Chapter 107 Falling Disability
Matthew reached out and slowly took the rope.
Emma nervously reached for his hand immediately, her voice trembling as she called out to him, "Matthew."
She was truly afraid.
These days, Matthew's emotions were very unstable.
Emma dared not let him go out, even having someone watch him at home.
The doctor visited several times a day. Even a wizard was invited to perform rituals at home.
But they still couldn't prevent Matthew's desire for death.
Matthew stared at the rope for a moment, then slowly raised his head to look at Isabella.
His face was very haggard. In just a few days, he looked like a skeleton wrapped in skin.
At this moment, Matthew's lips were tightly pressed, and the pain in his eyes surged.
After a while, Matthew unexpectedly coughed up blood.
Paul arrived quickly, and Charles hurried back from the company upon hearing the news.
Emma had been wiping away her tears the whole time.
Charles furrowed his brow, remaining silent.
In the spacious mansion, there was a suffocating atmosphere.
Isabella still remembered her first visit to the Landon family, where Charles was kind, Emma was gentle, and Matthew was cheerful and sunny.
She truly envied such a harmonious and warm family.
Therefore, she was used to longing and anticipation for a future she would have with Matthew.
Looking at the present situation, she just sighed at the impermanence of life.
Paul came out, Emma and Charles both approached him and asked worriedly, "How is my son?"
"There is an injury on his neck, and it was strangled too tightly, so his vocal cords are somewhat damaged. Even if he recovers in the future, his voice may be impaired," Paul explained.
Emma's body swayed, almost unable to stand while she inquired, "Are you saying he will be mute?"
"If he receives treatment, he can still speak, but his pronunciation may not be the same as a normal person's anymore," Paul replied.
A hint of regret flashed in Isabella's eyes. Matthew had chosen to major in broadcasting, saying that he didn't want to join the family company after graduation and that he just wanted to be a broadcaster.
The current outcome was quite a harsh punishment for Matthew.
Charles said, "As long as he's alive, we can handle the rest slowly."
Paul nodded in agreement, and further explained, "Yes. Currently, there is something more serious than being mute. From my observations these days, Mr. Landon's mental illness is the most troubling. If a person suffered from psychological trauma, he would likely be walking on the edge of a cliff. One thought can bring life, and another can bring death."
"We have consulted several psychologists for him and they all say it's a mental block. But as soon as the name Samantha is mentioned, he goes even more insane," Charles said wearily. "We don't know what to do."
Paul suggested, "Are there any good friends he plays with, preferably someone Mr. Landon values and listens to? Find such friends to accompany him more, console him, maybe it will help."
Charles shook his head in disappointment.
Matthew seemed very approachable, but his psychological fortitude was actually quite strong.
He could maintain politeness towards anyone on a regular basis, but the number of people who could truly get close to him was limited. So, Samantha was out of the question.
Emma and Charles both thought of a person at the same time.
They exchanged glances and then looked at Isabella together.
Without them saying a word, Isabella understood their intentions.
Isabella politely declined, "I'm sorry, Aunt Emma, Uncle Landon. I'm afraid I can't take on this responsibility."
Emma approached and knelt directly in front of Isabella, and begged desperately, "Bella, Aunt Emma begs you and please save Matthew. Only you can save his life now. Help Auntie bring him back."
"Aunt Emma," Isabella said as she moved to assist her.
At that moment, Charles also walked over.
Although Charles didn't kneel, he too had red eyes, looking earnestly at Isabella, and pleaded, "Isabella, I know Matthew hurt you first and we shouldn't even be asking this of you."
He gritted his teeth, and remarked, "But he's our only son, as long as you can help him, we are willing to give you anything."
Isabella still shook her head, and adamantly refused them, "I'm sorry. I really can't help you."
Isabella was very pure in her emotions and had pure expectations of others.
The relationship between her and Matthew had always been a high wall.
Moreover, she didn't think she played such an important role for Matthew.
After leaving the Landon family, Isabella tried to contact Samantha.
But Samantha's number was always unreachable.
After a rainstorm, the weather suddenly turned cold.
Isabella had been looking for a job for a week, but she never received a response from the resumes she sent out.
That day, after an interview, she ran into Charles.
He had the driver stop the car on the side of the road and called out to Isabella through the lowered window, "Isabella, it's really you."
"Uncle Landon," Isabella stood by the roadside and politely greeted him.
"Are you here for an interview?" Charles glanced at the resume in her hand and asked casually.
Isabella honestly replied, "Yes."
Charles casually inquired, "How did it go?"
Isabella shook her head.
Even if she didn't say anything, Charles could tell from her defeated expression.
"I'll treat you to tea, and I have a few things I want to talk to you about in person," Charles said, opening the topic directly.
As a superior, Charles's invitation was not to be refused.
The two sat down at a nearby tea restaurant, and Charles handed the menu to Isabella, "The crumpets here are good. Have a try."
Although he said so, Isabella only ordered a cup of tea.
Isabella thought there would be some small talk, but Charles went straight to the point, "What is the relationship between you and the sales director of the W.S Group?"
Isabella was taken aback, a bad feeling rising in her heart, hesitantly asking, "My brother-in-law, did he come to see you?"
"He came last week to discuss cooperation with us, saying that there was a contract Matthew had promised him before. He seemed quite anxious, so I had someone inquire. It seemed he got into some trouble at the company. If it's not rectified in time, he might be dismissed."
Isabella remained silent.
She probably knew the purpose of Charles inviting her for tea.
"Bella, we really need your help. If you think it over, you can give me a call," Charles urged as he pushed his business card over, "Whether it's Charlie's crisis or your job, I can offer help. I have only one condition, I need you to help me persuade Matthew."
After leaving the tea restaurant, Isabella intended to take a taxi to Nina's house.
But at that moment, Charlie's call came in first.
Charlie rarely called her, partly because Isabella didn't pay much attention to him, and partly because Charlie didn't show much concern for her.
Thinking of Charles's words, Isabella answered the call.
"Hello, Bella," Charlie spoke quickly, "Do you have someone next to you now and can we talk?"
Isabella frowned, and impatiently asked, "What's the matter?"
"I have a bit of trouble here. Can you come over?" Charlie asked.
Isabella had a bad feeling and said, "I'm busy right now."
Just as she was about to hang up, she heard Charlie say, "Bella, if you won't help me, I'll have to call Nina!"
