Wendy fully refreshed herself, while Gavin was also looking for a way to keep himself alive.

Two days later, the doctor who was once in charge of Winfred's treatment came to Arlington. Gavin and Dolly went to the airport to pick up the man personally.

Gavin did not tell Dolly that he had invited the doctor to Arlington. But during this time, Dolly had been keeping in touch with the old professor, and she soon learned about it.

After that, Dolly contacted Gavin, indicating that she hoped to pick up the doctor from the airport with Gavin.

Gavin was no longer as enthusiastic and polite as he had been when he first met Dolly. On the contrary, knowing that Dolly was his biological mother, he clearly felt that there was a kind of stiff distance between them, which made them feel that they were simultaneously strange and familiar. They were in an awkward situation.

Gavin did not intend to agree to Dolly's request, but before he could say no, Dolly had said, "He was the one who had accompanied me and your father during your father's last days. After so many years, I want to see him."

In the end, Gavin sent the information about the professor's flight to Dolly.

After leaving the cafe shop that day, Gavin never saw Dolly again. Meeting her at the airport today, Gavin had to admit that he couldn't behave naturally.

For him, Dolly was more of a stranger than a relative. He couldn't push Dolly aside without any hesitation, but he couldn't convince himself to get close to her, either.

Gavin believed that he was socially active and also sociable. He could deal with all kinds of complicated relationships.

However, given the circumstances, he really did not know how to face Dolly.

Perhaps it was because Dolly's age and experience were better than Gavin's, Dolly looked quite calm. She naturally greeted Gavin and asked, "How is it going?"

This was not a good question. But Dolly was afraid that being too familiar with Gavin would frighten him, and being too unfamiliar with him would also hurt Gavin. So she had to choose a casual question.

Gavin also gave a normal reply. "Not bad."

Dolly nodded, and there was a hint of expectation in her eyes. "Let's have dinner together later. I heard from your brother-in-law that you like the restaurant on Huashan Road the most. I've already made a reservation."

Before Gavin could reply, someone yelled Dolly's English name at the exit.

"Fay!"

Dolly subconsciously followed the sound and saw the doctor who was once in charge of Winfred's treatment.

There was a sign of aging on the doctor, but Dolly would never forget the time when she had pinned all her hopes on him.

Even though in the end, the doctor still failed to save Winfred's life.

While thinking, Dolly had already greeted the old professor with tears in her eyes. "Long time no see."

The old professor gave Dolly a polite hug and said, "It's been more than 20 years. I'm already a white-haired man, but Fay, you're still as beautiful as you used to be."

Dolly smiled and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. She introduced Gavin to the old professor. "This is-"

She was suddenly at a loss for words.

"What's the relationship between us?

"My son? I'm afraid Gavin would dislike it.

"However, Gavin is indeed my son. How else can I introduce him?

"We're mother and son, but how did we end up like this?"

The old professor was very sensitive. He noticed Dolly's embarrassment and immediately asked, "He must be the little boy you gave birth to at that time, right? Time flies. He has already grown into a handsome young man!"

With this, the professor then held out his hand to Gavin. "In the future, you can call me Henry. Young man, it's a pleasure to meet you. Oh, no. Actually, we're old friends. I knew you when you were born."

The atmosphere was suddenly relaxing, and Gavin held the old professor's hand. "Hello, I am Gavin."

With a complicated smile in Henry's eyes, he said with emotion, "Do you know that you really look like your father? When I saw you from afar, I even felt that you were your father when he was young."

Gavin smiled and changed the topic. "Professor Henry, your luggage will be sent to the hotel by the staff at the airport."

"Okay, thank you." No one could say no when a man, who was knowledgeable but low-key and modest, smiled. Henry looked at Gavin with a bright smile and said, "Let's have dinner together. I need to tell you something."

Gavin looked at Dolly and didn't expect to see a touch of careful hope in the latter's eyes.

Dolly... Except for the time when Winfred fell ill, the rest of her life should be rich and well-off, and she had enough ability to dominate her own life.

She should have never had an urgent hope for or pleaded for anything.

But at this moment, she hid her expectation carefully. In order to not pressurize Gavin, she just looked at him with hope and waited for his nodding.

Gavin subconsciously looked away.

He didn't want to admit that his heart was actually melted.

But in the end, Gavin still agreed.

During the dinner, Henry didn't say anything important but told Gavin to improve his mood. According to Henry, in the past many years, there had been significant progress in medical science and technology. He wouldn't take the same disastrous road as his father, and his chances of recovery were higher.

"..."

Gavin was very certain that Henry was just talking nonsense. His real purpose was to let him interact with Dolly more.

Su Ava also seized the opportunity. She ordered a lot of dishes that suited Gavin's taste. After the dishes were served, she put a piece of beef brisket in the bowl of Gavin. "Try it. It is the specialty dish here."

