shuhaige
Chapter 263
Arnold, however, felt resentful. "Grandpa, the Lawsons are one of the most influential families in Khogend, but Stephan has squashed us! Are we just going to accept this? "So, what do you plan to do?" Mr. Lawson Senior's voice was weak.
"Stephan may have the influence and power in Sedvale, but this is Khogend, our land! We must show him that no one can mess with the Lawson family."
Mr. Lawson Senior listened and started to laugh. It wasn't out of joy but rather a depressing one.
He had high hopes for Arnold as their heir throughout the years. Despite his young age and lack of experience, he believed Arnold could support the Lawson family on his own in the future. However, this made him realize that his heir, whom he had been training for years, was still naive.
"Call Uncle Mike and get him here right now."
Mr. Lawson Senior used his last bit of energy and spat out, "I need to see him immediately!"
Arnold was afraid that his grandpa wouldn't be able to make it through the night, so he didn't think much and had someone to call Mike quickly.
At the moment, Mike was at the children's hospital and didn't even look at his phone when it rang.
Nothing was more important than his precious daughter, Sandra.
Sandra was less than two years old. She had a fever, and her voice was hoarse from all the crying.
Heartbroken, Mike gently patted her back to soothe her. "Sweetheart, it's going to be alright. You took your medicine so you will feel better soon after you sleep. Don't be scared." She sobbed.
The poor little girl hiccupped and whimpered, "Mommy... I want my mommy..."
Mike's heart dropped when he heard her.
Sandra had never met her mother.
It was easy when she was still a baby. Mike could handle himself, and he had a babysitter and maids to assist him too.
However, as she grew older, Sandra gradually understood the concept of a mother. Sometimes she would point to cartoon characters and say, "That's her mommy. Where is my mommy?" Mike kissed his daughter on her forehead. "Daddy will find Mommy for you. I promise!"
Sandra cried herself to sleep after getting an IV and some soothing.
Her small body lay peacefully asleep, breathing steadily, with faint tear stains lingering on her chubby cheeks.
Mike cleaned her face and applied some baby cream to her skin softly. He checked her diaper too and changed it for a new one.
After he finished everything, his phone was still ringing.
He answered it, annoyed, "What now?"
"Uncle Mike, Grandpa might not make it through the night. He wants you here. Where are you now?"
"I see. I'll go later." Mike hung up without another word.
Although Sandra's fever had gone
down and two maids took turns watching her in the room, Mike remained uneasy. He urged the doctor and nurses to pay more attention to her.
"Call me immediately if anything happens!"
He set his phone to the loudest ringtone before leaving the hospital.
When he reached the Lawson residence, Mike was stunned.
He wondered if the Lawson residence had been bombed.
The entire area was in chaos. The walls were shattered, and even the trees had fallen. Mike hurried inside, and when he saw Mr. Lawson Senior, he realized what had happened.
He discovered that they had kidnapped Felicia, and even resorted to violence, only to encounter Stephan, who not only rescued Felicia but also left the Lawson residence in ruins.
Mike replied, "Serves you right!"
They deserved it.
Mike scoffed, "What are you proving by bullying a girl? Now look at you. You're just facing the consequences."
Mr. Lawson Senior coughed as he leaned on the bed, clearly breathing harder than usual. Even the doctor who was taking care of him shook her head and left.
"What's done is done. There's no point in saying that now. I called you here so the Lawson family can survive."
Mr. Lawson Senior gripped Mike's
hand firmly. There was a gleam in his eyes as if it were his final burst of energy before death. "From now on, you're in charge of the Lawson family." en
Both Mike and Arnold were taken aback by what he had just said.Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.