Novel - Drama Chapter 25
Chapter 25
Chapter 25
When Gavin mentioned the “clues about the destruction of the Clifford family,” a strange glint flashed in Brooke’s eyes.
His gaze suddenly changed and emitted a bizarre glow.
Although it was a brief moment and only a flash, Gavin still caught it and captured that moment.
He was certain Brooke knew something about the events and what had happened then.
While Brooke hadn’t spoken yet, his son, Jackson, who stood by, stepped forward and pointed at Gavin.
He said, “You want to know about the clues to the destruction of the Clifford family? But what are you doing in the Taylor family? Do you think that we knew about that?
“Furthermore, you even harmed the descendants and servants of the Taylor family. Back then, the Taylor family should have been involved in this matter and eradicated the bloodline of the Clifford family.”
A crisp sound rang out.
Before he could finish his sentence, a loud slap resounded as it struck Jackson across the face.
The one who delivered the slap was none other than Brooke, the
patriarch of the Taylor family.
“Dad? Why did you hit me?” Jackson looked at his father with a sense of grievance.
“Idiot!” Brooke scolded him in anger.
“What nonsense are you spouting?” said Brooke, coughing in between.
It seemed that Jackson’s attitude had infuriated Brooke, and he began to cough violently as the anger took a toll on his health.
While he was coughing, he continued his reprimand.
He said, “We, the Taylor family, have maintained a close relationship with the Clifford family for years.
“The incident of the Clifford family’s extermination – how could the Taylor family have been involved in destroying the Clifford family?” Brooke spoke, emphasizing the unlikelihood of their connection to the
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The whole space was filled with the sound of Brooke coughing.
Brooke’s coughing became more pronounced and urgent.
The people from the Taylor family were instantly alarmed, rushing to his side.
He said anxiously, “Dad, how are you? How do you feel now? Are you alright? Please don’t get upset!”
“Please don’t get upset. There’s no need to get upset!”
On the other hand, Caleb stared at Gavin, infuriated.
He shouted angrily at him, “It’s all your fault! Look at what you’ve done to our father!
“If anything happens to our father, we, the Taylor family, will ensure you end up in pieces!”
“The members of the Taylor family seemed to excel at deflecting blame. The ability of these nephews and nieces of the Taylor family to shirk responsibility seems ingrained in their very bones, doesn’t it?” thought Gavin.
Meanwhile, after severe coughing, Brooke cast a challenging glance at Caleb and then turned to Gavin, struggling to continue his sentence.
He said, “Gav, I know what happened back then. I’m just-” A cough interrupted his words, preventing him from finishing his sentence.
Brooke seemed to possess information about the past and intended to share some clues with Gavin.
However, dark-red blood suddenly gushed from his mouth as he was about to continue speaking.
“Dad!”
Even Layla, standing behind Gavin, screamed in shock, “Grandfather!”
After all, she had been disappointed by Jackson, Ruby, and the others, but Brooke had always been very protective of her.
Lately, due to Brooke’s health problems, Layla’s life had become more challenging, primarily because Brooke had been indifferent to family
matters.
All the members of the Taylor family were crying out in alarm. Amidst the cries and exclamations of the Taylor family members,
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Brooke’s bloodshot eyes stared blankly, and his body fell softly to the ground.
“Dad, what’s happening? What’s going on? How are you?”Jackson and Caleb asked anxiously.
Jackson and Caleb hurriedly placed Brooke’s body on the ground, as instructed by the middle-aged man assisting Brooke. The middle-aged man had a serious expression and held Brooke’s body firmly.
He then ordered, “Quick!
“Faster! Lay Mr. Taylor flat on the ground!”
Hearing the middle-aged man’s instructions, Jackson and Caleb immediately followed suit.
They placed Brooke’s body securely on the Taylor family’s hall floor. Then, Jackson anxiously addressed the middle-aged man.
He said, “Dr. Myers, please, take a look at my dad! What’s wrong with him?”
Harris, the most authoritative physician in the entire Riverrun region, appeared solemn. He immediately knelt beside Brooke and, using three fingers, began to examine his body.
The people surrounding them were silent. They were afraid to disrupt Harris’s diagnosis.
After a brief period, Harris furrowed his brows even deeper.
Then, a hoarse voice sounded.
