After series of test, the doctors were satisfied with the progress Master Lee has made. His ejection fraction improved greatly from 40% to 55% and he even passed his stress test. They allowed him to recuperate at home. Derek was relieved to hear the good news. The doctors adviced not to stress Master Lee if possible. Derek was reluctant but he knew he had to hold back his urge to ask his father about the matter. His father's health is still more important than anything else.
Master Lee knew that his son had been investigating matters regarding his kidnapping and Master Lee was the one who classified most of the files and you really need a very high level of clearance to assess the file. He asked favour from a military friend of his. Master Lee was contemplating to inform his son of the cold hard truth.
After Derek settled Master Lee's discharge matters, he brought Master Lee home and gave strict instructions to the cook about the type of food his father is allowed to eat, the cooking style and even the portion. "My son is going to cause the death of me with all this restriction. Let this poor old man live alright? Life is already so short, what meaning does life have if I can't eat pork and fried foods?" No one paid attention to him lamenting.
Derek entered the Japanese Garden,one of the gardens in the manor and made a video call to Jade. "Hey you." "Hey you too. How's uncle? Out of the hospital?" "Dad is fine. How come he comes first?... silence... "
"Brat!!! Jealous of your own old man. I want to say hi to my future daughter in law" and before Jade could react, Master Lee's face could be seen through the screen already, pushing away Derek's initially pouty then annoyed face away.
"Brat. Hurry put a ring on her!" Master Lee did not forget to reprimand his son.
"I really don't know if you still have me in your eyes and heart ever since I introduce her to you." Jade could hear the gruff voice she missed chided. She could not help but laugh at the two adults acting like monkeys. Her melodious laughter brought smile to the two and the servants of the manor were dumb stricken by the behaviour of their masters.
"I miss her, she's mine, get one yourself, don't hog mine." Derek without any qualms added.
"Be nice, Derek." Jade reprimanded Derek. Derek automatically scratched his nose, a habit he does when he is caught doing something he is not supposed to do and Master Lu started laughing out loud.
"The last time I saw you scratched your nose like this was when you were 9 years old before..." Master Lee could not finish his sentence and the laughter died off abruptly and tears streamed down silently. Derek realising the turn of event was feeling awkward and stiff. Jade made a gesture for him to hug Master Lee. Horror filled Derek's eyes. No way, it'd be so weird. They haven't had bodily contact for several years already. He decided to hand his handkerchief and pat his father's shoulder instead. Master Lee wiped those tears and acted as if nothing happened. He rapped his knuckles on Derek's forehead instead and said, " Lass as promised, I said I will teach this brat a lesson once I'm well. That knock on the head is to give some sense and quickly make you my daughter in law. So lass, as you can see, I'm perfectly well." Master Lee made as if nothing happened. Hence, they went along with it. Master Lee excused himself but before he left, he gave a hug to a surprised Derek. "You better treat her well. She is a gem."
"Yes, Sir!" Derek replied with enthusiasm.
Once Master Lee left, "Hey you, you looked like you haven't been sleeping well, is everything okay?" "I don't have you by my side. How can everything be alright?" "There is something else bothering you, right?"
"I had been having strange nightmares the same ones past three consecutive days. It had to do with my kidnapping, I want to ask my father but the doctors adviced against it. I really want to know more."
"Hm.. why not try hypnosis therapy? I tried it before it was helpful. You want the contact person? I think there is one in City Q."
"Mm, alright. I'll try it." "I think I can fly in tonight. You want me to come?"
"Definitely so that I can claim my rain check." he smirked. She quickly made arrangements to fly in her private plane, she arrived around 10 pm. The moment she landed, and disembark the plane, he was already there waiting for her arrival. He had a bouquet of wild orchids in his hand. She ran towards him and he stood there with both arms wide open, welcoming her into his warm embrace. He held her tight and refused to let go.
"Come on in already. The weather is cold and it is not good to be standing out there for such a long period" said Master Lee.
Derek unwillingly released Jade and helped her into the car. She was greeted by a smiling Master Lee and a grumpy Derek followed her in.
"Such an annoying old man, if I knew you were going to behave this way, I would have not brought you."
"Hi uncle! You came? Such an honour to have you come and welcome me. I brought you some health supplements that is good for the heart."
"My daughter in law loves me best."
