Chapter 38

As soon as Liam, Estelle, and Lydia appeared, Henry felt his heart skip a beat. He hadn't expected Liam and Estelle to return so soon—but word had clearly spread. Brian showing up at the shareholder meeting in a wheelchair that morning had stirred more than a few whispers. Henry quickly stepped forward to greet them. "Mr. and Mrs. Norman." Kayden also called out, "Grandpa, Grandma, what are you two doing here?" Lydia, on the other hand, was completely ignored. Liam gave a curt nod in response before leaning down to scoop Kayden into his arms. "We came to check on your father. Where is he?" Estelle's tone was more urgent. "I heard Brian was injured. He showed up at the shareholder meeting today in a wheelchair—what happened? Why is he hurt?" Her concern was clear, but there was an undeniable edge of accusation in her voice. Lydia was equally anxious and asked, "Where is Brian?" Henry had been expecting this moment. Brian had known that once news of his condition got out, Liam a