Chapter 75 Checking Hansel’s Identity

At the Pattinson family’s home. Since Kathleen Turner’s scandal, the Pattinson family had been cool and calm. In regards to the scandal, they were at their wit’s end too. Kathleen Turner’s scandal was a disgrace. Nonetheless, both Mark Pattinson and Eileen Dawson only had eyes on the Turner family’s power, not Kathleen Turner. The happening of the incident would pass sooner or later. The Turner family would bounce back someday. As such, the Pattinson family could not comment much pertaining to the scandal as they were stuck in between. The better solution would be sitting on the fence and remaining silent. Despite being disturbed by the reporters, the Pattinson family chased them off. They should remain silent all the more at that very moment. The one who experienced the most suspense and worry throughout the incident was none other than Eileen Dawson. The incident of Kathleen Turner’s pregnancy with Mark Pattinson’s child had frustrated her for some time. However, the latest news had depicted otherwise, with rumors spreading the fact that Kathleen Turner’s child might not be Mark Pattinson’s… What should she do now?” If the child was not Mark Pattinson’s, she would be much more relieved. On the other hand, what if the child was his? Despite Kathleen Turner’s scandal, Mark Pattinson still wanted to marry her. Once the child was born, would Logan Pattinson be set aside? It was Friday, Mark Pattinson returned home. During meals, Justin Pattinson looked very solemn. Eventually, he could not hold himself anymore. “Regarding Kathleen’s scandal, is that true?” he asked. Mark Pattinson was eating. How could he not be able to discern if the scandal was genuine or fake? Justin Pattinson had built up his empire from scratch and experienced various adversity, as well as hardships, thus, how could someone like him be deceived by the incident unveiled before him. Obviously, he was playing dumb. “Yes!” Mark Pattinson answered honestly, not because he feared him, but because he was not bothered about explaining it further. Justin Pattinson’s expression changed slightly. “What do you plan to do then?” As Mark Pattinson was eating, he paused. A cold smile arched across his lips. It must be Aron Turner who had called him, otherwise, he would not ask him this question. “What do you think, Father?” Mark Pattinson asked. He threw the question back to him. He wanted to know how Justin Pattinson would reply to him. Justin Pattinson frowned and he thought for a moment. “Regardless of whether the scandal is genuine or fake, since Kathleen is pregnant with your child… the Pattinson family’s child, we can’t just leave her like this…” Hehe! Mark Pattinson smirked to himself. He could more or less understand his underlying meaning. “Father, what do you think I should do?” Mark Pattinson asked. Justin Pattinson fell silent for a while, then he opened his mouth and said, “No matter what, the child cannot be aborted!” Mark Pattinson was quiet and looked at Justin Pattinson. In the end, he said, “Everyone makes mistakes and everyone has their own past. But eventually, it is the future that holds the key, am I correct? Kathleen treats you well and we all acknowledge that. More so, now she is pregnant with your child, you cannot abandon your own responsibility, otherwise, imagine how the outsiders will perceive us!” “As such, you two should get married!” Mark Pattinson was not surprised at all upon hearing these words. It was as if he had known about it from a long time ago. In the eyes of Justin Pattinson, the family's fortunes were his everything. As such, he could not feel that he had ever worried about his own “flesh and blood”. After all, since when did he care about these? All that mattered to him was the company’s future development and profits. With all of this in his sight, nothing else mattered to him. Besides, who was Mark Pattinson to him, Mark Pattinson was but an “illegitimate” child who was despised by him. Mark Pattinson remained silent for quite some time. He did not speak a word. Eileen Dawson watched him closely, she wanted to see through Mark Pattinson and to know what he would do. After some time, Mark Pattinson opened his mouth and said, “All right. I got it!” Eileen Dawson was speechless. She had never thought that Mark Pattinson would reply so calmly. His reply raised her suspicions. Mark Pattinson was an egoistic person, why would he be willing to accept Kathleen Turner again. Despite Eileen Dawson not understanding him any better, at least she understood about men. No man could face such a scandalous woman again as if nothing had ever happened, especially someone like Mark Pattinson. Despite her own suspicions, she did not say anything. Justin Pattinson was caught by surprise too, as Mark Pattinson rarely listened to him. Even he himself would find it hard to accept the fact, not to mention Mark Pattinson. That was why it was against his expectation that Mark Pattinson would reply to him so calmly. Nevertheless, all the while Mark Pattinson did things according to his own plan, no one could ever see through his thoughts. Justin Pattinson glanced at him several times, hoping to find some hints from his expression but to no avail. It was indeed rare to find Mark obedient toward him, this Justin Pattinson did not continue any further. They continued to eat. Logan Pattinson who was a fool knew nothing at all. Upon listening to Justin Pattinson’s words, he could not help but laughed at him, “He’s right. Although Kathleen is a fallen woman, she matches you perfectly!” His words attracted Mark Pattinson’s cold stare. Logan Pattinson was shocked. Nevertheless, seeing Justin Pattinson and Eileen Dawson around, he had nothing to fear. “What’s the matter? Am I wrong?” “Foolish!” Mark Pattinson spat out the word and said no more. Mark Pattinson felt that the more he talked to him, the more time he wasted his time on him. A fool would always be a fool and not change much about himself. Justine Pattinson noticed this and