Alvin gritted his teeth when Casper ended the call and Ean cursed, [What the f**k was that?] He couldn't believe a man could sneer at someone's hospitalization, [He was behind it, wasn't he? That sick selfish geezer. What is he up to now?]
Fear of losing, and aggression would make a man blind. Alvin expected something like this from Casper as soon as he heard what Anya did. Her action was truly impactful and scary. So Casper was giving them a taste of his simple actions against them. He had turned evil, he wouldn't mind doing a crime.
He hadn't expected Casper to take action so quickly. So he could only try to mend the situation, "Arrange for doctors and treatment for grandfather. Send me their location." Alvin instructed Ean and ended the call after hearing him.
He wanted to go and see his grandfather without informing Anya. She would feel bad if she got to know her actions were affecting Collins. Then she might fear something happening to her parents.
"Little Donut." He went inside the kitchen and pretended to be busy with work, "I need to leave. I will see you later." He said monotonously as his fingers caressed her cheek, "Don't exhaust yourself. Aunt Sophie and Uncle Oliver are on the way." His housekeeper and butler were coming so that they could help Anya to get the villa back in shape.
Alvin was leaving without waiting for her response, so Anya tugged him back. She pointed at the island counter where a dish was ready and pointed her thumb at the soup on the stove, "Lunch will be ready in two minutes." She was almost done.
"I don't have time for it, Little Donut." He tried to leave again but Anya tugged him back, "This isn't about work, is it?" She asked doubtfully, seeing him hasten and his indifference to her, without revealing any emotions.
He said no work is as important as her. And he was trying to leave without even standing a minute to speak with her. So it was a rough guess.
Could he get a Goofball? Since she guessed right, will she feel bad if he lies?
He didn't tell the complete truth, "Grandfather is hospitalized. I am going… there... You… Little Donut!?" He helplessly called her out, seeing her turn off the gas and run towards the stairs.
"Give me a minute." She disappeared from his sight but her mellow voice continued, "Don't leave." He was trying to hide so she doubted if he would run away.
Alvin could only sigh. How was he going to hide about Casper?
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At the hospital,
The two rushed to the floor where Bernard, his wife, and Linus were waiting for the doctor to complete check-ups and treatment of Elder Collins. Ean was on a call at the other end of the passageway.
Before anybody could speak, Benson came out of the ward and stood in front of Bernard. Shoving his hands in the pockets of his white coat, he glanced at the ones who were arriving.
Benson had to give his surgery task to another surgeon so that he could serve Alvin's grandfather. Alvin was the boss, Benson nodded at Alvin as a greet.
Bernard asked in concern when his wife and Linus rushed to the doctor, "How is my father?"
Benson grimly looked at Bernard and other Collins. He reprimanded them first, "Mr. Collins, I don't think anybody has to tell you that you shouldn't agitate or over-excite the elderly people."
The three Collins nodded in acceptance of their mistake of not taking care of the old man well. They patiently and nervously waited for Benson to complete his words.
Elder Collins was old, so they feared the complication in his health. His old body couldn't undergo rigorous treatment so they were praying for Elder Collins's health.
Benson faintly smiled, "There is nothing to worry about. The imbalance of his emotions has caused a rapid disturbance in his blood pressure. It caused Elder Collins to faint. He is currently stabilized, he will wake soon."
The three sighed in relief. They were afraid of something major happening to the old man who had a healthy lifestyle. Hearing Benson, they felt a stone lifted off from their chest.
Benson waited for the nurses to leave before looking back at the three and suggested, "Whatever the problem might be, keep it away from Elder Collins or solve it carefully without stressing him. Even the over-excitement isn't good for his health. You should be careful while speaking such things in front of him."
The three carefully heard the doctor. Bernard asked when Benson paused, "Is there a treatment for it?" They couldn't be cent percent assured who would say what. They can't keep Elder Collins in a room or restrict him due to fear.
Benson shook his head. Elder Collin's body was old, so his emotions will have a quick and drastic effect on his body. "There is no permanent cure for this. I will change his medicine, you make sure he takes it if there are such episodes. Immediately bring Elder Collins to the hospital, we shouldn't ignore such a situation at his age."
The three agreed to every word although they were disappointed to know it wasn't curable.
"Get a general health full body check-up and tests done before leaving the hospital." They agreed, and Linus went with Benson to get the prescription and list of tests.
