Revenge Against My Ex-husband novel Chapter 28

When Steven returned home in the evening, Deborah and her daughter greeted him with a smile. "You're back!"

Steven nodded and went to sit down on the sofa. Deborah said to Lily, "Lily, make some tea for your father."

Then, she followed Steven and sat down next to him. "Steven, I heard that Irene is back?"

Steven nodded. "Yes, Irene is back!"

Deborah didn't expect that Steven had already met with Irene. Irene showed up after disappearing for years. It couldn't be that simple. Thinking of that, she asked tentatively, "Then why didn't you bring her home? That child has suffered so much! We should care for her more." Deborah acted like a loving mother.

"It's not the right time. Irene still holds a deep grudge against me! She won't forgive me!" Steven sighed. "It's all my fault. I wasn't considerate back then. That was why both Lily and Irene had to suffer!" 

Deborah also sighed when she saw Steven mentioned the past. "We were only doing it for Irene's own good. How could we expect that such a thing would happen? Steven, why don't we talk to Irene and explain it to her in person?"

"Irene is very stubborn. I'm afraid it's no use for you to explain it to her!"

It seemed that Irene wasn't planning on forgiving Steven. Deborah breathed a sigh of relief. "What should we do then? I can't stop worrying since she is all alone now." 

"This can't be rushed! We have to take it slow!" Steven sighed, "Deborah, you need to be kind to Irene if she is willing to come back. You have to be patient with her, even if she is rude to you."  

"I know. Don't worry. I know what to do." 

"And Lily," Steven looked at Lily and said, "You also need to treat Irene better. Let her vent her anger, and don't fight with her if she wants something." 

"Dad, I understand," Lily also answered obediently.

Deborah glanced at her daughter, then shifted her eyes to her husband. "What about Lily and Edric's engagement ceremony?"

"I'll talk to Madam Myers!" Steven answered.

Deborah obviously looked relieved. "I'm afraid that Irene will not take it well. Even though we did it at that time out of kindness, Lily and Edric are indeed together now..."

"It's not Lily's fault. I'm the one to blame," Steven sighed, "I'll explain this to Irene later, little by little. Now you just need to remember not to provoke her." 

"Don't worry. Lily and I will never provoke Irene."

Steven was very satisfied with Deborah's promise. "In addition to that, there is one more thing I have to tell you. After Lily and Edric get married, I will leave all the property of our family to Irene as compensation." 

"I didn't marry you for the property, and Lily will never fight with Irene for that." Deborah answered readily. The property of the Cook family was nothing comparing with Edric's. Only a fool like Irene would give up Edric.

"Dad, I only want Edric and nothing else," Lily also made a statement. Steven was gratified by the understanding of his wife and daughter. "Sorry for putting you through this!"

"I'm willing to do anything as long as dad and my sister are happy," Lily acted particularly magnanimous, and her gesture moved Steven more. "I will have more free time for a few days. You can tell Edric that the two families should sit down and discuss the details of engagement!" 

Deborah and her daughter exchanged a look, their eyes full of complacency.

Irene had been in a bad mood because of what happened during the day. Jordan noticed her expression and thought she was sick. Thoughtfully, he asked her to go back to rest. 

Irene was not in the mood to rest. She went to the hospital again. Thomas was packing up his things and insisting on leaving the hospital.

Irene couldn't change her uncle's mind and had no choice but to check him out. After returning home with her uncle, she went grocery shopping to cook him some nourishing meals. 

The phone rang just when the soup was ready. She heard Nathan's voice clearly, "Irene, Eden is having a fever!"

"Is it serious?" Nathan would not call her if it was a low fever. 

"A little bit. Come and see him if you have time!"

"I see!" Because of Nathan's call, the anger and sorrow in her heart were replaced by worry and distress about Eden.  

Irene immediately booked the flight and called Jordan to ask for leave. Jordan was surprised. "What happened?" 

"Something is going on at home." 

Jordan didn't push her as she didn't want to tell him the details. He granted her leave without hesitation. 

Irene immediately packed up her luggage and rushed to the airport. She had been worrying throughout the over ten-hour flight. Nathan came to pick her up when she arrived, and they hurried to the hospital together.

Eden was unconscious in the hospital bed, his whole body burning hot. "What's going on?" Irene burst into tears.

"He hasn't been eating well recently. The fever started the day before yesterday, and the medication didn't work. The doctors couldn't figure out why. I called you here because I'm worried," Nathan explained. 

"Eden! My poor Eden. This is all mom's fault!" Holding Eden's little hand, Irene couldn't stop crying. 

As if he had sensed something, Eden, who was sleeping, suddenly opened his eyes and grinned when he saw Irene. "Mom, I'm not dreaming, am I?"

"No! It's true. I'm coming to see you!"

Eden's fever was miraculously gone because of Irene's visit. Nathan was a little embarrassed. "I wouldn't call you if I knew he could get well so quickly."