Chapter 84: Ansel’s plan
After informing Mrs. Hani that he was on his way to the hospital. Ansel and Erica intentionally stood outside the room for a while instead of immediately opening the door and entering the room. Ansel’s purpose is for Desi to leave knowing that Ansel is coming. However, Desi shamelessly wanted to stay and meet Ansel. After observing that Desi was refusing to leave, Ansel had no choice but to appear to meet Mrs. Hani while also trying to find out what Desi’s intentions were.
Ansel pushed the door open and entered the room just as Desi was meticulously adjusting her appearance. Upon seeing Ansel’s arrival, Desi quickly tucked her lipstick into her purse. A radiant smile on Desi’s face, as if welcoming Ansel, immediately faded when her gaze fell upon Erica standing behind Ansel. Even Mrs. Hani, who was eagerly anticipating Ansel’s arrival, appeared dissatisfied upon seeing Erica. Mrs. Hani wasted no time reprimanding Ansel directly in front of Desi and Erica.
“Ansel, why didn’t you tell me that you were coming here with this woman?”
“If I had informed you beforehand, would you have agreed to meet Erica, Mom?” Ansel cleverly responded, “It’s precisely because I knew you would refuse that I had no other choice but to do it this way.”
Ansel was aware that Mrs. Hani was dissatisfied, and to prevent her from saying anything further, he deliberately averted his gaze towards Desi. Seeing Ansel looking at her, Desi attempted to maintain her composure and awkwardly said:
“Oh, Ansel, it’s been so long since we last met. I’ve missed you,” Desi said, trying to sound affectionate.
“Desi, what are you doing here?” Ansel pretended to be interested.
“Well, upon hearing the news of your mother’s hospitalization, I felt it was necessary to pay a visit and offer support during her time of need,” Desi admitted, feeling a sense of embarrassment under Ansel’s gaze.
“Hmm.” Ansel remained cold, not commenting on Desi’s deceitful words. Even if Desi was telling the truth, Ansel didn’t care.
“Ansel, you should be grateful to Desi. She stayed with me all night,” Mrs. Hani interjected. Mrs. Hani is telling a lie to make Desi appear more favorable in Ansel’s eyes. Not stopping there, Mrs. Hani deliberately reproached Ansel:
“Desi took care of your mother while you were busy doing silly and frivolous things somewhere. Ansel, you should reconsider your own behavior. Have you been acting responsibly?”
Ansel remained expressionless, choosing not to react or respond to his mother’s sarcastic remarks.
“Please don’t speak like that, Aunt.” Desi, seeing Ansel being scolded by his mother, kindly spoke up in his defense: “Ansel was just busy with something.”
“What could he be busy with? He’s only involved in meaningless things. Associating with unreliable people,” Mrs. Hani smirked, casting a glance at Erica. Seeing Ansel’s mother looking at her, Erica politely said:
“Hello Aunt, I heard from Ansel that you’re not feeling well. I hope you’re doing better now,” Erica said politely, trying to shift the focus of the conversation to Mrs. Hani’s health.
“Seeing someone’s face makes me feel uncomfortable.” Mrs. Hani didn’t appreciate Erica’s sincerity; on the contrary, she seemed annoyed in response: “Not only are you shameless, but you dare to come here with such a bold face. You truly have a wicked nature, wanting to provoke me to my death.”
Understanding Mrs. Hani’s insinuations, Erica chose to ignore them and remain silent. Ansel was different; he wanted to speak up to protect Erica. But once again, Erica managed to control Ansel’s emotions. Witnessing the intimate interaction between the two and observing Ansel’s unquestioning compliance with Erica, Mrs. Hani grew increasingly jealous and furious. She believed that Erica had manipulated Ansel, just as Desi had claimed.
“Ansel, why did you bring Erica here? Can’t you see how inappropriate that is?” Mrs. Hani questioned, “Are you deliberately doing this to oppose me?”
“Erica is here because she has been by my side through all the ups and downs,” Ansel declared arrogantly. “She has every right to be here, just like anyone else who cares about me and my family.”
“What are you saying?” Mrs. Hani scolded angrily. “This is clearly an act of defiance against me.”
“I didn’t do that,” Ansel replied, shrugging. “Well, think how you like to think; even if I explain it carefully, you won’t believe it.”
Erica stood silently, her expression resolute, as she supported Ansel’s response. The tension in the room was palpable, with unspoken resentment directed towards Erica from both Mrs. Hani and Desi lingering in the air.
Ansel, not letting emotions overpower his rationality, looked straight at his mother and calmly continued speaking:
“Mom, I brought Erica here today. One is for the two of you to meet.”
“I don’t want to see her.” Mrs. Hani defiantly inserted, “Tell her to go home.”
Despite her mother’s disapproval, Ansel calmly continued:
“One more thing, I want Erica to check on Mom’s health.”
“What did you say?” Mrs. Hani exclaimed in surprise. Desi also gasped at Ansel’s statement.
“As I said.” Ansel patiently repeated, “Erica is going to be a doctor. She’s fully qualified to diagnose other people’s illnesses. So I want her to check on you.”
“Don’t joke.” Mrs. Hani commented harshly: “Are you crazy, Ansel? What the hell are you going to do?”
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“Are you doubting me, Ansel?”
Seeing that Ansel was silent and did not say anything, Mrs. Hani continued to accuse and scold Ansel.
“Who put that stupid idea in your head? You dare to doubt your mother; my god, you make me so sad.” Mrs. Hani overreacted again, the purpose of which was to prevent Ansel’s decision.
Seeing that Ansel remained silent, Mrs. Hani turned to Erica and shouted:
“Is it you? Ansel did it at your instigation.” Mrs. Hani shot Erica a look of extreme disgust.
Before Erica could reply, Ansel was faster.
“I just want to know for sure about your medical condition.” Ansel explained: “Stop talking; just obediently coordinate.”
Ansel’s expression was extremely serious, making Mrs. Hani a little uneasy.
“The doctor has already told you about my health condition.” Mrs. Hani gently reminded her: “You don’t have to…”
“I trust no one but Erica,” Ansel firmly declared, leaving Mrs. Hani and Desi shocked. They looked at Erica with more hatred than jealousy. Because Erica has Ansel’s great trust.
After speaking, without waiting for Mrs. Hani’s permission or agreement, Ansel turned to Erica.
“Erica, can you check on my mother’s health?”
“Of course,” Erica agreed cheerfully. “I’m always willing to help.”
Ansel gave Erica a nod of appreciation, and Erica smiled back. Then Erica bravely approached Mrs. Hani with a request:
“Hello, may I have permission to check?”
Before Erica could finish her sentence, Mrs. Hani rejected her request.
“Stay away; don’t you dare touch me.”
“This is just a normal test, ma’am,” Erica kindly explained. “Please let me…”
“I won’t allow it.”
Mrs. Hani vehemently objected, even pushing Erica, causing her to lose balance and almost fall. Fortunately, Ansel, who was standing behind Erica, was able to catch her in time.