Chapter 634: Just Want to See Her Once
Mr. Sparrow nodded, then was seized by a fit of violent coughing.
Lily Sparrow hurried forward to pat his back.
After the coughing subsided a bit, Mr.
Sparrow smiled self-deprecatingly and said, "Back in Yewhaina, I was afraid of being caught, afraid of going to prison, so I kept running, didn't dare actively go to the police to clarify everything... Fengmian, your father was too cowardly."
Lily wiped her eyes and said, "Dad, don't think about that anymore..."
After all, he was her biological father.
And who knew how much longer he had to live.
She didn't want her father to spend his remaining days in pain and regret.
Mr. Sparrow nodded again and gripped her hand tightly. "I know I don't have long left, Fengmian. After your father is gone, don't grieve too much. Live your life well. Anyway, you've finally returned to Orianto now. Life from now on will definitely be much better tit was in Yewhaina. If Mr. Hunter really gives you the chance to continue your studies, study hard. Don't let his kindness go to waste."
"Dad, don't worry, I know all that," Lily said.
"I'm not an ungrateful person."
Even though she had acted crazy and unhinged before, that was just to survive.
Now that they were back in Orianto with Russell's help, she knew what she should and shouldn't do.
"Mmm, you've always been a sensible child," Mr. Sparrow said with a relieved nod. "But there's one more thing..."
Here, Mr. Sparrow seemed hesitant.
"Dad, just say it. What can't you say to me?" Lily asked, puzzled.
"It's about Mr. Hunter," Mr. Sparrow sighed.
"He is our benefactor. From now on, just see him as a benefactor. Absolutely do not... You and he are not from the same world."
Lily suddenly felt flustered. She didn't even dare look her father in the eye.
"Dad, what are you talking about? I, I haven't..."
Actually, Mr. Sparrow hadn't yet noticed any inappropriate feelings Lily might have for Russell.
He just wanted to prevent trouble before it started.
Russell was mature, handsome, wealthy, and had been so good to their family.
Lily was still a young girl. It was hard to guarantee she wouldn't develop feelings for him.
But Mr. Sparrow felt it was simply impossible for the two of them.
"Dad, I won't," Lily said stiffly. "He is our benefactor. How could I have inappropriate thoughts about a benefactor?"
"That's good."
Mr. Sparrow's head started to feel dizzy again, so he didn't notice the guilt on Lily's face.
"Dad, you rest now. I'll go out."
After leaving her father's room, Lily fiercely patted her own cheeks.
Her father was right.
She and Russell were simolv not from the same world.
Those wistful thoughts of hers... it was best to nip them in the bud as soon as possible.
Upon Sam Juarez and Joyce Monroe's return to Orianto, Sam's parents specially invited Joyce's parents to the Juarez residence to welcome them back.
Of course, their parents had met before to discuss the two of them getting married.
The discussion had been very pleasant. The Juarez family would certainly never treat their future daughter-in-law poorly.
And Joyce's parents were immensely satisfied with Sam as their son-in-law.
So now, all that was left was to pick an auspicious day for them to register their marriage and hold the wedding.
While things were harmonious at the Juarez residence, elsewhere, Callan Crawford received the news that Sam and Joyce had returned.
He slammed the table and stood up abruptly.
"Great! Joyce, you're finally back!"
Adeline had guessed correctly. Callan had never given up on Joyce.
When Joyce was still in Yewhaina, he didn't dare.
Just thinking about Yewhaina made a certain part of his body ache faintly.
He thought he might never go to Yewhaina again in his lifetime.
Now that Joyce was finally back in Orianto, he could find a way to see her.
Two of Jamarion Green's men were also present at the time.
They had been discussing matters with Callan.
They didn't expect Callan to become frenzied after taking a phone call.
The two middle-aged men exchanged a glance, both seeing displeasure in each other's eyes.
"Can you calm down?" one of them said to Callan. "We're still discussing important matters."
"Nothing is more important tJoyce," Callan said, picking up his phone, apparently messaging someone.
"That's enough!"
The other middle-aged man snatched the phone from his hand.
"These past days we thought you were finally getting serious. Who knew you were still so blinded by lust, throwing everything aside for a woman!"
During this period, Callan had been keeping a low profile.
They thought he had finally come to his senses and was willing to properly take over the power and businesses Jamarion left behind.
But in truth, it was simply because Joyce was in Yewhaina, and Callan couldn't find an opportunity.
Now that Joyce was back in Orianto, he naturally started getting restless again.
For Callan, Joyce had long become an obsession.
He wouldn't rest until he had her.
"Give me back my phone!" Callan roared.
"I've been listening to you all these days, isn't that enough? Now that Joyce is back, I just want to see her once!"
"See her?"
The middle-aged man sneered, then threw a document in front of him.
"The most important thing we came to discuss today hasn't even been mentioned. Take a look for yourself."
Seeing the grim expressions on both their faces, Callan had to suppress the anxiety in his heart and picked up the document to read.
But the more he read, the stiffer his expression became.
"What's going on? This territory has always been ours... And this project..."
The more he spoke, the more his lips trembled.
"Hah, did you think Sam Juarez has been idle all this time in Yewhaina?"
"We just got the news and rushed over to find you immediately. If this continues, the influence your father left behind will be completely eroded by Sam Juarez!"
"Do you really think the Juarez family, that Sam Juarez, is a pushover? When your father was alive and well, they showed some restraint. But now, your father is still unconscious, and you can't hold up the big picture! What's more, don't you know who's behind Sam Juarez? Harrison Thomson!"
Callan's face darkened. He remained silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Is Daphne Vaughn involved in this too?"
Both middle-aged men fell silent.
They hadn't originally wanted to tell Callan this.
Even though they supported Callan over Daphne Vaughn, they didn't want Jamarion's two children to turn on each other.
But Callan had guessed it anyway.
"Hah... I knew it..." Callan said through gritted teeth. "I knew Daphne Vaughn would try to compete with me!"
He hadn't expected the situation to be this
severe.
He thought as long as Jamarion's men did their best to assist him, he had nothing to worry about.
But now...
"That traitor Daphne Vaughn, actually helping an outsider like this!"
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