Chapter 1047

"Mr. Lawson!" Kelly approached Trystan. "Why are you sitting here all alone? Aren't you coming to join us?" Trystan rose to his feet. "I'm feeling a little worn out. Let's go. I'll walk you back. After that… I'll return to the hospital." "Is Aunt Bethany making you go back?" Kelly asked, tilting her head inquisitively. "No," he replied, keeping his gaze fixed ahead. He avoided looking at her, knowing she had a way of catching his lies. As expected, she chuckled knowingly. "Mr. Lawson, how do you expect me to help if you're not cooperating with me?" Trystan paused. "Can… you really help me?" "Why else would I be here?" Kelly folded her arms with a maturity far beyond her years. "Don't you trust me, Mr. Lawson?" He hesitated, his voice slow and measured. "Honestly, I probably deserve everything that's happening. If it means Beth can be happy—" "Do you think she's actually happy when she's scolding and pushing you away?" Kelly interrupted and studied him intently. "Have you ever s