Chapter 149


    Chapter 149 Reconciliation


    Erin’s voice was hoarse as she asked over the phone, “Why is he here? How did he know that our


    mother was hospitalized?”


    Gavin confessed immediately. “I’m sorry… I toldn about this. I was really scared at that time. Mom


    had just been taken to the emergency room, and I couldn’t find Dad. You didn’t show up in time either,


    so… I just hoped that someone capable would show up quickly. But stupid me forgot thatn and you


    were already divorced. He wouldn’t bother with our family’s affairs anymore, and he’s not in Southwrok


    County since he’s in the city. When I realized my mistake, I informedn about it.”


    He was very guilty about what he did, so he spoke with a bit of trepidation, as if afraid that Erin would


    get mad. After hearing her younger brother’s exnation, Erin understoodpletely. In any case,


    there was no point crying over spilled milk. Now that everyone was at the hospital she had no reason to


    sendn away.


    “Gavin, I’ll be back soon.” Erin had alreadyposed herself. After all, this wasn’t her private space.


    Her mother was still in the hospital, and no matter how much emotional distress she felt, she had to


    endure it. Besides love, there were also family and other responsibilities


    in life.


    Tentatively, Gavin asked, “Can you forgive me, Erin? I know you don’t want any contact withn


    anymore, but I-”


    “It’s okay. Gavin. What’s done is done. If something happens at home next lime, just give me a call.


    Don’t bother contactingn again,” Erin


    reminded him with a sigh.


    “Ok, I understand.”


    After Gavin hung up,n, who was beside him, immediately asked, “How did it go, Gavin? What did


    your sister say?”


    “Don’t worry, it seems like my sister isn’t angry. She won’t make you leave when shees back.”


    Gavin didn’t hold any resentment


    towardn.


    whilen was elegant and charismatic.


    Many people passing by couldn’t help but steal nces at them. Handsome men liken were rare in a


    small county like Southwrok County, and they were even least likely to appear in a hospital.


    A particrly enthusiastic young nurse approached them and asked, “Are you a family member visiting


    a patient? Are you looking for the ward number of the patient?”


    His tone was polite, while his gaze was calm and friendly. Gavin secretly observed all of this.n had


    contacted Gavin several times before, showing concern for his studies. He kept using the excuse of


    providing nutritional supplements for Gavin to give him money.


    Gavin had already received nearly a hundred thousand dors fromn without the knowledge of


    Cherry, Grayson, or Erin. Naturally, he wouldn’t let Erin find out about this.


    Asn needed Gavin’s help, he was exceptionally generous. In turn, Gavin still regardedn as his


    former brother–inw and had already decided to secretly helpn win back Erin.


    n, let’s go into the ward instead of standing in the corridor.”


    Gavin gradually grew annoyed at the nurses who kept passing by intentionally to look at them. Ian’s


    behavior pleased Gavin. This former brother–inw of his didn’t seem to notice these women and


    didn’t give them a second nce.


    “Don’t worry, I’ll go in first and talk to Mom. Once she agrees, you cane in.”


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    “Okay, I’ll wait outside then. I won’t go in until she’s willing to see me.”n showed exceptional patience


    and humility. This made Gavin even more determined to help his former brother–inw.


    Whilen waited outside the ward, Erin left the hospital and went to a supermarket across the street to


    buy some things. Her eyes were slightly swollen from crying, and she didn’t want her mother to notice.


    So, she decided to go buy some snacks and desserts that her mother and Gavin liked in the


    supermarket.


    Early that morning when Erin got into the taxi, the young driver, who was a fan of celebrity gossip,


    recognized her as soon as she got in. Therefore, as soon as she left the hospital she wore sunsses


    and a mask. Ever since the scandal with Matthew and Roman, she would carry these two items with


    her whenever she went out. Alter all, she couldn’t afford to offend the fans of these male idols. In that


    case, the wisest choice would be to hide from them and avoid them.


    Now, she herself had be an actress. Even though she hadn’t appeared in any films or TV shows


    yet, news of her assault by a fellow. male actor had spread across major websites. While other


    celebrities inadvertently got involved with controversies gradually as they became more and more


    popr, she, aplete rookie who hadn’t even filmed an advertisement, had unexpectedly gained


    fame. Erin still felt a little bewildered and thought that her fame waspletely unjustified. She simply


    got famous due to a wild stroke of luck and


    masses who loved to gossip.


    Erin pushed the shopping cart around the supermarket and threw the things her mother and Gavin


    liked into it without hesitation. Right


    then, her phone rang. Upon seeing that it was Roman, she answered right away.


    “Erin, how is your mother doing?” Roman asked, getting straight to the point.


    “She’s fine. Her mental state has improved a lot. I’m just a bit worried about her, so I took two days off


    to keep herpany, just in case.”


    Roman let out a sigh of relief. “That’s good, then. I’ll wait for you to return to the filming crew. If you


    need to stay a few more days, I can talk to the director to make some arrangements. You don’t have to


    feel burdened about asking for more days off.”


    Erin expressed her gratitude. “Thank you, Roman. I’ll let you know if it’s necessary.”


    “Alright. I’m heading to the filming crew now. Feel free to call me if you need anything.”


