Chapter 287

The reason Mick both admired and respected Sebastian was because when he was on the verge of becoming homeless, it was Sebastian who let him stay. And more than that, his living conditions and quality of life had never changed. Even though he wasn't a real Hayes, Sebastian had never treated him unfairly. As for Lucas, he hadn't seen him since. Any event where Lucas might appear—a banquet, a birthday, or a family gathering—Mick was not allowed to attend. The once-kind grandfather in his memory had become a figure of fear. Thus, when he saw Lucas in the hospital ward, he didn't dare go in. With a swift sidestep, he ducked out of sight. That was when he realized something. If even Lucas had shown up, Sebastian's condition wasn't just some minor illness. Quickly, Mick found a vacant ward nearby and left the dazed, hollow-eyed Liana there. Then, he pulled Nicholas aside. "Why is Grandpa here? What happened to Sebastian?" Nicholas sighed. "Sebastian was hit by a car. He nearly died and