"Both our family and the Hall family are not ordinary families. Something like this can have a great impact on both our families. So I came to you this time to settle the whole thing."
When Jessica heard that, she laughed. "What do you suggest then, Mr. Thomas? Perhaps I could use your wisdom."
"Well, given where you and Lucas have come, it's quite tricky to deal with. I also know that you have always been in love with Lucas, Miss Hall. Back then, you married into our family because of Lucas. You divorced him because you felt that Lucas did not love you, and you were wronged in the family. Up to now, you two have been divorced for a year. And over this year, I have also reflected a lot. As Lucas' grandfather, I have to admit that I didn't do well and have let you suffer in our Thomas family.
"As for Lucas, he has never been a man who displays his emotions. If he didn't like you back then, why would he insist on marrying you when I was against it? His personality has always been like this. After you divorced him, he almost never returned to the villa and lived alone outside. Moreover, think about how Lucas punished Olivia after she offended you a lot. He even sent Olivia out of LA.
"The two of you got a divorce only because of some misunderstandings. So many things have happened recently, and the netizens slandered you too much. So I hope you can forget about the past and remarry Lucas."
Justin coughed and said, "Don't worry this time. I won't let you feel unhappy with us. If you suffer any more grievances, I will personally visit your parents and ask for their forgiveness."
Jessica couldn't help but raise her eyebrows when she heard about Olivia.
It seemed that Lucas kept his promise. He did send Olivia away.
Yet she frowned at Justin's following words.
Everything he said seemed to be for her own good. Justin was eager to see Lucas and Jessica remarry the most, yet what he said hid his intentions.
Jessica thought, "What an old fogey." Justin was still arrogant even when he asked for a request.
"I appreciate your kindness, Mr. Thomas. But I don't think rumors can cause me any real harm."
With that, Justin got heated. "Miss Hall."
As he spoke, his eyes suddenly darkened. "Actually, I don't want to push you so hard. I also want you and Lucas to take it slow. But I don't think I can wait until that day."
At this point, Justin turned to Dwayne, who had already prepared the medical examination report and placed it in front of Jessica. "Miss Hall, a month ago, Mr. Thomas was diagnosed with gastric cancer of late stage."
Jessica's face changed slightly.
She had never liked Justin. When she still lived with the Thomas family, she suffered a lot because Justin was partial to Olivia and Trissy.
After the divorce, Justin always hoped that she and Lucas could get married again, which annoyed her. This time, Justin even tried to use public opinion to force her to yield.
However, she was not a heartless person. She did not expect Justin to be so seriously ill.
Jessica was a little surprised. "How could that be? You've always been healthy."
Jessica took the report from Dwayne and glanced at it. It did read "malignant tumor".
"Mr. Thomas, now that the medical industry is well developed, you will be cured as long as you hold an optimistic attitude."
Justin sighed and seemed to accept his fate. "At my age, I should accept what fate holds. I am dying. And Lucas' wedding is on my bucket list. His elder brother died young, and he's now supporting the Thomas family alone. I do hope to see him marry you before I die."
"Jessica, I can't undergo an operation given my condition. I will only live one or two more years if I choose conservative therapy. The most regrettable thing in my life is that when you married into our family, I did not protect you well. Now that so many things have happened, I know you are disappointed in Lucas and us. How about this? You and Lucas hold a wedding first. As for the legal procedures, we will talk about them later. We may talk about the future when the rumors now subside. What do you think?"