She Made a Comeback as a Renowned Doctor

Chapter 131: Chapter 131: First Meeting, A Show of Force

Hope Williams’ eyebrows moved slightly, “Thank you; I’ll accept it on behalf of Luke and Willow.”

After speaking, Hope Williams took out a card from her bag and handed it to Mia Fuller, “I was rushed and didn’t have time to prepare a proper gift, but please, take this small token of my gratitude, and I’ll trouble you to look after Willow.”

Mia Fuller’s expression changed in an instant, and she repeatedly declined, “Sister Hope, what are you doing? I can’t accept this. Brother Waylon and I are close, and naturally, I treat his children as if they were my own. By doing this, you are making it too formal.”

Hope Williams raised an eyebrow, with a crisp, light smile, “It’s different; even actual brothers settle their accounts. Miss Fuller, your consultation fee isn’t low, and how could Waylon and I be the exception? Please accept it; otherwise, I wouldn’t feel at ease.”

“Just take it, she’s always disliked owing others,” Waylon Lewis said, standing beside Hope Williams.

Upon hearing this, Mia Fuller stopped refusing and accepted it generously, softly smiling, “Sister Hope, Brother Waylon, don’t worry.”

“Mmm, it’s been tough traveling; there are refreshments inside.”

Mia Fuller immediately picked up a piece of pastry and elegantly took a bite, her face lighting up with joy, “Brother Waylon really knows me, aware that I love the osmanthus cakes from the Cloud Family Estate.”

“It was prepared by the servants.”

Mia Fuller’s smile didn’t falter at Waylon’s icy words; instead, it became even more charming, “Brother Waylon, you’re still as cold as before. Be careful, or you might not find a wife. But not to worry, I am always here.”

Listening to Mia Fuller’s words, Hope Williams raised her delicate brow.

She must have been aware of the matters between Hope Williams and Waylon Lewis. To say such things overtly in her presence, beyond the surface meaning, carried a few deeper layers.

Sensing the change in the air around Hope Williams, Old Master Lewis’s brow sunk slightly and said with a smile, “You, girl, are still such a joker.”

Mia Fuller glanced at Hope Williams and playfully stuck out her tongue toward Old Master Lewis.

“Alright, it’s time to eat; let’s all take our seats,” Alitzel Williams came over, her face beaming with a smile as she took Mia Fuller’s hand, “Mia, you’ve become even more beautiful after all these years. Let your aunt take a good look at you, ah, but you’re too thin.”

“Auntie, I’ve been missing the drunken shrimp you make while I was abroad,” Mia Fuller said affectionately, linking arms with Alitzel Williams.

“I know you love them, I personally made plenty. Let’s all take our seats.”

“Everyone, please take your seats,” Old Master Lewis said, his voice carrying a laugh.

Old Master Lewis took the main seat with the two little treasures beside him. Waylon Lewis pulled out a chair for Hope Williams, and after she sat down, he took the seat next to her, smiling warmly and whispering something to her.

Seeing this, Mia Fuller’s smile dimmed slightly, a trace of gloom flickering through her eyes.

At that moment, Hope Williams happened to look up, her gaze falling on Mia Fuller’s face, catching that brief flicker before Mia’s expression returned to normal.

Hope Williams quietly retracted her gaze but had seen everything clearly.

Wyatt Lewis flopped down next to Waylon Lewis, and seeing this, Mia Fuller, appearing as close as sisters, took Alitzel Williams’ hand and sat down together with her, one after another.

After Old Master Lewis started eating, everyone began to eat as well.

“The drunken shrimp Auntie made are truly exceptional,” Mia Fuller said with a smile.

“If they’re so good, come and eat here every day,” Alitzel replied.

Mia Fuller laughed, “Then I’ll take you up on that offer without being polite.”

“Why be polite with your aunt? She certainly thinks of you as her own daughter.”

The food was clearly to the liking of Luke and Willow too; Alitzel Williams and Old Master Lewis helped feed the two little ones, who ate bite by bite with impeccable manners.

Old Master Lewis watched the little ones with growing fondness, his joy evident.

After dinner, Mia Fuller suggested doing a psychological test for Willow.

“Thank you for your trouble,” Hope Williams said politely.

“No trouble at all,” Mia Fuller responded, raising her hand to take Willow from Hope Williams, but as soon as she touched her, Willow clung to Hope, her little face full of resistance.

