Mysterious Mrs. Pansy

Just by looking at Patrick’s expression, Jane knew the situation wasn’t particularly good. Despite the numerous conflicts she had with Mike before, seeing an old man lying motionless on the hospital bed like that was truly pitiful, especially considering Mike didn’t have any family around him.

“Don’t lose heart, everything will get better,” Jane approached and patted his shoulder.

Patrick sighed heavily. “How’s the surveillance investigation going?”

Jane didn’t discuss the new findings she had discovered. She wanted to sort out all the truths before telling Patrick about them.

“It seems someone is trying to frame us this time. I suspect that Mike cutting ties with me is also related to this person. Normally, Mike is very attentive to you, and this situation wouldn’t happen. But looking at his recent behavior, it seems off.”

That was what surprised Patrick the most.

“The doctor is coming,” Jane glanced in the direction of the doctor and walked together with Patrick towards him.

“The patient’s condition seems to be deteriorating. There are some follow-up matters that I think I should inform you about,” the doctor said.

Hearing those words, Jane felt a chill run down her spine. She glanced at Patrick from the corner of her eye and noticed his fluctuating expression.

“Doctor, go ahead and tell us. We can accept any kind of result,” Jane said.

The doctor opened the medical record and showed it to both of them. “Normally, Mike’s health is not particularly good, relying entirely on medication to sustain him. If it weren’t for this major blow, Mike might have lived a few more years. But based on Mike’s current condition, the chances of survival are slim, and the possibility of dementia in the future is even greater.”

The doctor’s words were already quite tactful. After all, Mike had already lost some of his memories, and if things continued like this, there would likely be more complications in the future.

Patrick had mentally prepared himself long ago, but he didn’t expect it to come so soon.

“Is there truly no possibility?” Patrick asked again, his longing evident in his eyes.

The doctor shook his head. “The patient is already quite old. At this age, even minor illnesses can become the root cause of major diseases, not to mention such a huge shock. Besides, the patient doesn’t even have someone to take care of him.”

Patrick felt a sense of self-blame when he heard that. Usually, he only focused on his business’s development and didn’t pay much attention to Mike’s emotions, even though Mike always seemed physically strong.

“We will take care of him more carefully from now on.”

Patrick walked out of the ward, still supported by Jane, as if his soul had been drained away.

All this time, he relied on Mike, and suddenly the doctor told him that Mike was fading away… It felt like losing something, something he cherished dearly.

Patrick clenched his fists tightly, his mouth pressed firmly. “I’ll uncover the truth!”

Then he turned to Jane and said, “You’ll have to take care of Mike in the hospital for these few days. I don’t trust the others. As for the children, I’ll visit them frequently.”

Jane nodded, understanding his intentions. “Don’t worry about the past, I won’t dwell on it.”

After giving some more instructions, Patrick left the place.

Jane sat alone at the entrance of the hospital room, opened her laptop, and extracted some of the information she had just found. Then, she dialed a number on her phone.

“You go to this place and keep an eye on this person for me. I want to know all her information, including her every move.”

In fact, Jane was even more ruthless than Patrick.

Just as Sarah was also in the hospital, Jane turned her head and saw her presence, looking at her with some surprise. “What are you doing here?”

Sarah avoided eye contact, as if reluctant to answer Jane. “I’m sick.”

Jane didn’t quite believe it. After all, this area was for hospitalized patients, not for ordinary colds and fevers. “What’s really going on? Are you not willing to tell me the truth?”

Sarah let out a long sigh and sat down heavily on a bench, reluctant to speak. “I don’t know how to tell you!”

Jane held her hand. “We don’t need so many reasons between us!”

“A while ago, I found out that I have cancer. It’s breast cancer that has already begun to spread. You’ve been busy with family matters during this time, and I didn’t tell you, nor did I want to distract you with this matter!” Sarah spoke about her illness with a calmness that revealed a sense of relief.

It was clear that she had already accepted this outcome.

The person who couldn’t accept it the most was Jane. Tears welled up in her eyes as she stared intently at Sarah. “Are you telling the truth? You haven’t lied to me, have you?”

Sarah handed her medical report to Jane. “There’s nothing to lie about in this matter.”

They used to help each other and complement each other. Sarah was supporting the company, and Jane felt at ease with Sarah around, not needing to worry about it.

She was clearly her right-hand woman, but now she was injured, and Jane was the last person to find out.

This feeling was even more painful.

“I will definitely cure your illness. I heard there’s a type of injection being tested abroad that can reduce pain. We can give it a try.”

Jane wanted to save Sarah’s life, and she appeared anxious, speaking incoherently.

“Alright, I know my own body. I’ve always been used to being alone, and now I’m walking alone, completely exposed.”

Both of them knew that after being diagnosed with this disease, the outcome awaiting them was complicated.

“Are you sure it has been confirmed? Is it really in the advanced stage?” Jane clung to the last glimmer of hope.NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

Sarah lowered her head and nodded heavily. “I’ve come to terms with it. I told you this news, and it has brought me some relief.”

Jane’s tears welled up instantly. The tears in her eyes flowed uncontrollably. Even when Patrick disappeared, she had never been so heartbroken. Now, it felt like a huge stone was blocking her chest.

“I’m sorry. It’s all my fault.”

Jane was overwhelmed with self-blame, and she dared not face everything that was happening.

“There’s nothing to apologize for. It’s already incredibly difficult for you to run such a large company on your own. Now, you should take good care of yourself.”

Although Sarah was the one who was sick, Jane was the one crying like a tearful person. At some point, Jane slowly began to hide her strong facade, as if she had become weaker.