After series of test, the doctors were satisfied with the progress Master Lee has made. His ejection fraction improved greatly from 40% to 55% and he even passed his stress test. They allowed him to recuperate at home. Derek was relieved to hear the good news. The doctors adviced not to stress Master Lee if possible. Derek was reluctant but he knew he had to hold back his urge to ask his father about the matter. His father's health is still more important than anything else.
Master Lee knew that his son had been investigating matters regarding his kidnapping and Master Lee was the one who classified most of the files and you really need a very high level of clearance to assess the file. He asked favour from a military friend of his. Master Lee was contemplating to inform his son of the cold hard truth.
After Derek settled Master Lee's discharge matters, he brought Master Lee home and gave strict instructions to the cook about the type of food his father is allowed to eat, the cooking style and even the portion. "My son is going to cause the death of me with all this restriction. Let this poor old man live alright? Life is already so short, what meaning does life have if I can't eat pork and fried foods?" No one paid attention to him lamenting.
Derek entered the Japanese Garden,one of the gardens in the manor and made a video call to Jade. "Hey you." "Hey you too. How's uncle? Out of the hospital?" "Dad is fine. How come he comes first?... silence... "
"Brat!!! Jealous of your own old man. I want to say hi to my future daughter in law" and before Jade could react, Master Lee's face could be seen through the screen already, pushing away Derek's initially pouty then annoyed face away.
"Brat. Hurry put a ring on her!" Master Lee did not forget to reprimand his son.
"I really don't know if you still have me in your eyes and heart ever since I introduce her to you." Jade could hear the gruff voice she missed chided. She could not help but laugh at the two adults acting like monkeys. Her melodious laughter brought smile to the two and the servants of the manor were dumb stricken by the behaviour of their masters.
"I miss her, she's mine, get one yourself, don't hog mine." Derek without any qualms added.
"Be nice, Derek." Jade reprimanded Derek. Derek automatically scratched his nose, a habit he does when he is caught doing something he is not supposed to do and Master Lu started laughing out loud.
"The last time I saw you scratched your nose like this was when you were 9 years old before..." Master Lee could not finish his sentence and the laughter died off abruptly and tears streamed down silently. Derek realising the turn of event was feeling awkward and stiff. Jade made a gesture for him to hug Master Lee. Horror filled Derek's eyes. No way, it'd be so weird. They haven't had bodily contact for several years already. He decided to hand his handkerchief and pat his father's shoulder instead. Master Lee wiped those tears and acted as if nothing happened. He rapped his knuckles on Derek's forehead instead and said, " Lass as promised, I said I will teach this brat a lesson once I'm well. That knock on the head is to give some sense and quickly make you my daughter in law. So lass, as you can see, I'm perfectly well." Master Lee made as if nothing happened. Hence, they went along with it. Master Lee excused himself but before he left, he gave a hug to a surprised Derek. "You better treat her well. She is a gem."
"Yes, Sir!" Derek replied with enthusiasm.
Once Master Lee left, "Hey you, you looked like you haven't been sleeping well, is everything okay?" "I don't have you by my side. How can everything be alright?" "There is something else bothering you, right?"
"I had been having strange nightmares the same ones past three consecutive days. It had to do with my kidnapping, I want to ask my father but the doctors adviced against it. I really want to know more."
"Hm.. why not try hypnosis therapy? I tried it before it was helpful. You want the contact person? I think there is one in City Q."
"Mm, alright. I'll try it." "I think I can fly in tonight. You want me to come?"
"Definitely so that I can claim my rain check." he smirked. She quickly made arrangements to fly in her private plane, she arrived around 10 pm. The moment she landed, and disembark the plane, he was already there waiting for her arrival. He had a bouquet of wild orchids in his hand. She ran towards him and he stood there with both arms wide open, welcoming her into his warm embrace. He held her tight and refused to let go.
"Come on in already. The weather is cold and it is not good to be standing out there for such a long period" said Master Lee.
Derek unwillingly released Jade and helped her into the car. She was greeted by a smiling Master Lee and a grumpy Derek followed her in.
"Such an annoying old man, if I knew you were going to behave this way, I would have not brought you."
"Hi uncle! You came? Such an honour to have you come and welcome me. I brought you some health supplements that is good for the heart."
"My daughter in law loves me best."
