Take Control of Yourself, Please novel (Anna and Liam)

Chapter 28 You Still Dare to Show Your Face Here!

Grandmother Dawson lied on the hospital bed with an oxygen mask on. She was still unconscious.

Liam sat beside her bed, gently holding her hand in his.

Although she was already 70 years old, her skin was still as smooth as ever. Nonetheless, her skin sagged and her knuckles and bones stood out prominently.

Liam massaged her hand softly. His eyes were filled with warmth.

"Aunty, it seems you've grown old too."

That was his personality-only toward Grandmother Dawson did the man ever show such a loving side.

Chloe stood at a spot not far from them. As she gazed a t Liam's flawless face, she unknowingly fell into a trance.

Nicole quickly nudged Chloe and brought her back to reality. Only then did Chloe notice Bryan and Amelia's return.

Amelia came in to find that Grandmother Dawson had not wakened up. Thus, she had no choice but to keep the things she wanted to say for later. Nonetheless, she still stared at Chloe with an expression that somewhat resembled a smile.

Her gaze was making Chloe nervous. She turned to

Bryan, but in order to avoid suspicion, he did not even glance at her. Instead, he glared at Amelia as if warning her.

"Uncle, you’re here. Let me take care of Grandma. You can rest for a while,” Amelia offered as she smiled and approached Liam.

Liam did not budge nor did he glance at Amelia. His indifferent act made her feel as if she did not even exist.

Amelia was humiliated. Behind her, Bryan’s scornful snicker sounded. She ground her teeth in anger.

"When will Aunty wake up?” Liam asked coldly. In an instant, everyone in the room turned serious.

"Don't worry, Uncle. The doctor said that Grandma is already out of danger. She'll wake up very soon," Bryan replied swiftly.

Nicole would never let go of such a golden opportunity to win Grandmother Dawson's favor. She told everyone, "It's already so late. Mr. Ackman, Ms. Dawson, you should head home and get some rest. Chloe and I will stay here and take care of Madam Dawson."

Chloe quickly nodded in agreement.

Grandmother Dawson had always loved Anna, but Chloe was adamant that as long she worked hard to give Grandmother Dawson the best treatment she could, she would one day get Grandmother Dawson to love her more than Anna.

Amelia gasped, "Wow, when did the Hamilton family become so caring! Is there no one here from the Dawson family? Who said it was your turn to take care of our grandma?"

Nicole felt a little awkward. She smiled and said," We're just trying to be nice. Ms. Dawson, please don't say such hateful things."

"Humph! Trying to be nice? If it weren't for your eldest daughter, Grandma never would've ended up here!"

Amelia's words were vicious and harsh. "Why hasn't that Hamilton girl showed up yet? She hasn’t even taken over Lincoln Group yet she already thinks she's some kind of big shot!"

Amelia's piercing gaze landed on Bryan. "Bryan, could it be that your fiancee had seriously run away with some other man!”

Bryan’s face turned deep green, but with Liam around, he did not dare to lash out. All he could do was glare angrily at Amelia's delighted expression.

"Don’t be too upset, Bryan. Even if your fiancee had abandoned you, as the only son in the family, you still have to crawl to her feet and beg her to take you back

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Before Amelia could finish, Liam interrupted abruptly.

"Enough!”

Shocked, Amelia shut up instantly. She did not utter a sound after that.

Just then, Grandmother Dawson's eyelids twitched a little. Slowly, her eyes opened.

"Grandma..."

"Grandma, you're awake..."

Everyone hurried to the bed.

Grandmother Dawson took a long while to fully regain consciousness. With much effort, she moved her fingers a little. Her hazy eyes scanned the faces in the room one by one, then finally landed on Liam.

Liam knew that she was going to speak, so he quickly leaned forward. "Yes, Aunty?”

"...Where's Anna?" Grandmother Dawson asked laboriously.

Amelia rubbed at the moist corners of her eyes." Grandma, we haven't found Anna yet. We don't know where she went! Just focus on resting, Grandma. Don't trouble yourself with that heartless woman. You gave me such a fright..."

Grandmother Dawson closed her eyes slowly and took a long, heavy breath.

Liam drooped his head down with a glum expression o n his face.

From the corner of his eyes, he could clearly see the subtle interactions between Chloe and Bryan.

Chloe's fingers were fooling around at Bryan's pants leg.

At first, Bryan only pushed her hand away, but later resorted to grabbing her hand and squeezing it tight i n his. He even took the chance to cunningly grab Chloe's butt as he approached Grandmother Dawson’s bed.

Liam's expression darkened. A chilling aura encapsulated him.

Everyone could feel the intense pressure in the ward. No one dared to utter a word. They merely fixed their cautious gazes on Liam.

"Bryan, what are you waiting for? Go call the doctor!” Liam commanded coldly.

Bryan quickly left to call the doctor.

Upset by Bryan's departure, Chloe pouted her dainty lips.

A terrifying looked emerged in Liam’s eyes, yet it quickly faded away into his inky black pupils.

Liam wondered if Anna, that dumb little lady, knew about the shady exchanges between Bryan and Chloe.

Grandmother Dawson sighed deeply. "The Dawson family has been utterly embarrassed because of Bryan!"

"Aunty, don’t worry, I've already dealt with it. There won't be a single rumor leaving the Dawson family mansion!”

Grandmother Dawson turned to Liam with eyes filled

with gratitude. "Liam, you've dealt with it for us?"

Liam replied with a simple 'yea'.

A relieved smile could finally be seen on Grandmother Dawson's haggard face. "With you around, I won’t have to worry about a thing.”

After all, Liam was known for his harsh methods.

Even if the guests' courage were amplified by a thousand times, no one would dare to disobey a word h e said.

Besides, how could Liam allow such foul rumors to tarnish his woman's reputation!

Nicole was pretty upset-it was the perfect chance to ruin Anna’s image, yet Liam smoothened out the situation with such ease.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Liam's interference had thoroughly sabotaged her plan!

Suddenly, Nicole rubbed at the corner of her eyes and cried out, "Madam Dawson, please don’t be mad at Anna. She really isn't that kind of person. Our little Anna is a good girl. She has always been disciplined and obedient."

Grandmother Dawson gazed at the crying woman without saying a word.

Nicole continued, "Madam Dawson, it must’ve been Ryan Sanchez that made a move on her! In high society, everyone knows that he's an infamous playboy! Anna couldn't have consented to it!"

Grandmother Dawson closed her eyes, unwilling to listen to a word more from Nicole. Nonetheless, she had no valid reason to stop her.

Just then, Liam commented calmly, "Do you mean to say that Ms. Hamilton had already been tainted by Ryan Sachez?"

Nicole shivered. She quickly explained, "No, no way! I know Anna's personality well. Even if she had to jump out a window, I know that our Anna would never give up her innocence like that!"

"It's useless to say all this now. What's important is finding Anna so she can explain herself clearly to all o f us!" Amelia fumed.

Grandmother Dawson breathed in deeply. In a slightly irritated tone, she asked, "There are so many people looking for her, so how is it that Anna hasn't been found yet?"

Nicole rejoiced internally. It seemed like Grandmother Dawson was starting to harbor a hint of criticism toward Anna.

"No one knows where that child had gone. After so long, we still haven't heard any news about her..." Before Nicole could finish, the room door was pushed open.

A graceful figure walked in through the door.

Amelia instantly scoffed. "Anna Hamilton, you still dare to show your face here!"