Chapter 1256 Past Misunderstandings
“And in terms of pathology, a person’s mental health directly affects their body. Cells also need to be activated by a positive mood,” Wynter said as she continued to massage Reuben,
invigorating his blood and energy.
This was the first time Reuben had heard such a notion. Activating cells and such certainly sounded like something only young people would say.
“Young lady, you have keen observations. This seems to be
beyond the realm of a doctor.”
Reuben would have been wary if it were anyone else probing into the Whitman family’s privacy.
But Wynter was different. He had witnessed her quietly saving many lives while setting her school bag aside. She had already disappeared when he tried to find her.
Hence, Reuben had complete faith in Wynter’s character.
He shakily got up from the bed. The sunlight streaming through the window bathed him, highlighting his dignified posture despite his elderly state.
“I do have concerns, but it’s been so long that I thought it might be better to let it go. Yet, I still don’t understand.” Reuben sounded like he was asking someone else yet also sounded as if he was talking to himself.
He couldn’t grasp why Marie, the daughter he personally brought up, became so different from his memories. How could she abandon her family for a man?
“You should ask directly if you don’t understand,” Wynter said instinctively without much thought,
Reuben looked at her with surprise, “Ask directly?”
“Yes. Seeing photos or hearing stories might not reveal the truth. Isn’t asking the person in question better?”
Wynter was worried about revealing too much as she spoke. Disclosing her true identity wasn’t ideal given the current situation. After all, the heartache in Reuben was tied to Marie.
Reuben lowered his gaze. “I did meet her in person and asked her everything back then. I’ve laid everything out clearly. Only then did I come to terms with it.
“Maybe it’s true that daughters leave once they marry. We as parents shouldn’t constantly interfere with their lives.”
Wynter responded earnestly, “I actually think that as children, we might say things we don’t mean. Who doesn’t want their parents to be their forever supporters?
“There must be some misunderstanding. Maybe the other party is also trying hard to reach out to you.”
Reuben pondered her words. Over the years, everyone seemed to have agreed to not mention Marie in front of him. It was Fabian instead who constantly wanted to discuss things with him.
Perhaps realizing that he might not have much time left, Reuben’s heart, which had been closed off for many years, began to soften. Could there really be some misunderstanding in all this?
Seeing Reuben’s expression, Wynter knew she had to give him more time to think things through.
Wynter had noticed a picture frame that was hung in the innermost
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part of the room since she walked in.
Although Isabella had passed away many years ago, the frame was still pristine. It reflected the owner’s care for it.
The relationship between her grandparents, Reuben and Isabella, might have been a source of Reuben’s heartache over the years.
Just as Wynter was about to move closer to examine the picture, Jesslyn pushed open the door. She looked around and smiled politely.
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“It will be time for Mr. Whitman Senior’s dinner in 15 minutes. Do you need to wait for Dr. Harper?”
Jesslyn was addressing Wynter. It didn’t sound like much on the surface, but in reality, she was subtly urging Wynter to leave.
Jesslyn had been standing at the door earlier. Even though she couldn’t hear the specifics of their conversation, she sensed that the timing of Chester’s visit seemed different from before.