Nora washed the cup in the bathroom then rinsed it with hot water before bringing a cup of warm water to Amelia's bedside. "Come, have some water."
Amelia received the cup with both hands and replied obediently, "Thank you, Nora."
Nora continued, "The doctor has prescribed you the medicine. It's better to take it after you eat the porridge."
Amelia nodded and said, "Okay."
When Nora saw Amelia drink up half a glass of water in one breath, Nora wanted to add more water to the cup.
Then, Patrick stopped her politely and said, "Nora, I'll do it.”
Nora glanced at him and teased, "I'm scared that you can't do it well and scald Amelia. Let me do it."
Granny Hopper, who was standing at the side, said, "Nora's right. Let her do it. Sit and talk to Amelia. Ease her boredom."
Patrick looked at the two helplessly and said, "What is there for me to do if you two do everything?"
Just as Patrick and Nora were trying to get water for Amelia, Gramps Hopper suddenly chimed in, "Stop competing with him. Let him prove himself to his wife."
"All right." Nora did not dare to disobey Gramps Hopper. After she left the cup to Patrick, she sat down at the edge of the bed and gently said to Amelia, "If you're tired, sleep for a while. We'll be here guarding you."
Amelia laid on the pillow, and laziness took over her. In the trance of Nora's whimsical voice, Amelia shut her eyes and slowly fell asleep.
Patrick returned after pouring the water and was his wife falling asleep.
So, he gently put down the cup and sat down on the chair closest to her. After that, he caressed her eyes, nose, lips with his fingertip fora longtime.
When they saw him in this way, Nora and Granny Hopper exchanged glances.
Then, Granny Hopper nudged Alice with her hand and indicated to Gramps Hopper to get out. After that, the four quietly.
"Amy."
When everyone had left, Patrick took down his disguise. If someone were to come into the ward at this time, they would find Patrick looking fragile and sentimental.
At the same time, outside the ward.
Gramps Hopper, who was pulled out of the ward, asked his wife with confusion, "Why did you ask me to come out?"
"Keep your voice down!" Granny Hopper patted him on the shoulder, afraid that he would disturb the couple inside.
Nora was the last to leave the ward. After she closed the door, Granny Hopper said, "Didn't you see Patrick's expression just now?"
"I was only paying attention to Amelia. How can I have time to care about that guy?"
"Patrick looked like he was about to cry. I was afraid that he would be embarrassed, so I called you out quickly."
Gramps Hopper said disdainfully, "He found his wife, didn't he? What was there to cry about?"
Granny Hopper could not help but glare at him. "You know nothing! You've always been cold- blooded and violent since you were young!"
At the sound of this, Gramps Hopper got flustered. "Cold- blooded and violent? Don't spout nonsense in front of Alice and Nora!" Granny Hopper refused to listen to him. She even turned back to hold Nora's hand and emphasized, "Nora, listen carefully. Your gramps is cold-blooded and violent! He had no kindness in his heart at all!"
"You!" Gramps Hopper stared daggers at Granny Hopper.
What should Nora reply?
So, she was innocently caught between the two elders while she let them bicker. As for being the judge of the matter? Nora did not dare do it. It was Amelia had the ability to deal with this kind of matter.
However, Nora was happy to hear them bantering with each other. After Patrick was stabbed and Amelia went missing, the Hopper family rarely had laughter.
Whenever Nora brought Andrew and Ashley to visit the family, no matter it was Owen or the grandparents, they were all depressed. The atmosphere was so sullen that even Ashley's jokes could not elicit a chuckle.
Because of that, Nora was fully aware of how important Amelia was to the Hopper family!
Saying Amelia was merely 'important' could not express her significance to the Hopper family. To be exact, she was a pillar for the family. Without her, everyone would feel like something had gone wrong.
Finally, Amelia was back. So, everyone was evidently relieved and began to crack jokes with each other.
Not only that, but her husband had also returned safely.
No one had left.
What great news.
In the ward.
When Patrick noticed Amelia's eyelashes fluttering slightly, he nervously withdrew his finger from her cheek.
In America, family disputes were the most difficult to resolve. Even the police would immediately persuade the parties involved to reconcile instead of taking rough measures for a judgment for cases of family disputes. That was also why some families ended the case at the cost of killing.
Sawyer wanted to use this flaw and milk it to his advantage.
The law was ruthless and humankind was emotional. Moreover, the judge was human too. So, in the face of special circumstances, emotions could takeover the law.
Owen said soberly, "On the contrary, you found out that Amelia was your sister after you kidnapped her. You can't get away with that."
Sawyer narrowed his eyes, "Even so, you can't change the fact that I'm her family. If you want to sue me for imprisoning or torturing her, I advise you to examine her body first. If you find any traces of abuse from me, I'll admit to it!"
"As for this, I'll confirm it with Amelia! I believe that she'll be willing to testify your crime on the court."
"My crime? Hmph!" When it came to Amelia, Sawyer's mood fluctuated. "I offered her food and clothing. I even arranged for her to stay in the villa and sent bodyguards to protect her. The only crime I committed was to treat her too well."
Owen really wanted to smash Sawyer's face with a punch as he heard this. "You can talk about it in court."
"I will." Sawyer's eyes were dripping with mockery. "Also, don't be in a hurry to sue me because I can also sue the Hopper family! Patrick played with my sister's feelings once, but that wasn't enough. He wanted to toy with her for the second time. As her brother, I couldn't stand it, so I tried to take her away at the wedding. But the Hopper family still didn't give up and tried to abduct my sister. Then, they even detained me at the police station..."
"Sawyer Quartley!" Owen was thoroughly disgusted by Sawyer's shamelessness. In a flash, Owen grabbed his collar and raised his hist.
At the sight of this, Sawyer's eyes flashed with a thought.
Just as Owen's fist was about to land, he stopped.
"I won't hit you."
Sawyer was slightly taken aback.
"You would be allowed to fight back if I put my hand on you. I won't give you the chance.”
After that, Owen released Sawyer and said to his subordinates, "Lock him up. No matter how provocative he is, don't pay him any mind. Do you hear me?"
"Yes, sir!"
When the police were twisting Sawyer's arms to take him away, Sissi, who had been ignored the whole time, cried out, "Get your hands off him! Come after me instead!"
But such bold words did not stir up a ripple in Sawyer's heart. Ever since Sawyer found out that Sissi had called Patrick, Sawyer had completely lost his feelings for her.

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