hapter 24
In hospital.
Adam was taken to the emergency room.
Kerry hurriedly came after hearing the news.
“Baby girl, are you okay?”
Kerry pulled Amanda, who was covered in blood, to her and checked around.
“I’m fine. It’s all Adam’s blood.”
Amanda evaded Kerry’s hand, furrowing her brows slightly, “What did you just call me?”
“I’m sorry,” Kerry blurted out, realizing her slip of the tongue.
Amanda sat on the bench beside her, remaining silent.
Kerry constantly came to her, asking about her well–being, which made her feel very annoyed.
After knowing that Adam was safe, Amanda hurriedly left the hospital.
If Amanda had heard this “baby girl” a few years ago, she would have been extremely happy.
But the past Amanda had long been dead.
Afterward, Amanda stayed at home for three consecutive days.
She was painting non–stop for three days.
Pain, sadness, anger… too many gloomy emotions were vented by Amanda on the white paper.
“Amanda, how are you doing in Bridil? I have already packed sun–dried oranges and grapefruits and asked Charlie to send them to you. I heard that Timon is very dry, so remember to occasionally drink tea to moisturize your throat. I am praying for you in Grenadan.”
In the darkness, only the cellphone screen was emitting light.
It was a voice message sent by the landlord, Mary. Amanda curled up on the floor and listened to it over and over again.
“Mom.”
Amanda murmured unconsciously.
Indeed, all her understanding of the word “mother” stemmed from this middle–aged woman far away in Grenadan.
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She missed Mary’s palm filled with the scent of chamomile, the tomato sauce cod fish that was so
sour it made her teeth ache, and the various sun–dried but still colorful fruits.
The doorbell rang.
Amanda got up and wrapped herself in a thick blanket to open the door.
It was a lawyer who she had never met before and a familiar assistant.
“Are you here together?” Amanda frowned.
The assistant with a suitcase shook his head and said, “No, this person is Mrs. Mitchell’s lawyer,
and I came here on Mr. Powell’s orders.”
It seemed like they wouldn’t give up until it was resolved.
Amanda did not shut the two people out this time.
“What’s the matter? Please speak quickly.”
Amanda sat cross–legged on the sofa, with a cold and indifferent expression.
“This is the transfer document of 45.7% equity of the Hacker Group, originally owned by Mrs. Hacker and Terry, along with a cash cheque. The transfer certificates and property deeds.”
The lawyer took out a thick and orderly stack of documents and said, “Mrs. Hacker and Terry asked me to convey that they know these things may not mean much to you, but this is their compensation. Whether you accept it or not, it is already yours.”
Amanda wasn’t surprised by Kerry’s decision, but even Terry transferred his shares?
Amanda was somewhat surprised.
The assistant cleared his throat and also took out a thick stack of documents.
“Ms. Hacker, these are all the industries of the Powell Group…‘
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Before the assistant could finish speaking, Amanda furrowed her brows and interrupted, “What do you mean? Does Ms. Grace also quit?”
“Well…” The assistant was unsure how to respond.
At this moment, Adam’s weak voice came from the door.
“I just wanted to apologize to you…‘
The assistant and lawyer both took the clue and temporarily left.
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Adam slowly approached, enduring the pain in his chest.
“I entrusted all my assets to you, and now I am penniless. Between us, I am no longer the one in power. I’ll no longer look down on you. Amanda, I just want to give you the right and confidence to
hurt me.”
Amanda stared at the pale and uninvited man without blinking.
Suddenly, she smiled and said, “Adam, can hurting you make those seven years disappear? Or can it erase all the scars between us? Are you too naive?”
She felt a sense of relief and at the same time a sourness in her chest as she spoke these words.
Wasn’t this also a way of reopening old wounds?
But as soon as Amanda’s words fell, there was a sound of plop.
Amanda looked at him with confusion.
Unexpectedly, Adam knelt towards her!
