"When I saw the video, Georgia, I was terrified. I've been making leaps and bounds in physical therapy recently, Georgia, and flying back isn't an issue. How about I come back to the country over a few days so we don't have to have this time gap to bother with."
As Casey said that, Robert apologized alongside.
"Mom, Georgia and I will be coming to you in a few days. No need to come back to the country for now. We've still got two bits of business to deal with, and after we're done, we'll come over to visit you. We've got some things to resolve over there too. When we're finished, Georgia and I will take you back to the country. We'll be taking the kids with us to see you too. Just wait there for us."
Casey couldn't help but show an expression of joy at those words.
She actually really wanted to be back with her daughter. Twenty years apart had left her feeling like she had a lot to make up for to her, and she wanted to go and be with her daughter right away.
Her body didn't let her, and she could only put up with it.
Hearing that her daughter and son-in-law were coming over, she suddenly felt that the boring physical therapy wasn't so unbearable anymore.
After chatting for a while, Casey got a bit tired and prepared to get back and rest.
It was dark outside, and the butler came over to tell Robert and Georgia that dinner was ready. The kids were waiting for them in the dining room.
The two walked out of the bedroom and got ready to go downstairs on eat.
The video call wasn't cut off, though.
After Emilia took Casey to bed, she turned to Georgia.
"How's my cousin doing? His parents should be in the country right now with him. You've seen them, right?"
Georgia smiled and nodded.
"I've seen aunt and uncle. They were gentle to me, and with Aston, his mood is normal at times and abnormal at others. Maybe his heartbreak was too severe. It might take a while before he gets back to normal. I've been communicating with him on research and experimentation, though, and he's getting back on track."
Georgia also talked about how Aston had made a girlfriend, and it was Anaya of all people.
Of course, Georgia also briefly explained Anaya's identity and experiences.
"My cousin is just too simple when it comes to emotions, so he'll put everything into loving a woman. Now that he's been abandoned, he's just getting more set on his path. Ignore him. Let the world kick him around a bit and he'll turn normal again.
"I'm just worried about one thing. I saw Kayden over here a couple days ago, and she ran away when she saw me. I want Kayden to just disappear from our world, just in case Aston sees her again and goes full bananas."
"You saw Kayden over where you're at?"
Georgia thought of seeing Kayden in the country before. What was this woman up to? Georgia's heart was full of all sorts of speculation.
"Yeah, I can be sure that I saw her and that she saw me. She jogged away like I was going to chase her. I never want to see her again."
"That Kayden seems to be working for some people on dangerous things right now. Ignore her, but if you see her again or see her in contact with some mysterious people, can you snap a picture for me? You might not bump into her by coincidence again, but it's important to me to find out what Kayden is doing in secret."
"Why are you suddenly concerned about Kayden?"
Emilia asked curiously, and Georgia had to explain.
"The people behind Kayden are trying to steal business from my company, and their methods are pretty dirty. I have to check and see who they are. If you really do see her talking to someone, I could start investigating from there."
"Okay, I've got it."
Emilia promised, and Georgia hung up, heading to the dining room.
The dining room was full of laughter, and the kids were chattering away. Georgia also saw a white-haired old man.
She'd guessed at the man's identity. Vincent Poole.
"Hi, Mr. Poole, I'm Robert's wife, Georgia Lane."
Georgia greeted him politely, then pulled up a chair and sat next to Robert.
Vincent nodded and smiled.
"You're pretty lucky, kid. Getting such a pretty wife and having such cute children. You're luckier than your father."
At that praise, Georgia couldn't help but blush, while Robert thanked him honestly.
"I really am lucky to marry such a beautiful and capable wife. Who knows how many men are jealous of me."
"Could you shut up a bit?"
Georgia kicked at Robert's foot, keeping her voice low. Robert smiled and didn't say anything.
Wesley chimed in.
"Auntie Georgia, Daddy told me that you're a scientist contributing to human society in your labs. I want to grow up to be someone like you."
"When did you tell Wesley about something like this? I'm just a researcher, but you're making me sound like a bigshot. That's not too suitable."
Georgia finished, while Robert turned to Wesley.
"Your Auntie Georgia just told me that you can only be a scientist like her if you work hard, so you have to take your studies seriously, Wesley."
Georgia could only eat on embarrassedly, not daring to meet Wesley's admiring gaze.
After dinner, they didn't talk much by nature, so they finished the meal in silence.
The butler brought the kids to the playroom, and the dining room was left with Georgia, Robert, and Vincent.
"Mr. Poole, how is my mother doing? Can you do as I've requested?"
"There's an issue with your mother's memories. Other than her suppressed mental condition and the blow dealt to her psyche by your father's death and your disappearance, another reason is because her nerves have been chemically damaged. With all those effects, that caused her state of confusion and occasional fits of delirium.
"I can help your mother forget the past. But her nerve damage is irreversible. I can't do anything about that."
That had Robert silent for a while.
"Those were new types of drugs on the market. We can only slowly develop medicine to heal the nerve damage. I'll work on it. It's enough for you to make her forget everything that happened before."
"It might take several days. I'll meet and speak with your mother every day for a while. When the time is right, I'll fulfil my promise, and let your mother forget everything."
"Thank you, Mr. Poole."
Robert didn't speak, while Georgia thanked him actively.
She understood how Robert felt. It was out of no other choice that he was doing this. He was burdened and afraid an even greater problem would come up.
But if they didn't do this, Robert couldn't very well watch his mother drown in her painful memories every day.
"You've seen Wesley today. He's only six. Have you taken a look at his situation?"
Georgia turned to Vincent and asked on. Vincent's tone was helpless.
"It has to be tomorrow. It's a lot of work to hypnotize someone and guide their mental processes. I'm old now and can't deal with two people in one day. That child's doing well, and has a lot of energy. A day's delay shouldn't be too much of an issue. I'll come by tomorrow to see what's up with him."
Vincent had said that much, and Georgia could only nod.
She and Robert stood and escorted Vincent to his room to rest.
Vincent was going to be living with them until Maisie's business was dealt with.
As it came time to sleep, the two laid in bed. Georgia held on to Robert's hand, unease in her voice.
"How about we go overseas earlier and leave the business in the country to the others? I can't relax and let you stay in the country with what happened today."
From what Vincent said, Maisie seemed like she would take up several days.
Maybe just three or four, but they couldn't be sure.
It wasn't that long of a time, but Georgia couldn't hold it back.
She wanted to take Robert to do a professional check instead of wasting his time in the country.
But this was Robert's birth mother and Georgia couldn't very well drag Robert away. They had to arrange things properly.
"Let's go with the day after tomorrow at the latest. We'll go overseas then. I'll put people on the business here.
"Jasper and Jason are both free and it's fine to have them work a bit. You're still taking Wesley to see your aunt and uncle, right? When we've dealt with that, that's about everything needs doing in the country."
"Fine. We'll go with that."
Georgia could only compromise to that, and the two held each other as they fell asleep.
All throughout the night, Georgia held on tight to Robert's hand in her sleep.
Robert woke up in the small hours and sighed, kissing the back of her hand.
The following morning, when Georgia woke, she found that Robert had already gotten out of bed.
Getting dressed and getting out of bed, she found that Robert had gone back to the bedroom, looking like he hadn't gotten up for long. He held a packet of documents in his hand.
Georgia asked on curiously.
"What's that you've got there?"