Chapter 477

Gilbert called Lambert for one reason only—to persuade Ariana to visit her mother if possible. He knew Ariana harbored resentment toward Georgia, but after all, she was her birth mother. So he hoped Ariana would come to see her. As for why he didn’t call Ariana directly, it was because Gilbert simply didn’t know what to say to her. With his son-in-law, however, he could be more straightforward. Lambert naturally couldn’t refuse. He gave a quiet hum of acknowledgment. Relieved by Lambert’s agreement, Gilbert set his phone aside and sighed softly as he gazed at Georgia lying in the hospital bed. The doctor had said Georgia’s condition wasn’t serious—she had simply fainted from emotional distress. With proper rest and care, she would recover just fine. Gilbert understood that Georgia’s troubles stemmed from her worries, and he couldn’t help but feel a pang of helplessness. About half an hour later, Georgia gradually regained consciousness. Her eyes fluttered open, dazed at first, before s