Bernard looked at the couple. He got to know what happened in the Collins mansion. After knowing Zane was Alvin's biological son, Bernard was ashamed of himself that he almost hurt them.
So he wasn't in a situation to ask them about Casper and their conflicts. It would still support them. So he went inside the ward.
Bernard's wife was rushing inside too when she recalled Anya with Alvin and looked at her. Seeing Anya breathe in relief and the simplicity in her looks, she glanced at Anya. "Come in."
Elder Collins was awake so he was demanding Bernard, "Find out where Alvin is. I need to teach him a lesson." He was grim.
Bernard held his father's shoulders to stop him from getting off the bed. "Dad, don't excite yourself. It's not good for your health. Dad, come down, Alvin is here…" By the end of Bernard's words, the three entered inside.
Elder Collins quickly changed his demure and laid down on the bed. Bernard covered him with a blanket and set the bed in Fowler's position.
Elder Collins looked at the calm lady in the room next to his indifferent grandson. 'So she is the mother of Zane.' He had indeed liked her due to Zane and was impressed by her job. Now he didn't know what to tell her after knowing she was taking care of Zane alone while she could have taken Alvin's support.
His eyes shifted to Alvin. It was still hard for him to accept Alvin did the same thing as Casper, although he might not have any motive like Casper. "Get out."
Everyone: "..."
Alvin looked away from the hold and without moving. He was glad the old man was safe and Anya wouldn't have to be guilty.
No one introduced her so Anya awkwardly spoke, "Hello Elder Collins, Mrs. Collins. I am Anya Owen, Alvin's girlfriend."
Elder Collins scoffed at her, "Mother of his son."
"Dad, don't get angry. It's not good for your health." Bernard had become a tape recorder who repeated the same thing.
Alvin understood why the old man was angry. If Anya wasn't there, he would have surely beaten him up. He pulled his protection front and made her sit on the chair. It would be a better way to keep the old man from getting agitated.
Anya: "..."
Her expression was stiff when the old man narrowed his eyes at her, "Did you know who was the father of your son?" He questioned gravely.
Anya had thought Linus would tell everything on behalf of Alvin. Hearing the question, she involuntarily glared at Alvin but the old man snapped at her, "Look at me."
"Dad." Bernard and his wife tried to cool the old man.
"Grandfather." Alvin frowned at the old man's behavior.
Whereas Anya realized the old retired military man was interrogating her. And her every reaction will be judged. "I knew about it, Elder Collins."
"Why didn't this rascal didn't know?" The question immediately came like an arrow, ignoring the others.
"He was drugged."
The three's expressions changed after hearing Anya. The latter quickly added as they might completely misunderstand Alvin, "I was trying to help him."
Elder Collins glared at Alvin whose expression hardened and his brows tugged in guilt. He hadn't seen this guilt on Casper, so he calmed down a bit and questioned her.
"Why didn't you tell him?" He sounded a bit suspicious to see how she would react.
"Due to some unavoidable events." Then Anya had to brief everything to the old man who wasn't ready to move from the bed until she completes.
Bernard's wife and Anya tried hard to calm the old man who clenched his teeth and breathed heavily just by knowing what happened until she left the city.
"Why did Casper Matthews…" Alvin cut off the Elder Collins, "Little Donut, "Could you get some warm water for grandfather?"
"You rascal, I am talking to her." Elder Collins wanted to snap his grandson's head.
Nevertheless, Alvin pulled Anya away and sent her out. He gave a brief, "Casper Matthews arranged an anti-corruption raid on Little Donut's villa."
"What!?" Bernard and Elder Collins knew well how those officers would behave when they raid.
"Little Donut was able to control them. So she hacked into the Matthews industries and warned him. It scared the crap out of Casper Matthews." He proudly stated.
Now it all made sense to Elder Collins, "That douchebag, he was shaking in his pants so he ran over to me to stop you."
Anya entered the room with a glass of warm water as they didn't have a bottle. Elder Collins's lips twitched realizing Alvin was hiding Casper's visit from Anya. 'Good.' He approved his grandson's actions.
Was Casper thinking he would stop them? Then Casper was a fool. "I don't care what methods you two will use, Make that cunning man and his wife regret all their life." It was a merciless command.
Alvin smirked hearing his grandfather. Seems like there will be a bloody battle before peace.
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