After Reborn, I Become a Billionaire novel Chapter 396

Chapter 396 We are a Family.

"What a remarkable cognition!" Lorie made it loud suddenly. What Hannah had said won her recognition.
"Hannah, you did change my stereotype of women. I had thought that women are not as good as men. I mean by ability. Northfield has always been ruled by men, as well as those big groups in which men are the only qualified inheritors. So that's why I was born with that stupid prejudice and Wayne could always have my favor. Now, I realize how wrong I could be. You do be much wiser than my grandson who was nothing but a fool before you." Lorie added, emotionally.
Indeed, the reality woke up the old lady, both her realization and emotion.
"Hannah," Lorie said, holding Hannah's hand, "I have recognized how ridiculous my ill-treatment to you before. I feel awfully sorry about that and I will correct it. Can you forgive me?"
"My dear! You're my grandma, so it was so natural that you had some criticism about me. And it should be me to apologize for my ignorance and contempt for you. So I beg for your forgiveness."
"You make me shame! The ignorance and contempt you mentioned, are the result of my unfair treatment. That's what I deserved." Lorie added, "You cannot imagine how regretful I am now."
"Just as dad said, we need to let go of the unpleasant past. From now on, let's enjoy a warm family life. Past is past. And we still have a bright future ahead." Hannah said friendly.
"A family? Am I still your family member?" Lorie was touched.
"Of course, we are a family!" Michelle added, "Mum, that's the truth that nothing can change. Here will be your home. Just stay and live with us. I will order the maids to clear up a room for you."
Lorie was so touched by Michelle's warm suggestion that her eyes got red. The kinder they were, the guiltier she got.
"Come on, Mum. No more crying." Michelle said with a gentle smile, "we are always sharing every emotion from you, your upset and joy. So cheer up."
"Well, fine. No more crying." Lorie said in a gentle tone. She dried her tears. Then she turned around to look coldly at Esther beside her. With her kindness vanished, she shifted to an icy tone, saying, "Wayne will be judged by laws. And Miguel won't have a hand in that case. That's what he deserves. No one can escape from the final judge."
How could Esther accept it?
She begged with a shaking head, "Mum, please, please! Wayne does recognize his fault this time. He will learn the lesson…"
"A lesson could be learned only if the student has one." Lorie said mercilessly, "With his sincere recognition, he might have a right start ten years later."
"That is impossible, mum. Ten years is so long that Wayne might fail to catch up the society again. How can he return to a normal life after a decade in jail..."
"That's enough!" Lorie didn't want to hear a word from Esther anymore, and added, "You'd better think about yourself than your son. As I know, elder abuse is not allowed by the law too."
Esther's face faded at Lorie's words.
Lorie continued, "The marks that you brought on me are still there. I will call the police! It's time to think about yourself."
"No, Mum. Please don't! No police! I am wrong, I am. Can you please forgive me? I am too old for a prison life. I cannot…" Esther was scared.
This was out of her expectation. She never expected such an ending for herself. With her husband and son in jail, and a daughter dead, she might face a lawsuit ahead.
How could it be? No way! Things should not go this way.
"Miguel, call the police!" Lorie said without mercy.
"All right." Miguel nodded. He could not wait to put the sinful woman in court recalling the bruises and wounds on his mother.
Hannah just stood aside and watched the freaking-out Esther, a thorough loser, who lost herself and failed to save her son. She must have counted on Lorie to drag her son out of the morass. But she was wrong. And now she even fell into another. Hannah could not help turning to watch Lorie.
She did dislike her for what she had done to her. And such hate would have grown in the span of her life if Lorie was still what she used to be. But the old lady woke up finally. Lorie was an admirable lady for her decisive attitude and resolute action. When she abandoned her prejudice and woke up to reality, she showed the least mercy to her daughter-in-law and grandson.
Few grandmas could achieve so, for they still have a clue of mercy to their family, more or less. But Lorie did it, so neatly and quickly.
The police arrived at Cooper Manor soon. Esther was arrested and taken away. She was no more herself when she was drawn out by the police. She never expected a day like that. This was too much for a day. How could she expect a day in which her family broke down like that? Esther's desperate howl had been resonating in the whole house for long after her disappearance.
"Mother," Miguel comforted, "Just settle down with us. I will handle Esther's business whatever you want. You just enjoy your days here with us."
"Well, that sounds great. I will spend my rest days here with you." Lorie responded, with tears full of her eyes, "and I won't repeat my errors since from now."
Miguel nodded and said, "Michelle, please take mother upstairs for a rest. She must be tired from such a lousy day. I will call the doctor to check her wounds."
"All right," Michelle hurried to support Lorie up from her chair. Then she led Lorie upstairs.
Watching Lorie's back moving further, Hannah was pleased by the existing result which she never expected before.
Lorie's repentance and her change of mind, allowed Hannah's parents to fulfil their filial duty, and gave them a better ending to the story, than simply putting her to death.
At least, this was easier to accept by her parents.
Turning back and finding her father finishing the call with the doctor, Hannah said, "Rose just called and told me that Sawyer has sent someone to sign a contract with us."
"What kind of contract?"
"Follow me and just find it out yourself," Hannah said with a confident smile.
Watching her, Miguel asked, "oh, another surprise for your dad?"
"Something you won't refuse."
"Hannah, my sweetheart. I have to tell you how proud I am for owning such a daughter as you. I never regret that I don't have a son to inherit. That's nonsense for the so-called male inheritor." Miguel praised, too excited to control, "It must be hell to have a son like Wayne."
"And it must be sorrow to be born in such a family as Wayne's." Hannah said seriously.
They were obviously flattering each other.
What a sort of expression of pride!