Chapter 293: Chapter 293: Taught a Lesson by My Son
Auntie Chamberlain’s fingers trembled and got cut by the broken porcelain shards. The wound was shallow, bleeding a bright red droplet the size of a grain of rice. She didn’t dare look at Leon Keane, but instead cast a pleading glance toward Ian Keane, as if begging him to say a few good words for her in front of Leon Keane.
Last night, she had been out searching and only returned very late, only to be harshly reprimanded by Mrs. Kane. Even in her dreams that night, she heard Mrs. Kane scolding her, so she didn’t sleep well.
Today was even worse. Anything she did would be closely watched by Mrs. Kane, and any tiny mistake she made, she’d be scolded. Auntie Chamberlain felt that Mrs. Kane’s current focus on her was a move to drive her away.
Auntie Chamberlain didn’t want to leave, because after New Year’s, it would soon be the Chinese New Year. The Kane family’s year-end bonus and the red envelope for going home were quite substantial.
Ian Keane turned his head, looking at the talking Mrs. Kane.
The little boy wasn’t oblivious to Auntie Chamberlain’s glance for help, but he deliberately avoided looking at her. A nanny who had bullied his brother and loved to lie wasn’t someone he could sympathize with—on the contrary, he despised people like Auntie Chamberlain.
"Last night, when Ian went out to the bathroom, I asked her to follow him, but she lost track of him. When I called to ask, she dared to lie to me, swore she saw Ian go into the bathroom and promised to bring him back..." During this topic, Mrs. Kane became furious, her face turning the color of pig liver: "Yet she searched outside for hours and didn’t bring Ian back. There’s child abduction happening every day outside, even snatchings, and hospitals aren’t absolutely safe. If my precious grandson was abducted, how would I survive?"
Mrs. Kane hadn’t told Leon Keane that Ian returned on his own in less than fifteen minutes.
Ian Keane also kept silent about this matter.
Auntie Chamberlain didn’t know what time Ian returned, and she was already scared to death from her mistake, not daring to ask Ian about these things in front of Mrs. Kane.
Leon Keane’s handsome face suddenly turned cold. He tightened his arms, his gaze piercing coldly at Auntie Chamberlain: "You can leave now. The Kane family doesn’t need an irresponsible nanny like you."
Auntie Chamberlain was utterly panicked, and the porcelain shards clattered to the ground. She sobbed, "Please, no! President Kane, I was wrong. Don’t fire me. I was momentarily muddle-headed and lied to the lady. I thought I could quickly find young master Ian, and I did my best to search, carefully combing through every corner of Mount Cygnus Hospital. I was just as worried as the lady when young master Ian was missing!"
"I’ve helped raise young master Ian to his current age, and even a single strand of his hair missing makes me anxious and regretful. I’ve served young master Ian for so long; please forgive me this once for my hard work. I promise there won’t be a next time."
Ha!
If it weren’t for the year-end bonus and the red envelope, she wouldn’t be begging Leon Keane in such a low voice.
She had worked hard for more than half a year, and only the last two months remained. Being driven away by Leon Keane and Mrs. Kane now would be too unfair.
Leon Keane wasn’t someone easy to talk to; once he made a decision, he rarely wavered.
In a cold voice, Leon Keane said, "Do you think, after this incident, I’d still trust Ian’s care to you? I’m saying this for the last time—leave now. Don’t make me have you dragged out; it wouldn’t look good for you."
Auntie Chamberlain bit her lip, realizing Leon Keane was determined to drive her away?
Resentment flashed in Auntie Chamberlain’s eyes; even if she left, she wouldn’t let Mrs. Kane and Leon Keane have it easy.
"President Kane, I can leave, but I have something to say to you..."
Auntie Chamberlain made a decision; she wanted to reveal the dirty dealings between Mrs. Kane and Kiki Jennings to Leon Keane. If Mrs. Kane was ruthless, she couldn’t be blamed for being unjust.
Mrs. Kane’s eyelid twitched, and she suddenly interrupted Auntie Chamberlain: "Leon, let it be, give her another chance!"
Leon Keane frowned.
Mrs. Kane gave Auntie Chamberlain a warning look, signaling her to keep her mouth shut. Auntie Chamberlain, being someone who knew the circumstances, wanted her year-end bonus and red envelope, not to truly offend Mrs. Kane.
"Mom, we can’t just let it be."
"I said let it be, and it’s let be. Auntie Chamberlain isn’t wrong. She has taken care of Ian for so many years; even if she hasn’t contributed, her efforts deserve to be acknowledged. For decency’s sake, we should forgive her this time." Then Mrs. Kane told Auntie Chamberlain, "But I’ll say the inevitable. If it happens again, don’t think you can stay with the Kane family. We will not keep servants who repeatedly lie."
"Thank you, Madam. I promise it won’t happen again."
Auntie Chamberlain finally breathed a sigh of relief, saving her pay while internally sneering: Just a bit of money, what’s so great about it?
Mrs. Kane vehemently supported Auntie Chamberlain, and Leon Keane said no more, tending to Mrs. Kane briefly before attempting to leave.
Suddenly, Ian Keane said, "Daddy, I need to use the toilet."
Leon Keane put the little boy down, thinking he would use the bathroom in the room: "Go ahead!"
Ian Keane said, "Aren’t you coming with me? Grandma would be worried."
Leon Keane: "..."
Ian Keane: "These here are all women’s restrooms; the men’s restroom is outside."
Leon Keane: "..."
Mrs. Kane, loving her grandson, said, "Leon, quickly go with Ian! Holding urine is bad for the body."
Leon Keane gave Ian a deep look: "Hmm."
Leon Keane led Ian outside, but Ian didn’t head to the men’s restroom. Instead, he stopped by the door of VIP Ward No. 2.
Ian Keane looked up at Leon Keane, who had come to him, and said calmly, "Daddy, last night I didn’t go to the men’s restroom, I came to VIP Ward No. 2 to see Mommy."
Leon Keane showed no surprise on his handsome face, as if he had already guessed.
Ian wouldn’t randomly leave the ward for a bathroom outside.
"Timmy told you?" Leon Keane asked.
"Yes, I know everything." Ian Keane’s cold little face suddenly frosted over. He seemed upset, and his expression was remarkably similar to when Leon Keane was angry.
Know everything?
Know what?
Leon Keane’s handsome face gradually darkened. Did Timmy tell Ian about Ivana Monroe’s fall, highlighting how Leon had helped Julia Sinclair and not Ivana?
"No next time." Ian Keane said coolly.
"Hmm." Leon Keane felt as though he was being reprimanded by his son.
He watched as Ian turned around, pushed open the door, and walked into VIP Ward No. 2. As Leon Keane touched his nose, he had a sense that another mistake would lead Ian to disown him as a father.
Both kids were protective of Ivana Monroe; the old father might be abandoned if he made another mistake!
Leon Keane followed his son into VIP Ward No. 2.
As soon as he stepped into the ward, he saw a very handsome man, holding a bouquet of flowers, standing by Ivana Monroe’s bedside, looking at her with eyes full of concern and heartache.