The Love that Never Really Dies (Sasha and Sebastian)

Chapter 1988

The situation of Hayes Corporation in Southeast Astoria had finally improved.

After Sebastian had left, Solomon stayed back for a month to take care of Ian, who was injured. Solomon had only decided to return to the country when Ian could get down from the bed and walk freely.

"I've made all the necessary arrangements. ГІІ deploy a few capable and trustworthy employees from Hayes Corporation over. All you need to do is to handle all the important documents. You don't have to go to the office daily," Solomon informed Ian before leaving.

Ian nodded. He was grateful to Solomon. "Thanks, Uncle Solomon. Sorry for all the trouble for the past month."

"Don't mention It. We're family. Besides, all this happened because of my bad arrangement. I'm relieved to see that you're fine now," Solomon said.

He did not want Ian to make such a courteous remark as if he was an outsider. In fact, Solomon spoke to Ian as if he was talking to his own child.

That was indeed how Solomon thought of Ian.

Solomon's eldest son Yoel was only ten years old. In other words, he might only be able to take over the company in another decade or so. Moreover, it was still too early to tell if Yoel had the capability to lead the company.

That was why Solomon hoped this young man could take over his position. After all, they were from the same family. / would be able to take a breather and focus on my family if Ian could take up this responsibility

Ichika had not been in the pink of health ever since she gave birth to the twins. Fortunately, her mother came over and helped her with the children.

Otherwise, she alone would not be able to look after the children.

"Take care of yourself. Once you feel better, I'll discuss Hayes Corporation's future with you."

"Sure, Uncle Solomon," Ian agreed right away. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Soon, Solomon left Southeast Astoria while the young couple stayed back. As they focused on their recovery, they also continued to expand Hayes Corporation's empire in the region.

Time flew by, and it was already winter.

The elders in the family would always look forward to a family reunion during the winter season.

Jonathan, who had not been feeling well in the last half of the year, started mumbling, "When are they coming back this year?"

"We haven't received news from them yet, Old Mr. Jadeson. But Mr. Sebastian said he would make them return to celebrate Christmas with US since most of them didn’t come back last year," Mark, who had taken care of Jonathan for most of his life, immediately replied.

Yet, upon hearing that, the elderly man lying in bed started throwing a fit. "How can he promise? He said the same last year, and look what happened? Call them right away to find out if they're coming back!"

Jonathan was so agitated that his chest heaved heavily.

Mark dared not delay the matter any further and went to look for Sasha.

Sasha said, "I'm not sure when they're coming back, but I suppose Ian and Susan can't make it. Ian sustained injuries, and he's not fully recovered yet, so I don't think he can take the flight."

Mark continued asking, "How about Ms. Vivian and Matteo?"

Sasha answered, "Vivi should be able to join US for Christmas. She would have completed her documentary by then. As for Matteo, I heard he has gone out for another mission. Even Nina and Natalie have not seen him in a while"

Worry was written all over her face when she thought of Matteo.

In other words, only Vivian and Kurt might return.

Mark's heart sank when he heard that. He looked at the woman and kept mum for a moment. He then said in a deep, hoarse voice, "Mrs. Jadeson, it's best if you could ask every one of them to come back. I'm afraid Old Mr. Jadeson's number is up."

Sasha was rendered speechless by the remark. She was utterly thunderstruck.

As she stood still, she did not know what else to say. His days are numbered?

Her heart instantly sank.

When Sebastian returned in the evening, Sasha updated him about Jonathan's condition. Sebastian, too, remained silent for quite a while.

Sebastian and Sasha knew this day would come even if Mark did not tell them. After all, Jonathan was already a nonagenarian. It was also rare for a veteran who had fought on battlefields for most of his life to live to this age.

Most of his comrades in the military had already passed away.

That was why the couple could fully accept the frail state that Jonathan was in right now.

However, they were upset that Jonathan would never get a chance to see their children married and give birth to the next generation. Above all, Jonathan would never be able to reconcile with his son, who was no longer around.

The next day, Sasha rang the three children up.

On the other hand, Sebastian went to Aquene Temple.

He drove up the snowcapped mountain and arrived at the thousand-year-old temple at noon. To his surprise, Shin was already waiting for him at the temple's entrance.

"You knew I was coming?" Sebastian asked the monk clad in a grey robe.

"Yes. His life is coming to an end, but you don't have to be so upset. He had killed many lives in the past, but he had also saved many. That's why he could be at peace with his own death." The monk clasped his hands together and gazed peacefully into Sebastian's eyes.q