Free Web NovelChapter 281: You’re Quite Open-Minded
When Jill heard Leah say group, Jill laughed. "You even know about groups."
Leah nodded excitedly.
Jill held Wendy’s hand and supplicated, "Wendy, I’ve already signed up. The talent show is a lockdown training program, and I have to report in three days. I was going to call you to tell you about it, but now that you’re back, it would be better to tell you in person. You should not tell my dad about it yet. When he finds out, you can put in a few words for me. Anyway, as long as I get in, he can’t do anything about it."
"So if you tell me now, you’re not afraid that I’ll tell your dad and he’ll fly to Lake City and drag you back?" Wendy replied.
"Of course, I trust you. You’re certainly not that kind of person." Jill looked at Wendy affectionately. "And you’ll definitely help me."
Wendy could only force a smile.
However, since Jill liked to sing, Wendy couldn’t stop her.
Moreover, Jill came here to tell Wendy in person. That’s just how much she respected Wendy.
On the other hand, Wendy felt that she didn’t deserve such trust.
Michael then chimed in, "If she likes it, let her go. Although the entertainment industry is a bit messy, with Jill’s personality, no one can bully her unless she allows it. Besides, aside from her father, there is still us, right? No one would dare bully her."
"You’re quite open-minded," Wendy said.
She suddenly remembered something and said, "I almost forgot that your sister is in the entertainment industry. She likes to act, and last year, I saw her in that period drama, which was a big hit."
"My sister doesn’t like company management, and Jill doesn’t like designing. In that case, what are we forcing them for?" Michael said, "Whether it’s the Woods family or the Lucas family, there’s no shortage of money for them. It doesn’t matter if they don’t do well in show business."
"That’s right." Wendy nodded.
"So, you agree?" Jill excitedly hugged Wendy and gave her a peck on the cheek.
Wendy smiled and could only say, "Go if you want to, I’ll help you with a mentor."
"Thanks, Wendy," Jill said with a quick nod of gratitude.
In turn, Jill looked at the injury on Michael’s leg and asked, "Mr. Lucas, is your injury okay?"
"You only noticed now?" Michael scowled as he pretended to be annoyed. "I thought we were in a cafe, casually chatting, not a hospital."
"Wendy is here. Do you still need me to be concerned about you?" With Wendy’s approval, Jill was now happy.
Soon, the nurse brought the IV drip and prepped Michael.
Jill stayed with them at the hospital, chatting with Wendy some more.
After all, there was no telling how long it would be before they saw each other again.
Michael was then left on his own. freёwebnoѵel.com
Leah ran to Michael’s side. Seeing that he was bored, she climbed up on the chair and pressed his shoulders with her small hands. "Daddy, let me massage your shoulders. I used to do it for Mommy, and Mommy said I did it very well."
Michael was relieved.
Hugging Leah, Michael kissed her little cheeks.
Jake, on the other hand, poured a few glasses of water and handed one to each of them.
Looking at the children lovingly, Michael forgot how painful his wound was.
Shortly after, Michael’s IV drip was almost finished. Wendy stood up and said, "I’ll go call the nurse and see what else needs to be done."
However, as Wendy walked to the nurses station, she saw Yonina approaching.
When she saw Yonina, her first reaction was to walk away and hide.
On second thought, why should she hide?
She was Michael’s wife.
Instead of avoiding Yonina, Wendy greeted her in a dignified manner.
Then, Wendy’s lips formed into a smile as she approached the nurses station.
Yonina, upon seeing Wendy, stepped forward and greeted her first, "Mrs.
Lucas..."
"Miss Collins...," Wendy responded casually.
Yonina smiled awkwardly and said, "Sorry about today."
"You don’t have to apologize to me. After all, you’re just my mother-in-law’s friend."
With this statement, Wendy nicely brushed aside Michael’s relationship with her.
The implication was that Yonina and Michael were not even friends and had even less to do with Wendy.
Her apology was not necessary.
Wendy’s words made Yonina more embarrassed.
She nodded slightly and changed the topic, "Michael’s mother is now in the neurology department. Do you want to see her?"
It was reasonable that Wendy should go, but Winnie hated her so much.
If she went, Winnie’s condition could worsen.
"No need," Wendy refused, not even looking at Yonina.
The neurology department was several floors away from where Michael was confined.
’Would she go and see Michael?’ Wendy wondered.
Yonina was indeed here to see Michael, but Wendy’s words put Yonina in her place.
At this time, it would be inappropriate for her to see Michael again.
Yonina didn’t mention seeing Michael, yet Wendy offered, "Do you want to see Michael? He’s in the room right there at the front..."
