If Nina Sinclair’s marriage partner were an outstanding man, Joel Thatcher might be able to step back and offer his blessings.
But now hearing Nina speak , of a man with such a background and no achievements, how could he bear his little princess being wronged? Nina deserves to be cherished and loved.
However, seeing Nina’s demeanor towards her newlywed husband, that inadvertently revealed girlish stance, Joel couldn’t help but feel a bit uneasy.
He said calmly, "Didn’t he come with you to Crestfall this time? When will you bring him over to meet me?"
He decided to thoroughly understand the enemy first before making the next move.
As they say, know your enemy and know yourself, and you will be victorious in every battle.
Nina was startled for a moment, "He’s on a business trip, so he doesn’t have time right now."
Joel grew up with Nina and knew her so well. That slight pause just now made him realize that perhaps things hadn’t reached an irreparable stage.
Logically, no matter if a son-in-law knows about it or not, he should have come to visit his mother-in-law’s situation.
Then there was only one possibility: Nina had been deceived by that person, which made her so infatuated with him.
Joel felt even more assured in his heart.
After finishing their meal, Joel offered to let Nina stay at his place, but she politely declined. Although she couldn’t return to the Sinclair Family in Crestfall, she still had somewhere else to stay.
She was eager to see her mother and asked Joel to take her to the hospital first.
Joel had no choice but to take her to the hospital, and he could also pre-assess Madeline Sherman’s condition.
Soon, Nina and Joel arrived at the hospital.
Nina’s mother, Madeline Sherman, had been in a vegetative state due to a car accident for nearly fifteen years. She had been lying in this private hospital, cared for by a caretaker when Nina was busy with work, and Nina would come to take care of her whenever she had time.
On the way, Nina bought a bouquet of fresh flowers. Since Madeline couldn’t eat anything in her unconscious state, fresh flowers were the most appropriate.
After arriving at the hospital, Joel went to speak with the attending doctor to understand the situation.
Nina sat by the bedside, holding a towel and meticulously wiping Madeline Sherman’s face.
Because of the good care, Madeline looked fragile but still beautiful. Nina’s high nose bridge resembled hers, along with fair skin and delicate features that were just excellent.
He said to Nina, "Nina, I’ve just checked on Auntie’s condition. There is indeed hope, but the treatment is rather complex, so I want you to transfer her to my hospital for treatment. It would be more convenient, and I can take better care of her."
In truth, Joel had his selfish reasons. Madeline could stay here, but he wanted more contact with Nina, and using Madeline seemed like the best way.
In the end, Nina agreed without hesitation. As long as Joel was willing to treat her mother, it didn’t matter where.
Immediately, she started processing the transfer paperwork for her mother.
After everything was settled, it was almost midnight. Joel took Nina to her previously rented apartment before leaving.
The place hadn’t been cleaned for some time, and dust covered everything. Nina spent quite a bit of time tidying up before she could rest comfortably.
She came to Crestfall ahead of schedule to handle her mother’s affairs. She would stay with her mother at the hospital tomorrow and meet Julian Lancaster’s grandmother the day after.
Thinking of Julian Lancaster, Nina took out her phone and sent him a message: "Are you asleep? What are you doing?"