Adam's face darkened when he heard that. With a steely face, he was about to scold Hector.
But Hector calmly said, "That's because you made a mistake at the time. So, I seized that talisman from you on Shannon's behalf."
He didn't have to specify what mistake he had made, Adam could guess what it was. There was a flicker of guilt in his eyes. But he quickly regained his stern demeanor.
Adam said with a hard look, "Shannon told you to give it to me, so you can't seize it even if you object to it. Hurry up and hand it over!"
Hector shrugged. "It's in my room. I'll give it to you later."
"No. Go get it now!"
Hector didn't dare go against Adam's order. He then went upstairs to grab the emerald pendant. Soon, he returned with it.
The pendant was still wrapped in an unopened pouch. Adam immediately opened it in front of Shannon. A hint of joy flashed in his eyes when he saw the pendant inside, which was the same as Hector's. But he didn't show his excitement on his face.
He held it and ran his fingers over it.
"Did you carve it yourself? What excellent craftsmanship! I didn't expect you to have such a talent. Thank you for this."
There wasn't a red string for his pendant, so Adam carefully put it back into the pouch. He tucked it gently into his shirt pocket.
There was envy in Scott's eyes as he watched the scene.
He didn't know if he was jealous that Adam was happy receiving Shannon's gift or that Shannon gave Adam and Hector a pendant but not him.
…
On the other hand, Connor headed back to the hospital after being rejected by Shannon. He saw his parents and Rachel still waiting in the ward.
When Francis saw him, he quickly asked, "How was it? Did she agree to help?"
Connor shook his head. "Shannon has really changed."
Sheila immediately cursed after hearing that. "That ungrateful bitch! I've told you. You should've begged the expert who told Rachel's fortune back then instead of begging Shannon!"
Francis had a solemn look. He was upset as well. "I would've met up with them if I could find their whereabouts. You didn't have to say it!"
"Ouch…"
The rest quickly went over to the bedside. They checked the back of her hand anxiously. Amidst the chaos, someone pressed on the bed frame. The bed that was partially raised up instantly fell back down.
Rachel was caught off guard and fell back onto the bed.
It should not have been a big deal. But Rachel cried and complained that her waist was hurting. The Grays pressed the call button and called for the doctor.
After an examination, it was said that her back was strained, too.
Sheila was instantly enraged. She complained about how the hospital's facilities had worsened Rachel's condition and made a huge fuss.
At first, Rachel's head only hurt from the minor concussion. But after being agitated, she turned her head and retched.
Standing at the side, Francis took in the chaotic scene. His face grew darker. He was determined not to let Rachel's condition get worse.
He had to think of some way to make Rachel meet up with Shannon.
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