"I have things to do, so I won’t go visit him." Yonina smiled to hide her embarrassment. "Michael’s mother’s condition is a little unstable, and she may not be able to leave the hospital today. Someone was sent to take care of her. I’ll head back first."
"Okay then," Wendy replied nonchalantly.
Yonina nodded without saying anything else and turned to leave.
She didn’t expect that Wendy would actually greet her calmly.
At the time in the mansion, Wendy walked away when she saw her.
At present, Wendy made Yonina feel even more worried.
As she watched Yonina’s back, Wendy clenched her fists.
Then, she told the attending nurse, "The patient, Michael Lucas, is almost finished with the drip. Is there anything else that needs to be done?"
The nurse smiled at her and replied, "Wait a sec."
"Nothing more," the nurse confirmed. "I’ll remove his IV drip, and he’ll be discharged after."
After Michael’s IV drip was removed, Jill had nothing to do and left first.
Wendy assisted Michael as he walked. As they headed out of the hospital, Wendy spoke, "I just ran into Yonina, and she said your mom is in the neurology department. Do you want to see her?"
"No, let’s go back to the mansion." Michael shook his head. "It’s a good thing my mom isn’t home, so we can have some fun with Grandmother... She has been thinking about you, and I haven’t had a good chat with her in a long time."
Michael felt helpless with Winnie.
It would be reasonable to go and see his mother, but what she did to him was unbearable.
When Winnie was at home, Michael didn’t like going to the mansion.
Grandmother was old and stayed at the mansion most of the time. Although there were many maids at home, she had no one to talk to.
Since Winnie was not around, they could spend time with Grandma peacefully.
Wendy knew that Michael was worried that she would feel awkward.
However, she didn’t say anything about it.
Michael’s leg injury was a little serious, and he could barely walk around without someone assisting him.
Grandma thought they would not come back to the mansion, but when she saw them, she smiled brightly and immediately ordered the butler, "Tell the kitchen to prepare dinner. Make sure it’s grand."
It had been a long time since Wendy and Michael had had a good meal at the mansion.
Tonight, they sat at the same table. Grandma happily served them all and watched them eat.
"Grandma, you eat too." Wendy gave Grandma a piece of stewed meat.
Grandma could no longer eat meat, but she appreciated Wendy’s gesture.
"Grandma is happy to see you guys eat," Grandma said. "It’s been a long time since we had a good meal together."
"Grandma, we will come back often," Michael promised.
"Good, good." Grandma nodded.
Without Winnie, the atmosphere was pleasant and cozy as they ate.
After the meal, Grandma held Wendy’s hand, patted it, and said, "Stay tonight and rest. I’ve already had your room cleaned up."
Wendy looked at Michael. How could she refuse Grandma’s request?
"Why don’t you stay for one night?" Michael suggested. "This is the first time you’ve visited in a month, and we’ve been out most of the day anyway, so let’s stay with Grandma tonight."
"I..." Wendy bit her lip and felt a little uneasy about saying that she was leaving tomorrow.
Grandma and Michael were both happy, and she didn’t want to upset them.
In the end, Wendy nodded and agreed, "Okay, we’ll all stay tonight."
"Wow, are we staying here tonight?" Leah blinked her big eyes and asked, "Which room do I get? Can I sleep with Mommy?"
"No," Michael said flatly.
When she heard Michael’s words, Leah frowned.
Wendy took Leah’s hand, rolled her eyes at Michael, and said, "Yes, the four of us will sleep together tonight."
When Jake heard Wendy say four, he immediately refused, "No, I want to sleep by myself."
Unlike Leah, Jake had been sleeping on his own since he was three years old.
He felt that only girls needed to be accompanied by adults.
Besides, he didn’t want to be a third wheel.
Michael rubbed his nose and felt a little resentful.
As far as Grandma was concerned, she was happy as long as they stayed tonight.
After dinner, they took a walk with Grandma, and then went to their respective rooms to rest.
Jake wanted to sleep in a separate room, but Wendy forced him into their room.
She wanted to spend more time with them.
After all, she was leaving Lake City for Rheinsville City tomorrow.
The bed in the room was large, with the two children sleeping in the middle and Michael and Wendy sleeping on either side.
Michael took a book and read Leah a bedtime story.
However, Wendy was the one who fell asleep first.
She had been running around without rest since she got back today, so she was exhausted.
When Leah saw that Wendy had fallen asleep, she reached out and pulled Michael’s sleeve and said, "Daddy, Mommy’s asleep."
Michael put down the book and glanced at Wendy, who was sleeping soundly.
