Chapter 427
Landon tapped his fingers rhythmically on the desk. โMr. Zuckerberg, please, go ahead.โ
Daniel had shown up unannounced, not even bothering to call ahead. Even if it was an emergency, this was way out of line. And heโd even sent Amelia off before coming inโฆ
โI know about Amyโs situation,โ Daniel said, his expression serious. โLandon, youโve been through a lot these past few months.โ
โItโs my duty as her husband,โ Landon replied. โBesides, sheโs only like this because sheโs pregnant with our second childโฆโ
โNo!โ Landon cut him off, his tone sharp.
He didnโt want anyone blaming his wife for this, not even Daniel, Landon thought.
โAmelia isnโt crazy!โ Landon insisted to himself. โItโs just the hormones from her pregnancy messing with her emotionsโnothing more.โ
โIโm really glad to see you standing up for her,โ Daniel said with a sigh. โBut the truth is, sheโs sickโjust like my mother was back thenโฆโ
Landonโs face instantly turned dark and intimidating.
โLuckily, Iโve found something that might help,โ Daniel added quickly, almost fumbling as he pulled out a bottle of medicine.
Only then did Landonโs anger finally subside a little.
He took a deep breath, popped open the little bottle, and took a whiff.
โWhat kind of medicine is this?โ Landon asked.
โTheyโre called Life Elixir,โ Daniel replied. โSupposed to cure people who are losing it.โ
โSome miracle cure, huh?โ Landon scoffed, just tossing the bottle back onto the desk like it was nothing.
Like a handful of pills could fix this. Yeah, right.
If curing someone whoโs lost their mind was really that easy, there wouldnโt be anyone going crazy in this world.
โI know you wouldnโt just let her take anything without knowing what it is,โ Daniel said, pulling out an ancientโlooking book. โSo let me be honest with you.โ
Landon recognized the book right away.
It was a treasured heirloom of the Zuckerberg family, and Joanna had once handed it over to the Mystic Sect herself.
Later, Marvel had handed it over to protect Monica.
But he couldnโt understand the language on it.
Daniel turned to the page on the Life Elixir and said, โRemember when my mom faked her own death?โ
โYeah,โ said Lucia.
โI did some digging,โ Daniel said. โTurns out, my mom didnโt fake her death.โ
โWhat do you mean?โ Landon sat up straight, his eyes widened in shock.
Daniel took a deep breath and pronounced each word carefully, โThe Resurrection Spell.โ
The office was so silent, you couldโve heard a pin drop.
โA resurrection spell? Does something like that really exist in this world?โ Landon thought, his mind reeling.
He was stunned, but after witnessing Kimseyโs supernatural healing powers, Landon felt like nothing was impossible anymore.
Landonโs chest rose and fell sharply. โDaniel, are you absolutely sure about this?โ
โThe Resurrection Spell is dangerous,โ Daniel explained. โWomen who get pregnant after using it are prone to losing their minds. Thatโs why the book includes a special remedy.โ
He pointed to the notes beneath the formula and explained them to Landon.
โWhen did you learn to read these characters?โ Landon asked.
โIโve been studying for a long time,โ Daniel replied. โThereโs this really knowledgeable guy online named Lennon who understands this script. Iโve been learning from him.โ
โLennon?โ Landon repeated.
Landon couldnโt help but frown.
Those characters in the old book were so rare, you couldnโt even find a single thing about them online.
Anyone who could actually read that stuff had to be some kind of ancient history buff.
A bigโshot scholar named Lennon?
Daniel added, โHeโs actually pretty youngโnot some old professor or anything.โ
โA talented young man?โ Landon immediately thought of Lennon, who was also young and gifted.
He was young, gifted.
But more importantly, he was always by Porterโs side and had already crossed paths with them several times.
Heโd protected Edith, delivered the wedding gifts Porter had prepared, and could really hold his own in a fightโฆ Everything about him screamed that he was no ordinary person.