“Willow, do you want to go play a little game with Auntie? If you stay in Mommy’s arms, you won’t be able to play,” Mia Fuller said warmly, waving her hand in front of Willow, “Look, Willow.”

Mia Fuller opened her hand, and a lollipop suddenly appeared in her palm, catching Willow’s attention, who looked at her as if asking how she did that.

“If Willow wants to learn, Auntie will teach you.”

Willow looked at Hope Williams, who nodded, “Mmm, go ahead, Willow. Go with Auntie, and she’ll teach you.”

Hope Williams and Mia Fuller spent a long time persuading Willow, and only then did she follow Mia Fuller, but she still kept turning back to look at Hope Williams every few steps.

Hope Williams was acutely aware that Willow’s fear was a psychological shadow left by the kidnapping. She felt that if she was far from her, far from Waylon Lewis, she would encounter danger and feel afraid.

Hope couldn’t help but feel a sour sensation in her eyes.

Due to the necessity of absolute silence for psychological treatment, Mia Fuller took Willow into the room, leaving Hope waiting outside.

“Still worried?” Waylon Lewis gently drew Hope into his embrace.

“Yes, Willow’s personality has changed a lot from before. She used to enjoy socializing the most, was very enthusiastic, like a little sun, and was never shy.”

Now, without her, without Waylon Lewis, Willow felt insecure, which really worried and pained Hope.

Physical wounds may heal, but psychological ones were not so easily recovered.

“Trust that Mia will heal Willow,” Waylon Lewis tightened his embrace and kissed her forehead.

“Mhm.”

Hope didn’t know much about Mia Fuller, but in their first meeting, Hope clearly felt her hostility.

From the moment she entered and saw Elder Lewis, to seeing Waylon Lewis and Alitzel Williams, Mia used everyone’s attitude toward her to assert her place in the family.

She unabashedly revealed her affection to Waylon Lewis in front of her, declaring her authority without any reservation.

Mia Fuller was subtly trying to intimidate Hope.

Still, Hope was cautious in entrusting Willow to her care.

Mia had been treating Willow for half an hour when Hope heard crying from inside the room, causing her heart to jump.

She saw the door open, Willow running out, and Mia chasing after her, “Willow…”

Hope immediately bent down to embrace Willow, “Don’t cry, Willow, don’t be afraid, Mommy is here.”

“What happened?” Waylon Lewis’s expression darkened.

Mia explained helplessly, “Willow is too young and her psychological capacity is limited. During hypnosis, she recalled being kidnapped, got scared, and woke up.”

“But this is her first treatment session; these things are inevitable.”

Waylon Lewis saw Willow crying so hard she was gasping for breath, and his look grew darker, “That will be enough for today. You’re tired too. I’ll have the driver take you home.”

“Brother Waylon, Willow needs to continue her psychological treatment. I’ll go back and devise a treatment plan,” Mia Fuller said, looking at Willow with concern in her soft voice.

“Thank you for your efforts.”

“I’ll head back now and come again tomorrow,” Mia said, glancing at Hope.

Hope’s entire focus was on consoling Willow.

She held Willow in her arms until the little girl cried herself to sleep.

“It’s late tonight, I have prepared rooms for you. Stay at the Lewis Family home tonight and we will send you back in the morning, okay?” Waylon Lewis asked in a soft voice.

Hope looked at Willow in her arms and Luke by her side.

“Yes, Hope, stay with Grandpa tonight. Willow has fallen asleep, and Luke is also tired,” Old Master Lewis spoke up.

Hope nodded, “Alright then.”

Waylon Lewis carefully took Willow from Hope’s arms as she relaxed them.

Waylon Lewis placed Willow in a room that seemed to have been specially prepared—it was a children’s room with two small beds, one side with thick plush carpeting and a light pink tent filled with cute plush toys.

On the other side was a massive model toy car, a row of light blue cabinets adorned with various mechanical toys, hundreds of them, quite impressive.

The room was spacious even with so many items and was decorated in a fairy tale and cozy way.

Waylon Lewis laid Willow on a pink bed, and Hope, surprised, asked, “When was all this prepared?”

“Since I learned that you gave birth to two children for me.”

That was several months ago; he had started preparing then, but at that time, she was vehemently opposed to him meeting Luke and Willow. Wasn’t he afraid that all his preparations would go to waste?