Lord Protector Novel

Early in the morning the next day, Jeremy and Lily had come to Heartland Hospital to visit Adam.

Last night, Daniel’s family had stood guard in the hospital room.

It was fortunate that the whole hospital belonged to Linton Group. They requested for a luxurious ward that had

three rooms and one living room, so that it was big enough for all of them.

Upon Jeremy’s arrival, Daniel and his family shot him death glares without giving him so much as a greeting.

Jeremy cleared his throat and said, “Alright. All of you must be tired after watching over him last night. We’ll take

over and make sure that he’s fine.”

“That’s not necessary. We can handle it.” Daniel answered.

Jeremy narrowed his eyes. “Are all of you too free, or are you worried that I’m incapable of taking care of my own

father? Just leave. Lily and I will stay here. Don’t worry.”

Considering that Linton Group was currently in rapid development, Daniel said, “Lacey, you and Zeke should go. You

have matters to handle at Linton Group.”

Then, he turned to his wife. “Hannah, go to my clinic and post an announcement saying that the clinic will be closed

for a day. I’ll stay to take care of Dad alone.”

Adam was out of danger, so Lacey knew that there wasn’t much she could do even if she stayed. Hence, she left

with Zeke.

Hannah left the hospital as well.

Jeremy sat in front of the bed and asked, “Daniel, how’s Dad?”

“He’s out of immediate danger, but he hasn’t regained consciousness since last night, which isn’t normal.” Daniel

responded in a perfunctory manner. “I’m monitoring his vital readings. So far, Dad’s vital signs are all normal.”

“Oh.” said Jeremy. Then, he didn’t speak again.

After a short silence, Jeremy said, “Daniel, you haven’t had your breakfast yet, have you? Go eat something first.”

Daniel shook his head. “It’s fine. I’m not hungry.”

“Uncle Daniel, You won’t be able to function on an empty stomach.” Lily tried persuading him too. “Who’s going to

take care of Grandpa if you’re exhausted? Go on and have your breakfast. Don’t worry, I know how to read the

medical instruments. I’ll call the doctor immediately in case of an emergency.”

Daniel had stayed up all night last night, and he was indeed quite famished now.

He nodded and personally informed Lily what the normal readings should be before leaving the wardroom.

As soon as he left, Lily locked the door and nodded at her father.

Jeremy inhaled deeply and said, “Lily, keep an eye on the door. If you spot any movements at all, report to me

immediately.”

“Okay. Don’t worry, Dad.” Lily nodded.

Jeremy calmed his raging heartbeat as he took out a syringe from his pocket. “Dad, you can leave this world in

peace now. Your death will be used to exchange for our success in life. It will be a worthy death...”

However, the moment the words left his lips, the comatose Adam suddenly opened his eyes.

His bloodshot eyes held a trace of anger, which gave Jeremy the fright of his life.

He instinctively put the syringe away and exclaimed, “Dad, you’re awake!”

In fact, Adam had already been awake since last night.

However, he couldn’t bear to face Daniel and his family. Hence, he didn’t dare to open his eyes and had pretended

to remain unconscious.

Anger and guilt swelled in his chest.

He was angry because his eldest son, who he had highly regarded, turned out to be a malicious and ambitious

ba****d that was even willing to kill his own father for his own gain.

He was guilty because his second son, who had always been oppressed and at loggerheads with him, and whose

family was almost destroyed twice now, not only harbored no hatred towards him, but showed filialness at the most

critical moment, watching over him throughout the whole night...

If there was a medicine to cure regret in the world, he would give up everything he had to acquire it.

“Dad, are you feeling better now?” Jeremy quickly asked.

Adam closed his eyes again and didn’t answer. He couldn’t stand the sight of Jeremy.

Besides, he couldn’t speak nor move right now. He was no different from a vegetable patient.

“Dad, it’s time for your shot. Don’t move, I’ll help you.” Jeremy said.

My shot!?

Adam’s eyes flew wide open again and he shot a fierce glare at Jeremy.

Since when does he know how to give injections? Unless he’s...

When Adam glanced at Lily who stood watch at the door, he was almost certain that Jeremy was out for his life.

Overcome with fury, Adam managed to squeeze out a word, “Sc...um!”

Jeremy was scared out of his wits by the look in his father’s eyes. He put away the syringe in panic and blubbered,

“Okay, okay! No injection! What are you scolding me for?”

Lily started to become anxious. “Dad, we’re running out of time. Do it quick!”

Jeremy hesitated before saying, “Lily, I think we should forget about it. Let’s wait for the doctor to do it.”

This was a living person, and it was his own father too. How could he kill his own father?

He would no doubt incur the wrath of the Gods and be destroyed by the heavens!

“Dad, are you crazy?” Lily panicked. “Mr. Hoffman’s plans will be affected if the old man doesn’t die. And when he

finds out that we failed, he definitely won’t spare us! You just have to administer the injection, and success will be

ours!” She paused for a moment before hissing, “Are you willing to be a troll locked in an old room for the rest of

your life?”