Chapter 263
Yahir was a man who was in his forties. He was tanned, skinny, and had sunken eyes, looking like a
skeleton covered with ayer of skin. His lips were also dark. When he stared at a person, his eyes
seemed like the bottomless abyss with a bloodthirsty beast within that would jump out to bite the
person in his throat the next second.
Hearing Christopher’s words, Yahir yed with his bracelet and uttered, “I should be the one who says
this. Mr. Sce. I heard about you long ago, but I never met you. So I was surprised when you took the
initiative to meet me today. I wonder why you would invite me out.”
The Sce family did not have contact with Yahir, so it was natural for them not to meet each other.
Although the Sce family was prominent in Juxshire, they were still nothing in Yahir’s eyes. After all.
he did notck connections with powerful and authoritative people, and he also knew their
weaknesses. Thus, it can be said no one in Juxshire could really catch his attention.
Moreover, Christopher was just a young and immature man to Yahir.
Even if it was the head of the Sce family instead of Christopher, Yahir still would not pay him
attention.
Christopher naturally knew what kind of person Yahir was. When he gathered his courage to meet
Yahir today, he had expected thetter would not take him seriously.
Yet, as long as they did not interfere with one another, it was not important whether Yahir took
Christopher seriously or not.
Christopher picked up the cup and took a sip of water to quench the difort in his throat. Then, he
narrowed his eyes and said smilingly, “Mr. Hatfield, a straightforward person does not resort to
insinuation. You should know clearly why I asked for your presence today.”
Yahir responded, “Although I’ve said you’re very well-known, I still never met you until today. Mr.
Sce. When you suddenly invited me to meet, I couldn’t think of anything you wanted to discuss if it
was not about negotiating a business with me.”
“Annabelle Johnson.” Christopher raised his eyelids and looked at Yahir coldly.
Yet, Yahir’s expression had not changed. He still wore that faint smile on his face.
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Christopher asserted, “Mr. Hatfield, since you’ve investigated Annabelle’s background, you must know
that her father saved me in the past. I wonder if you can do a youngster like me a favor.” He paused
and continued, “I know you’re a businessman who takes money to do things. Unless you refuse this
deal, you can name your price.”
Upon hearing that, Yahir’s eyes darkened as he looked at Christopher. Yahir didn’t answer thetter’s
question right away. He stood up and slowly paced around the private room while ying with his shiny
bracelet with his fingers rhythmically.
Yahir seemed to be considering Christopher’s words, yet he also didn’t seem to be thinking anything
but clearing his mind.
After a while, he turned around, looked at Christopher, and proposed, “Mr. Sce, as you said, I’m a
businessman. If I ept this business deal, I’ll definitely help you to resolve your problem. But how can
I stay in Juxshire in the future if I unterally break the contract? Instead of requesting me for a favor,
how about we solve the source of this matter?”
Even though Yahir didn’t consider the Sce family a threat, he still didn’t want to get into trouble.
If something happened to Annabelle, he was worried the Sce family wouldn’t let him off easily.
Besides, the Lynch family cooperated with Yahir for many years, and they also provided him with a lot
of conveniences. Therefore, it was hard for him to refuse to help any party this time. It would be best if
he could resolve this matter peacefully without offending the two families.
A person such as Annabelle was unimportant to him, so it wasn’t worth putting himself in a difficult
situation for her.
Yahir voiced, “Mr. Sce, what about Ms. Johnson? I have nothing to do with her.”
Christopher instantly understood Yahir’s words. He smiled. “You’re a straightforward person, Mr.
Hatfield. I’ll cooperate with you if I have the chance next time.”
Yahir waved his hand politely and replied, “No problem.”
After sending Yahir away, Christopher took out his phone, opened the contacts, and flipped through it.
When he scrolled all the way, a name shed across his sight. He stopped and then swiped down
twice.
He dialed the number.
In July, the weather in Juxshire was very hot.
The highest temperature for a week was nearly 104 degrees Fahrenheit, which could almost make
people melt like ice cream.
Though Yuliana and Christopher had been separated for more than a month, they still seemed to be
the same as before, except that Christopher didn’t stay overnight in Oceanview Apartment.
At first, Christopher woulde back for lunch or dinner, spend time with his son, and leave.
Gradually, he returned around lunchtime. He would y with his son for a while after having his lunch.
Then, he took a nap in the afternoon and went out to do something asionally, but he woulde
back to apany Yuliana for dinner.
If nothing happened in the house, he would leave until Yuliana and Rowan fell asleep. Yuliana knew
what Christopher thought. He was waiting for her to ask him.
Every time Christopher left during the night, Yulianay on the bed and thought over her situation. She
nned not to ask him anything and to continue this life since he treated her nicely. But when she saw
him the next day, she hesitated again and still couldn’t ask a thing. Despite that, she doesn’t want to
give up either.
However, before she could solve the matter with Christopher, a call was made from the Sce
residence, informing them that Winnie was sent to the hospital.
Meanwhile, Yuliana awakened from a nap, and the call was made to Christopher’s phone. After
learning the news, they rushed to the hospital.
Only Joyce, Alex, and the housekeeper who looked after Winnie showed up in the hospital when
Christopher and Yuliana arrived.
Kendrick was abroad. Joyce used her phone to call him, but no one picked up the phone on the other
end.
At that time, La wasn’t in Romdale, while Jared took their daughter, Zofia, to Jeahron, and the father
and daughter would only be able to return at night.
In the past few days, Joyce mentioned that Winnie had a bad appetitetely. Thetter couldn’t even
eat two spoonfuls of food a day, leading her to be so skinny that she was only skin and bones.
Yuliana found Joyce’s words exaggerated, but she was shocked when she saw the dying Winnie lying
on the hospital bed with an oxygen mask.
Thest time Yuliana saw Winnie was at Rowan’s birthday party.
At that time, even though Winnie looked thinnerpared to the time when Rowan was born, she still
looked normal with that body shape. But now, her eyes and cheeks were sunken, and her skin was
loose due to old age, looking like her body was only covered in skin.
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Yuliana still remembered she first met Winnie, who looked elegant and noble. Yet, not longer than a
year, she had changed a lot, as if her look now and back then were two different people.
Yuliana came back to her senses and nced at Christopher. Thetter wore a depressed face, staring
at Winnie on the bed for a long time without saying anything.
Yuliana then looked at Joyce and queried, “What did the doctor say?”
Joyce’s eyes were filled with worry. She answered, “She went to the backyard today. She was probably
exposed to the sun and suffered a heatstroke. Plus, she hasn’t eaten much for nearly a week, so she’s
malnourished. We’ll only know the other factors after the detailed examination report is released.”
When the sky was getting darker, Winnie woke up.
Joyce sent Alex back to the Sce residence. She also asked the home chef to prepare some light
food for Winnie to eat after waking up.
Only Christopher and Yuliana were left in the ward.
Finally, Christopher relieved his expression when he saw Winnie awaken. He smiled and spoke softly.
“Mrs. Sce, you’re finally awake.”
Winnie still couldn’t open her eyes. She only half opened them. When she heard someone talking to
her, her eyes moved and her gaze fell on Christopher’s face.