Chapter 128 We Only Have One Daughter Now
"Doctor, didn't you say something about an IV drip?"
Adeline glanced at the doctor. "Are we doing it now?"
The doctor frowned, realizing he might have misspoken, and hastily said, "I'll get it ready," before making a quick exit.
Once the doctor had left, Jasper's gaze fell upon Bennett, who remained unconscious.
He then turned to look at his reflection in the glass window.
There was a resemblance.
The man studied his reflection with a smirk. "He didn't say anything, and I never noticed."
Adeline remained composed on the surface, but inside, she was in utter turmoil!
Jasper was too savvy for his own good, and she worried he would catch on to the truth.
She had managed to fool him before by pretending to be Adeline's close friend, but the matter of the child was going to be a lot harder to explain away.
Taking a deep breath, she smiled sneakily at Jasper, "Maybe attractive people just look alike.
"My ex-husband was never as handsome as Bennett, that's for sure."
Jasper arched his eyebrow slightly but said nothing more.
Soon enough, the doctor had the IV flowing and sent a nurse over to look after Bennett.
Adeline grabbed a chair to sit by the little guy, watching over him silently.
Jasper stood by the doorway, his tall frame leaning against the frame, his gaze upon the mother and son growing more intense.
...
The next day
As sunlight filled the room, Adeline woke up from her sleep.
Her eyes opened to the vast swathes of sunlight outside.
Was she in a bedroom at Blue Bay?
The thought made her sit upright, flinging off the covers and leaping out of bed.
How was it morning already?
Wasn't she in the hospital room watching Bennett's IV drip?
"Ms. Adeline, there’s no need to be so dramatic," came a muffled voice. Adeline frowned and followed the sound.
Lauren was indignantly pulling the blanket off her head. "You nearly suffocated me!"
Adeline paused, realizing she had flung the covers too vigorously, which had ended up smothering Lauren.
Rubbing her sore forehead, she got out of bed and scooped Lauren into her arms. "How did I end up here?"
"Last night, you fell asleep watching Bennett's IV," said Lauren.
"Then Bennett woke up, and he and Daddy carried you back here!"
Finishing her explanation, the little girl cautiously leaned into Adeline's ear and whispered, "Daddy carried you from the hospital yesterday. Did you dream about Daddy? You were calling out his name in your sleep."
Adeline's body tensed suddenly.
Last night, she had indeed dreamed about Jasper.
About the first time they met, about the man she first knew.
The woman pursed her lips, "I talked in my sleep... What was his reaction?"
Even without saying his name, Lauren knew she was asking about Jasper.
Shrugging her shoulders, the girl said, "Daddy didn't react much; he seemed pretty happy carrying you back!"
Adeline furrowed her brow, staying silent for a while before lifting her head, "What about Bennett?"
"He's hiding out in his room. He’s too ashamed to show his face."
Lauren hopped down from Adeline's embrace and clutched her hand, "The way his face is all swollen—it just breaks your heart."
Adeline was led into Bennett's room by Lauren.
It was a boy's room, specially arranged by Jasper for Bennett.
Adeline had thought that in Jasper's eyes, Bennett was merely his daughter’s best friend, so he wouldn't be treated as nicely as Lauren.
But she was wrong.
Bennett's room was just as opulent and well-decorated as Lauren's.
In the spacious, luxurious room, Bennett sat coolly in a chair with a face mask and a cap on, twiddling a Rubik's Cube.
When the pair walked in, the young boy cracked a faint smile, looking up at Adeline. "Did you sleep well?"
"Very well."
Adeline's gaze fell upon Bennett's face, and she couldn't help the tears that started to fall.
He was always so smug, loving smart looks and playing it cool.
But now, he had gotten himself injured like this to make sure Molly was caught.
"Come on, don't cry," Bennett chuckled lightly. "A real man doesn't fuss about pain."
He looked up seriously at Adeline, "The police called this morning. They want you, as my guardian, to take me down to the station to give a statement."
He glanced at the time, "It's nine in the morning now. If we head out now, we'll be back in time for lunch."
Adeline pressed her lips together and nodded heavily, "Yeah."
As mother and son descended the stairs hand in hand, Jasper reclined elegantly on the couch, absorbed in the newspaper.
Hearing the footsteps, he glanced over subtly, "Heading to the station?"
"Yep."
Adeline nodded, "If we are running late, we won't come back for lunch."
Jasper observed her, his gaze narrowing slightly.
After a moment, he chuckled softly, "You'll make it in time."
His gaze was sharp and intense, scrutinizing her in such a way that Adeline often felt he could see through all her cautious thoughts.
She gripped Bennett's hand tighter and hurriedly turned to exit the villa.
Jasper remained seated, watching the pair depart until they were out of sight before he let his gaze fall away.
He set the newspaper down and reached for a report on the coffee table.
This report was the result of handwriting experts restoring the ink washed away by dirty water and presenting their findings.
...
Adeline and Bennett stepped out of the car at the entrance of the police station.
Before they could even step through the door, they were intercepted by two figures.
The pair blocking Adeline and Bennett's way were none other than Adeline and Molly's biological parents: Helen and Collins Geoffrey.
It was the first time Adeline had seen Collins Geoffrey since she had returned.
Six years she had passed.
He had grown thinner, yet he seemed more spirited.
"Miss Wilson, hello," Collins Geoffrey greeted Adeline politely, extending his hand. "I'm Molly's dad, Collins Geoffrey."
Adeline, fighting back her sorrow, took his hand and shook it, "Mr. Geoffrey."
"We'd like to have a word with you."
Collins Geoffrey spoke to Adeline with a gentle voice, "On behalf of my daughter, I want to apologize for what she did yesterday. We just came from the police station. The lawyer said that her arrest was mainly because of the incident involving the kidnapping of your son.
"If you could find it in your hearts to forgive her, it would significantly reduce her sentencing."
After finishing, the couple looked at Adeline with eyes full of hope. "Miss Wilson, she's all we have left in our lives. You wouldn't just stand by and watch us lose her, would you?"
"Yes," Helen added, wiping away tears, "we can't lose Molly..."
Standing under the sun, Adeline looked at the couple before her and felt waves of dizziness overwhelm her.
The dizziness was like a sharp needle piercing deep into her temples.
After a moment, she massaged her temple and looked up at them. "So she's the only daughter you have?
"In your hearts, is Adeline as good as dead to you?"
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