without a trace. His face turnedpletely dark, and he walked straight into the terminal. John stood behind him and noticed his expression.


    He quietly asked, "Has Miss Fair note? Should we make a phone call?"


    A hint of coldness shed in Raymond''s eyes.


    "No need."


    After saying that, they waited in the lobby for Mr. Montague Senior toe out.


    Mr. Montague Senior wasn''t in the best health, and the journey had exhausted him a bit.


    However, when he thought about seeing Selena, a smile appeared on his face.


    But aftering out, he didn''t see Selena''s figure, only Raymond waiting there obediently.


    Mr. Montague Senior''s face immediately darkened. "Where is Selena?"


    At the mention of her, Raymond''s expression turned even colder. "Grandfather, let me take you back to the old mansion first. Dinner is already prepared at home."


    "Raymond, did you have a fight with Selena? As a man, you should know how to amodate her. Selena is a talented child, but sometimes she can be stubborn."


    Raymond''s aura remained heavy, and his impression of Selena had long plummeted below zero. Could it be because he had agreed to resolve the second round of financing for her and didn''t even want to put up a facade of pleasing these elders now?


    "Raymond, I''m talking to you."


    In the end, Raymond didn''t dare to make the patriarch angry. After all, the doctor had repeatedly warned that the patriarch couldn''t withstand any stimtion, no matter how small.


    "Grandfather, I understand. She must have been dyed by work today. I''ll call herter to ask."


    Only then did Mr. Montague Senior nod in satisfaction, with a smile on his face.


    "That''s how it should be. I''ll also call Selenater. She must be busy, otherwise she wouldn''t have missed picking me up. I even called Ashbourne Manor to notify her, but I don''t know what happened to that child."


    In Mr. Montague Senior''s eyes, there must be a reason why Selena didn''te. But in Raymond''s eyes, he felt that the other party was doing this on purpose. She had stood him upst time, and now she had stood up the patriarch. Is this the upbringing of the Fair family?