Chapter 318
“What are you doing?”
Harlan asked him.
“For the medical bills. I’ll cover them.”
He transferred a sum of money, enough for Harlan and Maricela to see a doctor, recover, and even go on a trip.
Harlan scoffed. “What do I need your money for?
You think I can’t afford to get this treated?”
“It’s my responsibility, so I’ll pay.”
Maricela said from the side, “It’s not your responsibility anymore, Cedrick. Aren’t you… divorcing Lucille?
He’s not your brother–in–law anymore.”
Cedrick froze, then lowered his head in despair.
“What’s wrong?
Is it already final?”
Harlan guessed.
Cedrick nodded. “Yeah.”
Harlan sneered. “So ruthless. Couldn’t even wait a single day to get it done.”
“Cedrick…” Maricela called to him, taking a clear box from her bag. It was filled with Wishing Tokens. “Cedrick, don’t be sad. This is for you. May the rest of your life be smooth and happy.”
Cedrick’s gaze fell on the Wishing Tokens, but a sour feeling grew in his heart.
“Thanks.”
He said hoarsely.
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“What’s with you?”
Harlan scolded him. “Mari spent several all–nighters folding these things for you. She got hurt last night, beaten up like that, and she was still folding them for you. As soon as they were done, she had to bring them to you today. She cares so much about her looks, but she didn’t even care if people would laugh at her face!
And here you are, acting all lifeless.
But Cedrick didn’t react much, just repeated, “Thanks.”
“Cedrick…” Maricela’s eyes turned red, looking like she was about to cry. “I don’t want your thanks. I just want you to be happy.”
“Yeah, it doesn’t matter that the business is gone. What’s important is that we’re still together, living happily!
We started from scratch. With the company at this size, how can it be harder than when we first started?
We’ll just earn a little less, that’s all!”
Harlan added.
“Yeah, Cedrick, even though you’re divorced, you still have us. We’ll always be with you.”
Maricela said with red eyes, pouting.
But Harlan kept giving her looks, and she didn’t understand what he meant.
“I know, I know I still have you guys.”
Cedrick rubbed the bridge of his nose. “I’m just a little tired. I want to be alone for a bit.”
“Are you… trying to get rid of us?”
Harlan said unhappily.
Cedrick shook his head. “That’s not what I mean. It’s just that there are some things I haven’t sorted out yet. I need to calm down and think.”
“About the asset division?”
Harlan pressed.
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Cedrick just nodded. He mainly didn’t want to explain anymore. Let Harlan think whatever he wanted.
“Your family…” Harlan sighed. “They definitely won’t treat her unfairly. Alright, we’ll leave then. We won’t bother you. We’ll get together again in a few days. If you’re feeling down, give us a call. No matter what, we’re brothers for life!”
“Yeah.”
Cedrick stood up and saw them out.
After watching them get into the elevator, Cedrick turned back. As he was entering, he remembered something, and after a few taps, he changed the passcode.
Then he closed the door, shutting himself inside the enclosed space.
The Wishing Tokens on the coffee table were still just Wishing Tokens. The small, clear box, for some reason, no longer brought him the same feeling it did when he was young. Instead, it felt like a heavy brick on his chest, so heavy, so heavy it was hard to breathe…
After leaving Cedrick’s place, Maricela also seemed worried. Once in the car, she said to Harlan, “Harlan, don’t you think Cedrick has become very cold?”
The Wishing Tokens were her trump card, but he didn’t react at all.
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