The word lingering in her mouth, "Dad," Jane Sampson ultimately didnât let it slip out.
"I didnât block you. Just now I was on the phone with Grandma, chatting with her for more than half an hourâthatâs probably why Dad couldnât reach me. I just hung up with Grandma when I got this call." Jane Sampson explained calmly and lightly.
Father Sampson paused for a few seconds before responding with an "Mm." "Your grandma always cherished you the most. You should spend more time bonding with her. She doesnât spoil Bright Sampton nearly as much as she does you. You need to make more time for her."
"Of course." Jane Sampson wasnât keen on continuing the conversation with Father Sampson, so she straightforwardly asked, "Dad, whatâs the matter youâre calling me about?"
"Youâre not at the guard team now, are you?" Father Sampson asked. Afraid Jane might invoke James Black, he added, "Someone said they saw you come home at noon."
"Yes, Iâm at home now." Jane Sampson responded.
"Then come back to the house right now. Thereâs something important I need to discuss with you," Father Sampson said. "Immediatelyâdonât keep the family waiting."
Before Jane Sampson could say anything further, Father Sampson hung up the phone. Hearing the buzzing tone on her mobile phone, a faint cold laugh escaped her lips.
She knew exactly what Father Sampson wanted to tell her.
But after hearing Grandmaâs words, her answer would only be one thing.
With Grandmaâs support, she could outright refuse.
Jane Sampson was even eager to return and personally tell Julie Sampson that she wasnât going to assist her with anything. She was impatient to see Julie Sampson unhappy.
She hated Julie Sampson.
Jane Sampson threw on her coat, grabbed the car key, and left the house. Forty-something minutes later, she arrived at the Sampson Family home. Unsurprisingly, Bright Sampton was also there.
"Sis," Bright Sampton was waiting for Jane Sampson at the doorway. As soon as he saw her get out of the car, he walked up without saying anything and first gave her a hug before speaking. "Sis, no matter what Dad and Mom are going to tell you later, donât be upset. Sis, remember, you have meâI, Bright Sampton, will always be your brother, forever standing by your side."
Jane Sampson figured Bright Sampton must have some idea about what was going on, so she raised her hand to tussle his hair and smiled. "Iâm fine. I know youâre my brotherâI wonât be upset."
"True, if you were going to be upset, Sis, they wouldâve broken your heart long ago," Bright Sampton chuckled awkwardly, rubbing his own head. He lowered his voice and said, "Julie Sampson is pregnant. And once again, sheâs scheming to involve you."
"Did she call you back too?" Jane Sampson was curious as to why Bright Sampton had also returned from the training base.
"Early this morning, Dad and Mom called me back, saying there was something important to discuss. Turns out they just wanted to tell me Julie Sampson is pregnantâpregnant with David Chipâs baby. Julie Sampson is delusional, dreaming of marrying David Chip and becoming his wife. But our Sampson Family and the Chip Family think little of her. Itâs just a childâfor women willing to bear children for David Chip, thereâs plenty to go around. So Julie Sampson doesnât have enough leverage, and they thought of youâthought of the Black Family."
Bright Sampton smirked mockingly. "Because I happen to be Sisâs beloved younger brother, and because Sis treats me so well on a regular basis, they wanted me to help persuade Sis to lend a helping hand to poor Julie Sampson. Of course, I refused. What does Julie Sampsonâs plight have to do with me? I wasnât the one who forced her into making immoral choices, nor was I the one who caused her to get pregnant out of wedlock."
While talking, the two siblings stepped into the house. Once inside, Bright Sampton stopped speaking, pulled Jane Sampson toward an empty seat, and sat her down. Then, crossing his legs with the air of a second-generation rich kid, he gave Julie Sampson a cold, scornful glance as she glared back at him.