Winnie felt that this was not the best solution, but just to delay the time. She felt that everything had to
be solved sooner or later, and if there was no good way, the sooner it was solved, the better.
Kevin also felt that everything could not be avoided, but Stella has her idea, he could not interfere too
much.
"Stella is trying to find a way in the process. Now it depends on you."
"Me?"
Winnie did not even know what the story was, why it depended on her.
"Yes, you."
"Stella knew it is inevitable. But if Brian's hardline attitude could be changed, the solution would not be
so extreme.”
“And you are the only one who can change Brian's attitude.”
Kevin was clearly and Winnie understood his meaning.
She was silent and then gave an ironic smile.
"The Bennet family has one thing in common. They have clear purpose."
"To Chairman, I am capable of making money for the Bennet Group. To Stella, I am a tool to change
Brian. To Brian, I a babysitter to take care of the kids. Now only Rufus wants nothing to me."
Winnie said with a ironic smile and felt bitter in heart.
She knew Stella was kind to her, but she could not erase her selfishness. But now it seemed that Stella
would be disappointed. She did not change the ability to change Brian and they had broken up.
She would never interference with the things of Brian. Even if he became a monster, it had nothing to
do with her.
Hearing that, Kevin was sure there was something between Winnie and Brian, but he respected
Winnie. If she did not want to tell, she would not ask.
“Don’t think too much. Eat first, it is becoming cold.”
The topic was over. Kevin said everything but he did not mention that the document lost in the car
accident was needed by Thomas.
“I am leaving, call me if you need help.”
Kevin patted Winnie’s shoulder and then walked away.
“Give me infusion early tomorrow morning, I have to go home.”
Winnie said to Kevin.
“Why? It is quiet in hospital, you can have some sleep.”
Kevin asked.
“Vanessa has a holiday tomorrow. She will be worried if she knows I am in hospital.”
Winnie was afraid that Vanessa would find out that she and Brian had broken up.
Actually it was she was afraid that she could take it because she still could not accept that fact.
“She will see that if you go back like this.”
Kevin meant that Vanessa would be worried.
"It's all right. I'll just make up any excuse. Listen to me and give me infusion early tomorrow morning."
"Go to work. I'll go to bed after dinner."
Winnie insisted to go home tomorrow no matter what Kevin said.
Kevin shook his head and left.
The next day.
Penny found her significance finally in prison, because of the reason that she had money, everybody in
the prison admired her.
It was sunny outside and free time after morning exercises. Penny called Amy aside. When no one was
around, she whispered.
"Find a way to get my words out."
"No problem, who do you want to tell? I can do that."
Amy readily agreed. She felt honor that Penney finally needed her help, she must finish the task.
As long as she had a good relationship with Penney, she could have money to spend in the prison.
"A man named Thomas Bennet..."
Penny told her what she wanted to tell Thomas and the information about Thomas.
"Penny, you want to go out?”
Amy asked thoughtfully.
"Yes, it's a bit stuffy here. I want to be out for two days."
Penny did not say her real purpose though.
"Penny, you don’t need help of Thomas. I can help you"
Amy said with confidence. If she helped Penny, Penny would be more dependent on her.
"You have an idea?"
Penny widened her eyes, but her voice was still low.
"Yes, but not for long. Only a few days, and it should be under police surveillance."
Amy reminded, afraid of any accident.
Penny did not know how she could go out in her condition, but she was sure the police would not let
her go alone.
"Amy, find a way to keep me out for a few more days."
Winnie raised her requirements. Although she would be under police surveillance, but she could stay
longer, she could get more opportunities.
"Then you have to pretend to be seriously ill."
Amy seemed to have a lot of ways, as Penny raised her request, she immediately came up with a
method.
"Pretend to be seriously ill? How? The doctor will check out."
Penny feel unreal, such a lie would be exposed.
"Then deal with doctor. Don't worry, I get a plan. I can make you sick for as long as I want."
