The Luckiest Dumb Doctor-Chapter 564 - Lantern Festival_1
Chapter 564: Chapter 564 Lantern Festival_1
The Burley family.
Craig Burley, Spencer Burley, Louisa Burley, and one other sat quietly on the sofa.
“Dad, I just want to spend more time with him,” said Louisa Burley pleadingly. “I don’t have much time left, do I?”
With a stern face, Craig Burley said, “Louisa, do you know what you’re doing? What if Aaron Gill sees you with another man? Aren’t you afraid he might just kill Greg Jensen on the spot?”
“I…”
Louisa Burley’s expression stiffened, a mist rising in her eyes as she lowered her head in sorrow.
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Spencer Burley said irritably, “Dad, what era are we living in? What’s with these arranged child betrothals? If my sister doesn’t want to marry that man, why are you forcing her?”
Craig Burley sighed and said, “Do you think I want to do this? But in this situation, what can you do, even if you’re unwilling?
When we saved your sister, we had already promised them. Going back on our word now… I’m afraid our whole family will suffer the consequences.”
Gabriel Hall suddenly stood up in anger:
“No way, I won’t let my sister marry that man. I’m going to find Brother Jensen; he’s so capable, he must have a solution.”
Saying this, he hurriedly ran outside.
Craig Burley quickly went to grab him, saying urgently, “Magnus, you can’t go; your doing this could get Greg Jensen killed!”
“But… we can’t just watch my sister marry that man either.”
Spencer Burley knew his father was speaking the truth. The last time Aaron Gill’s fellow disciple showed up, he had demonstrated their mystery and strength.
Such power was definitely not something ordinary people could contend with, Greg Jensen included.
“Dad, just let me spend a few days with Greg Jensen,” Louisa Burley said, her voice tinged with tears. “I promise I won’t do anything improper!”
Annie Stuart sighed and said, “Craig, just let Louisa go. We can’t deny the child even this last wish, can we?”
“This…”
Craig Burley looked at his daughter with a tear-stained face and felt a pang in his heart. After a long silence, he nodded:
“If you really want to go, then go. But it’s best not to do anything improper, otherwise if Aaron Gill finds out…”
He didn’t continue, instead letting out a deep sigh.
Louisa Burley, smiling through her tears, said, “Dad, your daughter understands.”
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In the provincial capital, East Peak Manor.
As soon as Greg Jensen got out of his car, he saw Spencer Burley’s car drive in.
He was taken aback but then greeted him with a smile.
Ever since Greg Jensen had moved to the provincial capital, they had met less and less, and he had genuinely missed his friend.
“Brother Jensen…”
“What’s happened?”
Seeing Spencer Burley’s troubled face, Greg Jensen couldn’t help but be puzzled and asked, “Is there trouble at home?”
Spencer Burley shook his head and forced a smile: “No, everything is fine. I’ve brought my sister to you.”
With that, he willingly opened the car door for Louisa Burley.
Louisa Burley wore light-colored jeans and a white jacket, looking pure and lovely.
However, even with light makeup on, she couldn’t conceal the exhaustion on her face.
Greg Jensen was startled again, walked over, and hugged her waist, asking softly, “Louisa, what’s the matter?”
“Nothing, I just had a fight with my dad.”
Louisa Burley half-truthfully replied before tilting her head back, laughing softly, “Oh, you, why didn’t you shave?”
Greg Jensen touched the stubble on his chin and said with a sheepish smile, “I got up in a rush this morning and forgot about the beard.”
“He seems like a middle-aged uncle.”
Louisa Burley playfully glared at him, then wrapped her arm around his and started walking inside.
Spencer Burley watched their retreating figures, silent for a long while, before finally speaking up, “Greg, I’ve got something else to attend to, I’ll head back first.”
“Ah, alright.”
Greg Jensen smiled and waved, saying, “Come over for a drink when you’re free.”
“Sure thing.”
Watching Spencer Burley drive away, Greg Jensen didn’t think too much of it, and with his arm around Louisa Burley’s shoulders, they walked into the villa.
Ever since Craig Burley had called them back the last time, the two hadn’t seen each other, usually chatting through text messages or video calls.
This time Louisa Burley came over, and Greg Jensen was very happy, personally cooking several dishes—all Louisa Burley’s favorites.
During the dinner, Trey Holmes sat opposite Louisa Burley, and looking at Louisa Burley’s gentle and joyful demeanor, she couldn’t help but ask,
“I heard Miss Burley already has a fiancé, have you made it clear to him?”
Louisa Burley stiffened, “Not… not yet.”
Greg Jensen’s face darkened as he glared at his assistant, then chuckled, “Alright, let it be, don’t mind her, this girl is just talking nonsense.”
“It’s alright.”
Louisa Burley looked at Trey Holmes and smiled gently.
Trey Holmes nodded, not saying anything more, and bowed her head to continue eating.
The atmosphere at the dining table became somewhat awkward.
Seeing this, Trey Holmes felt she might have gone too far and smiled, “Louisa, shall we go shopping later? I heard the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival has already started. We could go and see it in advance. Although it won’t be as lively as on the Mid-Autumn night itself, there are still quite a few people around.”
“Sure.”
Louisa Burley agreed without much thought.
Trey Holmes then turned her head, smiling and asking, “Boss, do you want to join us?”
“Let’s go together.”
Greg Jensen nodded, “Let’s finish eating first; by the time we’re done, it will be about the right time.”
“Okay then!”
The mention of going out seemed to put Trey Holmes in high spirits; she immediately put all her concerns behind her, cheerfully pulling Louisa Burley into her bedroom to rummage through a pile of makeup.
An hour later, the two emerged from the bedroom, their faces touched up with light makeup, looking fair, smooth, and radiant.
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Greg Jensen complimented them, making them very happy, and then they all drove together to the city’s downtown area.
By the time they arrived at the city center, the sky had gradually darkened, and the lanterns along the pedestrian street lit up at once.
Red and pink lanterns, some even with riddles or brain teasers on them, created a playful atmosphere for the crowd.
Beyond that, the streets were lined with a variety of specialty snacks, the rich aromas tempting people to stop in their tracks.
The three of them ate as they walked, enjoying the lanterns around them, having a great time.
Unnoticed, about a hundred meters behind them, three men wearing masks were silently following them.
Bang!
A firework soared into the sky, blossoming into a beautiful flower.
Immediately after, the sounds of fireworks launching echoed one after the other.
“Wow, so beautiful.”
Trey Holmes, like a girl who hadn’t seen much of the world, clung to Greg Jensen’s arm, so thrilled she almost jumped for joy.
Louisa Burley was no less excited, clutching Greg Jensen’s other arm, her face brimming with eagerness.
Greg Jensen, following their gaze towards the fireworks in the sky, was about to speak when he suddenly felt a sense of foreboding.
“Move!”
He quickly pushed the two women away and then dived forward, as a flash of cold light passed through the spot where he had just stood.
