Atwood looked at him, “It’s rare that you want to tell me something. Firstly, is it good news or bad news?”
George was not joking with him, “Serious issue.”
Atwood glanced at him and believed him momentarily.
He was wary of George since he was Alyssa’s son. After all, who knew what he was thinking in his mind?
George could sense that Atwood was wary of him but he did not take it seriously. Anyway, who should he blame for being Alyssa’s son?
Nobody could decide their birth.
He resigned himself to have such a mother. However, he had to change himself and could not be idle anymore.
Soon, they arrived at a bar. George was familiar with this place as he used to fool around here and recognize some people.
Although those people were not kind, still they were not bad guys either. They just liked to make out but they were still very loyal to friends.
He was familiar with the layout here since he had been a regular customer. So, he chose a quiet private room.
“Go ahead, what do you want to tell me?” Atwood spoke after sitting down.
George cracked a joke to enliven the atmosphere, “How come you’re so impatient? You’re even my brother’s right hand.”
Atwood was speechless.
He chuckled, “Just kidding. Don’t be too serious.”
Atwood ridiculed him in his mind. ‘Am I very close with you?’
George became serious and said, “Back to the point.”
“Go ahead.” Atwood moved his neck and leaned back onto the sofa.
“Has something happened to my brother recently?” He felt that Stanford had suddenly changed his attitude and accepted him due to something seemingly.
As for what reason, he was not too sure.
So, he wanted to get the answer from Atwood.
“Mr. James…” Atwood paused for a moment, “Indeed, quite a few things have happened to him.”
“Tell me what those things are.” George approached him.
Atwood pushed him away, “Behave yourself. Don’t get so close to me.”
George was speechless.
He sat upright, “Go ahead.”
“Amanda didn’t die. His change in attitude must have something to do with her. He wanted to get her back. His leg was injured because he went to chase after her.” Atwood signed, “You’re the one who harmed him.”
Atwood had always believed that the culprits who caused Stanford to be like this were Alyssa and Enoch.
They were the ones who had caused Stanford’s unfortunate childhood that made him lack love and lose Amanda.
George did not retort because Atwood was right.
He did think so and admitted it.
“Let bygones be bygones. I’m looking for you this time because I want to do something for him.” George made up his mind, “Do you know where she is now?”
“What do you want to do?” Atwood did not trust George yet as he was afraid George would do something bad to Stanford.
George understood Atwood’s reaction and explained, “I know he didn’t hold my mother to account. I’m grateful for that. It has always been our fault and we feel sorry for him. Now, I want to do something for him. Since his leg is still injured and it’s difficult moving around, I want to bring my sister-in-law back for him.”
Atwood looked at him and did not say anything. He just looked at him quietly for a long time.
George did not dodge either. He looked straight at Atwood’s scrutinizing gaze and said, “I’m honest and serious.”
Atwood thought for a while, “It’s fine too. Anyway, I can’t get away from my job. It’s better to have somebody who can go and find her for me.”
George smiled, “I will find her by all means. I will definitely get my sister-in-law back for my brother.”
Atwood sighed, “I hope you can.”
“What do you mean? You know my sister-in-law used to like my brother so much…”
“George.” Atwood interrupted him, “It was Mr. James who initiated the divorce in the first place. She was almost killed by Lindsay and even lost a child. Do you think she can still forgive him?”
George’s eyes widened and he remained silent then.
He was shocked that Amanda had lost a child before and it belonged to Stanford as well.
In fact, he had always understood that Stanford longed for family warmth.
So, his change in attitude was because he had lost a lot of things that he cared about. Now, he wanted to get them back?
As such, Stanford was forgiving his mother because he did not want to cause any unforgivable mistakes out of hatred.
“I will bring my sister-in-law back,” George said firmly.
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