Austin family's old mansion.

Due to Old Master Mu's stable condition, he has been transferred to his own bedroom for rest.

Brian pushed the door open, holding a bowl of chicken soup in his hand.

Since Old Master Mu fell ill, both inside and outside the company, all household matters have been taken care of by Brian.

After several days of sleepless nights caring for Old Master Mu, Brian looked haggard, with bloodshot eyes, and appeared to have aged several years.

"Dad, this chicken soup was personally boiled. Drink it while it's hot."

Old Master Mu had already woken up, wearing reading glasses and reading a newspaper without responding to his voice, never turning back.

"Dad!"

Brian called out again.

Okay, the old man remained focused on the newspaper.

Brian placed the chicken soup on the small table next to him and leaned in close to his ear, "Dad, the doctor said your health is improving, so you shouldn't overexert yourself. After you finish the chicken soup, you should rest!"

Upon hearing this, the old man finally took off his reading glasses and stared at Brian for a long time.

Suddenly, he slapped his thigh and sternly said, "You fool, today is your brother's wedding day. Why aren't you helping with the wedding procession and instead came here?"

Brian, seeing his father's reaction, knew that he was having another episode.

His memory returned to the day when Bradley got married.

Feeling helpless, he said, "The bride will arrive at the Imperial View Manor at ten o'clock. Lao Ming has already sent someone to pick her up, I will go there shortly."

The old man's condition was unpredictable, coupled with the beginning of hearing loss, Brian was truly worried that something unexpected might happen tomorrow.

"Go, go quickly. Remember to bring a generous gift and don't embarrass our Austin family," the old man urged.

Brian responded affirmatively and watched him finish the whole bowl of chicken soup before leaving with the empty bowl.

At the doorway, Bradley took the bowl from his hand and asked urgently, "Dad's condition is not too good, and he won't let me in to take care of him. You're the one running between the company and home alone. I'm worried that you won't be able to handle it. Why don't we let James come back to help you?"

Originally, Bradley's intention was to share the company's responsibilities, but because Freya was pregnant, he didn't have much time to spare. It was mostly Brian who was busy.

Bradley looked at her husband, tired like this, and felt heartbroken.

"Are you really sure you want James to come back? After all, don't forget, James cares about Freya. I'm afraid if the two of them are together every day, it will upset the third brother, and then the uncle and nephew will have an unpleasant time."

Bradley also had this worry. James was a loyal child. Every time he called her, whenever she mentioned his girlfriend, he would effortlessly change the subject.

After all, a mother knows her child's heart. Bradley could see through James's thoughts clearly.

In the end, she couldn't let go of this feeling for Freya!

"But if we don't let James come back, do we have to watch you work yourself into exhaustion? When the third and eldest brothers were around before, you didn't need to intervene in company matters. You don't have much experience in the business world, and now that everything has started from scratch, now that things are finally looking up, I'm worried that Dad's condition will get worse and you won't be able to juggle between the company and home."

"I'll be fine, I can handle it!"

"But you haven't slept for several days now." Bradley looked at him with heartache, the once handsome man now with white streaks in his temples.

The old master has been sick for these days. Earlier she could still help, but since the old master's memory became confused, he mistook her for Lydia and refused to let her get close. All she could do was help boil some soup and medicine, but she couldn't even step inside the door.

"Watch these few days. If it really doesn't work, let James come back, but you should call him first to test his attitude! After all, Freya is already pregnant, I'm afraid... he will be affected!"

"Okay.

...

Bradley immediately called James.

"Mom, what's up?"

A magnetic and pleasant male voice came from the phone.

Bradley scolded, "I miss you, can't I call you?"

"No, there's a meeting later, so I can't talk for too long."

"Okay, in short, Mom!" Bradley knew he was busy, every time she called him, he was working late into the night.

The overseas branches are all being managed by James, this child is responsible, meticulous in everything he does, always insisting on doing everything himself, pushing himself too hard.

Sometimes Bradley feels sorry for him, thinking that he should have a smart and sensible girl by his side, who can also share some of his pressure.

But this child is too stubborn, always refusing to develop new relationships.

"Your grandfather's condition has worsened again, not only is he confused, but even his hearing is deteriorating. Now your father is carrying the whole family on his shoulders, and you..."

"My flight is tonight, I'll be able to arrive in the capital tomorrow morning!"

Without waiting for Bradley to finish, James interrupted directly.

Bradley's eyes showed a hint of surprise, she anxiously said, "You're coming back tonight, why are you in such a hurry? Have you sorted out everything at the company?"

During their previous phone call, she briefly mentioned the family situation, not expecting that he had already prepared to return to the country.

"Don't worry, I will explain everything clearly in the meeting later, I will leave the capable people in charge of the overseas branches. This time, I won't be back for a short period of time."

"Do you know An... Bradley had just wanted to talk about Freya when a clear bell-like female voice came from the speaker, 'James, the meeting is about to start, get ready!' 'Mom, I'm going to the meeting, see you tomorrow!' Before Bradley could say anything, there was already a beep on the other end. Holding her phone, Bradley's eyes showed a hint of astonishment. The female voice just now actually called her son James? James has always been the CEO of the branch company, in control of everything, but to think that there is a woman calling him by name, this made her curious about the identity of this woman. 'How is it, what did James say?' Seeing her lost in thought, Brian asked. Bradley frowned slightly and said, 'He said he's taking the evening flight back home!' After some thought, she picked up her phone and sent a text message to James."

Fardol Kingdom, a certain city.

Group subsidiary.

James just stepped into the conference room when suddenly, his phone rang.

He picked it up and his pupils slightly constricted.

"James your third uncle and aunt have returned to the country, and they are expecting a baby!"

He froze in place, trembling uncontrollably, his face suddenly looking ugly.

At that moment, a slender girl approached him, gently patting his shoulder and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing!"

James put away his phone, but his eyes were filled with loneliness.

He should be happy for them, but why did his heart ache so much upon hearing this news...