Chapter 309 - Morning Sickness

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By the time Mike and George finished their business in Capital City, Edith had started to experience her morning sickness. 

Mike went straight from Capital City and was surprised to see that his granddaughter has gotten a lot thinner. 

The last time his wife was pregnant with their daughter, she had never had a bad pregnancy reaction. The last time his daughter was pregnant with Edith, she had never had such a reaction.

Edith's morning reaction was a little serious and she was unable to eat a lot of food. Her body was a little too week and the doctor had advised her to stay home and rest. These days, she couldn't even make it to the kindergarten.

Looking at how Edith was lying weak against the sofa, his heart started to ache. The baby in the tummy was as small as a blueberry, but it has already made his mother suffer so much.

"Grandpa, I'm alright." Edith tried to sit up properly, but her stomach felt a little uncomfortable and Edith had no choice but to lay back on the sofa.

At this time, Neil entered the room and handed Edith a glass of water, and helped to prop up her pillow.

Seeing the way the man was treating his granddaughter, Mike felt as if he had no way to vent his frustration. The frown on his face was evidence that Neil too was worried about his granddaughter's condition.

Moreover, he had heard that his in-laws had employed a caretaker to look after his granddaughter's meal. He didn't need to see his granddaughter live a lavish lifestyle. As long as everyone treated her well, Mike would be relieved.

"I don't know if this will work, but when your mother was pregnant with you, she would often drink a lot of ginger tea and eating some tangerine peels."

Neil looked up when he heard his words. "Grandpa, I will ask them to prepare those and let Edith try."

Mike nodded. He turned back to Edith and the two started to exchange a few words. Because he did not want his granddaughter to worry too much, Mike did divulge too much on his business in Capital City.

As his granddaughter was starting to get drowsier, Mike decided to leave the room and let her granddaughter rest. When he left the bedroom, Neil was already waiting for him outside.

"Grandpa," Neil called. "How is your trip?"

A frown appeared on the old man's forehead and his gaze turned darker. "Let's talk in a private place."

Neil nodded and brought him over to his study and let him sit on the sofa. 

"Grandpa, did you meet the people you wanted to see?" Neil asked.

"That person agreed to testify against General Attorney Leng as long as we can provide her protection," Mike said. "The Qi's family agreed to cooperate and provide protection for her."

During his investigation, Mike found out that there was one woman who managed to escape the General Attorney's cruelty and had been living in hiding for years. The reason he went to the Capital City was to convince that woman to help him to reveal the General Attorney's true colors.

Mike heaved a sigh. "This time, I have to thank you for introducing me to those people."

Neil poured a glass of water for Mike before he sat down across from him. "The next two months, the company will undergo auditing. We are planning to set a few traps to get those directors and soon, expose General Attorney Leng's crime along with it. My friends are ready to release the materials to the public soon."

He tapped his fingers on the sofa as he thought of what they were planning to do next. He had discussed his plans with the former prosecutor and knew that their plan might be a little risky and there might be a chance that the other side was fully prepared to get through their trap. 

At this time, Neil did not have concrete evidence in his hand. Setting a trap for the Attorney General and the directors was the only thing he could do now.

The two of them continued to discuss their plan to expose General Attorney Leng's wrongdoing to the public until he no longer has a way to escape the law.

"Once everything is done, I will hold a wedding with Edith," Neil said after a while.

"Will you have time to prepare?" Mike asked. 

"My parents are helping with the wedding preparation," Neil said. 

With the wedding planner's help, it was not hard for them to prepare for a wedding. 

"Edith is my only granddaughter and my only family. I won't expect a grand wedding, but Edith needs to have a proper wedding."

"Edith wanted a small wedding just between close family and friends," Neil said. "And we have agreed."

Mike nodded. "A wedding is supposed to be a celebration with family and friends. It doesn't matter if it was a small or a big wedding. As long as all important people are presented and Edith is happy." A sigh escaped him as he thought of his pregnant granddaughter. "Moreover, with her current body, it won't be suitable for Edith to have a big wedding. It will only make her tired."

A small smile appeared on Neil's face. "Grandpa, you have just returned from Capital City. Stay with us these few days. Edith would be happy and relieved to see you around."

Mike quickly agreed with his suggestion. 

The two men finally finished their discussion and exchanging information almost two hours later. 

Hazel walked over to the room and knocked on the door to remind her uncle that the dinner was ready. When the door swung open, Hazel was surprised to see that Mike sitting on the sofa. 

Her eyes brightened and Hazel walked into the room with a big smile on her face. "Great-Grandpa!"

"Oh! Isn't that my little princess?" The smile on Mike's face widened the moment he saw the little girl. 

Earlier, the atmosphere in the room was a little gloomy as they were discussing their plan. However, once Hazel showed up, the mood was suddenly lifted.

"Let me take a look at you." Mike gave Hazel a look over and nodded. "Little princess, it seemed that you have gotten a little taller."

"Really?"

"Un." Mike nodded. "Would I lie to you?"

Hazel lurched forward and gave Mike a big hug. "Great-Grandpa, I miss you. You haven't come over for a long time."

"I was a little busy and only have the time to come over today," Mike said. "This time, I will stay over with you for a week. Later, I will accompany you to play, alright?"

Hazel nodded happily. "Great-Grandpa, I've practiced the move you taught me the last time. Will you teach me another move?"

Neil watched their exchange and chuckled. "Didn't you come here to call us for dinner? Let's go to the dining room and let Great-Grandpa eat his meal." 

Hazel bit at her lips and smiled sheepishly at her uncle's reminder.. She tugged at Mike's sleeve and  said, "Great-Grandpa, let's go and eat together."

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