Chapter 32

Mary was frantic and completely at a loss on what to do. It was Noelle who resolutely came downstairs, her voice trembling yet firm as she said, "Mom, take care of our relatives and friends here. I'll go to the hospital." She then turned to follow the bodyguards out. But Mary instinctively grabbed her hand and said, "Noelle, a-are you okay?" Noelle felt sorry for her mother. The biggest storm Mary had ever faced was when Patrick had gotten involved in a corruption case. She'd only ever been a carefree housewife while her husband handled work affairs. Mary had never dealt with workplace conflicts. After all, Patrick was a good man worth trusting, and there had never been emotional or family disputes. So, when faced with situations like this, feeling nervous and helpless was inevitable. Noelle squeezed Mary's hand. "Mom, I promise you, nothing will happen." On the way to the hospital, the bodyguards had notified the Ashfords about what had happened. So, by the time they'd r