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Chapter 338
Chapter 338
Chapter 338 Substantial Settlement
Cordelia accompanied Elijah back to the Hansen Manor.
How long had it been since she had set foot here?
Everything here remained unchanged, just as it was before.
But it felt different to her.
As they walked, Cordelia accidentally touched Elijah's hand.
His hand was cold.
Cordelia reassured him, saying, "Gabe was fine just before. Everything will be alright."
However, despite her words, seeing the anxious atmosphere in the Hansen Manor, Cordelia knew that
Gabe might truly be in a bad condition.
Suddenly, Elijah tightly held her hand.
"I feel the same way now as I did when I found out about your car accident.
Cordelia, you must stay safe and sound."
Elijah's emotions were obviously in turmoil, and his words were somewhat incoherent.
At this moment, Cordelia leaned in and gently hugged him, patting his back. "Don't be afraid. I think Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.
Gabe has something to say to you."
His last words, perhaps?
Elijah didn't want to hear them.
Just like when Tristan was hanging with him on that cliff before Tristan cut the rope, he said, "Elijah, live
well and take care of my sister for me."
As time passed, he had almost forgotten about it, but at that moment, those memories were suddenly
clear and vivid.
Cordelia had no choice but to support Elijah and lead him into the Hansen Manor.
The servants were all in the living room, but Cordelia paid no attention to them. She took Elijah
upstairs.
When Gideon saw Cordelia, a glint of light appeared in his clouded eyes.
But he quickly hid it.
Cordelia politely addressed him as Sir Hansen before taking Elijah into Gabe's room.
Two doctors were standing by Gabe's bedside, both wearing helpless expressions.
Gabe smiled at them and said, "I know my own condition, and I know you've all done your best.
Elijah is here? Cordelia too? Good, good. Doctors, please leave. I want to speak to my son and
daughter-in-law."
Cordelia was taken aback by Gabe referring to her as his daughter-in-law.
But this wasn't the time to dwell on that.
"Dad!" Elijah stepped forward, his eyes slightly red.
Gabe let out a long sigh. "Elijah, after I'm gone, take care of your mother. She has suffered a lot in the
Hansen family. I hope she can live for herself from now on."
Cordelia was shocked.
So Gabe had known about his own condition all along and had intentionally separated from Edith?
Was the pharmacist also a ruse?
This seemed to be the only explanation now.
Otherwise, how could Gabe and Edith, who appeared to have such a good relationship, divorce so
easily? He had even given Edith a substantial settlement...
Now, it seemed that Gabe was still the kind and loving elder that Cordelia remembered.
"Elijah, don't be sad. I was selfish. I'm tired and wanted to leave first," Gabe smiled, but his eyelids
were getting heavier.
At that moment, the urgent sound of high heels came from outside the door.
"Gabe, Gabe..."
Gabe struggled to open his eyes again.
"Good child, please leave the room. Let me have a private conversation with your mother," he said.
Cordelia helped Elijah up and left Gabe's room.
As soon as they stepped outside, Elijah tightly hugged her, burying his face in her neck.
Cordelia felt tears on her neck.
Even men cried sometimes, and this was the first time Cordelia had seen Elijah cry.
He was just like any other person, with his joys, anger, sorrow, and happiness, and he could make
mistakes too.
At that moment, his image in her heart became complete, no longer as distant as before.