Chapter 388
“Grandfather, I apologize.” The tone of Marina was rife with regret. Chuck, her grandfather, rarely requested her assistance with anything. However, the one time he did ask, she failed to live up to his expectation.
“No need to apologize, you’ve done your best.” Chuck was by no means a man who failed to see reason.
Without Marina’s intervention today, it’s unlikely Lake Yetts would even have these six months.
While Marina harbored regrets, she knew she had given it her all.
Life and death are immutable. No one can change that.
“Why is there such a racket outside?” Only now did Marina notice the commotion outside.
“It’s nothing, just some rowdy folks. If they’re bothering you, I can go and deal with them right now,” Simon offered.
“They are here for Master Luke, aren’t they?” Marina, sharp as ever, guessed the reason immediately.
“Probably so.” Simon was rather indifferent to the whole affair.
He answered nonchalantly.
“Let’s go
check it out.” Marina suggested resolutely.
“You don’t need to get involved in this.” Simon was reluctant to let Marina go.
Although he knew that Marina no longer harbored feelings for Gordon.
But he still did not want her to get entangled with him.
and quiet.”
“But Luke just came out of surgery, he needs peace
“Don’t worry, I’m not tired,” Marina reassured Simon.
She thought Simon was concerned about her well–being.
Having said that, she started making her way downstairs.
Simon’s brows furrowed.
It seemed that he needed to devise a plan to ensure Gordon never crossed paths with Marina again.
At this moment, however, all he could do was to follow Marina downstairs.
When Marina reached the door, a fierce scuffle had already broken out outside.
Gordon was in a bad state.
His side was heavily outnumbered and was being totally suppressed.
Only he and a handful of his subordinates were still fighting desperately.
Gordon was not particularly adept in combat.
He was a pampered man who probably never thought he would end up in a life–or–death fight.
He was badly wounded.
Clearly, he was on his last legs.
Marina paused for a moment before preparing to step forward.
After all, out of respect for Luke, she couldn’t just stand by and watch someone die in front of her.
But as soon as she made a move, Simon held her back.
Marina looked up at him, puzzled.
“There’s no need for you to get involved.” Simon signaled to Gavin Johnson, who had been observing the situation from a distance.
Getting the hint, Gavin immediately sprung into action.
The fight, which had been rather one–sided, quickly turned around with the entrance of Gavin Johnson.
When Gavin Johnson saved Gordon from a deadly blow, Gordon raised his head to look at him.
But the other didn’t even spare him a glance before charging directly towards the person opposite.
Gordon, finally managing to steady himself, looked back to see Marina and Simon standing at the door, side by side.
Chapter 388
Upon noticing his gaze, Simon, either deliberately or inadvertently, draped her arm over Marina’s shoulder.
Gordon’s mood instantly darkened.
Nevertheless, he didn’t have the luxury of dwelling on it.
After wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, he rejoined the battle.
Each of Simon’s associates could hold their own against ten opponents.
They quickly subdued their adversaries.
Gordon heaved a sigh of relief.
He ordered his subordinates to detain the ringleaders, and decided to deal with them once Luke Yetts regained consciousness.
Only after these tasks did Gordon, a bit shaky on his feet, approach Marina.
“Luke Yetts, he. Gordon’s voice trailed off, weak.
“The surgery went well. Marina stated succinctly.
“That’s good, that’s good. On hearing this, Gordon’s lingering strength gave way.
He slumped to the floor.
Neither Marina nor Simon made a move to assist him.
“Thank you… all… for this time… Gordon’s voice trailed off, his eyes filled with a somber melancholy as they landed on the impassive figure of Marina, who was standing nonchalantly aside. He felt a pang of sorrow surge within his chest, but he kept it carefully hidden.
In his speech, he maintained an impeccable composure, betraying no hint of the inner turmoil he was wrestling with.
After all, he was acutely aware that Marina, in her present state, wanted to steer clear of any entanglement with him.
Her engagement to Simon had already been announced, not in some quiet ceremony but rather in an event that unfolded. under the watchful gaze of family members from both sides, leaving no room for discretion.
No matter how deep or profound his own feelings might be, he realized it was not his place to show them. This was the reality he was dealing with.
Simon responded to Gordon’s words with a dismissive snort, “There’s no need for gratitude. My actions were not directed for your benefit”
Gordon turned his gaze back to Marina.
“Luke has just come out of surgery, he needs someone to care for him.”
“He asked my grandfather to look after you before, Marina added, hoping to discourage Gordon from overthinking the
situation.
“I know, Gordon replied, a bitter expression crossing his face.
Marina didn’t need to spell it out so clearly.
He understood, if it wasn’t for Luke Yetts,
They wouldn’t have been there today.
Even if they happened to pass by and witnessed what was going on, Marina Bailey would likely not have come to his rescue.
“Since you’re already aware, there’s no need for me to elaborate further.”
“Though Luke Yetts’s surgery was a success, his health was severely compromised, so he must take great care in his recuperation
“Given that you’ve become his adopted son, it’s your duty to take good care of him. At best, he might only have six months,” Marina admonished.
Upon hearing these final words, Gordon jerked his head up, disbelief written all over his face.
“Six months left?”
“That’s the most he might have. If he doesn’t rest and recover properly, he might not even get half a year, Marina warned, her lips barely moving.
Gordon tried to speak, to articulate something else..
However, at that moment, Chuck emerged from the doorway.
“Chuck” Gordon immediately bowed in respect.
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Grandfather, why have you come down?” Marina immediately spun around.
“He’s awake. Go see him.” Chuck directed, glancing at Gordon.
“Thank you for your assistance.” Gratitude seeped into Gordon’s voice.
Chuck, his mood far from bright, simply waved his hand in acknowledgement and made his way towards the exit.
With Chuck’s departure, Marina and Simon had no reason to remain.
Both of them followed suit and left.
Upon their departure, Gordon made haste towards the upper floor.
In the car, Chuck remained quiet.
Seeing him in this state, Marina instinctively gripped his arm.
Feeling her actions, Chuck looked at her.
A hint of a smile surfaced on his face.
“You don’t have to worry, I’m alright.”
“But you haven’t spoken a word since we left Master Luke Yetts’s place.
“I’m just a bit melancholy… Over the years, people around me have been leaving, one by one.”
“Perhaps, it’s my turn next.”
