I’m Someone Else

Chapter 208

Declan nodded and asked, “Who are you?”

“Mr. Declan, our boss wants to see you. May I ask if you are willing to come with us?”

“Your boss?” Declan was puzzled. He usually stayed in Capitalis and didn’t have much activity in Irieson. His social network here had long been severed. Who would want to see him?

“Who is your boss?”

“Mr. Declan, please rest assured that our boss has no ill intentions. You will find out once we arrive.”

He thought for a moment, put on his coat, and got into the car with the two men.

The car stopped at the entrance of a five-star hotel. Declan arrived in front of the presidential suite on the top floor of the hotel after being led by the two men.

“Boss, Mr. Declan has arrived.”

“Come in and have a seat.”

It was a woman’s voice, and it sounded like she was not young. Moreover, the voice seemed familiar to Declan, as if it had been deeply ingrained in his memory. However, he couldn’t recall exactly whose voice it was for a moment.

He walked over and sat on the couch. When he looked up, his eyes widened. “Mother?”

Sitting in front of Declan was a woman with white hair. She was dressed elegantly and exuded an air of grace. Despite the wrinkles on her face, one could still see that she must have been a stunning beauty in her youth.

This person was none other than Declan and Norman’s biological mother, Terrence’s wife, Leah Wilkerson.

Shortly after giving birth to Declan, she left the Pearson Family for various reasons. Since then, she had disappeared without a trace, as if evaporating from the world.

As for Olivia’s aunt and Jordan, they were born to Terrence and another woman.

When Leah left, Declan was too young to remember, but he had seen photos of his biological mother. Although her face was now full of wrinkles, her features and contours hadn’t changed much.

He couldn’t imagine that his mother, who had been missing for forty years, would appear before him today!

Where had she been? Why did she leave him and go away alone?

Tears of excitement streamed down Declan’s face. If his mother hadn’t left, his life would probably be better now. The Pearson Family had undergone drastic changes, and he had been bearing it all alone. If it weren’t for Quincy’s help, he wouldn’t have been able to endure it. Even when he was exhausted and desperate, there was no shoulder for him to lean on, and no one to comfort him.

He knew that he was a man and should shoulder the responsibilities he should bear. However, he wished that he could have fallen into his mother’s embrace and cried when he was on the verge of collapse! Content © NôvelDrama.Org 2024.

As a member of the Pearson Family, he hated Thomas, but at the same time, he understood that it wasn’t Thomas’ fault in this matter. It was his father and brother who had gone too far and provoked Thomas to the point where he took action. No matter what, they were still his blood relatives. It was natural to feel sorrow and grief when a loved one passed away, but why did his mother come back at this time?

“Didn’t you leave? Why did you come back now?”

There was deep resentment in Declan’s tone. Since you’ve left, don’t come back then. The Pearson Family is in chaos now. Are you here just to watch the show?

Upon hearing this, Leah froze. She could clearly sense that her son’s tone was off. She truly felt guilty for neglecting her two sons, for merely giving birth to them without taking care of or raising them. From that perspective, it was understandable that Declan harbored grievances toward her.

However, she also had her reasons back then. There were some things she couldn’t control.

“Declan, I know about the situation in the Pearson Family. Even though I’ve been overseas all these years, I’ve always been concerned about you. Not to mention the fact that you’ve been developing the family business in Capitalis. Your business partners were all arranged by me.”

As she spoke, she held her son’s hand and tears streamed down her weathered face.

When she left all those years ago, he was just a young child learning to speak. In the blink of an eye, he had grown so much.

Declan shook his head. “If you’ve been concerned about us and helping us all this time, where were you when the Pearson Family was in turmoil? Where were you when my older brother was still alive? You only show up when he’s gone and when Father has passed away!”

“Declan, please forgive me. There were reasons why I had to leave back then. Even if I tell you now, you may not understand. When there’s a chance in the future, I will explain it to you properly. As for the situation in the Pearson Family, it happened so suddenly that even if I wanted to help, it was too late.”

Leah also felt a heavy heart when she saw Declan in tears.

He was conflicted. He didn’t know whether he should forgive his mother or not. What his mother said made sense. The tragedy in the Pearson Family did indeed happen suddenly. However, she had left and been absent for so long. Could that be easily overlooked?

“Declan, go and bring Olivia back. After all, she is a member of the Pearson Family. It’s unacceptable for her to run away from home with a man who has no blood or marital ties to our family. As for Thomas, I will find an opportunity to meet him. I want to see what abilities he has that could deceive my granddaughter!”

Leah was aware of Olivia’s situation, and she even knew about Ophelie being at the Denver Family. After all, she had her own sources of information in Irieson. She was well-informed about all the changes in the Pearson Family.

However, she didn’t know who was responsible for the deaths of Terrence and his son. Declan had suppressed that information. Not only she, but the other five families of the Six Greatest Families were also investigating the perpetrator.

Leah’s return this time was not only to help the Pearson Family regroup but also to handle the matter concerning her granddaughter. Even though she had long left the Pearson Family and was no longer a member, she was still Declan’s mother and the grandmother of Olivia and Ophelie!

Declan looked deeply into his mother’s eyes. She wanted him to bring Olivia back? That was probably not possible. Setting aside the fact that Olivia was living a happy life now and probably wouldn’t want to come back, even if she did want to return, she had Thomas, that demon, by her side. That demon, out of momentary rage and to protect Olivia, had killed both his father and brother. Bringing Olivia back now would be tantamount to provoking Thomas.

Moreover, Declan genuinely didn’t want Olivia to come back. He hoped that she would live well and be happy. Her time was limited, so why should they impose further restrictions on her?