After leaving the bedroom, Bailey chose a guest room and entered. She lay down on the soft bedding, her shoulders trembling slightly, as if tears were silently streaming down her face.
In the end, Eugene died innocently, a victim of injustice.
In the past, she could deceive herself, convincing her mind that it was the Interpol that hindered her, preventing her from arriving at the hospital on time. Thus, she felt no guilt.
However, upon discovering Artemis's true identity as The Exterminator, the defenses she had built up in her heart completely crumbled.
Artemis was her lover, and the tragedy he caused was a reflection of her own, an unavoidable burden.
Despite all the complications, she still had to bear this guilt.
Shannon had been providing constant comfort, assuring her that Eugene was not to blame, but Bailey could no longer deceive herself or those around her.
Beep, beep, beep.
The room was filled with the sound of an incoming call. Instinctively, Bailey reached for her phone and dialed Shannon's number.
The call connected quickly, but the voice on the other end was not Shannon's. Instead, it was the innocent voice of a child. "Aunt Bailey, are you looking for my mommy?"
Bailey was momentarily stunned, the term "mommy" leaving her in a daze. It took her a while to realize that Shannon had adopted a daughter.
She quickly composed herself and, with a light laugh, asked, "Dawn, how have you been lately? How are your eyes? Have they improved?"
"I'm doing well. Mr. Neyman has found me the best doctor, and I'm currently undergoing conservative treatment. Once my wounds have healed, I can proceed with the cornea and eyeball transplant surgery."
Bailey responded warmly, "That's good. Once your wound is completely healed, I'll have your mommy bring you to Hallsbay. I'll perform the transplant surgery myself. By the way, where is she?"
The sound of laughter echoed through the phone, "Mr. Neyman took Mommy to Mount Sentinel to watch the sunset; they haven't returned yet. Once they're back, I'll have her call you."
Bailey felt uplifted. The cheerful tone of the young girl indicated that Shannon and Micah were happy together. Having someone to share life with was a blessing.
Bailey had confidence that Micah, having endured numerous trials, would ensure Shannon's well-being in the future. Sometimes, a peaceful love, like calm water, could bring happiness.
"Dawn, you could try calling Mr. Neyman 'Daddy'. I believe he would be very happy."
The young girl smiled and responded, "Sure, I'll keep your advice in mind. If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now. I still have training to do."
"All right, take good care of yourself. Spend more time making your mother laugh; make her happy."
"Understood!"
As the call ended, the clear laughter of the young girl lingered in the air, resembling the sound of a silver bell.
With a daughter like Dawn by her side, Shannon should be able to gradually overcome her trauma.
Dawn's sensitivity impressed Bailey so much that she was considering the idea of having her own son marry her. The child whom Shannon held dear, Bailey also wanted to protect for a lifetime.
The most straightforward approach is to let her son marry Dawn and take care of her at home.
In the future, Zayron will take over the leadership of Tarragon. If he marries Dawn, he will undoubtedly ensure her lifelong protection.
With these thoughts, Bailey found herself chuckling at the expansiveness of her imagination, even considering her children's marriages. However, there was nothing wrong with indulging in some beautiful daydreams.
A lovely lady paired with a gentleman is a perfect match. Wouldn't that be nice?
Observing Zayron's growing potential, Bailey was confident that he would stand out among the younger generation, surpassing his peers in the future.
Her aspiration might just have a chance to come true.
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