<b>Chapter </b><b>298 </b>


    Seeing N’s hesitation, Wren whispered, “Staying here won’t help. It’ll only make your father more upset.”


    Damon also looked at her with a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry. I can handle it.”


    After a moment’s pause, N finally nodded. “Alright then.”


    She followed Wren out of the room, and the two sat down on a bench in the corridor. For a while, neither of them spoke.


    Wren turned to N and broke the silence. “N, staying in the country isn’t so bad. The medical facilities here are quite good,


    and I-”


    Before she could finish, N interrupted coldly, “Wren, did you suddenly decide not to go abroad because Gabriel is nning toe back?”


    Wren was momentarily taken aback, a hint of guilt shing in her eyes. “How did you find out about that?”


    “He told me on the phone yesterday,” N replied.


    Wren frowned, surprised that Gabriel had informed N so


    soon.


    “Since you know, I won’t beat around the bush. I really don’t want to leave the country because he’sing back,” Wren confessed.


    “Going abroad with my dad would be safer than staying here,” N stated.


    “I know, but I don’t want your issues with the Sumners to affect Gabriel now that he’sing back. If we stay, you’ll be more cautious about how you handle the Sumners,” Wren replied.


    N smiled slightly. “Wren, it’s good to finally hear the truth from you.”


    When Wren had visited N before, N had sensed something was off. Despite Harrison always following Wren’s lead, he had suddenly refused to go abroad.


    It turned out it was Wren who didn’t want to leave.


    “I understand it’s unfair to you, but if your issues with the Sumners end up affecting Gabriel, that’s also unfair to him. He’s my only son, and I hope you can understand,” Wren stated inly.


    “Since you don’t want to go abroad, I can’t force you. But I won’t abandon what I need to do just because you and my dad are staying here. I hope you can understand that too,” N replied.


    Wren frowned, anger shing in her eyes. “Why do you always have to make things so chaotic before you’re satisfied? That ident led to Harris Pharmaceuticals‘ bankruptcy, and your dad isn’t pursuing it. Why do you have to be so stubborn?”


    If N’s actions didn’t affect her, Harrison, and Gabriel, it would be one thing. But continuing to oppose the Sumners would certainly lead them to retaliate against her family.


    N looked at her, uttering each word with rity. “Is it that he


    sn’t pursuing it because he doesn’t want to, or because he’s unable to and is just trying to convince himself to let it go?”


    Wren sneered. “So, you think you have the ability to change things? People should know their limits. If you keep being stubborn, you’ll end up regretting it.”


    N’s hands, resting at her sides, clenched subconsciously, and her eyes grew colder.


    Seeing N remain silent, Wren continued. “I don’t care what you do, but I won’t let you off the hook if your actions end up harming Gabriel!”


    At that moment, Damon’s icy voice cut through the tension. Mrs. Jayston, my girlfriend isn’t someone you get to lecture!” Belonging to N?velDrama.Org.


    Wren turned to face Damon, and his cold gaze made her shiver involuntarily.


    She quicklyposed herself and retorted, “Mr. Sumner, you and N are just dating, not married yet. Our family matters don’t seem to be any <i>of </i>your business.”


    Damon narrowed his eyes, his expression darkening with anger,


    Noticing his rising fury, N stood up and approached him.