Chapter 587

“Thomas, what brings you here? You could’ve at least called before coming.”

Thomas waved. “Don’t even mention it. I just found out about the kids‘ situation. You know Tyler; he’s never been one for tact.”

Steven cast a glance in Tyler’s direction. “Young men are always hot-blooded, and they don’t yet understand how cruel the real world is. We were all like that once.”

Thomas approached Tyler, his expression grave and stern, and shot him an irritated glare.

“What are you standing here for? Get back to your ward and stay put. Have them check you over from head to toe.”

Tyler didn’t bother to argue with Thomas at this point. He simply chuckled.

“Getting on in years and still so quick to anger. Have Josh brew you some tea to cool down.”

Thomas rapped him on the backside with his cane.

“Get lost, you brat!”

Yale took Tyler by the arm and guided him back to his ward.

Thomas pointed to the bench behind Steven. “Come, Steven, let’s sit.”

The two had kept in touch over the years, and given their respective positions, they didn’t speak as harshly to each other as Tyler and Steven had.

Once seated, Steven couldn’t resist complaining.

“You’ve seen what happened. It’s not that I’m trying to make things hard for Tyler. You know Howard is my only heir. Your family’s better off. You’ve got William as well as Tyler. The doctors say that while he’s stable for now, we can’t be sure he’ll still be able to have children in the future. My request is simple. We’ve been family friends for generations, and I don’t want this to turn ugly between us. Just have Tyler give us Rachel to deal with, and the matter will be closed. But look at him!”

At the thought of Tyler’s earlier attitude, Steven’s anger flared again.

Thomas patted him on the shoulder. “He’s just a kid. Don’t take it to heart. I’ll handle it. You have my word, I’ll make sure that woman is brought right to you. But don’t tell Tyler for now. You know his temper.”

At the mention of Rachel, Thomas could only sigh.

“Honestly, if anyone understands me, it’s you. Howard at least listens to you. For the sake of this Rachel, Tyler nearly drove me mad last time. Before that, William was the same way. He was ready to live or die for her. At least he divorced her in the end.”

Steven had his own opinion on that.

“Not to be blunt, Thomas, but did your family owe the Lloyd family something in your past life? Otherwise, why would both William and Tyler be so tangled up with Rachel?”

Thomas sighed. “You ask me, but who am I supposed to ask? Don’t worry. I’ll find some good doctors to take another look at Howard. But really–over a woman? I heard Howard had his eye on Rachel years ago. It’s been so long, and he’s still not over her.”

Steven only smiled awkwardly.

“Who knows?”

Tyler had made a point of switching Rachel to another ward. When she saw him return, she started to get up to help, but he raised a hand.

“You’re still hooked up to the IV drip. Stay put.”

Rachel sank back into bed. She couldn’t help but ask, “How did things go? I’ve already told you, whatever it is, I can handle it myself. You don’t have to-”

“Rachel, I’m the patient right now. I need rest. If you keep spouting useless nonsense, I’m going to have to get my QR code.”

Rachel couldn’t help but laugh. “Don’t joke around. I’m talking about something serious.”

“And I’m being serious too. How much are you willing to pay me?”