I'm Sorry My Love Novel

Chapter 561

At Pearson Group, Oscar pushed the office door open and walked in, saying, "Jonathan said that you're looking for

me."

Aidan was seated behind his desk, looking through some files. He didn't even lift his head as he said, "Give me a

minute."

So, Oscar plopped himself on the couch, closed his eyes, and decided to take a quick break. Unfortunately, Aidan

wasn't the only one unable to catch any proper sleep recently.

About fifteen minutes later, Aidan took a seat across from him. "I remember you're from Jamesdon."

Oscar opened one eye and stared at him before saying lazily, "Yeah, I am. What's up?"

"What do you know about the Woodley Family?" Aidan inquired.

As Oscar wasn't expecting him to ask this, he blinked his eyes open before he hesitantly responded, "Why are you

suddenly—"

"There's a high chance that this matter has something to do with Jamesdon."

"You mean why the child was brought back to the Pearson Family?" Oscar frowned. "That's unlikely. What would the

Woodley Family even gain by doing this?"

"It doesn't matter whether they're the mastermind behind that incident. But, judging from the current situation,

there's something fishy going around in Jamesdon."

A few seconds passed by silently before he finally answered, "What would you like to know?"

"Everything. Tell me everything."

"The Woodley Family has been living in Jamesdon for generations," he began slowly. "Over the years, their

descendants ventured into business, politics, and the military until they gradually took over the entire Jamesdon and

became unbeatable in terms of financial worth and influence. However, there's an unwritten rule within the family:

they could never leave Jamesdon their whole lives. If they do, that's as good as cutting off all ties with the Woodley

Family, and they're not allowed to return to Jamesdon ever again. Also, their life and death are unrelated to the

Woodley Family once they do so. But the Woodley Family simply grew too big and developed far too many branch

families over the years, watering down their bloodline. Eventually, nobody really bothered with that unwritten rule,

and it was slowly forgotten with time. However, I heard that the direct descendants of the Woodley Family in

Jamesdon are still strictly following this code."

Aidan merely stared at him steadily.

A confused Oscar questioned, "Hey, what are you looking at me like that for? I'm not even from that Woodley

Family. My parents moved to Highside long ago, and I have no friends or relatives in Jamesdon. So, why would I

even go there?"

Aidan tapped his fingers on his knees softly and said, "Go on."

"Where was I? Oh, that's right. The old master of the family has already passed away, and the one in charge now is

his grandson, Lachlan Woodley. I've never met this person, but I've heard a few rumors about him over the years.

Whatever it is, it's better not to be involved with him if you can avoid it."

"That's it?"

Oscar shrugged in resignation as he said, "That's it. Honestly, although I've never met Lachlan, I'm pretty sure that

this has nothing to do with the Woodley Family. Jamesdon and Highside are hundreds of miles apart. So, there's no

reason for him to intentionally provoke you and cause himself unnecessary trouble."

Just then, Keaton strode in, reporting, "President Pearson, he confessed. Mrs. Pearson and the young master are in

the backyard of Pearson Estate."

…

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Zoe was tense all over as she sat in the chair. She even shut her eyes due to fear as she

held onto Leanna's hand tightly.

Next to them, the TV was broadcasting the news. "Today at midnight, a citizen discovered a body. According to

investigations, the deceased, named Green, was estimated to have died between 3.00PM to 7.00PM yesterday.

Further investigations are ongoing as we await more updates on the case. Next up, let's take a look at…"

Soon, a nurse called out, "Zoe Hart."

Zoe reflexively jerked to her feet as the nurse nodded toward her and beckoned, "Come on, let's do a checkup."

She inhaled sharply before she started walking forward, but Leanna held onto her hand. "Zoe…"

Zoe flashed her a grin and comforted her, saying, "It's going to be okay. It will be over in a blink of an eye. I'm sure I

won't even feel the pain!"

Although Zoe looked so confident right then, Leanna still couldn't bring herself to return the smile. After her worried

gaze couldn't catch a glimpse of Zoe's back, she immediately whisked out her phone to check the time.

Before they arrived, she sent a text informing Daniel that Zoe was in the hospital and asked him to consider it

carefully. If he wanted to keep the baby, he should come over, but he could save the trip if he didn't want the baby.

From the looks of it now, it seemed like Zoe's instincts were right—he probably wouldn't be coming.

Leanna sighed wearily and was just about to put her phone aside when a news headline popped out.

It was that news regarding the murder, and she rubbed her temples, wondering why there were so many deranged

people in this world.

Just a few minutes later, Zoe strolled out after her checkup. All her vitals were normal, and she was good to go.

Leanna accompanied her all the way to the operating room, but she didn't know what she should say to her.

On the other hand, it was Zoe who became relaxed when they were near the doors. "They said that this procedure

would be quick. Wait here for me, Leanna. I'll be out soon, and we can go for a feast tonight."

Tears started to well up in Leanna's eyes as she snapped with her tone laced with amusement, "Don't be silly. You

shouldn't overeat after surgery."

"Oh, well. What a shame. I'm feeling hungry already."

"We should go in now," the nurse urged.

"Okay," Zoe answered and waved to Leanna. "Take a seat over there, and I'll see you later!"

Leanna could only stare at the doors anxiously as she paced around. Finally, after a while, she hung her head and

sighed. Eventually, she had just decided to buy herself a drink when she noticed a man running around like a

headless chicken in the lobby.

She hastily approached him. "Hey, Daniel!"

Daniel swiveled his head toward her and demanded breathlessly, "Where's Zoe?"

Leanna pointed out to him. "Over there."

He didn't even waste a second as he dashed toward the direction she had gestured. By now, all her plans about

purchasing a drink had been tossed out of her mind as she closely followed after the man. Alas, when he reached

the operating room, he saw the doors tightly shut. So, he bashed against the door with all his might.

"Zoe, what are you doing in there? Get out of there!"

The ruckus he made attracted the loitering passersby as they gradually surrounded him in curiosity. Even the nurse

was alerted by the commotion as she reprimanded sternly, "What on Earth are you doing?! Don't you know that this

is a hospital?"

Daniel was currently experiencing such severe tunnel vision that he didn't have the mind to bother with others

around him. Nevertheless, it was clear that he was in a terrible mood with his gloomy face and tightly pursed lips.

Hence, Leanna took the initiative to be the mediator as she said, "Don't panic. She just went in, and I don't think the

operation had started yet." Then, she turned to the nurse and said apologetically, "My friend has just gone inside. Is

it possible for you to let her know that someone wants to see her?"

The nurse glanced at the determined look painted on Daniel's face and reckoned with a trace of annoyance that he

wouldn't give up that easily. Nonetheless, there was a high chance that he would make a bigger scene than he

already did, so she nodded firmly. "I'll see what I can do."

"Thank you."

Two minutes later, she returned and said succinctly, "I'm afraid the operation is already over."

"But she just went in less than five minutes ago…" Leanna muttered in surprise.

"Well, I'm only telling you what I was told. The operation is done."

"It's my fault. I shouldn't have hesitated. Then, things wouldn't have turned out this way," Daniel mumbled

dejectedly.

There was an audible gasp from the crowd; from their point of view, it was a bonus to be able to witness a dramatic

and classic scene of a man coming to his senses.