    “Thank you, Roman.”


    Roman sounded a tiny bit displeased. “Erin, don’t be so polite with me, or else I’ll personally drive to


    Southwrok County to pick you up.”


    Erin chuckled. “Okay, next time I won’t be so polite with you.”


    “Right. I’ll be hanging up now. Take care.”


    “You too,” Erin replied with sincerity.


    In his hotel room in Fleuverton, Roman slowed down his pacing. He looked at the disconnected call


    screen on his phone and felt a little sad that the call had ended so quickly. If it weren’t for his filming


    schedule, he would have gone to Southwrok County immediately to apany Erin.


    However, he was also afraid that such a rash action would scare her. Roman realized that he’d be


    increasingly concerned for Erin. Conflicting thoughts constantly battled in his mind.


    Heughed bitterly as he put his phone back in his pocket. Ken, who was standing beside him, asked


    curiously, “Roman, why are youughing?”


    Roman turned to him and said, “I’mughing because I think I might go crazy one day.”


    “Huh? Why? Are you feeling unwell, Roman?” Ken was anxious and worried.


    Roman walked forward with a helpless expression.


    Half an hour passed by the time Erin finished shopping in the supermarket. She waited until she was at


    the checkout counter before taking off her sunsses and ncing at the nearby mirror. A quick look


    confirmed that her eyes were no longer red, so she could confidently go back and see Cherry.


    Ten minutester, when Erin walked into the ward carrying everything she bought. She froze instantly


    upon seeing the scene insiden was sitting on a chair, and he seemed to be looking at something on


    his phone with Gavin: Cherry and Grayson were standing together with their hands on each other’s


    waist on the balcony with their backs facing Erin.


    “Erin, you’re here.”n was the first to stand up and greet her.


    His words made Cherry and Grayson, who were out on the balcony, turn around and look at Erin.


    Erin’s expression was somewhat strange. Not only was her detestable ex–husband in the ward, but


    even her mother’s current husband. who had just betrayed her, was also present. They were both at


    the top of Erin’s list of people that she didn’t wish to see.


    However, Erin had already anticipated thatn would be there. Therefore, when she saw him, she felt


    repulsed but otherwise didn’t lose control of her emotions. But seeing Grayson and Cherry appearing to


    have reconciled truly left her speechless and heartbroken.


    The thought of her mother almost dying from taking sleeping pills infuriated her. How could Cherry


    easily forgive Grayson like this? That previous suicide attempt seemed like a joke now!


    It wasn’t that she couldn’t bear to see Cherry reconciling with Grayson, but the speed at which it


    happened was way too fast. She found it


    incredulous and difficult to ept.


    When Cherry saw Erin’s strained expression, she turned and walked out of the ward. She called out,


    “Erin,e with me. I have something


    to tell you.”


    She nced at Grayson and said, “Grayson, taken and Gavin out to grab a bite. Gavin mentioned


    thatn hasn’t even had breakfast yet.”


    “Sure, sure. I’ll go get some food with them. What do you want? I’ll get something for you too.” Grayson


    was evidently trying to make it up


    to her obsequiously.


    Waving her hand to show that there wasn’t a need for that, Cherry replied, “I’m not hungry. I ate a lot for


    breakfast. You can go.”


    Grayson nced at Erin and wanted to say something, but seeing her disgusted expression and her


    complete disregard for him, he


    blushed and ultimately didn’t say anything. He walked out of the ward as well.


    Cherry took the initiative to walk over to Erin and hold her hand. She exined, “I know you’re angry at


    Grayson, but I need to tell you


    something. Grayson went back to his hometownst night, and his phone ran out of battery on the way,


    so that was why you and Gavin


    couldn’t reach him. He brought the property deed that his parents left him and gave it to me. He said he


    wants to change the name on it to


    mine. That property is worth one and a half million.”


    After pausing slightly. Cherry went on. “He also promised that he’ll cut off all ties with Charlotte in the


    future and will absolutely not have any further contact with her. He said he wants to live a good life with


    me and hopes I’ll give him a chance. If he ever makes a simr mistake again in the future, he’ll leave


    with nothing.”


    Although Grayson tried to make amends by bringing the property deed, Erin still found it uneptable.


    But then she thought that her mother must really love Grayson; otherwise, she wouldn’t have chosen to


    attempt suicide in a fit of anger, nor would she have forgiven. Grayson at the drop of a hat.


    In the end, her mother’s views on love and marriage were her own, and Erin had no right to impose or


    instill her views on her mother


    forcefully. As a daughter, she naturally wanted to see her mother happy.


    Seeing Cherry’s genuine smile that came from her heart, Erin thought she shouldpromise. She


    decided to keep her true thoughts on this matter to herself and not tell Cherry.


    “Mom, if that’s your decision, I have no objections.”


    Cherry happily hugged her and said. “Erin, did you see thatn came to visit me? I didn’t expect him to


    still show care for me even after divorcing you! He just told me a moment ago that he wants to transfer


    both vis to you, following Grayson’s example- Feeling utterly disgusted, Erin abruptly cut Cherry off,


    “Mom, I don’t want to have anything to do with him anymore!”


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