A Spoonful of Sugar: Don't Beg for Love novel Chapter 534

When Renfrew saw Hesper, he knew that something had happened to Rickard. He was glad to see his mom after so long, but he didn't know if he should be under these circumstances.

"Daddy isn't in a good state, is he?"

Renfrew held Hesper's hand. She was silent for a while then decided to be honest. "He's been poisoned, and it's hard to undo it. He sleeps most of the day, so he wouldn't be able to take care of you."

Even though Renfrew was more mature than children his age, when he heard that, his eyes welled up.

"Is he going to die?"

"...I don't think so." Hesper avoided his eyes. "Good people don't live for long, but the evil ones have a long life. Based on that, your dad is going to live for a few more decades."

Renfrew had a feeling she was trying to sound positive, but since she said that Rickard would be alright, he chose to believe her.

Jessie signed her employment contract with the new studio which was just starting out. Hesper insisted on paying her as soon as she signed the contract, so she was currently on paid leave.

"This huge task is yours now."

Renee walked toward her while holding Renfrew's hand. Jessie blinked and looked into Renfrew's eyes for a few seconds, unsure. "My task is to take care of Ren?"

"Yes." Renee nodded. "Ms. Rivera has a lot on her plate right now, so she wouldn't be able to spend time with him. You're in charge of him now."

Renfrew pushed his glasses further up the bridge of his nose and nodded. "Don't worry, Mommy expected that and gave me a card. What do you feel like having?"

Jessie was shocked. She felt guilty because of how caring Hesper was.

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Hesper was busy acquiring the Duval Groups' shares from the shareholders.

One of the shareholders who she contacted had an amicable relationship with her, and she was nice to him when she was working at Lane Holdings. They had a pleasant partnership, so it was a symbiotic relationship.