Gavin stared at the beef brisket in the bowl and did not speak. Neither did he move his chopsticks.

It was only then that Dolly realized how abrupt her action was. She quickly said, "Aren't you used to others' picking up dishes for you? I..."

Before Dolly finished her words, Gavin had picked up the beef brisket, put it into his mouth and tasted it carefully. Then he nodded and said, "It tastes good."

Dolly smiled with relief, like a child who finally did something right. She said with a little joy, "If you like it, eat more!"

Henry couldn't understand the Mandarin language, but judging from Gavin's and Dolly's expressions, he knew that the atmosphere during the dinner was going to be very good.

Everything went as Henry had expected. After the meal, although Gavin was still unfamiliar with Dolly, at least, they didn't interact with each other in a stiff manner.

The three of them left the hotel soon after the meal. Henry said in a seemingly casual tone, "It's getting late and it's not safe for a lady to be alone. Gavin, would you please send your mother home?"

Gavin didn't reply and smiled. He reached out his hand and stopped a taxi. As he gestured to let Henry get on the taxi, he said, "You can have some rest in Arlington for a few days. If you need any help, I can ask someone to accompany you."

"We'll talk about it later, and this city won't run away." Henry waved his hand. "Tomorrow, I'll bring all the materials to the hospital and continue my research. If possible, I hope you can arrange a car for me. Also, I need a few excellent neurology experts to be my assistants."

"I will arrange all your necessities for you." Gavin opened the door of the taxi for Henry. "See you next time."

Henry got into the car and smiled at Gavin. "See you next time."

When the taxi left, only Dolly and Gavin were left in front of the brightly lit hotel.

Dolly looked at Gavin, and she was still very helpless and careful, as if Gavin was a time bomb which she wanted to approach, but did not dare to, fearing the start of the countdown.

Gavin didn't intend to continue this stalemate. He broke the silence and said, "I'll send you back."

Dolly was surprised for a moment, but she quickly responded. "Alright."

She agreed very quickly, not being as polite as she used to be.

In the past, she just wanted to prevent Gavin from hating her. But now, she wanted to strive for the time being to get along with Gavin.

She had been absent from Gavin's life for more than 20 years. Wasting time was a sin.

In order to pick up Henry, Gavin drove a black Land Rover today and stopped it at the roadside. Looking from afar-the car, as its name implied, was overbearing and imposing. It was actually not improper for such a frivolous person as Gavin to drive the car.

It wasn't the evening rush hour, so there was no heavy traffic on the roads. Gavin was also an experienced driver, and he could drive the car on the roads with ease. Therefore, he had time to be lost in thought.

The act of him sending Dolly back could be explained by the fact that he wanted to fulfill the task assigned by Henry, or that he did it just out of courtesy.

But what about his actions in the restaurant just now?

Was it just because he didn't want to be impolite when he ate the beef brisket that Dolly had put into his bowl?

Although he didn't want to admit it, it was true that he didn't want to see Dolly being so careful around him, and especially, he didn't want to let her down.

Dolly should be graceful and dignified. She should always be living an elegant and confident life.

It's true. Even if Gavin was not willing to recognize Dolly as his biological mother, he hoped that Dolly could live a good life.

However, this shouldn't be the case. Wasn't he supposed to be indifferent to Dolly's feelings? Why would he care about her feelings?

When it came to something that he could not figure out, Gavin chose to let go of it and no longer thought about it.

It took less than fifteen minutes to drive from the restaurant to the hotel where Dolly stayed. Gavin played some soft music. Although he had nothing to talk to Dolly, they were not embarrassed all the way.

Fifteen minutes later, he stopped the black Land Rover in front of the hotel. A hotel staff came up and opened the car door for Dolly. Gavin thought about it and decided to get off the car to send Dolly off.

"Gavin, today... Thank you." Dolly said politely in a cautious manner.

"No." Gavin was not enthusiastic, and his tone was faint. "You go upstairs. I'll go back first."

After that, Gavin turned around and was about to get on the car. Almost at the same time, Connell's voice came from the entrance of the hotel. "Special Assistant Gavin!"

Gavin followed the voice and saw Connell walking over in high spirits. When he saw Dolly, he greeted her familiarly. "Aunt Su!"

Dolly nodded with a smile. Seeing that Connell seemed to have something to say to Gavin, she said, "You talk, I'll leave first."

"Okay." Connell put his hand on Gavin's shoulder and waved at Dolly. "Goodbye, Aunt Su!"

After watching Dolly enter the hotel, Gavin was about to break free of Connell's hand. "Young Master Wesley, we haven't been so familiar to each other that we can put our arms around each other's back."

"Indeed." Connell replied with a fake smile. "However, there's something I have to tell you secretly. It has something to do with Wendy."

Gavin almost broke free from Connell's hand. But when he heard this, he put his hand down and squinted at Connell. "What's wrong with her?"