Amy was pleased. If she weren't not a felon, who had a serious harm to the society, she would have
got herself out.
"Can I really expect that?”
Penny became excited to hear that.
"Sure."
"How long are you going to be out there?"
Amy confirmed again, so that she could tell the doctor.
"The longer the better."
Penny was greedy, trying to have more time out.
At this, Amy had worries.
If Penny went out, her money would be cut off, and it would a bad decision to get Penny out.
"I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you, too, but I can't leave you alone. Amy, as long as I can get out, I will certainly treat you
well. What kind of life I have outside, you would have the same kind of life here."
Penny knew what Amy was worried about. Money made Amy at ease, so she would give Amy money.
Don't forget me, Penny."
Hearing Penny's assurance, Amy gave a wiry smile. She could not get out, she only hoped that she
had money.
She even hoped that Penny's sentence would be life, so that she would have money to spend all her
life.
Winnie finished the infusion and then discharged. Vanessa was shocked when she saw her sister, not
only because of her injured hand, but also because of her thin and yellow face.
In just a week, she was like a new person.
"Sister, what's wrong with you?"
"You don’t look well, your hand is injured and you seemed to have lost a lot of weight."
Vanessa asked feeling distressed.
"I am ok, what a fuss you're making. I had to work overtime to get a piece of software done, and I only
worked through it for two days."
Winnie downplayed that she did not want Vanessa to affect her studies because of her affairs. Vanessa
would find out sooner or later, but when she got over the painful emotion, everyone would be less
worried.
"What about your hands? Did you hurt you hand for working overtime?"
Vanessa asked with doubt. Her sister would stay up late for emergency work, but it would not like this
now.
"I got scratched with a box cutter when I was packing up the documents. My assistant made a fuss and
asked me to wrap it up."
"Vanessa I am tired, I need some sleep. You go and study, I'll get up and make you lunch."
Winnie could not continue. Seeing that Vanessa was concerned about her, she felt more grievous. She
was afraid of breaking down.
"Have some sleep then. I can make lunch myself."
Vanessa was distressed, but she did not continue to ask. She just wanted her sister to lie down and
sleep as soon as possible.
Winnie went back to the room and lied on the bed. Vanessa pulled down the curtain played gentle
music, hoping her sister had a good sleep in the relaxing environment.
After Vanessa went out, Winnie was left alone in the room.
At this time Winnie felt lonely and helpless. She'd been helpless so many times along the way, and
she'd coped with it bravely. But this time the sense of helplessness was in her bone. It was difficult to
get it over and even she would fail.
Lying in the bed, she thought a lot and signed again and again.
But finally she thought of her kids, Vanessa and her aunt. She couldn't abuse herself. Even if she felt
hurtful, she must brace herself to face it.
Winnie fell asleep in the music. It was the soundest and most comfortable sleep she had had all week.
She knew that only by taking a good sleep could she feel better both physically and mentally. Only
when the body and mind were well could she resist the pain in heart.
When Winnie woke up, it was already afternoon, and the sun was still very high. She could see
everything clearly even if the curtains were down in her bedroom, and she could clearly see Brian
sitting by the bed.
"Why are you here?”
Winnie felt hurtful in heart to see Brian.
"The kids miss you. I brought them here."
His voice was low, but the chill did not fade. It could tell that he was still impressed with the video
though they had broken up.
Men were like this, they were doing the same thing at the same time, but he only saw Winnie was
wrong and did not think he was wrong too.
He could do anything, but Winnie could not have any objection. Otherwise, no matter what the truth
was, she was a heinous sinner.
“The kids are outside?”
Winnie asked as she got out of bed. She drew back the curtains and let the sun shine on her pale face
and her cold heart. The sun was the only place she could find warmth.
"Vanessa took them downstairs."
Brian answered in a cold voice and saw Winnie's face by the light of sun. She looked better when she
was in hospital, and he felt less worried.
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