The Sleeper's Wrath and His Wife's Strike novel Chapter 23

Lindsay caught the hint of regret in Mr. Quigley Sr.’s eyes and hesitated, words dying on her lips.

In life, everyone collects regrets. But was it really worth risking your life just to fulfill a final wish?

“Lindsay, before I travel the world, I’ll make sure everything is in order. You and Yves won’t be mistreated,” Mr. Quigley said with a weary sigh. “But I know I’m asking a lot of you, expecting you to look after Yves for the rest of your life.”

Lindsay pressed her lips together, silent. She wasn’t worried about herself or Yves. Her real concern was for the old man.

The rest of the Quigley family? She couldn’t care less about them.

But how could she talk him out of this idea of leaving to see the world?

“Lindsay, is there something you don’t want to say to your grandfather?” Mr. Quigley gently prompted, noticing her hesitation.

Lindsay paused, then looked up at him, her expression sincere. “Mr. Quigley, you remember what you said before—that if I wanted a child, I should consider IVF?”

He nodded.

“Well, I’ve been thinking about it, but now you suddenly want to leave…”

Mr. Quigley cut her off, “I can wait until you’ve successfully had the procedure. The trip can wait.”

Relief flooded Lindsay. That was exactly what she’d hoped for.

If she delayed things long enough, maybe Yves would wake up—maybe Mr. Quigley’s fate could still change.

“All right, Mr. Quigley. I’ll make an appointment at the hospital for a physical when I get the chance.”

“No need to wait—I think tomorrow is as good a time as any,” he pressed, clearly more anxious than she was. Yves' condition was already considered hopeless, and if Lindsay could have a child, it would mean everything to him.

“Tomorrow won’t work—I’m…not feeling up to it,” Lindsay hedged, searching for an excuse.

He understood instantly. “Fine, we’ll do it whenever you’re ready.”

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