Love is the Sunshine novel Chapter 257

Marcus was surprised to hear his father ask something like that so directly. His eyes involuntarily blinked rapidly but still, he didn't want to tell the truth. How could he?

"What did you say, Father? How could I do such a cruel thing?"

With a sullen look on his face, Marcus sat down on the sofa nearby. He then sighed and ranted, "This time, it was really an accident. How could I murder my own brother on purpose? I wouldn't do such inhumane things just for my own benefit!"

Although he tried his best to defend himself, he didn't dare to look at Edmund's eyes. It only made him more guilty in Edmund's perspective. Edmund was very disappointed and didn't want to press on the issue.

Even if Edmund didn't want to believe that Marcus had done cruel things to Terence, and even if Marcus refused to admit his crime, Edmund had to accept the fact.

The fact was that Terence personally made an investigation and found out that Marcus had secretly transferred all the minerals owned by the AJ Group to his own accounts. Marcus used only a small amount to cover the company's financial losses and kept the rest for himself.

Moreover, when the AJ Group undertook the local building project several months ago, Marcus's men pocketed a lot of money. It caused a sensation among the company's leaders so once again, Terence had to investigate it personally.

With Terence's findings as evidence, Edmund knew exactly what Marcus had done.

Edmund hoped that Marcus would be brave enough to confess his crimes, or at least tell him directly that he had been plotting against Terence. If Marcus could repent for what he had done, Edmund would be less furious.

But the reality of Marcus's impenitence just made Edmund more disappointed.

At that moment, Carla was taking care of Nicholas inside the ward. Hearing the conversation between Edmund and Marcus, she realized that Terence's goal of exposing Marcus's evil plot was finally achieved.

Terence's efforts of painstakingly investigating the "accident" finally paid off.

If someone told Edmund about Marcus's plot, Edmund would very much unlikely to believe them. But since he saw the evidence that Terence had been framed by Marcus, he realized that he had been deceived by Marcus.

As their father, Edmund didn't want to see the two brothers scheming against each other.

However, if it had already happened and had caused a huge taint to the reputation of the family, he had to deal with it head-on.

Carla, who was just lost in thought inadvertently turned around and saw that Nicholas had opened his eyes and was staring at the ceiling. She was amazed that he had awakened from his coma so quickly.

"Carla, come here..."

Nicholas slowly stated as he gestured her to come closer.

"Grandpa Nicholas, you're awake already?"

Carla was glad to see Nicholas out of danger and came over to him at once.

Nicholas held her hand and whispered, "Carla, please speak in a lower voice. I only pretended to be unconscious so that Terence would come back from 'death' quickly."

At the moment, Nicholas heard someone walking towards the ward. He immediately wore his oxygen mask and closed his eyes, pretending to be asleep. Carla thought that he was a really good actor.

"Grandpa Nicholas... Why haven't you woken up yet, Grandpa?"

Carla cried worriedly, holding his hand. Of course, she was acting with Nicholas because she felt that someone was about to enter the ward.

"Is he still in a coma?"

Edmund asked as soon as he came in. Seeing that Carla was so concerned about Nicholas, he felt a little guilty. He disliked her before but now, he thought she was a considerate girl.

When Edmund found out that Carla went to NF alone to look for Terence, his impression of this girl had changed irrevocably.

Perhaps it was only at the most critical moment that he realized who really cared about Terence and his family.

Edmund was even more moved when he knew that Carla still care a lot about Nicholas even when Terence had gone. They hadn't got married, and she really didn't have to do this. 'She's a really devoted girl, ' he thought to himself.

"... You're here, Uncle Edmund. Grandpa Nicholas hasn't woken up yet, but I'm sure that he'll be all right!" Carla stood up and greeted Edmund.

Edmund nodded, then he said, "Yes, you're right. My father had never yielded to anyone in his life. I believe he'll also be strong when facing diseases. As you know, he survived every time the doctors declared that it was hopeless."

Edmund was very filial to his father. Although he disagreed with Nicholas on some points, he respected and admired his father from the bottom of his heart because of his tenacious character.