The next dawn, Ryan arrives at City J. When he walks out of the cabin and looks at the sky that is
about to brighten, he has a complicated feeling.
It's a feeling he didn't have the last time he came back. But this time, he senses a change of position.
The assistant puts Ryan's luggage on the trolley. Seeing him standing by the window and looking at the
sky, the assistant whispers, "The car is waiting outside. Shall we go now?"
The man collects himself. The loneliness in his eyes flashes, and then disappears before coldness fills
his eyes again. "Okay," he says.
A stretch Hummer is waiting outside the airport. Ryan walks toward the car. It's almost sunrise time and
there aren't many people at the airport. At this very moment, a white figure runs over from beside him.
It is too fast for him to see anything clearly and he is hit on the shoulder. Sounds of crackling come right
after. The bag on the woman's shoulder is thrown two meters away and the stuff inside is scattered on
the ground.
Before he can see anything, a gentle and anxious voice comes, "I'm sorry!"
Ryan's bodyguards rush forward and block the woman before she can stand up. "Who are you?"
Eunice Tyrone is astonished by these people. The face powder she has just picked up falls to the
ground again. She swallows her saliva and stutters, "I ... I was in a hurry and didn't mind my step. I
didn't mean it. I'm sorry...."
The bodyguards keep surrounding her after hearing her explanation. Ryan catches a glimpse of a
petite figure squatting on the ground. He takes two steps forward and sees her long, thick hair spread
on her shoulder. Feeling displeased at being interrupted, he frowns. "What's going on?"
The man's deep voice strikes her ears like leaves rubbing against each other in the night wind. Eunice
can't help peeping at the source of the voice and is shocked by a single glance.
The man is in a black suit and a white shirt with no tie. His collar is unbuttoned, revealing his exquisite
collarbones. Over the suit, he wears a thin trench coat. One may wonder if he feels hot or not. His
features are finely chiseled. His nose is straight and tall. His thin lips are slightly pursed to show his
displeasure. His long, narrow eyes are so sharp that one doesn't dare to look at them for too long. The
man has an unusual aura.
He is by no means an ordinary man.
Eunice feels her dizziness from exhaustion has disappeared. She doesn't want to get into trouble
because of her misbehavior, so she becomes more sincere. "Sorry, sir, I was in a hurry and didn't see
you, so I accidentally bumped into you. I hope you weren't injured."
Her polite voice carries a trace of tension and deliberation. Ryan catches it as he hears her apology.
His sharp gaze goes all over her body and stops on her face. Her skin is very fair. This is Ryan's first
impression. She has round eyes, red lips, and a small nose, the face of a typical Asian. Her forehead is
round and her chin is sharp. The shape of her lips reminds Ryan of Lily.
Due to this association, Ryan can't help but glance at her. He responds, which is rare, with two words,
"I'm fine."
Eunice can't stand the sight of the man anymore. One more glance and she will be more nervous.
When the man finally speaks, she heaves a sigh of relief. "That's good. May I go if there are no more
problems?"
Ryan doesn't intend to stay any longer. He leaves before she can react.
Eunice is kept in place by the bodyguards until Ryan's tall figure disappears from her sight.
She hurriedly picks up the scattered items and puts them back into the bag. Among them is a medical
record book. She dusts it with her hand nervously and puts it back into the inner layer of the bag.
After putting away the bag, Eunice feels a cool breeze behind her. She turns around and sees nobody.
The man she has just met flashes across her mind. She shakes her head and says, "Be sober. No
matter who he is, he has nothing to do with you."
...
Outside the airport, Ryan doesn't go straight to Lily after getting in the car. He knows she needs time to
calm down after what has happened. He returns to his place and asks someone to contact Rex.
He doesn't expect any results. But to his surprise, Rex takes the initiative to call him.
"It's rare for you to call me," Ryan answers. Although it's a joke, his tone isn't very warm.
Rex doesn't hesitate and asks, "Are you back in City J?"
"Yes."
Both of them are silent for a while before Rex speaks again, "Have you met Lily?"
Ryan doesn't want to give him a direct answer. "Are you anxious that I'm back?"
At this time, Rex is sitting beside the hospital bed. When he realizes that Ryan is teasing him, his face
darkens, scaring the young doctor who is looking after him.
The doctor has been somewhat afraid of Rex. Now that he is unhappy, his aura becomes more
unbearable....
"Don't worry, I haven't met her yet." Noticing Rex's silence, Ryan knows that this man has been
provoked, which makes him lighthearted. "I heard you were in hospital again and stopped contacting
her?"
Rex has never underestimated Ryan's ability to collect information. He considers himself to be prudent
and low-key. However, in less than two days, Ryan has received the message and come back from the
UK. He is impressed by Ryan's efficiency.
"I have my arrangements. It's none of your business."
"That's good. Don't forget that Lily is waiting for you," Ryan quickly replies, "If you die, I won't stand by
and watch her suffer."
Rex knows what he's referring to. Ryan's desire for Lily has never died out. Although it has been
restrained because of him, it has never been uprooted from Ryan's heart.
As a man, he knows it well.
Rex lowers his eyes and looks at his patient gown. "You know you normally won't have the chance to
say such things, don't you?"
Ryan is slightly dumbfounded but quickly regains his senses. He hasn't expected Rex to be so
aggressive even when he's sick. His fragility and softness are probably are all reserved for Lily alone.
He doesn't care about Rex at all. He is concerned only because Rex's life is related to Lily.
Before Ryan can respond sarcastically, Rex suddenly changes the topic. "But you do have a good
chance now...."
Ryan raises his eyebrows and quietly waits for him to continue.
Rex clenches the phone so tightly that his fingertips turn white. "I got sick so I left Lily and the kid. I
can't be there for them. I have to admit that you're the closest person to the kid apart from me. So
please, if something happens to me and I can't take care of them, would you please lend them a
hand?"
He has put down his dignity and pride to make such a request.
Ryan is a little surprised. No, he feels more like shocked. He is shocked that Rex can do this for Lily
and the kid. Rex is willing to give up all his dignity and ask him for help.
He doesn't ridicule him or despise him. He would rather Rex to be an ordinary man who still sticks to
his pride at this moment. Ryan feels defeated because, for the first time, he realizes that Lily is in love
with the right man.
He smiles and nods. "Don't worry. I'll do my best."
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