Dear Ex-wife Marry Me (Maja and Ian) novel Chapter 1431

The murkiness in Augus's eyes dissipated, though he still couldn't speak. Another tear fell, and he slowly closed his eyes.

Maja's tone grew firm.

"I'm going to find him an antidote, so you might as well stay put, Mr. Sanders. With Dylan gone, the Sanders family needs your steady hand. Others are probably eyeing our assets with envy."

Beck opened his mouth to agree, as the Sanders family was indeed not just the few of them.

Before he could speak, a commotion arose from downstairs, followed by a servant hurrying in with news.

"Mr. Beck, they've arrived."

A flicker of disdain crossed Beck's eyes before the door was rudely thrust open.

The newcomer bore a resemblance to Augus, but lacked his commanding presence.

This was Augus's cousin, York. The Sanders family rule was strict. The heir was chosen early to prevent internal strife.

Augus was the lucky one, designated early as the heir, while the rest were sidelined.

York, once a troublemaker, had become a fringe member of the Sanders clan. Yet now, hearing of Augus's plight, he'd swiftly come knocking.

Dressed in a sharp suit, York's face registered surprise upon seeing the man with graying hair on the bed, feigning a look of heart-wrenching concern.

"How did this happen to Augus? You young ones, keeping such a significant incident from the family?"

York's gaze settled on Beck, his face masking his thoughts with a smile.

"Beck, what exactly happened? It wasn't a spat between you and that rascal Dylan, was it? Such discord is strictly forbidden in the Sanders family. The consequences are severe. And just so happens, your grandparents have finished their retreat. I've informed them about Augus's condition. You'd better go explain yourself tonight. It seems like the sins of Augus's youth have come back to haunt the family."

After relinquishing control, the old couple of the Sanders family had moved to a tranquil island to live in seclusion, even building a chapel there.

Both devout, they had recently mentioned a broken rosary, worried for Augus, prompting inquiries that revealed his coma.