Chapter 491

The next morning, in a ward at Pinevale Hospital, Edmund's serious condit

ion finally turned for the better. Hel laid on the hospital bed, sleeping

peacefully, with Abigail keeping watch beside him. Even though the fathe

r-

daughter duo didn't get along well on a typical day. Abigail cared for h

im the most when a serious matter arose. She had been busy the entire nig

ht and hadn't gotten any sleep.

"Kid, eat something." At that moment, Dustin walked in with breakfast. "Y

our father's condition has stabilized, and he'll get better soon. You don

't need to worry."

"Thank you, Dustin." Abigail forced out a smile. She took a few bites but

didn't have the appetite to continue and pushed the food aside.

"Abigail, we're here." Suddenly, a group of youngsters walked through the

door. They were Abigail's classmates, and they all brought something wit

h them. Some of them had flowers, some had fruits, and others brought dri

nks. Among the gifts, the one most eye–catching was Mike's panax root.

"Abigail, I heard your dad has fallen sick, so I bought this wild panax r

oot. It can greatly replenish your dad's health." Mike smiled, passing th

e delicately wrapped panax root to Abigail with both hands.

"Thank you, but this is too valuable. You

should take it back." Abigail declined his kind gesture. She had heard

that the value of wild panax root was akin to gold.

"How can I take back a present? Not to mention, it doesn't cost much." Mi

ke pouted.

"Abigail, this is a sincere gesture from Mike. Just accept it. Since your

dad is injured and hospitalized, he could make good use of it." Nina urg

ed her gently

"Alright, thank you." Since they'd put it that way. Abigail had no other

reason to refuse.

"That's more like it." Mike smiled and asked, "Right, Abigail, I heard yo

ur father was hospitalized after getting

beaten up. Who dared do such a thing?"

"Uh…" Abigail didn't know what to say. She didn't wish for her father's s

ituation to be spread outside.

"There's no need to be afraid. Just tell me what happened. It doesn't mat

ter who did it. I'll make sure he pays!" Mike patted his chest with confi

dence.

Nina chimed in. "That's right! With Mike here, no one would bully you. He

'll deal with any problems you have

easily."

"Abigail, there's no need

to feel bad. We're classmates, and we'll solve every problem together."

The group of youngsters spoke fervently in righteous indignation.

Abigail glanced at Dustin, not sure if she should tell them.

"Abigail, why are you looking at him? He's not the one who did it, is he?

" Nina said suspiciously.

"No, no, no. Of course not." Abigail shook her head immediately.

"Then what happened?" Nina asked again.

ally spoke. "I've dealt with the matter. All of you don't need to worry a

bout it."

Dustin finally

"Who do you think you are? Do you think we're not going to worry about it

just because you said so?" Mike looked irritated. "Don't think you can l

ook down on people just because you have some money. Let me tell you, con

nections are far more important than wealth!"

"That's right! The most important thing in Millsburg is connections. What

can you do with money?" Nina pursed her lips in disdain.

"I said that for your own good. You guys can't afford to offend the perpe

trator."

"What a joke!" Mike scoffed loudly. "Do you know who I am? Do you know wh

o my father is? And you're saying I can't afford to offend that person? W

hat a bold statement."

"Hey! I advise you not to underestimate others. You'll never be able to c

ompare with Mike's background," Nina said condescendingly.

Mike continued to be insistent and cocked his head up, acting all high an

d mighty. "Why are you silent? I'm curious to know who exactly it is that

I can't afford to offend,