Whilst Wendy and Reese were still chatting, Ryan picked up Precious and carried her out.Then he
went and sat on the bench in the corridor and talked to Brandon.
Although Ryan and Brandon had known each other for many years, they were just business
acquaintances.
Each of them was well-known for excelling in their respective fields.
This time, however, because of Wendy and Reese, the relationship between the two had undergone a
subtle change.
"Mr.Edwin, thank you for helping Reese.We are eternally grateful," said Ryan with eyes filled with
gratitude.
"Please call me Brandon."
"Okay, Brandon!"
"Ryan!"
They looked at each other and smiled tacitly.A newfound warmth developed between them.
"I should thank you," replied Brandon.
Ryan raised his eyebrows when he heard those words.
Brandon smiled gently.
"After all, you sent Reese to my side."
It turned out that he really had a serious crush on Reese.
His eyes lit up brilliantly at the mention of her name.
After a few minutes contemplation, Ryan said, "Reese is Wendy's sister.She attaches great importance
to her and is also over protective of her.You should know something about Reese's past.Wendy does
not want Reese to get hurt in love again."
'If you are not serious about her, don't flirt with her.Stay away!' That was what he was trying to say.
Brandon smiled and nodded his head.
'Looks like I have been warned.Well, this is a first in my life!' He leaned against the bench and
subconsciously reached out his hand to play with the jade pendant on his waist.
As he reached out, he found that the pendant was not there.
Then he remembered that he had given the jade pendant to Precious.
His movements were relaxed, with a trace of dignity, but his eyes were cold.
"This is what I want to tell you, too."
After that, they took a deep look of understanding at each other, and the corners of their mouths slowly
raised into amiable smiles.
"I think that we have reached a consensus."
"Yes!"
In the ward, Reese continued to persuade Wendy without giving her a break.
Wendy's mind was in a mess and she couldn't digest what was being said.
Too much was spinning around in that head of hers.
"Reese, stop talking.Right now all I can think about is Ray's recovery.That is my only priority.Let's
discuss it later, shall we?"
Reese sighed.
'That's right! I'm pressuring Wendy.Ray is the most important person in her life.He is still lying in the
ICU.How could Wendy even think about marriage right now? I should ease up on her''
The ladies chose to be silent, each busy with her own thoughts.
Ryan entered the ward holding Precious, with Brandon in tow.
Reese subconsciously shrank behind Wendy when she saw Brandon enter the room.
Wendy was speechless.
Brandon looked gentle and affable, but Reese seemed to be afraid of him.
"Have you finished your merry conversation?" Reese raised her eyebrows.
"I asked for leave!" Brandon looked at his watch and said, "You have less than five minutes of your
leave left!"
Stunned, Reese couldn't believe her ears.
"Wendy..."
"Reese, don't worry about me.I'll be fine.Go ahead with your work.Ray's operation will be performed in
two days' time."
Reese said reluctantly, "Then...I'll come back after Ray's operation."
"Okay!"
Reese stood up from the sofa and suddenly thought of something.
She said to Wendy, "Don't worry about anything.I will help you clarify the scandals before the media."
Ryan opened his mouth when he heard her words.
"I'm afraid we can't clarify them right now."
Reese was dumbfounded.
"Why not?"
Brandon walked over and said in a jittery voice, "The rumors have been spreading like wildfire over the
past few days, and there is no conclusive evidence.Even if you attempt to clarify them, people will think
that you are covering up for your sister!"
Reese hesitated, a little uncertain.
"Must we just let the scandals go without responding?"
"Certainly not!"
Standing in front of her, Brandon scanned the face of the calm Ryan.
"As far as I know, Glory Media has released the news that a press conference will be held in Waterfront
Hotel in three days' time."
Reese blinked slowly and understood.
"Mr.Oliver, do you have a way of proving Wendy's Innocence?"
Ryan didn't give a direct answer, but said, "I'm afraid you would have to attend the press conference to
find out."
"Okay, okay! I will do anything to prove Wendy's innocence!"
Then she looked at Brandon, feeling a little guilty.
"I have to ask for a day off to attend the press conference."
Before Brandon could say anything, her expression became stern.
She continued, "If you don't approve my leave, I will resign immediately!"
"Did I decline your request?"
Reese breathed a sigh of relief and smiled sweetly.
Brandon glanced at his watch again and said, "Your leave has run up for more than two minutes.If you
don't get back to the company immediately, you won't be able to claim the full-attendance bonus
reward for this month."
'Full-attendance bonus reward! Reese was shocked.
She grabbed her bag, turned around and gave Wendy a quick hug.
"Wendy, I'm leaving! I won't make a fuss about what happened this time, but promise me that this won't
happen again.Next time, no matter what happens, you must inform me first, okay? Please!"
With a heartwarming feeling, Wendy hugged Reese back and said, "I see, Reese."
"Then I'll go now.I'll come back the day after tomorrow after Ray has his operation."
"Okay!"
Reese waved to Precious.
"Precious, I'll see you soon."
Precious nodded obediently and replied, "Bye, Aunt Reese!"
"Bye!"
Wendy watched the two exit with a smile.
'Great! Reese had been depressed for a long time.But now she is full of life.I couldn't be happier''
That afternoon, Raymond was going to be transferred from the ICU.
When it was almost time, Wendy, Ryan and Precious were waiting at the door of the ICU.
At that critical moment, even Josie, Anson and Luke joined them.
Josie stood at the door, looking unsettled.
After all, she was responsible for kidnapping Raymond and landing him in ICU.
She was riddled with guilt after finding out that he was her grandson.
If only she had known earlier! Anson continued to comfort and console her by never leaving her side.
"Don't worry.Ray won't blame you."
Luke sat on the chair next to them, shaking his legs leisurely.
"I don't think so.If I were in his position, I would definitely hate the culprits for the rest of my life, "he
said in a voice bursting with sarcasm.
"Anson..."
Tears welled up in Josie's eyes and she became depressed again.
Anson glared at Luke.
"Don't you know when to keep your big mouth shut?" Luke snorted.
"You have spoiled my mother!"
"Damn it! So I spoiled my wife.Do you have a problem with that? “
"Um!" Anson kicked Luke in his leg, and the latter went out limping and hid behind Ryan.
"Dad! You are killing me!" he cried.
"Shut up, you rascal!"
"Okay.But why are you so angry?"
Anson wanted to say something more, but he saw the door of the ICU opening from inside.
Then, two nurses pushed the bed, in which Raymond lay, quietly out.
Everyone was silent.
Raymond was still on a drip and he was still wearing an oxygen mask.
It hadn't been long since his hospitalization.
But his thin body seemed to have lost a lot of weight.
His little face was pale and his eyes were almost sunken.
The poor thing looked gaunt and really sick.
Ray's eyes swept around the crowd.He looked at them blankly.He was neither sad nor happy.
When his eyes honed in on Wendy and Precious, he tried to smile happily.
"Mommy! Precious!"
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