“Mr. Taylor’s health is not good. His bodily functions are rapidly. deteriorating. He likely won’t be with us much longer,” said Harris.
“What!”
“How can this be?”
Both Jackson and Caleb let out a sorrowful cry.
“Dr. Myers, please, do whatever you can to save my father. Please save him! I beg you!” novelbin
It was the younger son, Caleb, who spoke these words.
On the other hand, Jackson turned to Gavin.
He pointed at Gavin and shouted, “You scoundrel! You’ve pushed my father to this state. I’ll kill you!”
He had not finished his sentence and was cut short by a blood-curdling
scream.
Gavin unexpectedly gripped his outstretched finger. His fingers, which Gavin was holding, were forcibly bent backward at a 90-degree angle.
A gruesome sight that surpassed even the sounds of a butchered animal.
However, Gavin uttered in response to Jackson’s cries of agony.
“This is the third time today that you’ve pointed your finger at me. If your finger no longer serves you, it has no purpose,” said Gavin
After finishing his words, he proceeded to bend his finger again.
With a swift motion, he forcefully tore Jackson’s finger off, leading to an even more horrifying scream.
Blood splattered in the room.
Gavin had gruesomely yanked off Jackson’s finger!
Layla, who had witnessed this brutal act, instinctively covered her eyes and sought refuge behind Gavin.
However, she didn’t feel sympathy for her so-called “father” because he didn’t deserve it.
“Darling!” yelled Ruby.
While watching her husband’s dire condition, Ruby shrieked and rushed to his side.
Meanwhile, seeing the situation, Logan let out a disdainful huff.
“Humph!
“You’ve got some guts, you brat, daring to be so ruthless at a time like this?”
When he said that, his imposing aura flared, and it seemed like he was about to take action against Gavin.
However, the urgent scream of Harris interrupted the tension.
“Everyone, please stay quiet! Don’t you want Mr. Taylor to survive?” said Harris angrily.
At Harris’s words, Jackson gritted his teeth, swallowed his cries, and endured the excruciating pain in his hand. After all, his father’s life was at stake.
Nevertheless, he continued to cast a resentful glare at Gavin.
On the other hand, Logan clenched his teeth and held back his anger.
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Logan had always Gavin.
Especially since his attempt to intervene had been thwarted earlier, along with the slight of being told he was not a match for Gavin.
To Logan, it was inconceivable that a young upstart like Gavin could surpass him.
Logan had suppressed an urge to confront Gavin, holding onto his eagerness to teach him a lesson and prove himself.
However, he never had the chance!
He had been itching for a chance, but it hadn’t come.
He was anxious about his father’s condition and urgently asked, “Dr. Myers, have you figured out a solution? Please, use your skills to save my father!”
Caleb was already anxiously addressing Harris on this side since he cared. about Brooke’s condition.
On the other hand, Harris felt helpless but frowned and spoke softly to Caleb.
“With my current medical skills, I can only administer acupuncture to slow down the decline of Mr. Taylor’s physical functions, but I cannot guarantee how much longer he can live,” said Harris.
“What? What are you talking about?”. Upon hearing Harris’s words, Caleb’s eyes filled with sorrowful expression.
However, he still couldn’t believe it and asked, “Harris, are you saying there’s no hope for my father?”
Harris, on his end, took a silver needle from his medical kit while. furrowing his brows and slowly shook his head.
He said, “Unless the miraculous moxa roll skill, which has been lost for centuries, suddenly reappears, that’s the only way to ensure Mr. Taylor’s complete recovery!”
“What?” exclaimed Caleb.
The members of the Taylor family were struck with deep despair and sadness upon hearing Harris’s words.
However, Ruby’s face showed no signs of sadness; a faint glimmer of what seemed like hidden delight shone in her eyes. Her response was notably different, as she seemed somewhat pleased with the situation.
said the miraculous moxa roll skill has been lost?”
Certainly, his inner thoughts remained unheard by Harris, the most authoritative physician in the entire Riverrun region.
At that moment, Harris, the physician, had already withdrawn a silver needle and was about to pierce Brooke’s forehead, preparing to
administer acupuncture.
However, when Gavin witnessed this scene, he furrowed his brows slightly and spoke directly to him.
“Dr. Myers, are you planning to kill Mr. Taylor with that needle?” Gavin spoke up and expressed his concerns about the treatment, fearing it might harm Brooke.