Second Chance: Marrying into Wealth Chapter 284

Quinlan couldn't help but chuckle.

Realizing her mistake, she quickly apologized, "Sorry, Mr. Collins, I wasn't laughing at you."

Her face turned red as she struggled to explain herself.

Christopher just waved it off, not bothered at all.

Since Christopher had overheard our conversation, Quinlan gathered the courage to speak up, "I'm not sure if Ms. Grey's situation is good or bad. I'm just worried that if it happens again, it'll be a real hassle."

"Don't worry. After something like this, Jason won't let it happen again. He'll adjust his work and make other arrangements for Marlowe."

Christopher's answers always had a way of putting people at ease.

Curious, I asked, "What kind of arrangements?"

"It's clear Marlowe's mental state isn't great. She needs a psychologist and round-the-clock care. He'll arrange for another caregiver to take shifts, so there's no risk of anything happening."

Christopher was just stating the facts.

To me, it sounded a bit like an insult.

Jason had mentioned that they hadn't used medication on Marlowe because they were worried about her developing a tolerance, which could be a lifelong issue.

But seeing her current state, it seemed unavoidable now.

Our worries about Marlowe turned out to be unnecessary after that day.

Not only did she stop running off, but her mental state visibly improved.

Of course, she didn't bring up the harsh words about breaking the contract again, so we were at least temporarily relieved.

I had to admit, Hayes was even more impressive than we had imagined.

He had already outperformed most automotive engineers through self-study, proving his terrifying talent.

Now, with Magnus's guidance, he was learning even more and showing his potential.

Without Marlowe forcing him to accompany her to the hospital, and with Quinlan by his side, he was becoming more and more like a normal person.

Magnus couldn't help but show Hayes some of his proud little projects, and Hayes, with his childlike nature, loved them. Their relationship grew closer.

Someone as quirky as Magnus even started showing off his student to others.

Since Cassius missed me, I occasionally joined Hayes's online classes to greet Magnus and Cassius.

Watching Cassius and Magnus bicker like old friends was always amusing.

Cassius said, "What are you so proud of? If it weren't for my granddaughter Melinda, who knows where you'd be sulking. You almost missed out on such a great student. Shouldn't you be thanking me and my granddaughter Melinda?"

Magnus shot back, "If anyone should be thanked, it's Melinda. And when did Melinda become your granddaughter, Cassius? You just like claiming grandkids."

"So what if I do? Ask Melinda if she wants to recognize me as her grandpa. You're just jealous you don't have one!"

I nodded along with Cassius through the screen, "Mr. Blackwood, I would be honored."

Magnus tilted his head, "What's the big deal? I have a student, a genius student, and you don't!"

"I do too! I can teach..." Cassius's eyes suddenly looked confused, "What did I used to teach? But I'm sure I was the best."

Seeing Cassius forget his memories again made my heart ache.

Thinking about Cassius's experiences always made me feel sad.

Fortunately, Cassius was an optimistic person and managed to comfort himself.

Magnus, seeing Cassius like this, first sighed in relief, then deliberately took out a photo. One of the people in it was Magnus, and the other was a bald middle-aged man, who was actually Cassius.

Cassius looked at the photo and didn't recognize himself, instead showing disdain, "Who's this ugly guy?"

Magnus and I felt speechless and amused.

But Cassius's condition was being treated by a doctor Christopher found, named Casey West, who was an expert in this field.

Cassius's memory loss was due to trauma, not Alzheimer's as I had feared. With proper treatment, he could recover better than before.

I was genuinely happy for Cassius.

Next, Magnus needed to look at some details of Hayes's work, so Quinlan brought the video closer. I stepped aside to let him take a closer look.

Magnus, with his experience, even reminded us to run antivirus and some security checks to prevent the designs from being stolen.

After the online class, Blair brought us some desserts.

I had to say, Blair's desserts were just as good as Tiana's.

"Blair, this is enough. Come sit and take a break."

Quinlan and I invited Blair to join us while we enjoyed the treats.

Blair, being kind-hearted, saw that we genuinely cared for Hayes and treated us well in return.

She didn't hesitate to sit down when we invited her.

I casually asked about Marlowe, "How is she doing now?"

"She's been very calm and cooperative with her medication and treatments. The doctor says she's recovering well and should be able to go home soon."

"That's good. It's important for her to rest and recover." I nodded, genuinely meaning it.

I had recently learned from Christopher that Marlowe's car accident was intentional, and Jason had found some leads.

A lawsuit was coming up, and with Jason's skills, it was almost a guaranteed win.

Although Marlowe was at fault for the argument, the other party shouldn't have tried to harm her.

Hopefully, Marlowe would learn from this experience if she truly changed.

During our chat, Quinlan brought up her troublesome parents, Yosef and Yasmin.

"They contacted you again?" I frowned, feeling sorry for Quinlan having such parents.

Quinlan's expression turned to one of deep resentment, "They couldn't find me, so they tried to reach me through the village head. They just want money, talking about support payments."

Her eyes turned cold, "Support payments, sure. If they have the guts, they can sue me in court. I'll pay whatever the court decides. But knowing them, they won't be satisfied with just that. They'll make a fuss."

Quinlan rubbed her forehead, clearly frustrated.

The living standards there were low, and support payments were minimal. Yosef and Yasmin had once demanded a million dollars from Marlowe, so they were unlikely to settle for small amounts.

To avoid her parents, Quinlan was even considering moving abroad.

Even someone as wealthy as Azalea couldn't stand it for six months, let alone someone in Quinlan's situation. Moving abroad would be tough and unfamiliar, not a good choice for her. I tried to comfort her, "Let's think of a way to handle this once and for all."

Quinlan met my sincere gaze and nodded.

But as she left, she looked visibly dejected.

When I got home, I first cleaned up some of Hayes's video files, then saw the video of Faye and the Echo Magazine boss again. I was curious, as they seemed to be discussing something important.

I remembered Paula mentioning that some people could read lips and figure out what was being said.

Maybe I could ask Paula for help. There might be some unexpected insights.