IN LOVE WITH A SOLDIER - Season 9 Episode 84

“Yes, boss. We already know what to do. Your father has also given us his orders,” the leader replied.

Mike said nothing but just nodded. Then he walked into the house with Greg.

In the living room, Mond, Soren and several men in black suites were sitting on the sofa. When Mike and Greg came in, the men in black suites suddenly stood up.

“Mr. Mike, Mr. Greg,” one of the men in black suites greeted them politely. The other men gazed at Mike in awe.

Mike motioned them to sit down. Although he didn’t know all of them, he guessed that they were either his Dad’s or Uncle Mond’s friends.

“Dad, where is Uncle Derek?” Mike asked as he turned to his father. “He is upstairs,” Soren answered.

Then he looked at Greg and said, “Greg, your Dad passed out just now. He is taking an infusion upstairs. Would you like to see him?”

Greg’s expression didn’t change upon hearing Soren’s words, but he immediately ran upstairs.

Mike didn’t follow him since he knew that the father and son needed time for themselves. Mike had already expected that this would be a heavy blow to Fred.
When Greg reached upstairs, he stomped off to Fred’s room. He saw Derek standing beside the bed and a nurse arranging some medicines on the bedside table.

“Uncle Derek,” Greg’s voice was low. He wasn’t in a good mood now, but he still behaved politely.

“Greg, you are back,” Derek greeted him. Derek could tell that Greg looked so different from the way he used to be. The Greg in front of him now looked so depressed and weak like a little child. He seemed to really need protection and comfort right now.

Greg nodded and looked at his Dad who was lying on the bed. Fred’s brows were furrowed even in his sleep. Greg felt sorry for him and his tears rolled down his face.

Derek could clearly see the tears on Greg’s face. He patted Greg on his shoulder, wanting to comfort him. He knew that Greg had suffered too much.
“Since I was a little child, my Dad had been a hero for me. He not only educated me strictly, but also loved me tenderly. He once said that there were only two things he wanted to do well. One was to take good care of me and the other was to manage XS hospital well,” Greg said as he reminisced the past. He had never said those words to anyone before. This was the first time that he voiced out what his heart contained. Derek only listened to Greg and nodded his head. He knew Fred and the Xiao Family very well.

“Maybe he thinks that he owes me a lot, because I don’t get a chance to enjoy the company and the love of my mother. But in my heart, I regard him as an excellent father. He is the only man who loves me deeply, and that’s why I also love him very much. He has accompanied me and supported me all my life, so I will never get tired of having him with me,” Greg said while staring at Fred’s face.

“I know that, Greg. I could also understand how you feel,” Derek said gently.

Greg continued, “When Dad told me that he wanted to marry Aunt Sharon, I objected to it. That was because I was afraid that he wouldn’t care about me anymore once he had his own wife. I didn’t understand my father at that time. I was so selfish that I just wanted him to be all mine.”

A long silence followed. The nurse had also left the room, so only Derek and Greg were there to accompany Fred. After a while, Greg took a deep breath and spoke again, “But some time later, I started to understand his feelings. He had taken care of me for so many years and he must feel tired, so he needed a company. However, I couldn’t always accompany him.” Tears started to roll down his cheeks again. “When I finally allowed him to marry Aunt Sharon, I saw the happiness that I have never seen in him before.”

“Aunt Sharon treated me kindly. I’m not sure if she was only doing it because of my Dad or because she really cared for me, but I was moved by her. However, what she did to Violet was terrible, and that was why I found it difficult to forgive her,” Greg added.

Greg regretted that all those wasted time. “Now that I finally realized that I should treasure her and Dad and that I should be kind to her, she’s gone. She is gone and will never ever come back.

How could she and Dad be together again? How could they live a happy life?” Greg’s voice was full of regrets.

Greg’s words hit Derek’s heart. When Greg fell silent, he spoke up, “Greg, I remember that your Dad once told me that he was so proud of you. For him, you are outstanding. When you fell in love with Violet and wished to marry her, he immediately agreed. He even studied cosmetology in his free time, because he wanted to help Violet. He really is a good father.”

Derek took a deep breath first before he continued, “Greg, Sharon’s death must be a heavy blow to him. He loves both Sharon and you. Now that Sharon is gone, he must…”

Derek couldn’t finish his words. He just looked at Fred who was still lying on the bed and unconscious.

“Greg, you must stay strong and take good care of your Dad. Don’t hesitate to ask for my help if you need it. I will do anything to help you as long as I can,” Derek offered. This was what he could only do for the Xiao Family.

“Thank you, Uncle Derek,” Greg said in a low voice.

“I’ll go downstairs first. Just stay here and accompany your Dad for now.” Derek left the room when Greg nodded.