Chapter 371 Jessica's Promise
Looking at Jessica, Rolf struggled to speak, "I think you must be very surprised that I would ask to see someone unrelated when I'm dying."
"No," Jessica said. "Mr. Haugen, actually, on the way here, I kept thinking, but now, I think I already know what you want to say."
"Alright, then go ahead and say it!"
Jessica's gentle voice began, unhurried and calm.
"I think you want to ask me to let bygones be bygones and not hold any grudges against Chelsea."
"When Chelsea insisted on marrying Gabriel, it forced me to leave while pregnant. Now that Gabriel and I are back together, you're worried I might go after Chelsea, fearing that after your death, Chelsea will have no support from the Walton family, so you're very concerned."
"You want a promise from me, and you want me to forgive Chelsea. Only then can you pass away in peace. Mr. Haugen, am I right?"
Rolf coughed laboriously and nodded with relief.
"Good, you are a smart girl. No wonder even a remarkable man like Gabriel would fall in love with you. Compared to you, Chelsea indeed falls short."
"Her parents passed away early. If it weren't for me, her grandfather, she would have been an orphan long ago. Once I die, she will truly be alone in this world. I am genuinely worried."
"So, Mrs. Walton, today I solemnly address you this way, and I sincerely ask you to forgive Chelsea."
Hearing this, Jessica couldn't hold back her tears anymore.
At this moment, Xavier's face appeared before her.
Perhaps she and Chelsea were both unfortunate, one losing their mother early, the other having no parents.
But at the same time, how many people envied their lives?
Because they had a grandfather who loved them unconditionally.
Jessica wiped her tears and thought of that saying.
"When Grandpa is around, all the storms in the world will bypass me and fall on him alone."
Their grandfathers were just like that!
"Grandpa Haugen," Jessica called out, wanting to reassure Rolf.
"Grandpa, don't worry, I hold no grudges against Chelsea. I forgave her long ago. From now on, I will treat her like my own sister, and the Walton family will be her lifelong support."
"Good! Jessica, what did you just call me?" Rolf said excitedly.
'Grandpa, I know this must be your guidance from heaven, right? Don't worry, Jessica is doing fine.'
"Thank you, Mr. Haugen. You have also fulfilled one of my wishes."
"Thank you, Jessica!"
Behind her, Rolf's voice of gratitude came again.
Jessica left the room, leaving the final moments to Chelsea.
Rolf was in good spirits, even speaking with strength.
But precisely because of this, Jessica thought this was the final moment before death.
Sure enough, ten minutes later.
She heard Chelsea's heart-wrenching cries from inside: "Grandpa, Grandpa, don't go, Grandpa, come back!"
"Do you not want Chelsea, your granddaughter?"
"Didn't you say you wanted to see me have a baby and hold your great-grandchild? Grandpa, I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I should have listened to you more."
"Grandpa!"
In the end, Chelsea fainted in front of Rolf's bed.
Henry held her and urgently called for a doctor.
It wasn't until the doctor gave Chelsea an IV and saw her condition stabilize, that Gabriel took Jessica home because it wasn't suitable for her to stay up late while pregnant.
However, just as they reached the doorstep, without even entering the house.
Gabriel's phone rang, and it was Henry calling, "Gabriel, something's wrong, Chelsea is missing. I can't find her anywhere."
"What happened? Weren't you with her the whole time?"
"She just woke up and said she was thirsty. I didn't think much of it and went to get her some water. When I came back, she was gone," Henry's voice was extremely anxious.
Hanging up the phone, Gabriel immediately looked at Jessica. "Jessica, I can't go with you. Chelsea is missing, and I'm worried she might do something foolish."
Hearing this, Jessica immediately said, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go back to the hospital. I'll help you look for her."
"No, you've been up all night. If you don't get some sleep, your body won't be able to take it."
Jessica reassured him, "I'm much more stable in the mid-pregnancy period now. I'm not that fragile. Besides, I won't be able to sleep at home worrying about you all. I'd rather go with you. Once we find Chelsea, I promise I'll go back and get some good rest."
Seeing that she made sense, Gabriel nodded in agreement.
When they arrived, Chelsea's room was still empty.
Henry had searched the entire hospital but still couldn't find her.
Gabriel also called many people including Danielle for help, but after several hours, still nothing.
Everyone was extremely anxious.
At this moment, Jessica suddenly grabbed Gabriel. "I remember you said Chelsea's parents died in a car accident. She was very young then?"
"Yes!"
"Did you attend her parents' funeral? Did Chelsea run off alone that time, and where did you find her?"
As soon as Jessica spoke, Danielle replied "Gabriel, I remember you were the one who found Chelsea that time. You two used to play together a lot and were very close."
Gabriel closed his eyes and tried hard to recall.
A few minutes later, he finally had an answer in his mind.
He took Henry and went straight down.
About ten minutes later, Henry came back up holding Chelsea, with Gabriel following behind.
However, Chelsea was in a bad state.
She was curled up in Henry's arms, completely silent, not even moving her eyes.
Jessica looked at her worriedly. "Chelsea Mr. Haugen left a gift for me to give you before he passed. Do you want to see it?"
Sure enough, hearing this, Chelsea seemed to wake up instantly. She immediately looked at Jessica and burst into tears.
"I do! What is it?"
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