blurted out immediately, “What nonsense are you talking about!” “I’m telling the truth!” “You know nothing. Shut up and eat your meal!” Justin Pattinson shouted at him. Logan Pattinson was reprimanded innocently. But he dared not refute Justin Pattinson and thus, he grunted and continued to eat. Eileen Dawson looked at Mark Pattinson and asked, “By the way, who’s the girl?” Mark Pattinson frowned. He looked at Eileen Dawson in displeasure. Justin Pattinson recalled the incident and his gaze also fell on him. “Which girl?” “The girl who showed up with you at the hospital entrance!” Eileen Dawson asked. Only then did Mark Pattinson remember Gretel. Seeing Eileen Dawson’s smirked face, he knew she was quite sensitive and would think that any children that showed up could be his own child. Mark Pattinson thought for a moment and said, “I don’t know her, I picked her up from the road!” Eileen Dawson was speechless. Apparently, she did not believe in Mark Pattinson’s reply at all. Justin Pattinson frowned too. Knowing both of them not believing in him, Mark Pattinson also did not bother to explain himself. That was the truth and to believe in it or not, it was entirely up to them. After a few mouthfuls of the rice, he rose and said, “I’ve got work to do, so I’ll leave first!” After that, he turned and walked away. No one stopped him but Eileen Dawson frowned when looking into his eyes. She would definitely keep a close watch on anyone around him. Mark Pattinson was getting harder to control. As such, she needed to be more vigilant. No sooner after Mark Pattinson had left, Eileen Dawson walked upstairs. At that moment, her mobile phone rang. She looked at it, walked further in, and answered the call. “Hello, how’s it going? “Couldn’t find anything? “Why couldn't you find anything?” “I’ve exhausted various methods but still can’t find any clues!” Eileen Dawson frowned. The more mysterious it was, the more suspicious it was. In her opinion, Mark Pattinson must have covered the identity of the child to the extent that not even the slightest hints could be detected. “You’ve to find out for me in one way or another. You’ve to find her out even if it means checking all the schools one by one!” Eileen Dawson enunciated each word clearly. “But Alpine City is big…” “Don’t worry. What’s yours will be yours. I will reward you without a penny lesser. In fact, if you do your part well, there’ll be additional rewards!” Eileen Dawson said. As the other party heard this, he was stunned and said, “All right, understood. Don’t worry, I’ll look for ways by all means. Wait for my news!” “Good!” After the conversation ended, the phone was hung up. Eileen Dawson held the mobile phone in her hand. Her expression was that of displeasure. The more challenging it was to trace the child, the more she wanted her, by hook or by crook. At that moment, her mobile phone rang again, and she picked up the call impatiently. “Hello…” “I’m the nurse from Coplexia Hospital. Ms. Turner has been discharged from the hospital today. As such, I’m afraid the medicine has no use for now…” These words were heard coming from the other end of the phone. “Noted!” “As for the money—” Eileen Dawson did not continue and hung up the phone. Her plans, one after another did not go after her will. No matter which plan it was, she would have zero tolerance for any mistakes. Against her expectation, she did not miss out on only one mistake. In fact, Hansel and Gretel were already counted as two. At the Turner’s family home. Aron Turner had been staying at home these few days. He closed his door and did not meet up with anyone. Kathleen Turner had also returned home and rested. She did not go out over the next few days, not even taking a step outside. After her emotion was more stabilized, Aron Turner looked at her and asked, “Did Mark Pattinson contact you these few days?” Kathleen Turner was becoming thinner in these few days as a result of being tormented by the scandals. She looked sapped and haggard. She shocked her head in despair. She fell head over heels for Mark Pattinson. That incident was only an accident. She never thought that it would instantly become a notorious scandal. Could she be losing him forever ever since the scandal? Whenever she thought of it, she felt deeply hurt. Aron Turner sighed. All that had happened could be solved if only Mark Pattinson spoke a word. Yet, to date, he had not said a thing at all. They had no idea what Mark Pattinson was thinking about in his mind. Erica Thomson also heaved a sigh. “What’s Mark Pattinson really thinking about right now? He should at least say something. He doesn’t even bother to talk to us now. What’s wrong with him? “I think he doesn’t even want to get married at all. He’s just fooling around!” Erica Thomson said furiously. To be honest, they had seen this through. Nevertheless, their engagement did not come easy, and they were about to tie the knot. Who would have thought that a scandal would happen at this time. The impact of the occurrence had also brought Aron Turner down from his position. The more he thought of it, the angrier he became. He turned his head and stared at Erica Thomson fiercely. “If not for your ‘good’ daughter whom you’ve raised, they would have been married by now!” Erica Thomson was scolded for no reason. Although Aron Turner was in a bad mood, she also knew that his anger could easily cause him to fall sick. As such, she did not refute him and simply became his scapegoat. At that moment, Erica Thomson looked at Kathleen Turner and thought for a while. “Kathleen, why not you take the initiative to call Mark Pattinson?” Kathleen Turner lifted her gaze and looked at Erica Thomson pitifully. She then opened her mouth and said in grief, “I’ve called him. I call him everyday and send many short messages to him, but he never replies. Mother, I cannot survive without him… Please help me to think of a way, will you? As she spoke those words, Kathleen Turner pressed her head into her mother’s embrace and cried desperately.