Rather than being some lucky benefactor Edith just happened to meet, it felt more like Porter had deliberately sent Lennon to help them.
If it really was Lennon, then it made perfect sense that he could read those ancient symbols.
โLandon, who the guy is doesnโt matter right now,โ Daniel pressed, his anxiety clear. โWhat matters is that this medicine can actually save Amy.โ
He was terrified that if they waited even a little longer, Amelia might completely lose control and have a total breakdown.
โNo rush,โ Landon replied, calm as ever.
โYou-โ Daniel blurted out, barely holding back his frustration.
โAmyโs got a lot of inner strength,โ Landon said. โSheโs been battling her mood swings this whole time.โ
Back then, Catherine had a breakdown not long after she got pregnant.
โDaniel, what exactly is this Resurrection Spell?โ Landon asked, his curiosity piqued.
Daniel shook his head. โI donโt know. The book doesnโt mention it at all.โ
โCould it be some kind of secret technique passed down in your family?โ Landon pressed.
โNo idea,โ Daniel said, spreading his hands helplessly.
Landon stood up and gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder. โLetโs go talk to your dad together.โ
Danielโs eyes went wide. โWait, can we really do that?โ he wondered.
Amelia had it made at the companyโshe only had to mention wanting a walk, and two secretaries would instantly show up to keep her company.
Plus, Landon had transformed the top floor into a rooftop garden, so she could get some fresh air and greenery without ever leaving work.
In May, Norava was bursting with colorful flowers, and summer was just around the corner.
Whenever Amelia got tired, sheโd just take a seat in the gazebo, and all kinds of snacks and treats would magically appear.
With a life this good, what could she possibly have to complain about?
So why did her emotions still swing out of control?
Was it just in her genes? Or maybe some weird fallout from being reborn?
Amelia honestly had no clue.
And that was exactly why she couldnโt tell Landon sheโd been reborn.
Sheโd already quietly set up a will: if she ever went crazy, both the Zuckerberg and Kingsley families would share custody of their two kids.
Everything she owned would go to her kids. Landon was free to find love again, but he couldnโt remarry or bring anyone else home until the kids were grown.
It was a selfish plan, sure, but her whole world revolved around her children now.
But honestly, what mother didnโt worry and scheme for her kidsโ sake?
Just this once, let me be selfish,โ Amelia told herself.
โAmy!โ
Just as Amelia was lost in her thoughts, Daniel and Landon walked into the rooftop garden together.
She quickly pulled herself together and flashed a warm smile. โHey, big brother.โ
โHow are you feeling?โ Daniel asked.
โIโm doing okay,โ Amelia replied with a smile.
โIโm thinking of going to see Dad,โ Daniel said. โDo you want to come with me?โ
โDad?โ Amelia froze, her mind blank for a second.
โYeah, our dad,โ Daniel replied.
โWhy so sudden? Whatโs going on? Is Dadโฆ Ameliaโs heart raced as she blurted out.
Her gut told her Porter was sick.
Otherwise, there was no reason to go see him all of a sudden.
โNothingโs wrong,โ Daniel said with a gentle smile. โIโve just thought it through and want to bring him home so he can spend his later years with us. I donโt want to have any regrets.โ
Amelia was skeptical and looked to Landon.
Landon gave her a reassuring nod. โIโll go with you guys.โ
Only then did Amelia relax a little. โOkay! Iโd love to see him too. I just hope heโll actually want to see meโฆโ
โCome on, donโt be silly!โ Daniel laughed. โDad absolutely adores his daughters. He canโt stand Joanna, but he still spoils Maisie rotten!โ
Amelia finally relaxed a bit.
The three of them set off for Pinecrest.
Amelia asked, โAre you sure heโs still living in Pinecrest?โ
โYeah, Iโm pretty sure,โ Daniel replied.
Heโd already tracked down Lennonโs IP address and did some digging to narrow it down.
Once they got to Pinecrest, theyโd have the exact address.