Or, had he misunderstood her relationship with Parker?
"Of course! She was so angry that she almost wanted to leave me there and go alone."
Easton wasn't exaggerating at all.
"Then why didn't you wake me up and drive that woman away?"
Although Derek was secretly rejoiced, he had a headache when he thought that it would be difficult to explain the thing clearly if she had misunderstood, especially when his relationship with Meredith was already cold.
"Oh, she's an adult. How can I drive her away? I'm only five years old. I'm not that capable, but..."
Easton thought of what he had just planned. "Dad, in order to avoid the same situation, you can assign me a few men."
With no one at his disposal, Easton was not very confident in his plan.
Derek thought for a moment. "Why do you need them? Why don't you ask Damian for help?"
"Because if the same thing happens again, I can ask someone to check for me first, right?"
For the Xaviers, finding subordinates for Easton was not a problem, but Derek had been worried that he would take his men to swagger about.
But now hearing his words, Derek agreed after a moment of hesitation, "Okay, I'll send some men over tomorrow. They'll only listen to your orders."
Easton's spirits rose up at his words. "Call me a few more so I can pick."|
Derek shook his head resignedly. "How about your mother? Where's she now? Is she still angry?"
"She's with grandma now. Dad, are you coming over?"
Derek thought for a moment. "I'll be there in a while. Can you take that guy out later? I don't want him to mess things up."
Easton immediately understood who Derek was talking about. "I'll ask him to buy KFC with me later. Call me when you come."
The father and son reached an agreement.
"Boss, where are you going now? Home or..."
Derek sniffed his body, and a mixed smell of alcohol and perfume made him uncomfortable.
If Meredith smelled it, she might think he was to show off on purpose, which would make things worse. "Go home and leave me there. Then you deal with your things. I'll call the driver later."
Damian nodded. It was his job to pick up Derek, but when thinking about Penelope who was having an operation, he wished he could have a pair of wings so that he could fly back to her as soon as possible.
"How's she doing now?"
Derek did not forget about Penelope. Professor Lee had come to perform the operation on her. If it went well, she should be able to see things soon.
"It is unclear yet, but the operation was successful."
Derek nodded. "Tell me if you need any help."
"Yes, boss."
Damian answered. Soon, the car stopped at Derek's manor.
Derek got out of the car in a slight stumble.
Damian helped him in and called the nanny to make sobering tea before leaving.
Derek took a shower to wash off the discordant perfume first and changed his clothes. Then he drank some tea to clear his mind before calling the driver.
Easton was in the hospital. Calm as he seemed, he was running out of patience while waiting for Derek.
Meredith sat in front of Amelia's bed in a daze.
Although she said she didn't care about Derek, her heart ached when she saw him being close to another woman.
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